We hear a lot about the power of faith and how it can contribute to success in our lives, but what exactly is it? How can you harness it yourself? And how does it relate to your love life? Faith, by definition, requires confidence and/or trust coupled with a belief that an outcome will occur […]
Breadcrumbing, ghosting, zombie-ing…what’s next, “vamping?” In modern dating, there are limitless ways to reject and be rejected, and no childhood fairy tale nor mythical creature is safe from losing its innocence. Ghosting is when someone stops responding to you altogether without explanation; zombie-ing is when a ghost re-initiates contact, effectively rising from the dead. And […]
Late Friday night I took an unconventional approach to ringing in the New Year. I grabbed a few things to keep warm, snack-on and write with for a 48-hour silent meditation retreat in the desert…
Sports have an interesting way of teaching us skills beyond the game…
First dates are usually quite awkward…
As the clock ticks down to the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, the air is charged with the promise of new beginnings. Observed through the lens of this staff writer’s favorite holiday, let’s talk a bit about the opportunities the new year brings. Our recommendation, as you ponder how to find love? Instead […]
Become a master at gracefully refusing food and shifting relationship probing…
Some say the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment. From the twinkly lights strung around Christmas trees to the warm mugs overflowing with hot cocoa and marshmallows, there’s certainly something so very inviting and cozy about the holiday season. However, all that holiday magic often […]
Guns blazing and expectations as high as your heels, you walk into the first date…
Hot take: forget whatever they told you about what to talk about on a date. Mindful dating means taking into account what the recipient of your questions might be thinking or feeling in response–so try to get a feel for the audience before going in hard–but ultimately, your questions aren’t just about their responses, but […]
Let’s talk about stuff we’re not supposed to, today! As times have changed, so have the approaches we take with what we choose to discuss with our friends, colleagues, families and prospective partners. Topics to avoid on a date aren’t always the most obvious, and some questions may feel as though they need answering earlier […]
In a dating climate that promotes swiping left on someone whose profile photo isn’t thrilling enough, it’s hard to know how to stand out…
