Social Media Etiquette for Online Dating

Olivia was thrilled when a guy messaged her back on Match.com. He was the only match she actually liked out of the dozens Match.com kept throwing at her. She couldn’t figure out how their algorithm thought she’d like these guys with their bushy beards, serial-killer...

The 5 Factors of a Flourishing Relationship

Everyone thinks they know what makes a relationship work. Communication. Date nights. Never going to bed angry. All those things help. But they’re not enough. To have a happy relationship, you’ve got to be happy, he’s got to be happy, and you’ve got to feel like...

How to Spot an Energy Vampire

Everyone loves vampires. Correction: we love FICTIONAL vampires. We love vampires as long as we know they’re not going to show up in our homes to drink our blood. 😉 Vampires are all the rage right now in the world of fiction. But how did the idea of vampires find its...

Why Your Standards in Love Are WAY Too Low

When you haven’t met anyone you’ve liked in a LONG time… You can get a bit antsy. Is the problem YOU? Are your standards too high? Are you not giving these guys a chance? There’s so much pressure to get it right. To pick the right person. To not overlook a diamond in...

How Your Social Network Can Wreck (or Support) Your Relationship

Question 1. Would you date someone your parents didn’t approve of? Question 2. Would you date someone your friends didn’t approve of? The research is in. The days of listening to parents are over. You’re much more likely to be swayed by your friends’ opinion....