dating advice

3 Truth Bombs About Love I Wish I Knew Years Ago

June 23, 2025

There are some things about love that no one tells you. Not your mates, not your mum, not the chick from HR who always seems to be planning a wedding. They’re the kind of truths that usually show up at 2am, after another situationship fizzles, or when you’re sitting in your car asking yourself, [...]

If I Could Talk to My 20-Year-Old Self About Dating, Here’s What I’d Say

June 23, 2025

If I could sit down across the table from my 20-year-old self—probably full of hope, hormones, and a wildly inaccurate belief that love solves everything—I’d tell him to take a deep breath. And then I’d say: “Mate, we need to talk.” Back then, I thought dating was about finding someone [...]

What Is Relationship Anarchy – and Is It the Future of Love or Just Total Chaos?

June 22, 2025

So you’ve swiped, matched, dated, ghosted, healed, repeated. Maybe you’ve tried monogamy, maybe not. Maybe you’re wondering if the rules of traditional relationships even work for you anymore. Enter: relationship anarchy. It’s a term that’s trending fast in dating circles, online forums, [...]

The Surprising Power of Personal Space in a Relationship

June 22, 2025

When most people think of love, they picture shared beds, tangled limbs, soft whispers at 2 a.m. But what if love doesn’t always look like sleeping side-by-side every night? What if more space between the sheets actually brings you closer together? It sounds counterintuitive—but it’s a real [...]

The Truth About Being “Pocketed” in a Relationship

June 22, 2025

You’re dating someone, things are going great, and every time you’re together it feels special. They text you every day. You spend time at their place. You’ve even started having those soft little future-planning chats that feel like something real is growing. But there’s one problem—and [...]

Is Modern Dating Really Over, or Are We Just Scared to Try?

June 22, 2025

Every few months, someone on the internet announces that dating is dead. “Modern dating is a disaster.” “No one wants love anymore.” “It’s all just smoke and mirrors.” And sure, it makes for a dramatic headline or viral video clip. But is it actually true? Or [...]

Is It Just Friendship… or Are They Flirting With You?

June 16, 2025

You’ve got a mate you’re close with. You hang out often, laugh a little too much, and maybe even have the occasional “moment” that makes you stop and think… Wait—was that something? Welcome to the grey zone.That confusing place between friendship and flirting where everything feels [...]

When Falling in Love Feels Like Freefall

June 15, 2025

You meet someone. The chemistry is electric. The conversations go deep, the laughs are effortless, the kisses are like something out of a movie. Two dates in, you’re already picturing holidays, shared houses, and matching coffee mugs. Sound familiar? Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster of [...]

Loving Someone With Trust Issues

June 15, 2025

Dating someone with trust issues can feel like walking on a tightrope. One moment, everything feels close and beautiful. The next, you’re dodging suspicion, misunderstandings, or emotional walls that seem impossible to climb. If you’ve ever loved someone who’s been hurt before, [...]

Conscious Dating in 2025 – From ENM to Slow Burn Love

June 13, 2025

Let’s face it: swipe culture has left a lot of us exhausted. We’re ghosted, breadcrumbed, or stuck in an endless cycle of first dates that never go anywhere. So it’s no surprise that more people are now embracing a new trend in dating—something softer, slower, and more intentional. Welcome [...]

The Low-Key Text Game

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s your mate Dating Dave—and today we’re diving into the one thing we all do in relationships that no one seems to talk about properly: texting. Now don’t laugh. I know it seems basic, but if you’ve ever sat there wondering why someone’s taking hours to reply, why you’re [...]

How Shared Values for the Planet Can Spark a Deeper Connection

June 13, 2025

Kia ora, it’s Dating Dave—and today I want to talk about something that might surprise you: how your love life and your lifestyle can actually work hand in hand. That’s right—we’re talking eco‑dating. Now before you roll your eyes and picture someone lecturing you about compost on a [...]

Dating with Anxiety: How to Show Up Authentically Without Burning Out

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s Dating Dave—back again to talk about something a lot of us are dealing with, whether we admit it or not: anxiety and dating. Let’s be real—dating can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. You’re trying to put your best foot forward, make a good impression, and figure out [...]

The New Hookup Etiquette: How to Navigate Flings Without the Frustration

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s your mate Dating Dave—and today I want to talk about something most of us have danced with at some point in the modern dating world: the casual hookup. Now, don’t pretend you haven’t been tempted. Maybe you were just out of a relationship. Maybe you were lonely. Maybe you [...]

Future‑Proofing Love: Why Asking About Money and Values Early Isn’t Taboo Anymore

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s your friend Dating Dave—back with a truth bomb for anyone tired of dating that goes nowhere. You know what I’m talking about. You match with someone, it’s all flirty banter, maybe a date or two, a kiss goodnight, and then a few weeks later, it fizzles. Or worse—it implodes [...]

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