relationship advice

How to Spot Gold Diggers and Red Flags Without Losing Your Mind

June 11, 2025

There’s a reason I don’t go into first dates wide-eyed and wallet-first anymore. I’ve been burned. I’ve bought the drinks, shouted the dinners, paid for the weekends away—and ended up wondering if any of it actually meant anything. I used to think generosity was attractive. Now I realise [...]

Why Men Lose Interest—And What You Can Do About It

June 9, 2025

It’s one of the most gut-wrenching experiences in dating: things start off great, he’s texting constantly, making plans, saying all the right things—and then, slowly or suddenly, it all fades. The energy shifts. The conversations drop off. He goes from warm to cold, and you’re left [...]

How to Stop Attracting the Wrong People

June 9, 2025

There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you keep ending up in the same type of relationship—with the same red flags, the same emotional rollercoasters, and the same disappointing ending. If you’ve ever said to yourself, “Why do I always attract the wrong people?”, you’re not [...]

Why You’re Still Single—and How To Turn It Around

June 9, 2025

It’s a question that quietly haunts a lot of people—why am I still single? And no, it’s not always a reflection of your worth or something you’re doing wrong. But it might be about patterns you haven’t noticed, self-beliefs you haven’t challenged, or habits that quietly sabotage [...]

Are Dating Apps Really Ruining Romance?

June 9, 2025

Modern romance is no longer unfolding through handwritten letters or slow-burning chemistry across a crowded room. For millions of people today, love lives live on their screens. But is this instant access to potential partners helping us build meaningful connections, or is it quietly sabotaging [...]

How Early Dating Games Can Ruin Something Real

June 8, 2025

There’s something about the early stages of dating that brings out the best and worst in all of us. We’re curious, excited, maybe even hopeful—but also just a little unsure. It’s in this shaky in-between space that we often make the biggest mistakes without even realizing it. That’s the [...]

Real Love Doesn’t Always Feel Like You Think It Will

June 6, 2025

If you’ve spent years chasing chemistry, butterflies, or some Hollywood-style love story, you might be missing what real love actually looks—and feels—like. I say this gently, but with conviction: real love doesn’t always come dressed in fireworks. Sometimes, it arrives like a calm morning, [...]

Dating in Your Thirties When You Don’t Think Like Everyone Else

June 6, 2025

Dating in your thirties is a whole different game. You’re no longer swiping aimlessly just for a laugh. You’ve got some emotional miles behind you. You know what heartbreak feels like, what silence sounds like, and what you absolutely won’t settle for anymore. But when you add neurodivergence [...]

How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Find Love in 2025

June 4, 2025

Let’s be honest: sometimes the biggest barrier to finding love isn’t the dating apps, the other person, or even the timing—it’s us. We overthink. We sabotage. We get stuck in our heads and stuck in our patterns. And in 2025, the most honest love advice isn’t just about what to do—it’s [...]

Why Couples Are Celebrating ‘Arbitrary-Versaries’ in 2025

May 28, 2025

Love has always been about milestones—first dates, first kisses, anniversaries. But in 2025, a quirky, endearing new trend is sweeping across the dating world, especially among younger couples: arbitrary-versaries. These are not your traditional markers like “we’ve been together one year [...]

How to Protect Your Peace While Dating in 2025

May 28, 2025

Dating can be exciting. The thrill of a new connection, the flirty text messages, the anticipation of meeting someone who just might be “the one.” But it can also be exhausting. Ghosting, emotional rollercoasters, mixed signals, and being let down time and again. That’s why in 2025, more and [...]

How to Choose the Right Person in Love

May 28, 2025

Choosing a life partner is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. It’s not just about shared interests or physical attraction; it’s about finding someone whose values, goals, and emotional makeup align with yours. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this complex [...]

Why Are Relationships So Complicated Now?

May 28, 2025

Dating used to feel simple. You met someone at work, school, church, or the local sports club. You talked, connected, and gradually got closer. But today, dating feels more like navigating a minefield of signals, apps, expectations, ghosting, breadcrumbing, and a whole host of buzzwords that [...]

Dating Dave’s Dozen: Tips to Keep The Spark Alive

March 25, 2021

When you live apart from your partner, it’s important to keep your relationship spark alive. Whether they are in Takanini and Green Bay, or Boston and New York, relationships have up and down moments. Keeping your relationship going strong can require effort – but it’s definitely [...]

Conversation Ideas For Your First Date

March 8, 2021

First dates can be hard. Here are some ideas for starter conversations. Before you start any conversation in your first date, compliment your date on how they look – that never hurts as a way of getting things started. First conversation: Find out what common interests you have. You might say [...]

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