relationship tips

The Echo Chamber of Modern Dating Advice

January 18, 2026

There’s a strange thing happening in dating right now: people aren’t just dating, they’re also constantly “learning how to date” from short, punchy advice online. And some of it is genuinely helpful. But a lot of it isn’t. It’s designed to get clicks, trigger emotion, and keep you [...]

3 Dates in 3 Days Challenge

September 19, 2025

The modern dating world loves a challenge. Whether it’s “speed dating in 60 seconds” or “the three-date rule,” there’s always a new twist on how love might be found. Recently, the “3-Dates in 3 Days Challenge” has been getting attention. The idea is simple: instead of slowly [...]

When They Make You Feel Like You’re Too Much

July 18, 2025

It starts off subtle. A sarcastic comment here. A delayed text reply there. You express excitement about something and they say you’re overreacting. You try to plan a weekend getaway and they say you’re moving too fast. You want to talk about your feelings and they roll their eyes. At [...]

When He Pulls Away After Getting Close: What’s Really Going On?

July 15, 2025

It starts off amazing. You’re texting constantly, seeing each other regularly, and the chemistry feels like something out of a rom-com. He seems genuinely into you — asking questions about your day, introducing you to his friends, sharing his goals and dreams. You start to believe this might [...]

Why She Was So Into You—and Then Suddenly Wasn’t

July 14, 2025

You meet someone amazing. There’s chemistry, the chats are long, the laughs are easy, and the sparks feel mutual. You’re riding high. Then, like a flick of a switch, she pulls away. The replies get slower, the energy changes, and you’re left wondering, “What happened?” For many men, [...]

Reading Their Eyes vs. Overthinking Their Voice Memos

July 14, 2025

We’re living in the age of hypercommunication. You don’t just get a “hi” anymore—you get a carefully crafted voice memo, a flurry of emojis, a meme that’s supposed to be funny but somehow feels like a test, and maybe a blurry selfie of someone’s lunch thrown in for good measure. [...]

Date Night Advice That Actually Works – Because TikTok Tips Won’t Save Your Relationship

July 12, 2025

I see a lot of couple advice online these days. Quick videos, shiny graphics, couples smiling over charcuterie boards while voiceovers list things like “Make eye contact,” “Put your phones away,” “Ask how their day was.” It all sounds great—until you realise most of it is just noise. [...]

Dating Big vs. Dating Small – What Actually Wins Hearts?

July 1, 2025

We’ve all seen it: flashy videos of couples going on $10 dates versus $10,000 dates. A fast-food burger in the park compared to a helicopter ride over a city skyline. A handmade card versus a diamond bracelet. It’s entertaining, sure. But what does it actually tell us about love? Does spending [...]

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 [...]

Why I’m Not Taking Dating Advice From TikTok (And Neither Should You)

June 11, 2025

I’ve seen a lot of relationship advice over the years, but nothing quite as confusing, contradictory, and downright chaotic as what’s currently coming out of Gen Z’s corner of the internet. I’m not here to knock an entire generation—I think they’re smart, emotionally aware, and [...]

The Only Dating Advice That’s Ever Really Worked for Me

June 11, 2025

After years of dates, ghostings, red flags, butterflies, awkward silences, surprise connections, and the occasional heartbreak, I’ve come to a conclusion that might surprise you. The best dating advice I’ve ever received—the only advice that’s truly stood the test of time—is this: be [...]

Why Some Relationships Work – And Others Fall Apart

June 6, 2025

Dating in today’s world is like navigating a minefield in the dark, hoping you don’t step on the wrong thing and blow the whole thing up. One minute things seem perfect – the texts are flowing, the smiles are frequent, and the connection feels electric. But all it takes is one misstep, one [...]

The Ultimate Guide to Dating in 2025: Navigating Modern Love

June 4, 2025

If you feel like dating in 2025 is a chaotic mess of swipes, mixed messages, and digital ghost towns—you’re not alone. The modern dating landscape is evolving at lightning speed, and whether you’re 25 or 55, finding real connection in a world of algorithms and quick dopamine hits is [...]

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 [...]

Improve Your Sexual Foreplay

March 18, 2021

If you want to create heightened sexual tension with your partner, it’s very important to spend quality time together in foreplay, prior to sex. Women take longer than men to be aroused, and it takes time and effort to stimulate a woman’s biggest sex organ: her brain. Guys – [...]