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How to End a Bad Virtual Date

Virtual dates are a great way to get to know someone while practicing social distancing, but not every virtual date is going to be amazing. That's okay! Trust your instinct on a virtual date. If…

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How to Respond When Someone Cancels a Date

Every situation is different, but whether it's a first date or you've already been out a few times, you should take a cancelled date at face value, approach it with kindness, and don't take it…

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Bustle: How To Politely End A Bad Virtual Date When You Can’t Walk Away

Bustle Article: How To Politely End A Bad Virtual Date When You Can’t Walk Away

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Why Does It Hurt To See Your Ex Move On, Even If You Have To?

The bottom line is that, even if you have moved on, you may still be grieving a relationship that you were once attached to. In the case of a long-term relationship or marriage, you probably had a…

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Hookup Regret: What is it, why do we do it, and how do we get over it?

Hookup regret happens when there is no forethought with intimacy and no commitment attached to the hookup. It's all about motivation. If the hookup is solely meeting a physical need and there's no…

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Relationship advice for a struggling relationship

Tips for what to do before splitting up in a relationship (to give it your greatest shot). Try treating your partner like you did when you first started dating. This means prioritizing them,…

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Surprisingly Intimate Questions That’ll Take Your Connection With Your Partner To The Next Level

Carolinas Matchmaker, Laurie Berzack, suggests asking the following questions to learn more about your partner and take your relationship to a whole other level. Do you believe in karma? This is a…

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How to create an online dating profile that will get you more swipes

Relationship expert, matchmaker and dating coach Laurie Berzack, MSW advises people to follow these five rules when creating an online dating profile: Be truthful and transparent. Don't…

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