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Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.
Advice, stories, and real talk on love, dating, and more.

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Dating has always been a tricky game; but even in the twenty-first century, with its myriad dating apps and online match-making services that purport to make whole thing easier, it's still far from easy to find 'the one'. Of course, you can use Tinder if you're just interested in getting…

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Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting. Unfortunately, heartbreak is a part of love, and some of us are unluckier than others in our pursuit of something meaningful in a romantic context. Breakups happen; people move on, hurt, jaded and perhaps a little more cynical than they…

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When we think of cheating, we typically associate the notion with some kind of steamy love affair; brief encounters in dingy motel rooms, furtive glances across the dancefloor at company parties. However, there are many different aspects to cheating, and what one person might consider an act of infidelity, another…

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Unless you've really struck gold, first dates tend to be rather unpleasant experiences. Far from being the dimly lit romantic encounters that you see on the big screen, the majority of cases only result in reminding you of just how many people there are that you don't click with. But, we live to…

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People who tell us to practice self-care often tell us to learn to love ourselves; but to be honest, they don't mean it literally. Oh sure, it's good to take the time out to boost your own self-esteem. But I think people would draw the line at having a relationship…

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I don't know about you guys, but I feel like it's going to be a long time before I can properly envision becoming a father. While I think I've got the raw tools for the job and a hundred years ago men my age would be at their prime for…

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With plenty of swiping apps, horror stories and the long spectre of heartbreak looming large over every romantic rendezvous, finding someone with whom to spend your life is a terrifying and stressful thing in this day and age. With so many social hurdles and obstacles to navigate and more choice…

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Could you imagine a life where you're paid to treat a rich businessman like a panting little puppy? Could you get rich quick flicking cigarette ash into his open mouth? Do you have the stones to stamp your boot-heel on a client's face? For most people, the answer would either…

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Got a hot date coming up with someone you've fancied for quite a while now? I hate to be that guy... but chances are that you could blow it depending on where you pick to go on your first date. First impressions are everything, and no matter how much banter…

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For some reason, people find twins interesting. Whether it's wondering if they can read each other's thoughts, or ogling at their physical similarities, there's something strangely fascinating about them. Some twins have used this unique power to their advantage and have created business ventures together, using their visibility as twins to…

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The world of Tinder can seem like a confusing and nerve-wracking place, with their being a host of different variables that can have a major impact on how well you do on the platform. What should your bio be? What photos should you use? What should your opening line be? All…

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How much money do you spend on shoes? For some people, buying new shoes is an annoying chore; an expensive purchase made when they have no choice. Other people love collecting shoes, and will spend half their paycheque on new ones every month. But very few people would ever willingly…

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It's a tale as old as time: boy meets girl, they fall in love, boy/girl meets different boy/girl, they have an affair, original boy and girl part ways. You've probably come across it at least a dozen times in songs and books and movies - or perhaps your own life if…

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The are plenty of people who have a special relationship with wine, but Michael James Schneider has an especially close one. Wine acts as a best friend for some - it's there when you need to celebrate and a shoulder to cry on when you're sad, a partner in the…

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When meeting a new person, there are normally a few things about them that we try to find out in the first few minutes. Their name, for one thing, is always good to know, as is their profession, their interests, and anything the two of you may have in common.…

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We've all accidentally texted the wrong person before. It's easy to make a mistake when you're drunk or distracted. Usually the screw-up is harmless, but sometimes it can be humiliating. For example, instead of texting your romantic partner, "We're out of condoms," you might text your grandma. In Gmail, there's a…

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If you have a job, or you're applying for jobs, be careful what you post on social media. Companies notice when they're mentioned, and employers will look you up. If you write something troublesome - like, say, a vicious Facebook rant threatening to punch breastfeeding mothers - it might go…

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A boyfriend who was given a hall pass by his girlfriend claims to have slept with 300 other women in order to save their relationship. David Guerrero, 30, is a professional dancer from Tottenham, London, who has been with his girlfriend Laura Noah, 29, for six years. However, according to…