Dating Advice

1 month ago | datingadvice.com | Wendy Walsh

Are you tired of situationships? Sick of those undefined and unfulfilling series of sexy dates where a woman feels like she is waiting in the wings, hoping to win the title of “girlfriend”? The secret to eliminating them may just lie in a single word: the word NO. But there’s a problem. There is a scary feeling that creeps up the spine of many women when we are given the opportunity to say no. Deep down in our ancient female psyche lives the fear of being disliked.

Feb 4, 2025 | datingadvice.com | Wendy Walsh

Something old is new again. The old-fashioned “sidewalk rule” is still widely practiced around the world, even though the conditions that necessitated it are long gone.  The sidewalk rule dictates a social expectation that when a heterosexual couple walks together on a sidewalk, the man should walk on the outside near the traffic, and the woman should walk on the inside near the buildings. This ancient custom has stirred up modern controversy.

Dec 4, 2024 | datingadvice.com | Sheena Holt |Julie Spira

Starting online dating can be tricky for anyone — even Gen Zers like me may feel some anxiety jumping into the apps and sites. But for seniors, online dating has a bit of a steeper learning curve. That’s why an army of experts have dedicated their careers to making sense of the swiping scene. I’ve enlisted some big names in the online dating space — including author Julie Spira — to point senior folks to the dating apps and sites that really work.

Dec 2, 2024 | datingadvice.com | Wendy Walsh

As a journalist, I began writing about relationships nearly 30 years ago, and I’ll admit it: I was trying to fix my own love life. Back then, I’d had a decade of intoxicating flings and sweet romances that all seemed to sour and end with me treading water in an ocean of tears. Therapy cracked open the door by making me aware that I was the one choosing my own boy pain.

Nov 21, 2024 | datingadvice.com | Emma Patterson

The Short Version: If you’re new to the ethical non-monogamy community or simply want to learn more about it, Nonmono is a go-to educational resource. László Ágoston, Nonmono’s founder and ENM community member, dispelled misconceptions, opened up about his personal experiences, and shared important lessons. Too often, non-monogamy lurks in society’s shadows. But in bars, clubs, hotels, and homes in your own city, adventurous couples are exploring ethical non-monogamy in their own relationships.