We’re screwing each other, and screwing each other over. — I recently asked a friend of mine what she was looking for in a partner. “I just want a guy who I can have fun with.” When I asked her to elaborate, she explained exactly what her idea of “fun” looked like. “I guess…someone who can take me on trips outside the country, to nice restaurants, traveling to cool places, and just wants to live…

Who said the honeymoon phase had to end? — My boyfriend and I just celebrated three years together. Three years. Just like that. I still remember the first three weeks and how exciting they were. Like a whirlwind of emotions, falling in love, being completely and utterly obsessed with each other. But that wild, adrenaline-filled obsessive romance can only last for so long. Eventually, it transforms into something…

Three reasons why we’re terrified of commitment. — Modern dating relationships tend to have one thing in common: a lack of commitment. We use the phrase “committed relationship” to describe when two people use the words “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” but what do those words even mean? Many of us go through several boyfriends and girlfriends throughout life. We take our dating relationships seriously until push comes to shove and we aren’t “happy”…

Women can have penises, too. — Haven’t you heard? Women can have penises, too. So if you’re a straight man, you should also be open to women with penises. And if you’re not — due to some prejudiced and intolerant far-right propaganda — you really need to unpack why you feel that way. Get some help…

No, you don’t have to “kiss a few frogs.” — We’ve all heard of Romeo and Juliette. Keywords — and Juliette. (Shoutout to the new Broadway production.) Anyway, it was Romeo and Juliette — not Romeo and Justine, Jackie, Jennifer…etcetera. Do you suppose their love story would have been more romantic, impactful, and stood the test of time if Romeo…

Are you qualified for the relationship you want? — In some ways, dating is a lot like a job interview. We don’t like to think of it that way but there is some truth to it. You’re looking for a person who can fill a certain place in your life, as are they. In the early stages, you’re both…

Too many people get into relationships with this toxic mindset. — I recently came across a journal from when I was a freshman in high school. I’m grateful that I took most of my L’s in private — ranting about them in a journal instead of posting them on Twitter — but still, embarrassing. There was one entry, in particular, that…

Single or dating, here are 10 things you should know. — Ah, love. It is one of the most sought-after human experiences that we are least prepared for when it actually arrives. Whether you are single or in the early stages of a relationship, here are 10 tips to help you develop the best relationship of your life. 1. Know thyself It is always…

A year in review. — When I started writing on Medium, it certainly wasn't for the money. In fact, I had been writing almost daily for four months before I even qualified for the Partner Program. Over the last year and a half, it’s been a journey to find a niche and write about things…