Others still are just naturally charismatic, and enjoy engaging in what they consider to be harmless fun. “For some, it adds a spark to life, making them feel desirable and confident,” says Bray. “They may call it ‘innocent’ because it isn’t meant to go anywhere beyond a little ego boost or playful interaction.” However, it’s … Read more
Everyone has that one friend who never stays single for long. As soon as they break up with one person, they’re on to the next, switching partners so often it can be difficult to keep up. It can be whiplash-inducing, sure, but it also fits into a broader cultural pattern: most of us will experience … Read more
For the person on the receiving end, “stonewalling can lead to feelings of hopelessness, reduced self-esteem, and increased anxiety,” Robinson says. “They may feel demeaned, neglected, and sometimes even abused—and they almost always feel a lack of emotional safety.” These feelings can also cause the stonewalled person to shut down themselves—and, in many cases, they … Read more
From the moment you meet, you feel as though you’ve known them before. There’s an instant connection, almost if you’ve been drawn together by an invisible force. It’s intoxicating, addictive, and all-consuming. You wonder: is this person my soulmate? My one true love? My twin flame? Then, suddenly, the dynamic begins to change. What goes … Read more
Rihanna confirmed in the same Interview, uh, interview that she and A$AP Rocky took fashion inspiration from each other before they actually started dating, some seven years after first meeting: “I would wear his shit, he would show up to my launches. But it wasn’t until the end of 2019 [that we got together] …We’ve known … Read more
Whatever poets may say about love, this much is also true: relationships aren’t always sunshine and roses. The most fulfilling of them require real work—as well as a continual willingness to learn, grow, and see ourselves—and each other—anew. As Shakespeare famously wrote, “the course of true love never did run smooth.” While therapy can be … Read more
After two years’ worth of dodging paparazzi on their date nights—and postponing their September 2003 wedding in Santa Barbara due to the “excessive media attention” surrounding it—Bennifer officially called it quits, with Lopez’s press rep (who deserves hazard pay, by the way) stating simply: “Jennifer Lopez has ended her engagement to Ben Affleck. At this … Read more
Forget all that talk of Rat Boy Summer. Stop stocking up on corner-shop room odorizer for your Brat Girl one. There’s a hot, new season in town—and you should really get on board with it. Esteemed readers, let me welcome you to… The Get-Back-With-Your-Ex Summer! Yes, that’s right: three to four months (weather dependent) of … Read more
Taking it a step further, it’s also great to imbue open-ended questions with a sense of play. Questions like: What are you excited about right now? or Who’s your best friend? have a disarming earnestness to them. They’re the kinds of questions that make people smile. Van Doren agrees: “Date to create a fun experience,” … Read more
You know that feeling when you’re starting to sober up at a house party? The one where you look around at what you thought, just a few minutes ago, was a glam, fun, hangout and, suddenly, it dawns on you… You’re actually in a dingy kitchen, listening to two men discuss the best at-home coffee … Read more
