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Can You Really Feel a Spark on the First Date?

We’ve all heard it before: “You’ll know right away when it’s right.” The idea of an instant spark on the first date has been romanticised in books, movies, social media, and love stories shared by friends. But let’s be honest,...

Relationships

The Impact of NSW Sexual Consent Laws on Personal Relationships

Understanding NSW Sexual Consent Laws The introduction of new sexual consent laws in New South Wales (NSW) marks a significant shift in the legal landscape. It aims to address and enhance the understanding of consent in sexual relationships. These reforms...

Online Dating

Most popular dating apps in Australia 2024

Online dating is definitely “a thing”, and using dating apps is one of the most convenient ways to meet your potential love match in 2024. No longer do singles have to trawl through pubs on a Friday night or strike...

Dating

No More Swiping: Discovering Love Without a Dating App

With the increase in dating apps, online video calling and other technology, you may be fooled into thinking that online and, in particular, dating apps are the only way to meet someone. However, let me reassure you that is not...

Dating

Ready to start dating again? – Tips to help you decide

You never imagined you would be a single mum on the dating scene. It’s not what we ever think will happen when we have babies and start a family. But here you are. It may not be your first rodeo,...

Relationships

Friends with benefits: 10 Rules to make it work

Does having a friend with benefits (FWB) appeal to you? A friend-with-benefits relationship is simply a relationship with a good friend, with whom you enjoy sex without the commitment of a conventional relationship. Simple. Or is it? The idea of...

Relationships

12 Essential (and unusual) steps to survive a relationship breakup

Words can’t adequately express the pain of a relationship breakup with someone you love, especially when that loved one chooses to leave. Some of the uncomfortable emotions include: There’s a gaping hole in your stomach at the thought of being...

Relationships

How to manage insecurities in long distance relationships

Long distance relationships are thrilling, but oh, those insecurities! When you can’t be with your partner, doubts creep in. In this article, we’ll tackle insecurities in long distance relationships. Whether starting anew or nurturing an existing bond, addressing insecurities is...

Online Dating

How to write a successful online dating profile

Are you tired of swiping right without getting matches on dating apps? Or are you getting matched but not with the right people? I get you. I’ve been there. And now I want to help you write a successful online...