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Practical ideas for casual dating, starting conversations and making plans you both enjoy.

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How to stop feeling alone

December 13, 2024• Tips for couples

Feeling Lonely in a Relationship: What to Say and What to Try

Feeling lonely in a relationship can be difficult to explain. You may spend plenty of time together yet miss being listened to, understood...

November 29, 2024• Tips for couples

7 Simple Proposal Ideas That Feel Personal, Not Pressured

The best proposal for your relationship is one your partner would enjoy receiving. Simple proposal ideas can be personal without an...

November 29, 2024• Tips for flirting

How to Talk to Your Crush: From Small Talk to a Casual Date

Wondering how to talk to your crush when you already see them at a social group, know them through friends or have chatted a few times?...

how to text a girl

November 4, 2024• Tips for flirting

How to Text a Girl for the First Time: Examples for Adults

If you are wondering how to text a girl for the first time, start with something she can recognise and comfortably answer. Say who you are...

shag dating secrets

October 7, 2024• Advice

Casual Dating Boundaries: What to Agree Before You Meet

Casual dating boundaries are the limits you set around your time, privacy and intimacy. They help you explain what you are comfortable with...

Casual Dating

September 2, 2024• Tips for flirting

Casual Dating: What It Means and How to Make It Work

Casual dating means going on dates without a shared expectation of a committed romantic relationship. It can involve sex, but it does not...

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