Dating Advice Column
written by Stevie Bowen
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27 Things My Saturn Return Taught Me About Dating and Relationships
The Great Battle of Myself and What They Forget to Tell Us About Saturn Returns
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“The Spark” vs. Slow Burn. How to Know If a Connection Is Real
What “the spark” means on dates and how slow burn dating creates lasting relationships
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Are Beige Flags Good, Bad, or Irrelevant?
the problem with TikTok’s new dating trend and the true meaning of beige flags
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How to Trust Your Intuition with Texting Red Flags Before a First Date
How Many Chances Should You Give Someone and Why Our Intuition Never Lies
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Why Dating in the Summer is Better When You Don’t Focus on Dating
4 Ways to Live More in the Moment to Meet Someone Organically this Summer
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How to Meet Someone Organically Now That Dating Apps Don’t Work
The Downfall of Dating Apps and Learning How to Say “Hello” Again…
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How Dry Spells Can Improve Your Sex Life
How to Survive Sexual Dry Spells and Create a New Perspective on Sexuality
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10 Date Essentials to Pack in Your Date Night Purse
Must-Have Date Items Before, During, and After a Date to Boost Dating Confidence
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How Mindful Dating Helps Balance Our Social Lives
6 Tips to Stay Present on Dates and All Social Obligations
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Why You Should Start Interborough Dating in NYC
4 Reasons Interborough Dating Makes You a New Yorker
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How to Get Back on the Dating Horse
5 steps to start dating again after a breakup or mental health break
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Is Weed the New First Date Topic?
4 weedy conversation starters and New York City’s new signature scent
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Why I Don’t Unfollow All My Exes on Instagram
Navigating social media after a break-up & how to listen to your feelings
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How to Discuss Exclusivity in Relationships Before Assuming Monogamy
What is “assumed monogamy”? Tips for starting the conversation of monogamy.
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How Long Should I Wait For My Date To Pick A Time And Place For A First Date?
Spotting red flags before a first date and respecting your time
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Can I Ask About The Hot Friend In The Group Photo On Dating Apps?
How to balance dating app etiquette and shooting your shot
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Why Am I Being Asked About My Longest Relationship?
Dos and don’ts of the “longest relationship” question
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