Some say that you can’t control your own attraction. The notion is that we are all wired to be attracted to the types we are attracted to, and we simply

Recent research has found that one of the biggest complaints men and women have in dating is dealing with the lies people tell in their dating profiles. Why do people

One of the most consistent problems in online dating: you show up to finally meet that new person and they look different than they did in their profile photos. If

Whether you’ve been dating for a few weeks or you’re coming up on double-digit anniversaries, escaping for a vacation with your love interest may reveal more about your relationship than

So you recently split from your boyfriend or girlfriend, and the pain of your breakup has you feeling lonely and heartbroken, missing your old flame. Before you start planning how

If you’ve been messaging online and the interest is there, the natural next step is to meet each other IRL (in real life!) and see if you connect offline. Figuring

Social media today isn’t what it was, say, 10 years ago. In the past, there was still a large group of adults who didn’t participate in social media platforms. Today,

Science recently found that love truly is blind. According to research conducted by the Wellcome Department of Imaging Neuroscience at the University College London, when both men and women are

Fred Rogers never set out to become a cultural icon or celebrity. Mister Rogers launched a children’s television show in 1968 because he disliked the way most programs talked down

It happens to the best of us: we open a browser or slide into an app and everyone’s pictures start to look the same. Suddenly, they seem even more two

This week, a man I work with made an admission. He told me that he is that “unavailable” guy that so many self-help books and articles are written about. That

When I first heard about Meghan Flaherty’s new book, Tango Lessons, I felt a little like I was reading my own story. Meghan unconsciously turns to tango dancing to help her

Falling in love with someone you’ve been dating is typically a beautiful, romantic experience, but when depression, low self-esteem and other mental health issues crop up and cause you to

Most, if not all of the time, we want to make mistakes on our own. Perhaps people warn us or give us incredibly accurate advice that could save us from

From one father to another, I want to share some thoughts with any single dads who are getting ready to start dating again. Balancing work, family, and time for oneself

Meredith Goldstein is the advice columnist for The Boston Globe’s Love Letters, which gives her access to all sorts of stories related to matters of the heart, for her readers.

It’s exciting to find a man who’s ready to stop playing games and start focusing on what one woman — you — have to offer in relationships, but before you

Texting can be a convenient and flirty way to get to know your match during the early phases of dating. It can also be an instrument of torture. The reason:

There’s no denying that first dates can be awkward. Knowing that you are both coming on the date to evaluate your level of attraction and potential interest in each other

We’ve all come a long way in the world of men’s grooming. From Movember mustaches to beards galore, guys are embracing their unique styles more than ever — and along

Let’s get right to it: After two or three dates, you should honestly know if the person you’ve met is someone you should keep dating. Too often, a mistake men

Everything seemed to be okay yesterday. But today you woke up, and suddenly you feel degrees of separation and stress from the changes and loss in your current life situations

In 2014, I read a column called “What You Learn in Your 40s” in the New York Times. Though I’m not yet in my 40s, I found the piece compelling.

The happiest couples know that compromise is a key component to making a relationship work. Along with communication, this is a big one. When it comes to moving in together

Think you're ready to take that next step in your relationship? These 12 signs are good indicators that you and your sweetie are ready to say 'I do'.

There's nothing like it. A kiss full of passion and chemistry and promise. But in the end is a kiss just a kiss? Does it have to mean anything? Find

The road to a fulfilling, enduring relationship is almost always littered with a few attempts that turned out to be unfulfilling and unenduring. That’s what dating is all about: finding

As a follow-up to our article, here are more thoughts on navigating the often tricky waters of dating someon

"We broke up last night, but it was mutual and we're going to remain friends." REALLY? Why do we try to stay friends with an ex and is it ever

When you hit it off with someone new, it is incredibly tempting to move at a fast pace. It’s natural to want more and more time together, while needing to