whether you’re new to the dating scene, a regular player, or jumping back into the game after a long hiatus, the same questions about dating rules apply: how soon do you lean over for that first kiss? “especially among older people who went through the sexual revolution, with maturity they realize there are emotional consequences for getting involved in a sexual relationship,” says allen, author of celebrating single and getting love right: from stalemate to soulmate. while you can’t apply …

if you want to continue the relationship or even grow it, you’ll want to keep in contact and plan for a second date. there is nothing wrong with sending out a simple text after your first date to say that you had a good time. you might also want to ask this person out on a second date. all of these ideas are simple, but they will also work well when you’re just trying to reach out after you went …

the term “monogamish” was first coined a few years ago by relationship and sex columnist dan savage, who shared that the arrangement he has with his long-term partner, in which they’re committed to each other but can have sex with others, is not just a phenomenon for gay men. savage asserted that these kind of relationships are happening more and more with straight couples across the country, though many will never talk openly about it. ironically, the couples who engage …