combining the greek and latin roots for “many” “loves,” polyamory is a relationship model built on the idea of having romantic love with more than one person. it just means that they don’t want to live in the assumption that they’ll follow the timeline and milestones of a traditional relationship. the closed v is a handy way of describing the dynamics of a polyamorous relationship where two people share a romantic and sexual connection with the third, but not to …

and you are right in the midst of it. not to kill the vibe, but after this exciting time, there is a cool-down period. if you rush it and want a label on what this new thing is, you run the risk of ruining it before it even starts. [read: how to get your partner’s friends to like you] you normally have a particular type, but it swiftly becomes apparent that they have managed their image to the point where …

the first month of dating is a whirlwind of excitement. you’re in the careful, “getting to know you” phase and having fun – the last thing you want to do is have “serious conversations.”  okay, okay, maybe not all of the time (and maybe not all of the important conversations), but there are some things that you need to talk about. while it’s always fun to watch the contestants with their inane drama, it’s certainly not something you want to …

one year is more than enough to trigger the hero instinct in a man. the trick is to make him feel like a hero in an authentic way. and if you want to go all-in with this person, there will be plenty of opportunities to test your trust in each other and see how capable both of you are at keeping your promises. another thing to simply expect is him being open with you about the things that happen in …

one of the most fun things about a new relationship is all the firsts you have to look forward to: your first date, first kiss, first, ahem, slumber party — and, yes, your first whole month together. after all, when and how you celebrate in your relationship is something the two of you get to decide. really, it’s all about how you’re feeling and what the dynamic is like in your relationship. chances are you’re still very much in the …