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 …

in these discussions, the focus is usually on interracial relationships between non-white people and white people, so whiteness is constantly centered and anything outside of that is “othered.”  in a world that places so much value on representation, it’s important to point out when the representation we’re given is shallow or toxic. not only are relationships between white people and people of color the focus of most conversations about interracial dating, there is a focus on the non-white partner being …

you may not have been as dedicated to your career, or you had fewer financial responsibilities. how can you tell if you or your date is living in the past? if you’ve been dating someone for at least four to five months and feel confident that you’re heading toward a serious commitment, the time may be right to talk to your children. in the heat of the moment, sometimes it can take all your willpower to say “no.” it’s likely …

while most couples contemplate divorce as a means to end a relationship that is no longer working for either party, the concept of a parenting marriage stems from an entirely different motivator all together—one aimed at serving a very unique purpose. just as couples who decide to divorce based on the realization that their marriage is no longer a healthy option, couples who choose a parenting marriage also recognize that their relationship has changed and is no longer the romantic …

you could just stick to your lane, using all the usual sites, and hope to meet a like-minded lady, but the majority of people you’ll meet on the traditional sites are looking for, well, traditional relationships. to help you find the hookup of your dreams (who’s also looking just for sex), we’ve compiled a list of the best hookup sites that are targeted toward just hooking up. this online dating site is literally filled to the brim with other sexually …