For many, breaking the cycle means snapping yourself out of a series of bad relationships to find one that suits you, a healthy relationship that will last. Don’t get us wrong. Dating is a lot of fun and is a great way to meet new people and explore the world and yourself.
But it’s normal after a while to want something deeper and that feels more “permanent.”
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The resources provided here will help you navigate the dating world and make dating seem less like an endless cycle and more like an important step on your journey.
Meeting People and Getting “Out” There
Today, most of us are stretched thin between work, family, friends, and all the other stuff we have to do as “adults” that taking the time to go out and meet brand new people can be a tough sell.
Check out some of these resources designed around making it easier to meet more people:
- How to Tell If a Guy Likes You: A Comprehensive Guide to the Subtle Signs
- The High-Value Man in a Relationship: Core Traits, Mindset, and Indicators
- How to Tell If an Introverted Guy Likes You: Reading the Subtle Signs
- What Is a High-Value Woman? Spoiler Alert: It’s You
- 14 Reasons You Have a Fear of Love: Dissecting Your Relationship Phobia
- Should I Text Him First or Wait? 12 Rules of Texting Explained
- Find the Perfect I Miss You Text for Him: 120 Long-Distance Messages & Quotes
- How to Get a Guy to Chase You: 10 Proven Ways to Get Him Interested
- 11 Signs He Has Strong Feelings for You but Is Scared: Decoding the Mixed Signals
- How to Tell If Someone Has a Crush on You: 14 Clear and Subtle Signs
- How to Start a Conversation With a Guy
- 13 Powerful Signs of Male Attraction: How to Tell a Man Is Interested
- 7 Signs Someone Is Constantly Thinking About You (Plus 14 Mystical Signs!)
- 16 Qualities of a Good Man for a Lasting Relationship
- Why Do I Have a Crush on Someone I Barely Know? The Answers According to Science
- 9 Signs a Married Man Is Sexually Attracted to You and the Dangers of Dating a Married Guy
- How to Make the First Move and Leave Him Begging for More
- Ways Guys Hint They Like You Through Text: Decode the Signs
- Why Can’t I Get a Boyfriend? Find Out What’s Holding You Back
- Recognizing the Signs He Only Wants You for Your Body
- Sigma Male Traits: Why It’s a Symptom, not a Solution
- 13 Twin Flame Signs: Common & Rare Clues Explained
- How to Make Yourself More Attractive and Build Your Confidence
- Signs of Love Bombing: Everything You Should Know About Manipulative Relationships
- Being a Hopeless Romantic: Both Blessing & Curse
- The Ideal Number of Dates Before a Relationship is Official: Here’s What to Know
- The Socially Awkward Gal’s Guide to Surviving Dating Life
The First Few Dates
During this phase, it’s important to be open minded and flexible, but it’s also key that you’re paying attention and being honest with yourself. Don’t let a desire to be in a relationship convince you something is wright that is actually wrong.
Here are some resources to help you gain awareness during this intitial phase of getting into a relationship:
- What Not to Do on a First Date: Essential Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls
- Questions to Ask a Guy to Get to Know Him Better
- 180 “Favorite Things” Questions to Really Get to Know Him
- 25 Topics to Talk About With a Guy to Get the Conversation Going
- What to Do on a First Date: Ideas That Will Make a Good Impression
- 61 Flirty Questions to Ask a Guy to Make Him Laugh
Dating After a Breakup
If you’ve just gotten out of a relationship, it’s often very easy to see dating as a “cycle.” Breaking up is hard, but it happens for a reason and it’s rarely ever just one person’s fault.
Here are some resources to walk you through the process of leaving one relationship and getting into another:
Dating Advice and Tips
We all have our inner circles we go to for advice about dating. They’re great, sure. But if we depend too much on our friends and family, we risk getting to much similar advice, not to mention maybe invading their boundaries.
Here are some general dating tips we’ve gathered from a wide variety of sources:
- Signs He’s Into You but Afraid to Admit It: A Guide to Unmasking His Heart
- What Do Men Want in a Woman? The Modern Woman’s Guide
- Do I Really Like Him? Decode Your Feelings and Find Clarity
- What Are Green Flags in a Relationship? The Ultimate Guide
- 9 Ways to Make Him Miss You Like Crazy: Proven Dating Tips
- Dating an Older Man: Decoding on Age-Gap Relationships
- Know the Difference Between Dating and Being in a Relationship
- 18 Signs of Mutual Attraction Between Two People and How to Spot Them
- 12 Practical Tips on How to Stop Looking for Love
- 14 Qualities of Healthy Relationships: Tips for Building Love That Lasts
- 10 Healthy Expectations in a Relationship and How to Manage Them
- How to Balance Relationship and Work:A Guide for the Modern Boss Babe
- 140 Flirty Things to Say to a Guy Over Text to Make Him Blush
- Dating Advice for Women: 17 Tips to Help You Build Love That Lasts
- 20 Signs He Wants You to Stop Texting Him and What to Do Next
- Texts That Will Make Him Want You: 150 Fun & Flirty Text Messages
- Talking vs Dating: Understanding the Key Differences
- We Went From Texting Every Day to Nothing: 7 Reasons He Disappeared
- The 10-Second Text That Will Make Him Smile for Hours: 150 Sweet Messages
- 6 Strategies for Dating After Divorce
- 11 Signs His Texts Say He Wants You Sexually
- 80 of the Best Dirty Pickup Lines to Use on Guys Over Text
- 90 Pickup Lines for Your Crush so You Can Flirt Like a Boss
- 8 Signs He’s Busy but Interested and 8 Signs He’s Losing Interest
- How to Make Him Fall in Love with You: A Modern Woman’s Guide
- Why Does He Stare at Me So Intensely? 15 Reasons for Fierce Eye Contact
- How to Make a Guy Want You: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways to Get Him to Chase You
- Why Do I Keep Thinking About Someone? 10 Possible Reasons and 5 Ways to Stop
- Why Does He Keep Looking at Me? 8 Reasons Guys Stare
- When a Guy Calls You Beautiful: Are His Feelings True or Is He Just Sweet Talking You?
- Why Do I Keep Dreaming About the Same Person? Discover the Meaning Behind Your Recurring Dream
- What Guys Like in a Girl: Your Guide to Accentuating the Positive
- 11 Signs He Sees You as Someone Special: How a Guy Shows His True Feelings
- What Does It Mean When a Guy Calls You Cute?
- He Never Texts First but Always Replies: Your Questions Answered
- How to Deal With Rejection
- He Doesn’t Want a Relationship: What to Do When He Wants to Keep Things Casual
- If He Likes Me, Why Is He Still Online Dating? Find Out Why
- How to Know If a Guy Is Serious About You: Signs to Look For
- Why Is He Ignoring Me? Possible Reasons and What to Do
- Explore the Clear Signs He Is Fighting His Feelings for You
- What to Do on a First Date: Ideas That Will Make a Good Impression
- 156 Pickup Lines to Flirt (& Laugh) Your Way Into His Heart
- Signs of Love Bombing: Everything You Should Know About Manipulative Relationships
- Dating After the Death of Your Spouse: Tips and Challenges
- Unrequited Love: Navigating the Pain and Finding Peace