Why Does Emotional Labor Matter to Your Relationship?
Understanding the concept of emotional labor has changed my life and my marriage for the better. In her viral piece for Harper’s Bazaar, Gemma Hartley…
Romantic Relationships
Friends, or More-Than-Friends? A Survival Guide to Crushing on Your Pal
If two years ago you told me I’d start dating my closest guy friend from college, I would have never believed you. We were always…
Amendo’s Essential Guide to Navigating Romantic Relationships
Whether you’re searching for the right person or you’ve been with them for years, it can be difficult to know exactly how to make your…
6 Ways to Stay Independent in a Long-Term Relationship
When my partner and I first met in college, we quickly became inseparable. We studied together, hung out with the same friends, and even discovered…
Swipe Right: The Personal Benefits of Online Dating
A few years ago, I finally downloaded Tinder. I had just gotten out of a years-long relationship and wanted to explore the online dating scene.…
Beyond the Bar: 5 Creative Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Alcohol
Ditch the Booze: 5 Best Sober Date Ideas
The Best Dating Advice I’ve Ever Received
If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably received a lot of dating advice—either solicited or not: Wait X hours before texting him or her.…
Dating While Distancing: How the Pandemic Changed My Dating Perspective
When it comes to dating, I have been on the struggle bus for so long that I might as well be the driver. Looking for…
Trusting My Gut: What I’ve Learned About Mindful Dating From Bad Dates
Last winter, I went on the worst first date of my life—and I swore it would be my last bad date. I connected with a…
Single in Quarantine: Self-Reflection During Self-Isolation
Growing up, I thought that my ultimate goal in life was to get married. Not only did pop culture insinuate this since the Disney movies…