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How to Find a Quality Man for a Healthy, Long-Term Relationship

Are you ready for love? Then you should be looking for a quality man. Anything less than that is a direct line to Heartache City. But it’s important to understand what a “quality man” really is.

A lot of women will dismiss a man for some of the most minor, insignificant reasons that really don’t hold much weight in the grand scheme of things. They lock onto these small things and never even give the guy a chance, even though if they’d look beyond the small annoyances the guy might actually turn ...

How Will Your Love Life Be Different When the Country Opens?

The past few weeks have been extremely difficult for all of us. Weve been sheltering in place to protect ourselves from getting COVID-19 and overwhelming our healthcare system. Our collective effort is finally paying off, as the rates of infection and death are declining. Naturally, many parts of our country have opened or are making plans to open soon.

Although the coronavirus has not become any less infectious, staying at home causes great damage not only to our mental health but our...

Do You Have a Battle Buddy to Help You During the Pandemic?

The pandemic right now is causing everyone some degree of stress. Many people are facing extraordinary amounts of stress at the moment, though you may not be in that camp. But do you know which camp youre in?

Make sure you arent minimizing or dismissing any worries or anxieties you are feeling, even if you do know other people are going through worse things than you. Maybe you havent lost your job, or you and everyone you know is perfectly healthy and fine, but that doesnt mean your worries...

How Are You Coping? Is the Pandemic Hurting Your Mental Health?

These are trying times where most people live with terrible amounts of uncertainty as the situation with this pandemic doesnt seem to improve anything soon.

And understandably, many people are downright scared. There are a lot of questions popping up these days:

         Will we and our loved ones stay healthy?
         Will our financial wellbeing be affected?
         Will they ever find a cure, vaccine, or an effective treatment so that we can safely leave our homes again?

As if these...

Should You Just Give up Love for Now?

When everyone around you seems to be putting their lives on hold as a result of this global health crisis, it can seem strange to even consider focusing on your love life right now. Plus, you cant even meet up with your potential partner face-to-face, since its safer for you to isolate at home. So, whats the point in putting in all this effort if you know you cant take things to the next level right now?

There is no doubt that these times present some unique challenges when it comes to...

How the Pandemic Can Help You Make Better Love Life Choices

2020 is probably nothing like you were imagining a few months back while making your resolutions and getting all excited about the opportunities to come. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people live all over the world. It is affecting our lives, from basic needs like socializing and leaving the house when we feel like it to smaller, non-essential aspects such as enjoying fine arts or dating.

Your love life may be looking pretty bleak at the moment with all the mandated...

Yes, Now Is a Great Time to Focus on Your Wellbeing

One of the holiest times of the year is underway, as millions of Christians, Jews, and Muslims are preparing to celebrate Easter, Passover, and Ramadan this month. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will no doubt be a rather unusual time for worship, since people cannot leave their homes to celebrate together.

But guess what? Even these old traditions are adapting, and people plan on joining the celebration virtually. These holidays are historically great symbols of renewal and hope....

Dating During a Pandemic: How to Do It Safely

A serious pandemic is going on right now, and everyone must first focus on one thing: staying safe. Social Distancing or sheltering in place are the two official recommendations that can help flatten the curve and keep this disease from impacting more people. But, if you also want to meet your ideal man, you should also learn how to date during an outbreak.

More and more people are staying home and working remotely, using various apps to help them connect to coworkers so they can continue...

Life in Isolation: How to Work on Your Love Life When You Can’t Leave Home

The entire world has been touched by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another, but theres no denying some people have been more hurt than others.

And you may be in this category. Maybe you lost a loved one or someone you know to this outbreak. Or, maybe you know someone whos been exposed to the virus and tested positive. You may also constantly worry about friends and family members who are high at-risk, like the elderly or someone who is immunocompromised.

So you ask...

How to Be Your Best Self During a Crisis

Its OK if you are scared right now or if your anxiety level has gone through the roof. Were dealing with a pandemic and it can be frightening. There are so many unknowns. What will happen next? How will this affect your health, your family, your friends, your job, or finances?

First, let me say that my heart goes out to you if youve lost someone to the virus or if you or a loved one are ill. Of course, the pandemic affects more than just our health. Our lives are being turned upside down by...