Chloe Seaman

Summer is the perfect season for couples to plan fun, outdoor experiences. Here are some great summer date ideas for you and your partner to enjoy.

Selling items online is a great way to earn extra money and clear out clutter, but it's important to stay safe when you're communicating with strangers about meeting up for a transaction.

If differences between you and your partner frequently lead to serious arguments and recurring emotional issues, you might be in a toxic relationship.

You may not be moving into your new college dorm until the fall, but you can start connecting with fellow incoming freshman right away. Here's how to plan a meetup and make friends before the semester starts.

Tinder may be one of the most popular dating apps out there, but these five alternatives aim to help online daters forge meaningful connections and lasting relationships.

In today’s world of activism and social justice, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms have become the modern-day soapbox. It’s common for people to express their thoughts and feelings about issues that matter to them, and with widespread hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, it’s easier than ever to join in the conversation. The high visibility of these social media-based conversations often facilitate connections with like-minded individuals, as well as meaningful dialogues between people with diverse worldviews and experiences.

Does dating seem more difficult than ever? You’re not alone. #MeToo has sparked a movement that calls for new ways to interact on dates and with romantic partners. And as a result, many people are confused. They might be questioning their behavior on dates, or concerned that this is the end of flirtation. To help you navigate the complex dating scene in today’s social climate, here are four simple tips to consider when dating in the #MeToo era:

Traditional first dates like coffee, cocktails, or dinner often feel like an interview. You’re sitting across a table, forced to ask generic questions about work, hobbies, and interests – and let’s face it, it can be really awkward. When there’s a lull in the conversation, you can’t really focus on something else; you either have to force a new subject or decide to end your date. The good news is, first dates don’t have to be like this.

“Micro-cheating” is the latest dating term to cause frenzy on social media. But what is it? As psychologist and dating expert Melanie Schilling told HuffPost Australia, “micro-cheating is a series of seemingly small actions that indicate a person is emotionally or physically focused on someone outside their relationship.” While physical cheating is easy to define, the signs of micro-cheating aren’t always as clear. How can you tell if your boyfriend or girlfriend is micro-cheating?

A contestant on the new season of The Bachelor has recently come under fire for a racially insensitive photo she posted on Instagram back in 2012. The image has since been deleted. Although she has apologized, she sure didn’t make a good first Bachelor impression! This story is a good reminder that in today’s online and connected dating world, first impressions don’t mean what they used to. Today, your crush is going to know a lot about you by looking at what you do on social media before you two even meet.