Unrequited love: What to do when you like someone more than they like you

Unrequited love is one of life’s most painful and challenging experiences—both for the person longing and for the one unable to reciprocate. Yet, we rarely stop to consider the impact on the other side: how it feels to be the one who isn’t interested. It’s a deeply emotional subject, and few of us are equipped […]

How to know when you’re being lead on

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Ever find yourself telling someone, “I don’t want to waste my time” on a date? Sure, it feels like you’re setting boundaries, but let’s be real—this harsh phrase can come off as dismissive and cold. What about the other person’s time? It implies that anyone who doesn’t instantly captivate you or fulfill your expectations is […]

How to properly tell someone that you’re not interested

Have you ever been accused of “playing games” or not being upfront? For many of us, the challenge lies in uttering three deceptively simple words: I’m not interested. This single sentence has the power to save both time and heartache—for you and for others. If we’re honest, ignoring someone’s advances often does convey disinterest, but […]

Part 2: How to properly have sex with someone new for the first time

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Unspoken Expectations and First Encounters The moments leading up to intimacy—the anticipation, connection, and discovery—are often just as profound as the intimacy itself. But what happens after that first experience? A dynamic begins to take shape, often filled with unspoken expectations about what happens next, subtle cues that most people do not pick up on, […]