myTakes: Dating

Often I find that people here, especially people of my own age, typically misunderstand the meaning of love and how people demonstrate it in there lives. I myself have delt with many guys who has interpreted my actions to...

You're not interested in getting a boyfriend. You're busy with life and just don't have time. But your girlfriends convinced you to hit the club. So you're at a table scrolling through your phone, and happen to glace up....

A real guy or a gentleman would respect your decision if you don't want to be with them. It's better for them to know, then both of you to be emotionally invested in the relationship. A guy who I met last year, through a...

Everyone seems to aspire to find someone and fall in love these days. I’ve wanted to at one point in my life too. Now, I don’t think I have the same aspiration/expectation anymore. Out of cynicism? Possibly. I don’t know...

I've dated assholes. And I mean, ASSHOLES. I won't disclose my entire past, but it would surprise you to know the shit I've been through in my life. I've ended up in the hospital a few times, I've come home to multiple...

I want to date people. I want to LOVE people. And I do. But, as soon as they ask that one question for me to be their girlfriend, I feel like chains have been tied around my neck. Countless excuses jump out of me. "My...

1. They aren't truly in love Being in love can be confusing. Sometimes the feeling you once had about the other person may no longer be apparent. They are probably in love with someone else but don't want to hurt you. 2....

I was dating my best friend and my now, ex-boyfriend for the past 4 years. Things started off like a dream, but it wasn't long before he became argumentative and even emotionally violent. Although I knew that this was...

Often I hear my friends talking about the fights, drama, cheating, lack of affection, not enough communication and overall dis-engagement they face in their relationships. It is not new to me either, as I have had my fair...

Society continues to define relationships. Now, we are in a hookup culture and that is ok for some but not for others. Here are some things that still hold for me: 1. While a relationship is not built on sex, you need to...

A majority of individuals state that being single is a choice but I beg to differ. I encounter individuals that are single and looking to meet the right person, however, cannot find a good match. I presume they mean being...

I am going to share the things I find attractive about a guy.It will mostly be personality traits I find attractive. 1. Intelligence Honestly intelligence in a guy is the sexiest thing ever.a guy who can pick up on things...

1. Making an effort isn't limited to "traditional" dating or spending money. A guy or girl can still show their date that they can and will do nice things for them in many ways. Striving for a wealthy man is the very...

We think we know it all. We hate playing games even if men are the players. But in the beginning of everything, there are rules that always help girls have the power. Power to decide, to feel valued, to do the right...

1. It makes you look disinterested This is probably the biggest reason why people quickly drop those who play hard to get. The chase might be fun for a short while, but the more you play hard to get, the more likely it is...

So, before I begin, I must place my stance on this myTake. Yes, I feel as if I am the woman on the invisible side of the spectrum. I did not enter my first relationship until my early twenties and it was sadly short...