Dating apps are great for dating but not that great for relationships. There is no shortage of debate when it comes to the value that dating apps add to our lives. Are they good, bad, harmful, harmless, just for fun, or critical tools to finding love? Whether you are a fan of apps or not, one thing is clear, they have changed how we date. It’s not unusual for the term dating app to encompass traditional dating websites like OkCupid and Match.com but they couldn’t be more different. When Match.com first launched in the late nineties it wasn’t designed to...
Are Relationships Worth It?
Every relationship is built on two things: standards and values. Without knowing what you value most, or what your standards are, no matter how wonderful a relationship seems, it won’t last. Investing time, money, and energy into getting to know someone, only to have it fall apart makes many people feel like relationships are more work than they are worth. This isn’t surprising considering how devastating divorce can be. But marriage isn’t the only worthwhile goal in which to measure a good relationship by. When you want to find love but you don’t want to waste your time, the important...
Are You Being Catfished? How to Spot Fake Profiles
The internet provides the perfect environment for a digital bottom feeder – the catfish. Catfish are people who create a fake identity across social media networks with the sole purpose of deception or fraud. Catfishing is most commonly used for romance scams on dating sites. In fact, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports that 1 in every 7 online dating profiles are fake. Catfish often use an individual’s loneliness and desire for companionship to manipulate them and compromise their victim in some way. 5 Simple Ways to Spot a Catfish The proverb ‘if something seems too good to be true,...
Should You Move In With Your Significant Other?
Why You Need a Cohabitation Agreement Living with someone special? Not ready to take wedding vows? You and your significant other need a Cohabitation Agreement. A Cohabitation Agreement, much like a Power of Attorney, Living Will or Healthcare Directive, and a Last Will and Testament is a legal document that protects your interests in advance of an unfortunate event – in this case, a break-up. What is a Cohabitation Agreement? A Cohabitation Agreement is a private contract between people living together in the same household who are in a romantic relationship but not married. Details such as property rights, financial...