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  motional attraction describes feeling attracted to someone’s personality, spirit, and mind. It’s something almost all of us will experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s as you’re falling in love, during a casual just-sex fling, or as a result of a new friendship, we’ve likely all experienced emotional attraction at some point in our lives. So, what is emotional attraction, what triggers it, and how does it differ from physical attraction? We’ve tackled all this, and more, in our extensive guide below! What Is Emotional Attraction? Emotional attraction is defined as feeling attracted to another person based on their personality, traits, and characteristics. If you have strong feelings towards someone but you’re not quite sure how to interpret those feelings — that is, you don’t necessarily want to get physical with them — you’re likely experiencing emotional attraction. This can be completely platonic, yet still an intense and powerful feeling. What Triggers ...

  The words of affirmation love language has become increasingly talked about in recent years. The five love languages have formed a key part of understanding how we give and receive love and words of affirmation — you guessed it — are all about demonstrating love through genuine, authentic communication. But, what do words of affirmation mean, how do you use them, and what effect can this love language have on a relationship? We’ve covered all this, and more, below in our extensive guide to the words of affirmation love language! What Are Love Languages? Whether you’re in a committed, exclusive relationship or you’re trying to impress your crush, it’s useful to know how to show them you care. This is where the concept of love languages comes in. First developed by Dr. Gary Champan, love languages outline the general ways in which people express and experience love. Not sure where to start? Here’s a quick recap of the five different love languages...

  Knowing how to tell a guy you like him isn’t always easy. Sooner or later, every one of us will fall for somebody. It’s one of the most exhilarating feelings in life. The giddiness when you see them walk through the door, the nervousness in your stomach when you catch their eye, the teenage euphoria when they so much as smile at you. Yes, falling for someone really is incredible. But, if you want to meet single men and have it blossom into more than a passing infatuation, you need to learn how to tell your crush you like them. To help get you started, we’ve broken it down into bite-size chunks below, to keep things from feeling too daunting – because it doesn’t have to be! First Things First: Do You  Actually  Like Him? Before learning how to show a guy you like him, it’s important to look inward and try to gauge the depth of your feelings. Are you genuinely falling for him, or is this only a brief infatuation? A telltale sign it’s a passing infatuation r...

  Coming up with things to talk about on a first date isn’t always straightforward. When you’re put on the spot — i.e. sitting across from your date in a restaurant or bar — thinking up some quickfire first date conversation starters can feel a bit overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be this much of a struggle though. Knowing what to talk about on a first date can be simple if you do a little prep in advance. There are tons of great things to talk about on a first date, so simply memorize a few from our list below, and you’ll be good to go! What to Talk About on a First Date: 12 Top Tips and Ideas to Try So, what do you talk about on a first date? From funny stories to flirty questions, there are plenty of great ways to approach this. Below, we’ve outlined some conversation topics for a first date to help get you started! 1. Ask about their day Start the date in a relaxed, friendly, and conversational manner by asking about their day. This can nicely bridge th...

  Infatuation vs. love has been a subject of debate since ancient times. For years, humankind has enjoyed discussing love, infatuation, sex, and romance. Many of us, whether early in our romantic lives or much later, have confused infatuation with love – often with messy consequences. But, is it ever possible to be completely aware of the difference? Infatuation and love are, at the outset, two very similar and easily mistakable sensations. What’s more, they’re not mutually exclusive. You can feel both simultaneously, or one can develop into the other. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s begin with defining what love and infatuation are. Infatuation vs. Love: Defining the Two Terms What is love? Baby don’t hurt me . Ahem. Sorry. Love, out of the two emotional states, is the trickier one to define. This is probably because we use it in tons of situations: I love my spouse; I love my dog; I love a pair of comfy sweatpants. For centuries, poets have attempted to define ro...

  First date sex has long been a hot topic. It’s viewed differently around the world, as well as by different age groups, religions, subcultures – you name it. It makes sense then that society finds it hard to draw a line under sexual matters. But, for the sake of this article, we’ll take this viewpoint: If you want to have sex on the first date, do it, and don’t feel bad about it! Just make sure you do it the right way: safely, responsibly, and enjoyably! Below, we’ve taken a look at a couple of commonly asked questions surrounding first date sex. We’ve also put together some of our top tips on how to do so in a sensible — but still enjoyable — way! How Likely Is Sex on the First Date? This one depends entirely on the two of you. Everybody is different. Some people have strong personal boundaries when it comes to sex, while others are more open to going wherever the night leads. Just because someone has had a promiscuous past, that doesn’t mean they’ll be looking for a hook-u...

  Coming up with some intimate things to do with your partner isn’t always easy. Yes, sex and intimacy are important parts of any romantic relationship, but talking about them can still be tricky at times. Whether you’re dating someone new or you’re in a committed, exclusive relationship, talking with your partner about intimacy doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it might first feel. To help get you started, we’ve put together nine of our favorite ideas for intimate things to do with your partner. So, if you’re finding it difficult to light that adventurous spark in your relationship, trying out some of these intimate things to do with your partner can help to bring back some spice! Intimate Things to Do With Your Partner: 9 Ideas to Try 1. Take it out of the bedroom While the bedroom is the usual spot for getting intimate with a partner, it doesn’t have to be the only place for that. When you want to spice things up a bit, moving out of the bedroom and changing t...

  Coming up with ideas for a first date can be tricky. But thinking of fantastic second date ideas is even more so. First dates are all about putting your best foot forward and gauging whether the pair of you have any chemistry. On second dates, however, you’ve already established that you like one another. You’ve asked all the introductory questions and now you’re looking to get to know them a little deeper, while still maintaining a fun dynamic, of course. But what’s the best environment to do that? If you need a little help, we’ve put together a list of 51 of the best second date ideas to help get you inspired. Check it out below! Things to Do on a Second Date: 51 Second Date Ideas to Get You Started 1.   Visit the theatre While cinema dates are these days considered unoriginal, the theatre is always a memorable and immersive night out. So why not use the second date to show off your cultured side? 2.   Go to a comedy night Comedy nights are affordable, fun, ...