Dating Over 40? 9 Expert-Approved Tips for Putting Yourself Back Out There

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGive Yourself Time After the End of a RelationshipIdentify Your Relationship GoalsBe Realistic in Your ExpectationsPrioritize Values and Emotional IntelligenceGo to TherapyEmbrace the Current Dating SceneYes, you can still get a date the old-fashioned wayTreat a First Date as a Short MeetingDon’t Rush When Bringing Kids Into the Mix Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Give Yourself Time After the End of a Relationship...

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2228 words · Stephanie Evans

Dating Over 50? These 7 Steps Will Help You Find Love in the Golden Years

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStep 1: Understand YourselfStep 2: Boost Your Confidence and Self-EsteemStep 3: Explore Your OptionsStep 4: Dip Your Toes Into Online DatingStep 5: Communicate Your NeedsStep 6: Set Boundaries and Take it SlowStep 7: Learn to Cope With Rejection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Step 1: Understand Yourself Step 2: Boost Your Confidence and Self-Esteem Step 3: Explore Your Options Step 4: Dip Your Toes Into Online Dating...

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 2994 words · Meghan Hampton

Dating Sites for Single Parents

Close Creating a profile on dating sites for single parents can be a first step toward finding a partner who knows what it’s like to have a young human in the mix. However, deciding which one to go with can feel overwhelming due to the sheer number of online dating sites available.Some singles wish to explore dating sites that cater specifically to single moms or they’re looking specifically for a single fathers dating site....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1831 words · Rebecca Smith

Dating Someone With Anxiety

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLearn About Anxiety DisordersTypes of AnxietySupporting Your PartnerHow to Cope Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Learn About Anxiety Disorders Types of Anxiety Supporting Your Partner How to Cope Close If you are dating someone withanxiety, it’s understandable that you might have some concerns. Watching someone experience anxiety can be upsetting, and can even make you anxious or uneasy, whether or not you are prone to anxiety yourself....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2497 words · Jordan Morales

Dating Someone With Anxiety: What to Expect

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Dustin Ramos

Dating Someone With OCD: What to Expect

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Bernard Powell

Dating Someone With OCD: What You Should Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat to ExpectHealthy RelationshipsWays You Can Support Your PartnerCaring for Your Own NeedsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What to Expect Healthy Relationships Ways You Can Support Your Partner Caring for Your Own Needs Frequently Asked Questions Close It is important to remember that an illness is what a person has, not who they are. Try these strategies for creating and maintaining ahealthy relationship....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2020 words · Nancy Castillo

Dating Tips If You Want a Relationship

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFeel Good About YourselfKeep Dating and Getting Out ThereHow To Secure A RelationshipSigns of a Healthy, Committed Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Feel Good About Yourself Keep Dating and Getting Out There How To Secure A Relationship Signs of a Healthy, Committed Relationship Close If you want a romantic relationship, there are ways to help you on your path to attaining one....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Samantha Taylor

Deadnaming—What It Is and Why It's Harmful to Mental Health

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Is Deadnaming Harmful to Someone’s Mental Health? How to Avoid and/or Stop Deadnaming Others What to Do If You Deadname Someone Close An Important Note People who are trans, GNC, or nonbinary often do something called transitioning. That is the process of going from being who others labeled you as, to who you actually are. Transitioning can have many different steps and stages, and is an individual journey....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Dawn Miller

Deaf Community and Mental Health Care

Close The deaf community struggles daily with stigma, prejudice, and communication, but that’s not all: medical studies have found that deaf people suffer from mental health issues at about twice the rate of the general population, and also have real problems accessing needed mental health services. The mental health issues common in the deaf community includedepression,anxietyand severe illnesses such asbipolar disorderandschizophrenia. Mental Health in the Deaf Community Lots of people have some hearing loss — between 15% and 26% of the population, according to one study....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Jared Mcknight

Dealing With a Partner Who Doesn't Want Change

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon IssuesHow to RespondConversation StrategiesIf They Agree to TryShould You End the Relationship? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Issues How to Respond Conversation Strategies If They Agree to Try Should You End the Relationship? Close If your answer is “yes” to all or most of these questions, it sounds like you have a spouse or partner who either refuses or is not motivated to change....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1839 words · Michael Thompson

Dealing With Depression After a Breakup

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Close Breakups can take a serious toll on your well-being. Not only can theend of a relationshiplead to major life changes in finances and living situations, but breakups also create a great deal of emotional turmoil. Some splits are easier than others. You might be able to let go and move on fairly quickly....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2303 words · Daniel Young

Dealing With Depression During a Global Pandemic

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January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Dawn Conner

Dealing With Loneliness During the Holiday Season

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBe Good to YourselfUnderstand You’re Not AloneRethink Your ExpectationsGet ConnectedCultivate GratitudeGive to OthersExamine Your Feelings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Be Good to Yourself Understand You’re Not Alone Rethink Your Expectations Get Connected Cultivate Gratitude Give to Others Examine Your Feelings Close The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time ofloneliness....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1604 words · Melissa Taylor

Dealing With Loneliness on the Holidays During COVID-19

Close Holidays are often the times we spend with loved ones, especially those we don’t get to see regularly. However, we’ve all experienced how gatherings with family and friends have changed sinceCOVID-19, when many of us had to spend so much time apart. Even though travel restrictions have changed since the beginning of the pandemic, it can still be challenging to get together with loved ones—especially those who have a high risk of getting COVID-19....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1762 words · Robert Salazar