If I hear one more person tell me he or she is “talking” to someone, I’m going to lose my sh*t.

What 25- to 28-year-old person defines his or her intimate relationship with another person as talking?

If you’re f*cking a guy, I sure as hell hope you’re talking to him or else that would be pretty damn weird. So, despite all of these technological barriers you use as a buffer, you are, in fact, dating the person you are “talking” to. You want to be with a person, so you use every twisted form of communication to make it seem as if you aren’t interested in this person to get him or her interested in you.

You know what this used to be called back in the day? It’s a game of who cares the least in which everyone loses.

Another friend shared about one of her best dates, and mentioned that she was actually still dating that guy!

One girl shared about how much time she put into getting ready, while another guy smoothed a cowlick from his recent nap. As unexpected as it was, it was entertaining to see how people I knew (and some that I just met), who were single, fun, social, or even more reserved, talk about dating together quite candidly and without much inhibition.

One friend lamented that he had tried several months of dating, only to go on two dates in the past however many months and offering his solid two cents on what makes a relationship work.

Possibly, but I’ve witnessed that there are so many approached to dating with endless goals in dating, that it’s not uncommon to hear something that is quite opposite of what YOU think is wise or acceptable. In your circle of friends, do you talk about dating–guys and girls alike?

Which ones have the most fun stories, and are you able to see each other’s flaws, good qualities, how those dating complement each other (or don’t), and learn from each other?

sex with anyone else, so despite saying “of course” to her new boyfriend’s request for exclusivity, she continued having sex with several of the other guys she was dating. Here are my absolute strongest communication strategies: Hopefully this helps those of you who may soon reach this super exciting phase in your dating lives.

People rarely have the same exact conceptions of exclusivity, so it’s essential that you’re able to openly and honestly discuss the very subtle nuances of what exclusivity means to each of you. Part of determining Trust is the cornerstone of successful relationships, and you can’t build trust if you don’t clearly communicate the actions, duties, preferences, and expectations that define your relationship.