Relationships Archives

Why Romanticizers Don’t Fare Well in the Dating Game

Who is a “romanticizer” in the context of dating? How does being too romantic about dating prevent you from finding the right person? If you’re what Logan Ury calls a romanticizer, you approach dating with an attitude that your relationship happiness depends on whom you’re dating. In other words, you believe in the idea of a soulmate, thereby putting your happiness in the hands of fate rather than your own. Here’s why romanticizers don’t fare well in dating, according to Logan Ury.

How to Navigate Key Relationship Milestones

Are you the kind of person who prefers a relationship to develop organically? Or do you intentionally decide whether, when, and how to move to the next stage? When it comes to moving to the next relationship milestone, there are two kinds of people: People who reactively “slide” into the next stage without giving it serious consideration and people who consciously “decide” to move into the next stage. In the long run, deciders tend to fare better. In this article, you’ll learn how to decide well at turning points in the relationship: defining the relationship, cohabitating, and getting married.

Attachment Styles and Dating: Things to Keep in Mind

What exactly are attachment styles in psychology? How does your attachment style influence your dating life? Attachment styles are the beliefs and behaviors that determine how you function in intimate relationships. Your attachment style is the key to understanding the ways you could be sabotaging your attempts to find true love. Here are some things to keep in mind about attachment styles and dating.

How to Meet People to Date: Online and Offline Strategies

Do you prefer meeting people on dating apps or in the real world? What’s the best way to meet people to date? There’s no right or wrong way to meet people to date. It’s all about what works for you. Online and offline dating are both great options to meet potential partners, but they have slightly different dynamics. Here are a few tips on how to meet people to date—both offline and online.

How to Find a Good Wife: Advice for Alphas

Is getting married a good idea for men? What are some things you should look for in a potential wife? According to Richard Cooper, men should steer clear of marriage, the primary reason being the high risk of divorce. However, if you do decide to get married despite this, he gives a few recommendations on how to find a good wife. Here’s how to marry right if you do decide to proceed (although you shouldn’t), according to Cooper.

How to Meet People Without Dating Apps

Do you want to give offline dating a try? What are the best places for meeting people offline? Dating apps aren’t the only way to meet people—although they are probably the easiest. Meeting people offline is more challenging, but it’s also more rewarding because in-person gatherings normally revolve around interests, so you’re more likely to meet people you have more in common with. With this in mind, here’s how to meet people without dating apps.

Deciding to Marry: Things to Consider Before Tying the Knot

How do you know when you’re ready to get married? What are some things to consider before deciding to tie the know with your partner? Getting married is a big decision, and since half of marriages end in divorce, many people don’t approach it with the seriousness it warrants. Before deciding to marry, you and your partner should be clear and upfront about your expectations to avoid surprises down the road. Here’s how to navigate deciding to marry, according to dating coach Logan Ury.

Richard Cooper: Understanding the “Red Pill Rage”

What does Richard Cooper mean by “red pill rage”? What truth does the red pill represent? In his book The Unplugged Alpha, Richard Cooper describes a phenomenon he calls “red pill rage.” By this, he means the anger some men experience when they swallow the red pill—the hard, cold truth about society and dating. Here’s why swallowing the proverbial red pill results in rage, according to Cooper.

How Do You Know When Your Relationship Is Over?

It’s great if you find someone you want to spend your life with—but what if you aren’t sure that this person is the one? How do you know when your relationship is over? Staying in a relationship that’s no longer working for you is the direct route to unhappiness. On the other hand, ending a relationship prematurely because the initial high has worn off is also not a good idea. In this article, we’ll discuss the challenges of ending a relationship and how to make that process as painless as possible—if you decide that’s the right thing to do.

How a Lack of Confidence in Dating Can Hinder You

Do you lack confidence in dating? Why is it a bad idea to delay serious dating? Some people want to date, but they don’t feel confident enough to start doing it. They repeatedly insist that they’ll start dating when X or Y happens—whether X is financial stability or a better haircut. Dating coach Logan Ury refers to such people as “hesitators.” Here’s why delaying dating is a bad idea, according to Logan Ury.