In most relationships, the following statement is a very simple and obvious one: our romantic partners should live up to their titles and act like partners . But this woman’s partner , whose story she posted to Reddit for advice doesn’t seem to get it. The original poster (OP), a 20-year-old woman, tried to do something nice for her boyfriend's birthday, planning a fancy dinner date. But things went sideways fast when the boyfriend showed up with his buddy and the buddy's girlfriend without giv…

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Pretty much everyone uses dating apps these days. Whether you’re on Bumble, Tinder, Hinge, or OkCupid, you know you spend probably too much of your day scrolling through profiles, swiping left and right. It may seem like everyone is in the same boat – 50 first dates without a prospect in sight. When you do find someone you get along with, it shouldn’t be something you take for granted. Not only has dating changed in the way that two people meet…

When it comes to relationships, there are several basic common-sense rules that should not be explained to other people, especially when it comes to dating rules. But since stories like this one exist, it sounds like some people might need a refreshment, so here we go–Keep your attention off your phone, don't bring anyone else with you, avoid talking about past relationships, make eye contact, do the ‘check dance’, and don't have one date pick you up from another one! If you read the title, you…

The age-old question of whether or not men should be those who pay for dates is constantly circling the internet, and there is never a conclusive answer for it, from any gender. Some women believe it is the romantic and gentlemanly thing for men to do, and they would go as far as to stop seeing a guy if he refuses to pay for a date. Other women hold a slightly more neutral approach, claiming that women and men should take equal parts in the date, including paying for it. If you feel inspired by…

They boarded as strangers, had a meet cute in the aisles, then disembarked somewhere far more exotic

Have you ever worked up the courage to ask someone out? Even a simple, flirtatious pickup line can sometimes be daunting as the prospect of rejection lingers in the back of your mind. But the woman in this next story had no fear, cleverly using car trouble to land the man of her dreams.

And they only learned about their newfound responsibilities 3 days before the wedding.

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. As wome n, we’ve all been conditioned to be weary of the signs of a bad man. When your gut feeling is off, you know something is wrong. Our instincts are there for a reason, and it goes to show that we should always follow them. If we’re wrong in our gut feeling, we don’t lose anything, but if we’re right, then it’s better to leave a dangerous situation early on. This Reddit thread is about just that. The poster is a woman who went on a date wi…

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Weddings are a celebration of two people coming together to form the holy bond of matrimony. To put it simply, marriage is a time to celebrate new beginnings and love. Therefore, it makes sense that attending an event like this on your own would make you feel nervous and uneasy. The story below is an account of a frustrated friend. The original poster (OP) had recently attempted to attend a wedding. By attempted, I mean, OP was invited to a wedding but refused entry upon her arrival. For some c…

No wonder they're single

it's a no from me

Worst dates are endless, get into a real relationship to stop the cycle

The greatest company you can keep is your own

Love at first flag

That explains a lot