Dating

What you need to know about dating today

Dating is no longer what it used to be. Swiping, texting, ghosting, or suddenly ending up in a situationship – it's all part of it. Whether you're new to the dating world or starting over again: here you can read everything you need to know.

From apps to real connections

Looking for the best dating apps? Tips for your first date? Or are you unsure if someone really likes you? We provide honest tips and relatable stories. Topics like friends with benefits, casual dating, and online dating are also covered extensively.

Love with a wink

Dating can be exciting, sometimes frustrating – but always worth sharing. Here you will find stories you recognize, insights that are useful, and a hefty dose of humor. Because even when it's complicated, love can still be fun.

If he says this on a date, you need to quickly make your escape

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Sure, dating is usually quite enjoyable. But sometimes... There are red flags. And then you need to make sure you get away. Especially if he says this, it's time to be cautious. Ouch, ouch, no. During a date, certain statements can be red flags indicating unhealthy intentions or behavior. Here are some examples of get-out-while-you-can: 1. "My ex was really crazy." Speaking negatively about an ex-partner can indicate unresolved emotions or a lack of self-reflection. It may also mean he is deflecting responsibility and might say the same about you in the future. 2. "I don't want to put a label on it...".

A situationship also has advantages

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It almost seems like a curse word, but gradually more people are discovering that there are also positive sides to a situationship. Of course, it can be a very confusing phase, without the certainty that it will ever become a real relationship or that it will simply fizzle out. But when you think about it, it's also nice that you can keep your options open for a while. If you've ever been in a situationship or are currently in one, you'll recognize this. It's that uncertainty that keeps things exciting between you and your lover.

Do or don't: taking a break from your relationship

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Sometimes you reach a point in a relationship where you're not entirely happy, but you also don't want to be without the other person. Do you just keep going, or do you put an end to it? There's a third option: taking a break. A little more distance, but no definitive end. Is this the salvation for your relationship? This is what experts say. Why take a break? Taking a break is less definitive than immediately breaking up. You take distance, but you clearly agree on how long. During that time, you both think...

You better remove these selfies from your dating profile

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While swiping, you sometimes come across the strangest things on dating apps. Do men really think we get hot from a picture with a fish? But according to relationship experts Logan Ury and Shan Boodram, that's not even the biggest turn-off. They share the do's and don'ts of the photos on your dating profile. Hopefully, this way your ideal match will swipe right. The absolute don'ts You can't just put your entire gallery on your profile. That might be for the best, but it doesn't make the selection of which ones to use any easier. A first impression is often made within two seconds...

Dating Disasters: ‘This one night stand was truly dramatic’

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In Dating Disasters, anonymous readers share their most embarrassing, cringeworthy, and dramatic dates. This week: the wild weekend. I've never been a very wild single. I'm a relationship person and love the security and familiar feeling that a steady relationship brings. Yet, a few years ago, I suddenly found myself in a very long single period. Nothing wrong with that, but at some point, it naturally becomes less fun. All the more reason for my friends to drag me away for a long weekend to a city I didn't know. It became a weekend...

Everything about Donny Roelvink's new flame

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The two seem to have been 'in each other's lives' for a while, but it seemed like they had become more serious than ever. But is this really the case? Well, juice channels make it seem a bit more exciting than it actually is, unfortunately. But... here's all the juice in a row: This TikTok star is now shipping the entire internet with Donny? Siham is being spotted next to Donny more and more often. Relationship? We're figuring it out: Where it all started: Spotted in Tilburg. Why does the whole world think it's on between the two? Well, it all started when Juicechannel reported that...

Dutch people wait so long with ”I love you”

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There are moments when it almost slips out of your mouth. He brings you breakfast in bed (without you having to ask), he kisses your body from head to toe, or you dance together in the living room... and then suddenly you think: this is it, I love him. But yes, you decide to keep it to yourself for now. Because: isn't it weird to say you love someone after the third date? At the same time, you think: if it feels good now, why not? It's completely normal to have this struggle – and i...

Here live the most handsome men of Europe

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Handsome, handsome, handsome. Yes, handsome, yes. Okay, what I might find handsome, you don't necessarily have to find handsome. But there is a general idea of where the most handsome men can be found. Beauty is, of course, subjective (and a bit dependent on your taste), but when we talk about where the most handsome men in Europe are often praised, you have a few delightful sweet spots: 1. Italy Italy is usually at the top of almost every discussion or poll about attractiveness. They are often referred to for their style in fashion, confidence, and their Mediterranean...

3 things you can do on your first date

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AAHH! A first date (how exciting). Actually, we all want the same thing: that he (or she) plans the whole date and that we only have to respond sweetly to that one message: ‘Be ready at 8 PM, I have something fun planned.’” But yes. Reality check: it almost never goes like that. Dates (unfortunately) rarely fall into your lap ready-made, and sometimes you have to come up with ideas yourself. Somewhere that's also nice; at least it prevents you from being stuck in awkward situations because there was no dress code in the message #akward. 1. Terrace hopping...

Deze 3 dingen zou je op een date altijd moeten zeggen

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Are you a bit unsure of your words? A date is always exciting, we know. But you can play the game of love quite cleverly. Because we know what you should definitely say on a date. Ha. Take advantage of it. Look, you know it doesn't really work if you start complaining and whining. It's pointless. And if you want to win someone over and flirt, that's not exactly appealing. So what should you say? A positive vibe. It creates a happy click between you. So say these things: - "I love...