Relationship Advice

I know it’s the holidays, so you’ll have to forgive me for bumming you out with news of a terrible dating trend. It’s called snow-globing, but do

Amanda Seales isn’t afraid to have provocative conversations. In fact, tackling tough topics seems to be her niche. Now, the Insecure actress and comedia

Thanksgiving is a classic “meeting the parents” holiday. On its face, it’s easy to say why: You can introduce a new partner to everyone a

Sophia C. met Arthur on OkCupid in 2017. For their first date in New York City, they met up for pizza before stumbling into a kitschy West Village shop fil

I started wearing the hijab a few months shy of my 13th birthday, as a commitment to my Muslim faith and dressing modestly. That’s also when I got glasse

Welcome to The Single Files, Refinery29’s new bi-monthly column. Each installment will feature a personal essay that explores the unique joys and cha

Welcome to The Single Files, Refinery29’s new bi-monthly column. Each installment will feature a personal essay that explores the unique joys and cha

One of the best dates I’ve had with my partner in recent memory was quarantine-friendly. I had rediscovered a Modern Love essay that had gone viral in 20

When I think about romantic texts, I automatically think of a certain ex, the smoothest talker I’ve ever known. Although the relationship wasn’

Most of us have been here before: The person we’re dating starts acting distant. They’re checking their iPhone every second to see who’s texted them

If you wake up and don’t want to smileIf it takes just a little whileOpen your eyes and look at the dayYou’ll see things in a different way-Don

I live to observe love. Rom Coms à la When Harry Met Sally are my drug of choice. I watch YouTube wedding videos. I don’t even mind PDA. When I see craz