Dating - Stchd

Meeting someone new can be scary. To help make things easier on you, here are five questions to ask yourself before hooking up with someone new. 1. When were you last tested? Can you remember the last time you had an STI/STD screening? Were you tested for COVID-19 recently? One of the most responsible things you can do for yourself and others is to stay up-to-date on any and all testing.[...]

Recovering from a bad date: 10 easy steps

06/03/2019

Dating

Dating is hard and unfortunately, most dates are going to end badly. But don’t let those bad dates discourage you! Here are 10 ways to help you get back on the dating train and recover from a bad date. Time First, give yourself time to recover! There is no need to rush into anything. Take the time to evaluate what happened, what went wrong and how you can improve the next date![...]

Tips for dropping engagement hints

09/27/2018

Dating, Relationships, Wedding

You’ve been with your partner a while now and you already know he’s the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. You’re ready and waiting for him to pop the question, but it seems like he hasn’t even thought of it — so why not drop a few hints to your man so that he knows that you’re truly ready to become engaged and wear the perfect marquise engagement ring. Retailer of bespoke[...]

3 Tips for a Smooth Proposal

09/21/2018

Dating, Relationships, Wedding

Proposing is a big deal so it’s important to think of all the details before moving forward with what could be the best day of your life. Here are three tips to ensure your big day goes as smooth as possible and to help create a wonderful memory that lasts forever. Set a Plan It’s a good idea to let someone else know about the proposal, be it a friend or any trusted source. By sharing your pl[...]

Women Should Propose Marriage

06/26/2018

Dating, Life Stuff, Wedding

Over on WEtv.com, there's a great web video series titled Put A Ring On It. In the video, a team of experts help a dude plot, plan, and execute a romantic marriage proposal. I don't want to give away the proposal idea this soon-to-be groom pulls off, but it's both mushy and straight-up pimp. The main host is a lovely woman by the name of Diana Falzone. I sure would like to get to meet her one day.[...]

Heartbreak – A Short, Useful Guide to Avoiding the Crushing Blow

04/20/2018

Breakups, Dating, Relationships

Getting your heart broken blows. Chances are it's happened to you at least once. It's one of those experiences in life that -- even if you're a peyote-mad existentialist who questions reality -- has a bizarre way of making you feel human and fragile. Nothing that hurts that bad could be fake. While there is no way to avoid heartbreak -- short of cutting yourself off from the rest of humanity, I'v[...]

Millennials and Prenuptial Agreements

04/07/2018

Dating, Relationships

A premarital (prenuptial or ante-nuptial agreement) is quite simply a contract entered into by a couple prior to marriage that is legally binding if entered into correctly. Prenups are a good tool used to preserve wealth and to protect your assets and/or estate. So, what’s all the buzz about? Well, millennials are far more likely to have a prenup than their parents were. A 2016 survey from t[...]

Would Carrie and Mr. Big still be together today?

06/20/2017

2016, 2017, Breakups, Celebrities, Dating, Events, Life Stuff, Lists, Sex, Smile, Stuff I'm loving, Stuff We Love, Television

Do not read on if you are very very fan of the couple formed by Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big or if you have not yet seen 'Sex in New York', you already have. When it is 20 years since the collection of the journalistic columns that inspired the series, its author, Candace Bushnell, has made statements that are not going to appeal to everyone. In an interview for The Guardian, Candace has confe[...]

Five Values a Strong Woman Will Add To Your Life

02/07/2017

2017, Beauty, Beyonce, Celebrities, Dating, Essentials, Icon, Inspiration, Interviews, Life Stuff, Lists, Stuff I'm loving, Stuff We Love, Thoughts, Tips, Trending, Uncategorized, Weird

Watching Giselle go crazy after her husband of 10 years led the Patriots to another Super Bowl win has me in the feels... The couple is never shy to admit how much of a support system they are to each other. Brady dedicated this Superbowl to the ladies in their life including mom, Galynn Patricia Brady who has gone through chemotherapy and radiation throughout the entire season, daughter Viv and wife[...]