Sophie Burkholder, BA

The 4 Stages of Limerence and What to Do About Them

Is it love or limerence…and can it be both? The “honeymoon phase,” “love at first sight,” an “instant connection…” These are all terms we’ve heard used to describe the type of love everyone hopes for—...

300+ Best Alphabet Dating Ideas for the A-Z Date Night Challenge

Add some excitement into your love life with these A-Z date ideasDating can feel complicated enough as is, so why don’t we bring it back to basics—aka, the ABCs! Alphabet dating is a cool new approach to planning dat...

17 Ways to Attract a Scorpio Man as an Aries Female: A Compatibility Guide

Understand the secrets of attraction between Scorpio and AriesIf you're a typical Aries woman (‘assertive,’ ‘bold,’ and ‘determined’ ringing a bell?), you love the thrill of the chase and the hunt for the per...

The 170+ Best Pick Up Lines About Baseball

Use these expert-approved rizz lines to score big with a baseball-loverCrafting the perfect pickup line is an art in itself, but the golden rule is to tailor your line to the person you’re trying to pick up! So, if you...

How to Be a Better Best Friend

Be the best version of yourself as a best friend A best friend is your nearest and dearest companion, and it’s a special relationship to share with your closest pal. But “best friend” is more than a title—it’s ...

12 Tips for Dating or Living with a Narcissist

Advice from psych experts on coping with a narcissistic relationshipBeing in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic tendencies can sometimes feel very confusing. You may love your partner for who they are, but ...

The 25 Best Hinge Prompts for Women to Get Responses

Plus, sample answers and expert advice to help you find your soulmateThis year, I really want to go on more dates! Find a partner! Find a soulmate! Does that sound like you? If so, you may be beginning the exciting (alth...

35 of the Most Common Red Flags to Watch Out For

Expert-backed ways to spot and swerve red flags in your relationship Red flags are more than having an Android or liking pineapple on pizza (which we’re on board with, by the way). Some red flags can cause real harm, a...

225 Perfect Happy Birthday Wishes for a Crush

Get your crush's attention with the perfect birthday messageIf you have a fledgling (or diehard) crush and their birthday is coming up, you may have one crucial question looming on your mind: to text or not to text? Well...

The Top 39+ British Slang Insults: Plus Example Sentences!

Tell off any bloke with this exhaustive guide to British name callingThe Brits are known for a lot of things—afternoon tea, William Shakespeare, and passionate football fans, to name just a few. But what they may best ...

27 Personal & Funny Bumble Prompts & Answers

Plus expert advice on choosing pics, prompts, and your opening lineCrafting a perfect dating profile is like our modern-day version of finding the Holy Grail—and writing good prompts may be the hardest part. A good pro...

64 Unique & Flattering Compliments for Dark & Light Brown Eyes

Plus makeup tips to complement brown eyes & make them pop Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but if you’re currently beholding some brown eyes? Well, then, there’s definitely some beauty there. Brown eyes are ofte...

51 Sweet Things to Do For Your Girlfriend

Listen to love experts’ advice on how to treat your gf You want your girlfriend to always know how much you love and care about her, but how do you keep showing her in new and exciting ways? We talked to professional m...

12 Strategies to Deal With a Narcissistic Boyfriend

Psychologist-backed guidance to deal with a bf's narcissistic behaviorsIs your boyfriend self-centered? Does he need constant attention? Do you feel like he lacks empathy for you and those around him? These are all trait...

How Important Is Someone’s Body Count?

Plus expert advice on moving past any feelings of shame or judgment in the body count convoWhen you start dating someone new, it’s natural to be curious about each other’s romantic history—including body count, or ...

A Guide to Ending a Short Term Relationship

Make moving on from a new relationship as painless as possibleEnding a short term relationship can hurt just as much (if not more) than a long term relationship, even if they only last for a matter of weeks or months. If...

ENFP and INFJ: Are They Compatible?

Find out if this pair makes a great match as lovers, friends, colleagues, and more Nicknamed the Advocate and the Campaigner, the INFJ and ENFP personality types do seem like a perfect match: the dreamer who advocates fo...

Who Is ESFJ Most Compatible With?

Learn about the personality traits and love styles of ESFJs ESFJs are defined by the attention and generosity they freely give to others. After all, they are known as the ‘Caregiver’ or ‘Consul.' But ESFJs want to ...

What Does It Mean to “Have Feelings For Someone”?

Plus, learn other English phrases like “I feel for you” Emotions are complicated, as are the words and phrases we use to express them. The meaning of “I have feelings for you,” for instance, has long been debated...

How to Say a Flirty Good Night in Spanish: 66+ Romantic Expressions

Good night sayings for boys, girls, & whoever you’re crushing onLooking to step up your flirting game in Spanish…especially around bedtime? Well, you can rest assured that this article will give you enough romantic e...