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Single life: how to slay through the holidays
Oh yes, it’s that time of the year again. Summer went by as quickly as a high speed train, next thing you know Halloween creeped in, and now there’s Elves and Christmas lights hanging from every corner. The time you’ve all been waiting for…going home to see the family and getting probed about your dating status at the dinner table. This might lead to awkward conversations and could potentially be a massive mood killer. So the big question is: how can you enjoy yourself during the holiday season without having to feel like the 9th wheel at every family gathering, dinner party or office shindig when you arrive solo?
Hunbun is LIVE
We are proud to announce that Hunbun has finally launched on the App Store (UK only).
The LGBTQ+ experience on mainstream dating apps
Today we celebrate Pride Month! We commemorate members of the LGBTQ+ community that have in the past and continue to fight for their right to choose someone they love and being their authentic self. Being loud and proud is more accessible now than before, but it does not mean that there aren’t hurdles to overcome.
Is it taboo to have sex on the first date?
Sex, making love, doing the hokey pokey, the dance with no underpants, knockin’ boots - whatever you want to call it. Sexual intercourse has a lot of social stigmas around it.
Interracial dating in the UK
Dating outside your race is not as it’s as it seems. We live in a progressive society, but there are still some hurdles in interracial couples find. From my own experience, being a Filipino dude in Scotland, primarily dating someone outside my race, you stick out like a sore thumb. Here are the list of things I’ve learnt in my dating experience in the UK.
Dating in your Mid-20s
There is a perpetuating notion that finding love, or at least finding someone tolerable enough to share a room with, is smooth sailing. However, the dating world is full of hoops and hurdles that you need to jump and go through, especially during your twenties. We outline the pains of dating in your 20s, especially in the modern age where porn and vibrators that go 800 bpm exist.
5 ways dating has changed for women
Happy International Women's Day! Dating and courtship have changed tremendously over the past years due to the progressive mindset shifts induced by the feminist movement. Men and women now possess an active role in terms of courtship.
Why valentine’s day should be treated like any other day
Valentine’s Day brings with it unnecessary pressure for both singles and couples. If you’re single, it’s an unwelcome reminder of your singledom. And if you’re in a relationship you might feel pressured to shower your partner with expensive gifts and make big declarations of your love. Here’s a list of reasons why Valentine’s day should be treated no different than any other day.
The importance of self-love in a relationship
Ever heard the saying ‘your vibe attracts your tribe’? Well it sure as hell is true. In order to have a healthy successful relationship, you need to be able to love yourself first. Now, this isn’t something that can happen with the click of a button, it takes time, patience, kindness to yourself and above all, belief that you are all that you need to make yourself happy. Here are some tips on how to strengthen your self-love.
How to recover from a breakup
Although people deal with breakup’s differently, there’s one thing we all have in common: we need time to heal. The end of a relationship can leave you feeling anxious, depleted, angry and sometimes, even confused. There are some steps you can take to pick yourself up off the ground (quite literally), and turn this experience into something positive.
The 411 on sexting
Sexting can be an exhilarating way to flirt and build anticipation with your partner. However, it’s always a good idea to start with some playful banter to gauge your partner’s comfort level before proceeding in this direction, remember consent is sexy.
Are soulmates even real?
We have been bombarded with the idea that a soulmate exists ever since we were growing up. Be it through rom-coms, love songs, books or tv shows, we’ve been taught to look for that ‘one true love’ out there destined for us all. The reality is that believing in soulmates can actually blind you from potential prospects, simply because they don’t check all the boxes you’ve envisioned your perfect partner to have.
Welcome 2022
For many, the New Year signals the chance for new beginnings and while some may use it as an opportunity to get fit or start a different job, for others it’s all about finding love. To maximise your chances of finding romance, it’s vital that you get your dating app profile just right. As you’re setting up your profile, here are some of our top tips to get you noticed and matched with the right people.
New year, new love
Thinking of making resolutions for the new year? Maybe in the past you’ve planned to actually start using your gym card, or to finally quit smoking, but this year maybe it’s to focus on your love life.
Christmas Date Ideas
With Christmas creeping up on us faster than COVID-19, we’ve got some fun and unique winter dating ideas to get you in the spirit for cuffing season.
Love vs. lust: how to tell the difference
It’s difficult to distinguish between love and lust since both come with intense feelings especially at the beginning of a relationship, making it hard to think straight. If you’re looking for something more serious then you probably want to be able to recognize the signs of lust, since those relationships tend to be short-lived.
How to make long-distance relationships work
You always hear people say that long-distance relationships (LDR) f*cking suck and most of the time they’re right, but if you and your partner decide to stick it out, it creates a bond like no other.
Online dating fatigue and how to save your sanity
Let’s drop the B.S. and get down to the real talk, it can get exhausting staring at your screen 24/7 and swiping through a zillion matches. Here are some tips that we suggest to reduce online dating fatigue and preserve your sanity.
What’s your love language?
We give and receive love in different ways based on our upbringing and personalities. It’s important to acknowledge that what you might consider an act of love, might not be how your partner feels loved.
The best questions to ask if you want emotional intimacy
Allowing yourself to be vulnerable with another person may be scary at first, but it’s one of the best ways to build emotional intimacy with your partner.