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Dating

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6 Signs They're Not Into You (And When to Back Off)

Love can be confusing. In your eyes, they are the smartest, hottest, funniest person on earth and your perfect soulmate.

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What you really need to know about the 'friend zone'

You’ve put in a huge effort, hoping they’ll want to take the next step and be in a relationship. But what if they just like you as a friend?

Can You Be Just Friends With Someone You Could Be Attracted To?

Despite the way most movies, TikTokers or even radio hosts present things, we can be, and often are, ‘just’ friends with people of the gender we find attractive. It’s incredibly common.

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Is it okay to date your ex’s friend?

It might feel like dating your ex's friend is just a no-go, but plenty of people come to us for advice on this topic. This is what we think.

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The dating do's and don'ts you need to know

Dating can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and, let’s be honest, sometimes straight-up awkward. 

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Ready For Them To Meet The Family? When Is The Time Right?

Are things getting serious in your relationship and you feel like the next step is introducing them to the fam?

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Step-by-step guide to meet new people, without the awkwardness

Do you get nervous when meeting new people? Yeah well, you might not think it, but most people do. 

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What you said about safely sending spicy pics

Some people like sending and receiving nudes, but is there a way to make sure you're safe if you do it?

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Crushes, Confidence, and Consent: A Flirting How-To

Back at The Line headquarters, I was given a brief: ‘Respond to this audience question and write a “how-to” on asking someone out’. This is what I came up with.

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How to Shoot Your Shot Without Making it Awkward

How do you ask someone you like out on a date or just to hang out without making things uncomfortable?

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What Is Lovebombing And How To Spot It In Your Relationship

When does lovebombing become unsustainable and a form of control within a relationship?