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Scoring with Your Partner: Understanding the 4 Physical Intimacy Bases in Dating

by Barrie Davenport

couple outdoor kissing What Are the Bases in Dating?

Have you ever felt confused during a date because your partner wanted to go further physically than you did?

Many of us have been there and struggled to voice where our boundaries lie.

Dating has unwritten rules about getting intimate that can feel vague.

However, understanding the sexual bases framework can clarify each stage of physical intimacy.

Knowing the stages, from first base to home run, provides guidance on consent and setting the pace.

With a better understanding, you can feel more confident progressing physically in dating and relationships.

If You Tend To Ghost People, Think Again: 11 Things Ghosting Says About You

by Barrie Davenport

The word “ghosting” is everywhere lately.

But what is it?

Essentially, ghosting is a hurtful behavior that involves cutting off communication with someone without providing any warning or explanation as to why.

It generally refers to the dating world but goes deeper than that.

If you’ve ever stopped responding in a romantic or platonic relationship, left a restaurant or drive-thru line after ordering but before getting your food, or stopped showing up for a job or client, then you, dear friend, are a ghoster.

Don’t You Hate It When You Can’t Get Something Off Your Mind? 19 Ideas For Letting It Go

by Barrie Davenport

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Have you ever had a repeated thought that will not stop?

The process of continuously thinking about the same ideas is called rumination.

The best way to control rumination or negative thoughts is to distract your mind with other ideas or to find a way to resolve the problem.

Just think – distraction or action.

But it may not be as easy as it sounds.

If your circular thoughts prevent you from living life or going out, it's time to take action.

Whether you try counting or cooking, there are simple ways to help you get something off your mind.

Is He Cheating On You? 15 Signs He Has Cheating Guilt

by Barrie Davenport

unhappy couple, signs of cheating husband guilt

By their very nature, intimate relationships make two people tune into each other.

You get a sense of your emotional states. You notice when the other is happy, sad, angry, or perhaps…guilty.

Signs of guilt in a man can take many shapes.

When a man feels guilty for cheating, he may display behaviors along a broad spectrum from gushing with love to hostility.

Initially, your intuition or gut feelings may have alerted you to something feeling off about him.

Now that you sense a change in him, you can pay closer attention using the analytical side of your mind to see if he is showing any signs of cheater's guilt.

75 Sunrise Quotes To Brighten Your Day

by Barrie Davenport

Ah, the sunrise.

The blending of red, orange and yellow in the sky.

The breathtaking sight of the sun floating up from the horizon.

The reminder that you’re leaving yesterday behind, and that you’re about to face a new day ahead.

The sun has always been a source of fascination for humans, as evidenced by the countless myths, legends, songs, paintings, etc. on the subject.

In particular, the sunrise is often used as a metaphor for hope, beauty, and rebirth.

Let’s read what some notable people have to say about the sunrise and how it inspires us.