What Is the 'Ick,' and Should It Guide Your Dating Decisions?
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- February 5, 2023
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A close cousin of “moist” in my book, “ick” is a word that sounds a little gross to say—and that’s fitting for its definition in the context of relationships. The “ick,” which has become a trending concept on TikTok, refers to any kind of highly visceral turnoff or the experience of being repulsed by said […]
Vaccination Status Is the Top Dating Concern Right Now
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- May 18, 2022
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The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and dating isn’t exempt. For instance, some folks are nervous about dating in a post-lockdown world, and others are keen to hop right into fast-tracked turbo relationships. That said, COVID-19 has changed much more than the way we date—it’s also led to a shift in […]
Use the Gottman Institute-vetted Anger Iceberg to resolve conflicts quicker
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- April 11, 2022
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Anger in a relationship reduces us all to toddlers. You know what I mean—tantrums, tears, screaming, throwing clothes out the window, and then having nap. Anger isn’t an invalid feeling, but seeing the Anger Iceberg in time will keep your relationship from sinking faster than the Titanic. The Gottman Institute’s Anger Iceberg suggests we visualize […]