We all have things we don't like about ourselves. Maybe you laugh too loudly, or you're shy at first, or you can't tell a good joke. We often try to hide these parts of ourselves on dates. But what if these "flaws" are actually what make you special?

Your imperfections make you unique. That silly laugh? It shows you're joyful. That shyness? It might mean you're a good listener. That bad joke? At least you're trying to make someone laugh!

The right person won't just accept your flaws, they'll f...

Remember when everyone talked about the "three-date rule"? That magical third date when things were supposed to get... well, you know. In today's swipe-right world, is that still a thing? Or should we just follow our gut?

I once went on a second date with someone who suddenly said, "I really like you, but I'm not ready to kiss yet." I respected his honesty so much that I ended up being the one to initiate our first kiss on date four. Sometimes speaking up about what you're comfortable with is t...

Ever wonder what's really being said on a first date? It's not just the words, but the unspoken dance of gestures and expressions! yes yes That slight lean forward when they're genuinely interested? That's your cue to keep talking about that weird hobby of collecting vintage spoons))The way they play with their napkin when nervous? That's not boredom, it's anxiety! They're probably just as worried about whether you think their laugh is weird as you are about yours.

My favorite first date moment...

Yesterday’s Easter in Kyiv was more than just a holiday.
It was a small miracle that we were finally allowed to experience.

Honestly, I didn’t know until the very last moment whether it would work out.
Whether it would be quiet.
Whether it would be safe.
Whether there would even be a “yesterday” that I could later write about so calmly…

But the morning happened after all.

Like a true Kyivite, I decided: since we’d been given a chance, we had to make the most of it. A dress, a light smile, a b...