LGBTQ+ Dating Advice

Lesbians make up roughly 7% of the population. Although I have often heard the number is 10% -- and I like this more. Just know that there are over 20... Read More »

Meeting lesbians online can be scary and intimidating. It can also be fun and exciting.  Having confidence and taking the right approach will get you... Read More »

Let’s be real: dating feels weird for most of us. And when you add queerness into the mix, it can also be risky, confusing, and kind of... Read More »

The Short Version: Queer women deserve a secure place to flirt and chat with other queer women. Likk, a dating app specifically for queer women, is on a... Read More »

No matter how well-regulated and wise you are and no matter how much therapy you've had, the end of a relationship is one of the hardest emotional... Read More »

My girlfriend of eight months dropped the breakup bomb on me on the phone a week before Christmas. I was devastated, numb, and disappointed. So many... Read More »

I often receive letters from partners in new dating relationships or long-term partnerships who are upset after having discovered their boyfriends are... Read More »

Reader Question: I have been in a two-year relationship that has just ended abruptly. Within the first two months, she cheated on me. I only found out... Read More »

I'm sure you've heard that old joke: “What does a lesbian bring on a second date? A U-Haul.”  It’s a running gag that’s been floating around queer... Read More »

You may have heard of open relationships before. But how different are they from your classic monogamous relationship? Is your person still your... Read More »

Lesbians in a committed relationship may experience a wide range of stressors, including some unique to lesbians, that can impact their relationship.... Read More »

It doesn't matter if you're gay, bi, queer, or just horny, we’ve all been on dates that felt a little lackluster. A meh first date that doesn't get you... Read More »

In 2022, 28.5% of 350 films released theatrically and on streaming were LGBTQ-inclusive. Of these 100 inclusive films, 45 featured... Read More »

More and more people feel safe and accepted enough to come out, supported by communities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex folks,... Read More »

The Short Version: Members of the LGBTQ community in the Southern U.S.  can face particular challenges with both their physical and mental health. They can... Read More »

Is there a part of you that wishes you could be like those people who seem to easily go up to anyone and know what to say and have everyone like them? Do... Read More »

While a first date can be exhilarating and exciting, it can also be fraught with anxiety. When our nervous systems detect a threat (even something as... Read More »

Ben sat across from Dave at the fancy restaurant where they were meeting for the first time to have a romantic candlelit dinner after weeks of... Read More »

Myths and stereotypes abound around every major group of people, including lesbian and queer women. Lesbian relationship stereotypes often come up in pop... Read More »

Relationships can get off track for lots of reasons, but it doesn’t mean the relationship is destined to end. Lack of communication and stress are the top... Read More »

OurTime is a popular dating site for mature singles who are looking for a smarter, more rewarding way to meet and date people who share their values and... Read More »

Starting conversations on Match.com as a gay man requires a different approach than messaging on swipe-based apps. Match is built for relationship seekers,... Read More »

When a person who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community feels like they need help in the dating department, finding expert resources that are geared... Read More »

Online dating has changed the game for singles in many indisputable ways. For example, they have more access to more compatible people than ever before,... Read More »

If you’ve ever shared intimate photos with someone, you likely did so from a place of trust. Our partners are supposed to be our most reliable confidantes,... Read More »

I hear phrases like these all the time from people, the media, or on social media: “I don’t know why she stayed," "It's her fault for continuing to go... Read More »

When you're in the honeymoon phase of a relationship, everything is so exciting because you’re getting to know someone, and no one can do any wrong. As... Read More »

Nothing can be more frustrating than finally finding a guy you feel want to settle down with — only to not be able to shake this nagging suspicion that... Read More »

Every couple must negotiate their relationship contract in regards to monogamy. This usually entails discussing one’s values about sex and fidelity. For... Read More »

Reader Question: I am a bisexual man and am in love with my friend, but he has a girlfriend. He is bisexual as well. I also am good friends with his... Read More »