The Journal
Not an archive sorted by date. A route. Find the stage you’re honestly at, and read forward from there.
Dating, situationships, red flags and boundaries. We investigate the questionable behaviour so you don’t have to.
Dating their potential instead of the person in front of you? 12 relationship red flags we explain away when we like someone, and what's worth noticing instead.
Read8 minRed Flag DepartmentConfusing mixed signals for mystery? 10 signs you might be dating someone emotionally unavailable, and why confusion isn't the same as chemistry.
Read8 minRed Flag DepartmentScreenshots, story views, "hey stranger" and a lot of "maybe". Ten mixed signals in dating, and why constant confusion is information in itself.
Read8 minRed Flag DepartmentYour "no" doesn't need a four-paragraph defence. How to set boundaries in dating, friendships, family and work, kindly, clearly and without the essay.
Read9 minRed Flag DepartmentLoud chewing, slow texts, "hey stranger". Our Red Flag Court sorts dating habits into annoying, worth a chat, or genuine red flag.
Read8 minThe whole route
Four stages, five articles each: spot the nonsense, leave the nonsense, choose yourself, protect your peace. Start wherever you like, but there’s a reason they run in this order.
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Spot the nonsense
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Leave the nonsense
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Choose yourself
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Protect your peace