How have dating apps impacted how we find love? Why is catching the ick so common now? What are we getting wrong when it comes to dating and relationships? And what are gen z getting right?

BONUS: Esther Perel on dating apps, the ick and the ‘perfect person’

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The impact of cheating can last for years, stopping you from trusting people even if they give you no reason to doubt them.

How To Trust Again After You've Been Cheated On

Do you think if someone's cheated, they'll cheat again? Or can people change?

We hash it out with your hot takes.

Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater?

It’s hard to know when a relationship has run it’s course - so when there’s nothing really wrong or really right, how can you trust your gut on what to do?

How To Know When You Should Break Up

How many years should you be in a relationship before knowing it’s going to be long term or for life? We get your hot takes on whether it's time wasted if you date without knowing what your future holds - or if time isn’t a good measurement at all.

When Should You Know They’re The One?

We catch up with comedian Blake Pavey to chat about how his girlfriend soft launched him, the awkward experience of getting his sperm checked and his advice to anyone thinking of dating a comedian (just don’t).

BONUS: Esther Perel on dating apps, the ick and the ‘perfect person’

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