Simone Paget
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SEX FILES: New dating mantra: be interested, not interesting
Navigating the world of dating in hopes of finding your “person” can often feel overwhelming, and occasionally, even unattainable. It’s so easy to get stuck in the loop of “swipe-chat-date-ghost-repeat,” doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting different results. But what if there was a simple hack that could transform how we approach our relationships and dating lives?

SEX FILES: What your birth order says about your relationship habits
The first time I argued with a former partner, I learned how stubborn we both are. Hours into the fight, neither of us was willing to budge on the issue or admit we were wrong. We were in an emotional deadlock and I didn’t know how – or if – this conflict would ever be resolved.

SEX FILES: Sex myths we need to let go of
Recently, I spent a few hours in my closet boxing up my summer clothes to make way for cozy fall jackets, sweaters and boots. I also set aside a bag for items that I wanted to toss. Think: shoes that have seen better days, pairs of threadbare sweatpants left over from the pandemic and a pile of too-small jeans that I’m tired of wondering whether I’ll ever fit into again.

SEX FILES: Breaking up with a 'situationship' is hard to do
These kinds of breakups can feel especially lonely

SEX FILES: Missed relationship milestones impact mental health
If you’ve ever experienced a wave of depression after seeing yet another friend’s engagement photos on Instagram or wondered wistfully “when will it ever be my turn?” as you watch your friends get married, have children and buy property – you’re not alone.

SEX FILES: What is breadcrumbing? Experts speak out
When I was in my twenties, I was romantically involved with a man whom we’ll call Leonard. After every hookup, he’d inevitably disappear for weeks and months at a time. Just when I’d started to get over him, he’d reappear with a sexy email or a late night “you up?” text, reigniting my misguided hope that maybe this time he was back in my life for good.
