For some, dating is challenging. Only a few are pros at dating or handling relationships. Oops! We said that out loud, but that’s the truth. We agree that creating the perfect profile, hitting the correct punch line, and keeping up with the humor isn’t easy.
Moreover, dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have made it trickier for single individuals. Of course, through technology, they can meet exciting individuals, but choosing the ideal person from endless options is quite the challenge.
No doubt, dating tips can help you find your true love. But the real question is where to get these tips? Here comes our role in the picture. We have compiled a list of all the resources you can rely on to get any advice for your dating, sex, and relationship concerns.
Read along.
- Dating Professionals
No one can help you the best as experts can. That said, dating professionals are great resources for getting advice related to kickstarting dating or maintaining relationships. You can approach professional matchmaking experts, authors, and therapists that have made a name in the matchmaking industry.
The best part about dating professionals is that a few have dedicated websites to keep up to date with all the dating and relationship advice. JoAnn Ward, Gigi Engel, and Esther Perel are our top picks to start seeking expert advice for dating and relationships. On their websites, besides advice, you’ll also find helpful blogs and resources to ace your dating game.
To find the best dating advice professionals in your town, you can Google ‘dating services near me,’ check out their reviews and make an appointment with your picked professional any time soon.
- Dating Advice & Therapy Apps
If not in person, you can utilize the online resources for seeking therapy or counseling. Some apps are not mere dating and chatting apps anymore. They feature professional counseling for individuals stuck somewhere while dating or who needs someone to open up to.
Apps like Mindsail, Relish, and ReGain offer dating-centered coaching to teenagers and adults. In particular, these apps help you if you are shy to interact with a professional face-to-face.
- Relationship Columns
The best way to find answers to your concerns is by raising questions. Online relationship columns provide excellent space for submitting a question and receiving a response from an expert or an experienced individual. Moreover, through these columns, you can find solutions to many of your problems by reading answers to similar queries raised before.
The internet is flooded with journals and columns about relationship advice. But here are a few options to get you going:
- Carolyn Hax on Washington Post
- Social Q’s on The New York Times
- Asking For a Friend on The Nation
- Ask Amy on The Chicago Tribune
- Ask Polly on The Cut
- Dear Prudence on The Slate
- Caption Awkward
- Online Sex Ed Resources
Sex is an inevitable part of dating and relationships. However, with the changing norms of dating entirely, people have thrown away ‘intimacy’ and adopted ‘no strings attached’ hookup stands. It makes us sad to admit it, but it is what it is today. Here, online sex-ed resources help the youth in a better way.
Psychology Today features a special section (Dating & Mating) on its magazine website that provides excellent sex advice to youth who feel uncomfortable talking about delicate things with other people. Then there are apps like Real Talk and Tabú that help you online. Lastly, organizations such as TIA and Get Smart b4 U Get Sexy help you with physical, mental, and emotional health.
- YouTube
The last on the list is probably the best resource for seeking advice about dating & relationships and everything else. Watching YouTube videos help you with everything from cooking recipes and DIY crafts to how to do ‘XYZ’ task.
A few famous experts run YouTube channels where they share everything from advice and insights to Q&A sessions. You can find many YouTube channels helping people find a partner, solve dating issues, and clear intimacy concerns.
AMAZE is another excellent organization that uploads animated series on YouTube to help youth in dating and parents to sex educate their children.
Moreover, many websites match elite singles belonging to the millionaire and the billionaire class.
Summary
In this era of everything picture-perfect on social media, genuine dating could be difficult. The fairytale-like stories and dreamy weddings on Instagram have made the youth feel insecure, anxious, and demeaning. But the bottom line is that you have to create your dating life and relationship by yourself without comparing to others.
These resources are best for seeking dating, relationship, and sex advice. However, you can also rely on some trustworthy podcasts and insightful books for the same. If you feel nothing is worthy, run to your parents or to that friend you share everything with. We are sure you will never remain unattended!
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