Across South Africa’s urban hubs, from the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town to Rosebank and Parkhurst in Johannesburg, running clubs are experiencing an unprecedented boom. But step into any early-morning crew or post-work social mile, and it becomes immediately clear that finish-line times are taking a backseat to human connection. Also see: Running smart: […]
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In today’s world of dating apps, social media and relationship advice overload, it can feel like there are endless rules about how love should work. But some modern relationship rules may be doing more harm than good. Also see: Smart ways to make long-distance relationships work Here are five relationship ‘musts’ that are worth questioning if […]
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What Is Micro-Ghosting And Why Is Everyone Talking About It? A few years ago, the biggest dating complaint was simple: ghosting. You’d be chatting to someone, things would seem promising and then—without warning—they’d disappear completely. No explanation. No goodbye. Just silence. But modern dating has become a little more complicated. These days, many singles aren’t […]
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What Healthy Boundaries Look Like While Dating (And Why They Matter More Than Ever) When people hear the word boundaries, they often assume it means building walls, being difficult or keeping people at a distance. In reality, healthy boundaries do the exact opposite. They help create relationships built on trust, respect and emotional safety. They […]
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12 Green Flags in Relationships That Actually Matter Long-Term Modern dating has turned everyone into a red flag detective. People can now spot gaslighting, love bombing, breadcrumbing, orbiting, ghosting, and manipulation before the first date is even over. But somewhere along the way, we became so focused on avoiding bad relationships that we forgot to […]
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Knowing the Difference Between a Mommy’s Boy and a Man Who Loves and Respects His Mother A lot of people confuse these two things. A man who loves his mother can be caring, emotionally grounded, family-oriented, and respectful. A mommy’s boy, in the unhealthy sense, is usually something else entirely: an adult man whose relationship […]
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Dating Men Who Still Depend on Their Mothers There’s nothing wrong with a man loving his mother. A healthy relationship with family can be a green flag: loyalty, warmth, emotional connection, and respect often come from strong family bonds. But there’s a big difference between loving his mother and still depending on her like a […]
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How to Improve Emotional Intelligence as a Man A lot of men grow up hearing the same message: “Be strong. Don’t show emotions. Figure it out on your own.” But in real life—relationships, work, friendships—that mindset often creates distance instead of respect. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t about being overly sensitive. It’s about understanding your emotions, […]
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Great Sex in Long-Term Relationships: How to Stop It Getting Routine and Keep the Spark Alive At the beginning of a relationship, everything feels effortless. The attraction is intense, conversations flow easily, and intimacy feels spontaneous. But as time goes on—between work stress, routines, responsibilities, and comfort—it’s common for couples to notice something shift. Not […]
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Signs Your Relationship Communication Is Improving Good communication in relationships isn’t about never arguing or always saying the right thing. It’s about something more subtle: feeling understood more often than misunderstood. Experts consistently point out that strong communication isn’t perfect—it’s a practice that improves over time through openness, active listening, and emotional honesty. And when […]
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What Women Actually Want vs What Men Think They Want If you’ve ever sat in a conversation about relationships—whether it’s friends joking, social media debates, or late-night overthinking—you’ve probably heard it before: “Men just don’t get women.”“Women are too complicated.”“Men only want one thing.”“Women only want money.” But when you strip away the stereotypes, the […]
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Twitter trolls have once again dragged Lady Zamar, this time after the singer provided dating advice for women. Real name Yamikani Janet Banda, Lady Zamar has been receiving online backlash since allegedly accusing her ex Jabulani ‘Sjava’ Hadebe of sexual abuse. The singer wrote a lengthy tweet sharing her opinion about dating while also giving […]
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