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Why it is Important to Plan How Much You Will Spend on a Date by Vivienne Diane Neal

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Nowadays, when it comes to how much you are willing to spend on a date, it should be in writing or in a text message.

A young man was suing his ex-girlfriend, because she spent too much money celebrating her birthday on a weekend trip, which he had planned and made is very clear in his text message that everything would be taken of, and she should enjoy herself, but he ended up suing her for $700.00 because she went on a wine tour, had a spa treatment, and added scented oils for him to pay for that went over his budget.

What the plaintiff, who was an accountant, did not realize was that his own text caused him to lose the case. He never wrote how much he was willing to spend, and if she went over that amount, he would have won the case.

So, the next time you take a date on a weekend trip, make it clear how much you will spend, and if that person goes over that amount, then he or she will have to pay, either in person or in a civil court. 💔

Two Big Reasons Why Many People are Single

Romance author and relationship advisor Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku will give two big reasons why many men and women are single.

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How to Avoid Online Romance Scams

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The most reliable way to avoid online romance frauds is to combine strong verification habits with emotional awareness and financial boundaries. The core rule — emphasized across expert sources — is never send money or gifts to someone you haven’t met in person.

 Key Red Flags to Watch For

• They push to move off the dating app quickly (to WhatsApp, Telegram, email).
• They avoid video calls or in‑person meetings, often claiming to work overseas, on an oil rig, or in the military.

• Love bombing — intense affection early on to build trust.
• Financial requests: plane tickets, medical emergencies, visas, cryptocurrency “opportunities,” or help with fees.
• Repeated excuses for canceling planned meetups.
• Wrong-number texts that turn into flirtation.

How to Verify Someone’s Identity

• Ask for a real-time selfie doing a specific action (holding a spoon, tugging their ear, showing today’s date). Scammers struggle to produce these because they use stolen photos.
• Reverse-search their photos and bio to see if they appear elsewhere online.  
• Ask detailed questions about their life and look for inconsistencies. Scammers often slip up on details like hometowns, jobs, or timelines.
• Search their job title + “scammer” to see if others have reported related stories. 

Protect Yourself Emotionally & Financially

• Take relationships slowly — scammers rely on fast emotional escalation.
• Talk to someone you trust if anything feels off; outside perspectives help break the spell.
• Never send money, gift cards, crypto, or banking info — these are the scammer’s preferred methods because they’re hard to trace or reverse.
• Be cautious of investment pitches, especially crypto. AARP reports that 1 in 10 adults over 50 met a romantic interest who later requested money or crypto.

What To Do If You Suspect a Scam

• Stop communicating at once.
• Report the profile to the dating app or social platform.
• File a report with the FTC or FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Is A Polyamorous Relationship a Good Fit for You?

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For many, the word "relationship" suggests a classic picture of two people, committed to each other exclusively. Polyamory offers a different proposal. At its heart, polyamory is the practice of having multiple loving, consensual relationships at the same time. Think of it as an open acknowledgment that love is not always a limited resource. The key word here is "consensual." This is not about secrecy; it is about transparency and honesty with everyone involved.

People explore polyamory for many reasons. Some feel that one person cannot meet all their emotional or intellectual needs. Others believe in deconstructing the idea of "ownership" in partnerships. For some, it is simply a natural expression of their capacity to love more than one person deeply. It is not a rejection of commitment, but rather a redefinition of it, built on communication and clear agreements, often called "boundaries" or "relationship compacts."

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Of course, this path comes with its own set of challenges. Jealousy does not magically disappear, but polyamory encourages people to examine it, communicate through it, and see it as a signal rather than a catastrophe. The logistical "calendar management" of multiple partners is a real and often joked-about aspect. The most critical tool in any polyamorous person's toolkit is radical honesty—with themselves and their partners, which requires a significant amount of emotional work and self-awareness.

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Polyamory is not for everyone, and that is perfectly okay. It is one of many valid ways to structure a loving life. For those who practice it successfully, it can lead to a rich network of support, love, and personal growth. At its best, polyamory challenges us to expand our understanding of trust, communication, and what it means to build a fulfilling romantic life that is consciously designed, not just assumed.

For Polyamorous Dating Sites and advice, click here.