Crista Beck

How to Tell when a Guy Is Using You for Sex

Signs he’s not ready for a relationship with you (and is probably only after one thing)Finding out a guy is using you for sex can be painful, but it's also the first step in leaving a toxic relationship behind and movi...

Why Do Men Act Different After Sex? (Plus, What to Do About It)

Decoding his confusing behavior after intimacyYou thought that maybe you found the one, but after your first romp in the hay, you’ve started to have your doubts. Maybe he hasn’t texted you back, or his vibe is someh...

How to

Start a Love Letter

Ah, love. You’re head-over-heels for someone, and you’re ready to tell them exactly how you feel. Whether your love is a crush, a long-term partner, or someone in between, a love letter is the perfect way to sweep th...

How to

Write a Love Letter

Everyone seems to use text messages and emails to communicate to each other these days. So there’s something about a good, old-fashioned love letter—especially a handwritten one—that makes it a rare and special tre...

How to

Make a Guy Feel Sorry

Sometimes, it is not always possible to make someone feel a certain way. However, there are a few things you can do to make someone realize they messed up and regret their decisions. This article will show you a few ways...

How to End a Love Letter (with Expert Examples)

Write a sweet and swoon-worthy love note from start to finish''Roses are red, violets are blue…'' ending love letters is a hard thing to do! Even in long-term relationships, putting the perfect bow on your lovingly cr...

How to

Know if You're Being Used for Sex

Feeling like you’re being used for sex is a horrible thing to experience, and the dynamics can often leave you wondering if you’re overreacting. Pay attention to things like how often you spend time together without ...

How to

Find out if Someone Is Divorced

Maybe you want to know if that new guy at work is single before you ask him out, or maybe you suspect the woman you've been seeing isn't as available as she's been telling you. Whether it's to save you from barking up th...

How to

Send an Anonymous Love Letter

So you’re finally ready to confess your feelings, but not yet ready to reveal your identity. An anonymous love letter can be intimidating to write, and people have mixed opinions on whether you should write one in the...

How to Write the Perfect Love Letter

Woo your significant other with a thoughtful letterCreating and sending a handwritten love letter is a great way to express your feelings and make the woman you love feel special. A good love letter starts with a persona...

How to

Avoid a Kiss

Whether it's someone you're dating or an overly friendly relative or acquaintance, at some point you're likely to encounter someone who wants to give you an unwelcome kiss. If this happens, often the best way to deal wit...

How to

Tell When You've Been Rejected

Did you ask someone out or confess a crush, but you can’t tell how it was received? Sometimes, people’s responses to your romantic interest can be confusing or vague. In order to know how to proceed, you need to fin...

How to

Write a Love Email

Love letters are well and good, but life moves pretty fast for paper. Most of us aren't sitting around in candlelight, writing out iambic pentameter in calligraphy with a quill pen. Whether you want to stay in touch with...

How to

Define Love

You likely hear references to love every day, but defining what it means can be difficult. Love means different things to different people, and you can experience different types of love depending on the situation. If yo...

How to

Date If You're Over 65 Years Old

Once you pass the age of 65, you may find the thought of dating more than a little bit daunting. If you're over the age of 65 and single, the mere idea of 'getting back out there' may be enough to scare you off. If you f...

How to

Date a Hopelessly Romantic Person When You Are Not Hopelessly Romantic

People have different styles of loving. Some, for example, focus on pleasing others, some are self-centered game players, some focus on love as a deep friendship, and some, those often called "hopeless romantics," look f...

How to

Use the Internet

Getting started using email, reading news, finding entertainment, researching information and using other online servicesUsing the internet is a vital thing for this century. However, some people don't know how to use th...

How to

Go on a Date if You Don't Drive

If you don’t have a driver’s license, perhaps because you are too young, going out on an intimate date can be a challenge. However, there are many ways that you can still plan a date without having a driver’s licen...

What to Do When Your Significant Other Doesn't Acknowledge Valentine's Day

Learn how to keep your V-Day disappointment in check and communicate your expectations with your partnerValentine's Day is here and you were expecting a present from your S.O....only to find out they didn't get you anyth...

Clever Ways to Ask If She'll Be Yours This Valentine's Day

Make her swoon so you'll snag a date on V-day If you like a girl, asking her to be your valentine is a great way to let her know how you feel. There are lots of creative and fun ways to ask her, or you can just be direct...