by Leslie Wardman | Nov 15, 2025 | Dating Advice, Love Stories, Personal Stories, Relationship Advice, Science of Love
I was making coffee this morning, phone in my hand, and another picture of Maya and Stormzy popped up. And I just stopped, leaning against the counter, and really looked at it. It wasn’t a paparazzi shot of them all dressed up. It was blurry, from far away. They...
by Leslie Wardman | Oct 31, 2025 | Date Ideas, Dating Advice, Dating Trends, Relationship Advice
You know what I hate? Forced romance. The stiff restaurant dinners where you’re both just playing a part. The overpriced roses that wilt in a week. It all feels so… temporary. My wife, Maria, introduced me to something different. Something real. Her family is from...
by Leslie Wardman | Jul 6, 2025 | Blog, Dating Advice, Dating Trends, Relationship Advice, Science of Love, Self-development
As the holidays approach, our thoughts turn to the time-honored traditions of gratitude typically associated with Thanksgiving. This festive period encourages us to pause, reflect on our good fortunes, and express appreciation for the people and things that enrich our...
by Leslie Wardman | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Dating Advice, Relationship Advice
Genuine is an adjective that means “truly what something is said to be.” According to the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, synonyms for the word genuine include authentic, real, sincere, honest, truthful, straightforward, direct, frank, candid and open. All great words,...
by Leslie Wardman | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog, Love Stories, Personal Stories, Relationship Advice
I decided I wasn’t going to travel like I had in the past. No planes, trains, boats, buses, or automobiles – I was going to travel by foot. I planned to walk forty-two days and 953 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago – a pilgrimage route starting in southern France...
