Safety and wellbeing articles
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Safety Toolbox
While remaining open-minded on a first date is admirable, it’s just as important to be aware of potential red flags. Learn about the most common red flags that might surface on a first date.
Learn how to stay safe and in control when alcohol is part of your first date. These tips help you plan ahead, set limits, and make thoughtful decisions while keeping comfort and consent top of mind.
Learn our top tips for safely exiting a bad date.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for all matters of abuse. Read on to find out what that means in practice.
Safety is central to our mission. Read on to find out our top tips for staying safe on a first date.
Find out the common signs of romantic scammers so you can avoid falling victim to a scam.
Communication
A practical guide to apologizing and accepting apologies with sincerity, emotional intelligence, and respect—key ingredients for lasting, meaningful relationships.
Maintaining a healthy relationship is impossible without effective communication. Discover what healthy communication looks like—and doesn’t look like—with our healthy communication guide.
Closeness is healthy… until it isn’t. Discover how to recognize codependent or enmeshed patterns and move toward relationships that honor both connection and individuality.
When it comes to sex, consent is a non-negotiable—but it also matters in other facets of relationships, too. Find out more about how consent shows up in the bedroom and beyond.
It takes two to tango. Discover four of the most common unhealthy communication cycles couples get into—and how they can get out.
Compatibility
Learn what New Relationship Energy (NRE) is, why it feels so powerful, and how to enjoy the excitement of a new connection while staying grounded and self-aware.
Here, we dive into some of the most promising traits of a potential partner.
Discover your attachment style, how it shows up in your dating life, and steps you can take to develop secure attachment.
Explore the top five factors that determine long-lasting romantic compatibility.
Community
A closer look at how Twyned centers inclusion and safety in dating—empowering LGBTQ+ users to connect authentically without compromise or fear.
First date or not, a little prep goes a long way. Discover ten easy ways to feel calm, confident, and ready to enjoy genuine connection when meeting someone new.
Learn how to build a dating profile that’s authentic, confident, and connection-ready. These tips help you stand out for the right reasons and attract meaningful matches.
Here, we dive into some of the key terms related to ethical non-monogamy (ENM).
Check out our top three tips for dating safely while trans.
Learn more about how ethnicity works on Twyned.
Discover the top five neurodivergent love languages—the things that truly make neurodivergent individuals tick in relationships.