The Fast Investor: Why You Get Attached Too Quickly in Dating (and How to Change It)

Maria Lynette Olive

Published on: 05/04/2026

Why you get attached too quickly in dating and how the fast investor pattern leads to confusion

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Partnership vs. Companionship: The 4 Ways People Date

Maria Lynette Olive

Published on: 05/04/2026

People may use the same words about wanting a relationship while dating in very different ways. This article explains four common approaches to dating, the difference between companionship and partnership, and how to tell whether someone’s behavior m

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You Want Partnership, But You’re Dating for Companionship

Maria Lynette Olive

Published on: 04/04/2026

You may want a committed relationship, but the way you date could still be built around companionship. This article explains the difference between companionship dating and partnership dating, why people get attached before they have clarity, and how

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The Slow Avoider: Why You Stay Guarded Too Long in Dating (and How to Change It)

Maria Lynette Olive

Published on: 01/04/2026

The Slow Avoider stays guarded too long in dating, mistaking emotional distance for discernment. Learn how to recognize the pattern and create room for healthy connection.

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