Dating has rules — and that’s the problem
From childhood, many of us are taught to look for “the one.” To follow the steps. Be desirable, but not too much. Text, but not too fast. Want love, but play it cool. For queer people, these norms often don't even include us. But even for straight daters, they can feel restrictive, outdated, and fake.
Love — and dating — deserve better.
And that starts with unlearning what we’ve been told we “should” do.
Liberation looks different for everyone
For some, it’s redefining romance.
For others, it’s walking away from heteronormative timelines.
It’s choosing slowness. Or boldness. Or softness.
It’s realizing love isn’t always a couple. Or a label. Or a forever.
Being liberated in love means building it on your own terms — whatever that looks like for you.
So… how do you date freely?
Start by asking: does this version of love feel like mine — or like something I copied?
Liberated dating might mean:
Being honest about what you're looking for (or not)
Not performing a “perfect” version of yourself
Exploring non-traditional paths without shame
Saying no to timelines, pressures, and boxes that don’t fit you
Reminder: You don’t have to date like everyone else.
You just have to date like you. And that’s more than enough.
