Tara Mae Mulroy

Tara Mae Mulroy is a freelance writer and blogger who focuses on relationships. She is a regular contributor on Medium as well as the author of the full-length poetry collection, Swallow, and other writing found at taramaemulroy.com.

A man dating a divorcee, looking into the eyes of the woman he's on a date with while they're on a boat.

What to Know If You’re Dating a Divorcee for the First Time

If you don’t share their relationship experience, it’s all right. But here are some things that may help to know.

A guy who learned how to woo someone, kissing his girlfriend while holding flowers.

How to Woo Someone That’s Been Single a Long Time

When someone has been single for a while, they’re totally fine being alone.

A woman on an online dating app at a coffee shop, smiling while on her phone.

Tips for Getting Back Online Dating

Hint: Get ready to go on a lot of dates.

A woman standing with her parents, about to meet her significant other.

When You Don’t like Your Significant Other’s Parents

You can choose your significant other, but you can’t choose the people who birthed or raised them.

A divorcee dating and kissing his date on the forehead on a hike.

What to Know If You’re a Divorcee Dating Someone Who’s Never Been Married

Here are a few things that may help you out.

A woman writing one of these love letters for him while drinking a class of wine in the sun.

15 Love Letters for Him: Let Him Know How Much You Care

Don’t let too many days go by without expressing exactly how you feel.

A woman dating with kids, introducing her daughter to her boyfriend.

4 Reasons Dating with Kids Is Actually Pretty Great

While dating when you have kids comes with its difficulties, it provides you with a lot of learning opportunities that are worth navigating.

A woman writing, "I love you" on a mirror with lipstick, one of the romantic gestures for him that guys appreciate.

15 Romantic Gestures for Him to Make Him Smile

Compliments, surprises, gifts, and hugs are all things guys love too.

A man holding a pizza box that says, "I heart you more than pizza." One of the romantic gestures for her that will make her day.

15 Romantic Gestures for Her That Will Make Her Day

Secret notes, compliments, surprises, touches… these are the little things that make a big difference.

A guy who learned how to impress a girl laughing with his girlfriend who's smiling at him and holding his hand.

How to Impress a Girl: Easy Things Girls Love

Though you can’t make someone fall in love with you, you can set the stage for yourself.

A woman sitting in front of two champagne glasses who took this first date advice to relax and keep it to one drink.

First Date Advice to Ease Your Nerves

If you’re feeling first date nerves, you’re not the only one. It happens to just about everyone.

A couple leaning against each other and wondering, "Is love real?"

Is Love Real? Arguments for and Against

Was that really love or just a chemical reaction in your body?