I just got feedback in my performance review that I need to 'soften my communication style.'

Apparently, 'Here's the problem, here's the solution, let's implement it' is now considered a hostile takeover bid.

I matched with a guy on a dating app who claimed to be a 'dog dad'

But his photos were all of him holding other people's dogs

He said his ideal partner was someone 'spontaneous and adventurous,' someone who 'isn't afraid to explore new horizons.'

His entire Hinge profile was just pictures of him holding different craft beers, and the only 'new horizon' he mentioned was a new brewery opening with better parking.

I've been trying to master the art of 'casual' texting with my crush

but it's hard when you've written and deleted the same 'hey, what's up?' 12 times