Why Your Future Spouse Probably Won’t Look Like a Hashtag — And That’s Okay
Scroll through Instagram or TikTok for five minutes, and you’ll likely run into a picture-perfect couple: young, glowing, sipping coffee in a…
Oct 31, 20254 min read
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Finding a Spouse
What to look for, compatibility, red flags and istikhara – choosing with your heart and your head.
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Using The Prophetic Example To Find A Mate
Lessons from the Prophet's ﷺ life and the Qur'an to encourage American Muslims, including divorced, widowed and older singles, to pursue marriage…
from Sound Vision2 min read
Muslims & Marriage: Are We Too Picky?
Ammarah Usmani asks whether Muslim families' checklists for a spouse have become too focused on wealth, looks and status, and urges putting…
from Sound Vision2 min read
The Three Keys of Dating
Three foundations for anyone looking for a life partner: know your expectations, set boundaries that reflect them, and communicate both clearly.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
8 Honest Present-Day Reasons Why The Younger Muslim Generation Are Still Single
You’re obsessive. You’re too much and you love (get emotionally attached) too fast. You’re in love with the idea of being in…
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Self Awareness 101: How to Improve Your Relationship By Focusing Inward
Why understanding your own emotions and reactions strengthens relationships, with five practical ways to build self-awareness.
from Relish2 min read
11 Ways to Build Your Confidence and Appear More Attractive
Here's how to reap the rewards of being more comfortable in your own skin.
Jan 16, 20224 min read
The Three Keys of Dating
Are you single and ready to mingle? Are you curious if anyone is “worth” exploring the potential? Here are a few steps to…
Dec 5, 20212 min read
Getting to Know You: Questions to Ask Your Dating Partner
A short list of meaningful questions, drawn from the Gottmans' Eight Dates, to move early conversations with a potential spouse beyond small…
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
How to Dress Up
Parties are often preceded by fun questions, like what to give? Who to bring (if you have a plus one, that is)?…
Oct 10, 20215 min read
Why Being Modest Makes You More Attractive to Women
Being modest and humble might be one of the more rare and underrated qualities today in general, and in men specifically. These…
Oct 3, 20212 min read
10 Things To Do on a First Date
Planning things to do on a first date can be difficult since you want to make a good first impression. Many people…
Aug 22, 20212 min read