With summer right around the corner, you may be excited at the thought of swimming again. For many, this could be interpreted in the literal sense of going to the beach, but for others this may mean a metaphorical dating pool. Before you take the plunge, it’s critical to assess your emotional readiness by evaluating these five signs.

Breakups suck. Let’s face it: they actually hurt like hell. At times it may even appear like the world is ending – but, changing your perspective and framing it as a beginning, rather than an ending, can get you into the right mindset to move forward and begin a journey of self-discovery. With these five tips, you can start to embrace your independence and accept this life shift.

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Similar to both Clay and AD and Jimmy and Chelsea, self-help dating author Brianna McCabe breaks down the warning signs amongst the failed relationship of Jeramey and Laura.

Alright, so we’ve hashed out some of the red flags amongst two of Netflix’s Love is Blind stars, Clay and AD. Now it’s time to pivot to one of the most chaotic couples this season: Jimmy and Chelsea.

Breaking down the warning signs that Clay and AD should have acknowledged – both within their respective partner and themselves – as opposed to dismissed.