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How Conflict Resolution Techniques Can Make or Break Relationships
Conflict in Romantic Relationships and Its Management Most couples experience some conflict. Conflict isn't limited to typical monogamous relationships either. It can exist in all sorts of situations, whether you're in a committed relationship, casually dating, or...
My Life in Morocco; A Living Hell
by Anonymous Once again, we bring you another story that was submitted to the Love Lust or Bust travel and dating short story contest. While we love reading about fairytale romances from women who met their true loves while traveling, this is a very different story....
Romance Scam Warning Signs
Recently I posted a photo of my mother on my social media. Although she is not ready to meet a new partner yet, she is a widow and believes she is too old to find love again in the future when she is ready to date again and put herself out there. I believe that women...
Close Your Legs to Moroccan Men!
by Anonymous I'm not quite sure what I was thinking when I decided to go on vacation to Marrakech, Morocco in 2019. I guess I was just looking for a change of scenery and a little adventure. I had no idea that I would meet a man there who would change my life forever....
Stop Saying “All Men Are Assholes” & Start Saying This Instead
I used to have a daily rant and chant; "All men are assholes". I get why many women say that. But I want to challenge you to stop saying all men are jerks and start saying this instead: Like attracts like. Before you get upset and defensive; hear me out. Yes, it's...
How to Vet/Background Check Your Online Lover Before You Meet
Before you think I'm trying to convince you to become a stalker, let me say this; "Catfish". If you've ever seen the show, you already know that there are hundreds (thousands) of stories where people thought they had met their soul mates online, only to find out later...
How to Get Flewed Out As Safely As Possible When a Man Arranges Your Trip
Online dating sites and apps have been around for a while but recently, (mostly due to the pandemic) the number of members on these sites has risen exponentially. No longer can we simply going to a bar or party and meet people the way we used to. In some ways, singles...
How Solo Female Travelers Can Avoid Romance Scams
by Linda Benz Getting to know new people while travelling is a wonderful thing. You might even fall in love. Unfortunately, in some countries there is a scam by which locals try to get money or visas (called a "green card" in The U.S.). The Romance Scam The Romance...
Dear Diary; April Hope’s Journey of Love, Lust or Bust
Dear Diary Entry 1 November 30, 2020 I have rarely written on this website about my experiences with dating, love, sex or any stories about men I have had intimate relationships with. But over and over, people seem to be curious about my dating life. For years, I have...
How Smart Women Get Scammed by Sex Tourism Gigolos
"She's so stupid". "How does she not know he's just using her?" "Omg, he took all her money and left her, how could she have been so naive?" Many of us have watched reality shows like "90 Day Fiance" and spinoffs, or have heard about or have met women who have been...
“Plan B” or, Always Have a Backup Boyfriend When the Main One F*cks Up
One time, years ago, I was absolutely furious when a man I had a date with canceled 20 minutes AFTER he was supposed to pick me up. Normally, I wouldn't be bothered by something like this because I ALWAYS have a "plan B" and will be out the door within a half-hour...
Why You Should Never Cyber Stalk Your Fine AF Ex-Boyfriends on Facebook
I have dated some handsome men in my life. Maybe it's because I haven't been gettin' any for a while, and you know how when a vegan starts reminiscing about how good the last semi-rare, grilled to perfection, filet mignon smelled and looked and tasted, omg...
Are You Being Used for a Green Card?
Many travelers find their soulmates and fall madly in love while traveling. But how can you tell if they really do love you back? How do you know if your partner is honest about their feelings, or hiding behind a mask with ulterior motives? It can be difficult to know...
Why Men Treat You Like Shit
By Anonymous Do you often ask yourself why men treat you like shit? I get it. I've been there. For years, I dated men who lied, cheated, and tried to use me for sex, money, or green cards. I dated the worst men. I am also a survivor of domestic abuse. So yes, I have...
Go Down Swinging
I have never liked the term, "Cougar". Women are already constantly referred to as animals by men all the time, from "foxes" to "chicks" to "bitches", so we do not need to be called animals because we choose to date a younger man. After all, men do it all the time,...
Am I a Victim of Gaslighting?
LoveLustorBust contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. By Anonymous I have heard a few of you mention the term "gaslighting": a few times, and I thought I knew what it meant; someone lying...
Featured Blogger Adrien Behn on Solo Female Travel
Adrien Behn is the creator of the popular podcast Strangers Abroad, a series of conversations had with strangers she met while backpacking throughout Latin America for 5 months, overlapped with her personal stories about being a woman who travels alone. The...
Don’t Rock the Boat!
By Ursula Isn't it a weird thing, a relationship? When you are single, you are looking for someone to be with. When you are in a relationship, you think you were better off alone. But when you do finally fall in love; don't rock the boat! It is one thing...
Online Dating Safety Tips
The news about the murder of Samantha Stewart, and the sexual assault (a term I despise when we should be calling it rape) and violent attacks on several other women by accused killer Danueal Drayton has me more than a bit freaked out. The suspect confessed to police...
Why Women Should Plan the Second Date
Why Women Should Plan the Second Date Women should plan the second date, (especially when meeting a man from online) before you even meet. I never used to feel that way. I'm old fashioned, old school. I like when a man opens the car door,...
