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fromBuzzFeed
2 hours ago

I Met A Man I Thought Was 'The One.' Then I Got A Message That Changed Everything.

A powerful romantic connection drew her back to an ex despite a breakup caused by his lack of time and competing obligations.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours ago

Want to Introduce My Boyfriend to My Mom. But Something in Our Family History Makes This Dangerous.

Tell your mother about a serious partner; honesty avoids surprises and lets her process past trauma and respond without being blindsided.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
16 hours ago

I Judge Every Man I Date Based On How They Talk About Their Ex-Wife

Men who blame ex-wives without self-reflection signal lack of responsibility, emotional growth, and unwillingness to meet partners' needs.
fromBustle
1 day ago

For These 8 Couples, The WNBA Really Is About Love & Basketball

My girlfriend Morgan and I were introduced by my realtor at the preseason game for the Chicago Sky. I'm opening a women's sports bar called Babe's, and she became an investor. We go to every home game together. For her birthday, I wrote her a novella called Courtside Connection about our relationship because she loves those sappy sapphic romance books. I have been threatening to throw a self-published book party for it at Babe's.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Marry Lisa' billboard campaign attracts scores of potential suitors to San Mateo woman seeking love

After years of always being the perpetual bridesmaid, Lisa Catalano of San Mateo laid down her soft-pink bouquet, hung up her strappy blue satin Maid of Honor dress and drafted a text to her friends: I'm officially announcing my retirement from being a bridesmaid, she wrote. The next wedding I'm going to be in will be with my own groom, TBD. Two years earlier, her fiance had died of a terminal illness.
Relationships
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Bay Area Woman Spends Untold Thousands on Billboard Campaign Seeking Husband

One Bay Area woman has taken matters into her own hands and gone analog with her search for a mate, on a fairly grand scale. Lisa Catalano, a 42-year-old San Mateo woman who owns a vintage clothing business, has paid for a series of billboards that drivers on 101 on the Peninsula may have seen over the past several weeks.
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#boundaries
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Problems With 'Monkey-Barring' in Dating

Monkey-barring is maintaining a current romantic relationship while seeking new partners, often to avoid singlehood and bypass breakup pain.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 week ago

The "3-6-9 Rule" Can Help Determine If Your Relationship Will Last

Use the 3-6-9 rule to evaluate chemistry, compatibility, and commitment across the first nine months before increasing relationship investment.
Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Tanya Sweeney: Why I can't help rolling my eyes at Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick saying he is 'properly emotionally' ready to have kids at 57

Noel Fitzpatrick wants to settle down, meet someone aged 30–40, and have one or more children as he approaches his 58th birthday.
Television
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Kate Gosselin Reveals She's Been Dating Someone For Over a Year! What She Shared About Him

Kate Gosselin is dating someone she has known for over a year and says she is super, super happy.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! There's a Dark Reason Why I Moved to My New Town. No One Knows.

Share difficult personal history with new friends or dates when you feel ready, using context, safety, and personal comfort to decide timing and detail.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: He has planned a great date. Why am I too nervous to go?

Step out of your comfort zone when someone shows genuine initiative but proceed slowly; practice empathy and treat strangers with humanizing respect.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I realized where I knew my date from, and the horrible memory came rushing back

A traumatic memory of intentional animal cruelty can justify declining a renewed relationship despite claimed personal change.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: He wasn't a good boyfriend, so why can't I forget him?

Identify desired partner qualities and red flags, compare the ex realistically to that list, and actively seek new people to heal and move forward.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Materialists effect: mentions of A24 film studio up 65% in dating app profiles

The dating app Feeld has revealed that mentions of the film studio A24 have increased 65% year-on-year in members' profiles over the past 12 months. Feeld caters for those seeking alternative relationship choices and overindexes for women and non-binary people, bisexuals and pansexuals, yet it reports that the majority of members whose profiles mention A24 are cis-gender male, straight and aged 26-30.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Dear James: Where's the Romantic Spark?

A 26-year-old intentionally dating seeks a lasting, committed relationship but repeatedly fails to feel romantic sparks despite being open-minded and ready to commit.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: It was funny when we googled my new boyfriend, and then it wasn't

If discrepancies arise about someone's family or life, ask them directly and assess whether their values match yours before ending contact.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

My Queef Confession

An involuntary vaginal emission (queef) during sex caused extreme embarrassment, but the partner remained calm, suggested a shower, and intimacy continued.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Asking for a friend: My new partner doesn't want to meet my kids or have anything to do with them. Will he ever come around to the idea?

I have two young children, and he refuses to meet them and says he doesn't want to be involved in any child-related activities or even conversation. It makes me really sad as my children are such wonderful little people, but he just doesn't want anything to do with them. I split up with their dad years ago and we co-parent well without any issues.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I don't want childen. Is it hypocritical to not be forthright about this soon after meeting someone? | Leading questions

If it's your job to figure out when to share this, it's also a partner's job to figure out when to ask. Wanting kids isn't like monogamy or working for a living, where until instructed otherwise people can basically assume that's your plan. More people than ever are deciding they don't want kids. The fact that you're one of them is not shocking, confronting or even especially unusual.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Once Women Find Out What I Want to Do in Bed, They Run for the Hills

Seek partners within BDSM communities or present kink preferences clearly and without shame to reduce misunderstandings and increase chances of compatible partners.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: I'm envious that she has sympathy for a co-worker and none for me

When you are able to calm down, you should reach out to your friend. Chances are, she is totally unaware of her behavior toward you. Because she doesn't handle stress well, she shrugs off your issues. Now, seeing her co-worker on a daily basis and observing whatever crisis she may have experienced has forced her to acknowledge someone else going through it.
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#friendship
#relationships
fromUpworthy
1 month ago
Relationships

Why I made a viral TikTok video marketing myself as a single woman looking for love

fromBustle
2 months ago
Relationships

The Viral "One Night Relationship" Theory Could Explain Why You Got Ghosted

fromUpworthy
1 month ago
Relationships

Why I made a viral TikTok video marketing myself as a single woman looking for love

fromBustle
2 months ago
Relationships

The Viral "One Night Relationship" Theory Could Explain Why You Got Ghosted

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Experts Are Sharing The One Huge Reason That Straight Women Say They're Done Dating Men

Young women are increasingly "quiet-quitting" relationships, withdrawing emotional labor because partners, often men, do not reciprocate vulnerability or support.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

With Venus Now In Leo, Your Love Life Is About To Get Spicy

Venus in Leo (Aug. 25–Sept. 19, 2025) heightens theatrical, passionate, glamorous romance, encouraging bold displays of affection and dramatic dating energy across all signs.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I Finally Met My Online Crush in Person. What Happened Has Knocked Me Sideways.

A strong romantic connection was paused when one partner prioritized intense USMLE preparation, offering friendship and a possible future reconsideration while leaving the other conflicted.
Relationships
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Ad of the Day: Tongue-tied daters find love on Tinder

Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' campaign spotlights the emotional rush of matches and first dates while celebrating over 100 billion matches.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Power of Singleness

Many women are choosing to stay single over settling. Choosing to stay single allows women to preserve their inner peace and autonomy. Singleness can create space for growth, friendships, and fulfillment outside of romantic partnership. Studies continue to confirm the trending rise in single women. And yet, even though this has become more of the norm, there are still deep feelings of shame around singlehood. Many conversations I've had with clients about dating and what it means to be single confirm this experience.
Relationships
#blind-date
#matchmaking
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

10 mistakes people make looking for love - and how to date better, according to a matchmaker

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Film

Are Boston's matchmakers seeing a bump in business from 'Materialists'?

The movie "Materialists" explores the unrealistic standards in modern matchmaking through the story of a successful matchmaker.
fromBustle
3 months ago
Relationships

How To Tell If You're Compatible With Someone, According To A $60,000 Matchmaker

Regitze Rollins shifts from modeling to matchmaking to help successful people find love.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

10 mistakes people make looking for love - and how to date better, according to a matchmaker

fromBustle
3 months ago
Relationships

How To Tell If You're Compatible With Someone, According To A $60,000 Matchmaker

Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Love Is Blind: UK Recap: Have a Good Life

Katisha chose Javen despite clear signs of his emotional unavailability, sparking doubt, interpersonal conflict, and escalating drama.
#online-dating
#new-york-city
fromBroBible
1 month ago
NYC politics

'Welcome To New York': NYC Man Goes On First Date. Then His Date 'Tricks' Him Into Paying $300 Tab

fromBroBible
1 month ago
NYC politics

'Welcome To New York': NYC Man Goes On First Date. Then His Date 'Tricks' Him Into Paying $300 Tab

SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Man Franscisco' not allowed: Inside a tech party that enforced a 50/50 gender split

A Saturday party at Tesla enforced a 50:50 gender ratio to address gender disparity in San Francisco's tech dating scene.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Rosalia Opened Up About Her Sexuality After Her Hunter Schafer Romance Broke The Internet

I feel grateful to each person with whom life has made me find myself. No, I do not pressure myself. I think of freedom. That's what guides me.
LGBT
fromFortune
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani met his wife on Hinge. Many American muslims meet their marriage partners in similar ways

Nura Maznavi expressed joy upon learning that Zohran Mamdani met his wife on Hinge, feeling it made her less of a loser for meeting her husband online 14 years ago.
Relationships
#love-is-blind-uk
#flirting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Relationships

Is Your Flirting Style Problematic?

Flirting can be effective or very aversive, leading to confusion and rejection.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

4 confidence-boosting ways to overcome the fear of flirting in real life

Flirting in real life has diminished due to technology, leading to issues with confidence in romantic interactions.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There's One Sex Act I Absolutely Will Not Do. It's the One That's Most Expected.

Clear communication of boundaries is essential for a fulfilling casual relationship.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cinemagoers tutted but in Materialists, I finally saw a true reflection of today's dating market | Elle Hunt

Lucy, a matchmaker, evaluates clients' worth and seeks to marry rich after a jaded romance.
Television
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why Is Pop Culture So Obsessed With Virgins?

The rise of virgin-themed reality shows and comedies reflects a cultural obsession with virginity and sexual inexperience.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mary McCarthy: Love v lifestyle - is true romance being replaced by financial compatibility?

The film 'Materialists' highlights the intersection of romance and practicality, where financial security plays a pivotal role in modern dating. This reflects a societal shift in how relationships are perceived amid economic challenges.
Film
#comedy
#romance
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Ex and I Had a Wild and Adventurous Phase. It's Come Back to Haunt Us.

The reality is that engaging in adult entertainment often has implications beyond the immediate experience, affecting personal relationships and social status long-term.
LGBT
#ai
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Arts

He said, she said, it said: I used ChatGPT as a couple's counselor. How did we fare?

A significant portion of Generation Z utilizes AI for dating advice, finding it objective and helpful in navigating relationship challenges.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Digital life

AI Slop Might Finally Cure Our Internet Addiction

AI complicates dating and communication by creating uncertainty about whether interactions are genuine or AI-generated.
#parenting
#reality-tv
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Don't Worry About Being Liked at Work

Women have the power to make the first move in dating and business, overcoming adversity to achieve success.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Divorced Mom's Dating Guide To Red Flags (Abridged Version)

Dating after divorce can be challenging, especially for mothers, but self-awareness and spotting red flags can help navigate the journey.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I don't love my mom. That doesn't make me a sociopath.

Navigating dating involves addressing societal expectations about parental relationships.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

I 'cheated' on my wife with an AI bot named Sharon - so was it fulfilling or creepy?

Using AI for romantic companionship has become popular among American Gen-Z, with one in three singletons exploring these options. Virtual partners offer a unique appeal in their idealized behavior.
Artificial intelligence
fromBustle
2 months ago

The 'Bachelor In Paradise' Showrunner Gave A Promising Clue About Kat & Dale's Fate

Dale expressed growing confidence and clarity about the type of partner he desires since his time on The Bachelorette. He feels more secure now, shaping his outlook on relationships.
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fromBustle
2 months ago

Bachelor Nation's Susie & Justin Reveal How They Feel About Each Other Post-Breakup

Navigating breakups can be challenging when exes are part of the same social circles.
Relationships
fromVulture
2 months ago

Sara Carton and Joey Leveille From Love Is Blind Are Dating

Sara Carton and Joey Leveille from Love Is Blind season eight are officially dating, confirmed through an Instagram post.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why You Need a Dating Profile (Even if You Hate the Apps)

Most people believe they need a better dating profile, but what they actually need is an audit of their lifestyle to ascertain how true their profile can be.
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fromJezebel
3 months ago

Charlize Theron Has Me Excited to Hook Up in My 40s

Charlize Theron discusses her evolution in dating, prioritizing personal growth over relationships as she embraces casual dating.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Our love lives have gone full Love Island.

This season of Love Island USA reflects current dating issues more than it portrays ideal romance.
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