Dating applications were originally promoted as technologies of connection. Platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge promised to modernize romance by making attraction more efficient, accessible, and personalized. Geography became less important,... Read more »
So, it’s been 80,639 minutes since the two of you started dating. But there hasn’t yet been any commitment to exclusivity. Does that mean that it’s time to move on unless something... Read more »
You may have heard of the term “sliding into someone’s DMs.” Well, this is another way to slide into dating—having a friend present a set of PowerPoint slides pitching to dating prospects... Read more »
Dating in the 21st century is hard. Singles are both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the number of apps and an infinite sea of prospective partners/dating app users. Underwhelmed by the quality... Read more »
Establishing clear boundaries and standards is the primary method for influencing how others perceive and treat you in a relationship. Relationships often struggle not from a lack of love, but because partners... Read more »
It may be dating fatigue, or it may be the economy, but modern trends in dating have taken hold. Cultural shifts, continuing economic uncertainty, and a growing focus on mental health also... Read more »
Say you are interested in someone romantically—potentially even hot for that person. Why Some People Say ‘Playing It Cool’ Means Playing Hard-To-Get So, what exactly does playing it cool mean? Well, some... Read more »
You’re trying your hardest, putting yourself out there, and yet, dating can often feel like a brutal, exhausting competition. A race to be the most attractive, the most successful, or the most... Read more »
The moment you realize you really like someone new can feel like a rush—a mix of excitement, hope, and anxiety. Unfortunately, for many, this is also the moment they start to over-invest... Read more »
I generally don’t watch reality television. In the case of The Golden Bachelor on ABC, I made an exception. Both friends and clients were buzzing about this show so as a lover... Read more »