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fromBuzzFeed
22 hours ago

"It Took Patience": 25 "Outdated" Dating Experiences That Would Make Gen-Z's Heads Explode

Online relationships in the '80s and '90s formed through text-based interactions led to deeper compatibility and longer-lasting marriages.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents

More than one in three young men in the UK lived with their parents in 2025, driven by high renting costs and rising house prices.
#tinder
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
LGBT
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

Tinder's new feature 'Double Date' allows users to pair profiles with friends, contrasting with past account-sharing prohibitions.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
LGBT
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Can Tinder Fix The Dating Landscape It Helped Ruin?

Tinder's new feature 'Double Date' allows users to pair profiles with friends, contrasting with past account-sharing prohibitions.
Digital life
fromBustle
1 day ago

You Can Pry This Cheugy Millennial Habit From My Cold, Dead Hands

Millennials prefer making big purchases on larger screens due to trust issues with mobile devices.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.
#social-media
fromEngadget
3 days ago
Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Mental health
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.
Remote teams
fromiHeart
4 days ago

Remote Gen Z Workers Want 'Virtual Coffee Breaks' And Zoom Gossip Sessions | iHeart

Younger remote workers face higher loneliness rates, prompting calls for structured social opportunities from employers.
#gen-z
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
5 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Relationships

Gen Zers date for financial stability, says Coffee Meets Bagel's CEO

Young Americans prioritize financially stable, committed partners to afford housing and split expenses.
Marketing
fromMacon Telegraph
5 days ago

Generation Z marketing strategies for small businesses

Understanding Gen Z's values and preferences is crucial for small businesses to effectively market and connect with this generation.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger People Baffled

Younger generations find it hard to imagine everyday experiences from the past, such as X-ray machines in shoe stores and sock hop dances.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Gazing Into Sam Altman's Orb Now Proves You're Human on Tinder

The global Tinder expansion is one of the biggest tests yet for World, and the company's bet that everyday consumers will be willing to sign up for biometric verification services to use internet applications.
Privacy technologies
#dating-apps
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I came up with the 'burned haystack' dating method. It helped me find Mr. Right.

The Burned Haystack Dating Method helps women navigate dating apps, but personal experiences led to a temporary withdrawal from dating.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The Great Dating App Age Range Preference Debate Is Happening On TikTok

Widening your age range on dating apps can lead to more matches and unexpected connections.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

Men Share The Things People Do On Dating Apps That Give Them The Total Ick

Men have specific dealbreakers that help them find meaningful connections on dating apps, focusing on values, respect, and communication.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Don't Let the Dating Market Turn You Into a Product

Dating apps create a dilemma between standing out quickly and showing depth, impacting perceptions of long-term suitability.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I came up with the 'burned haystack' dating method. It helped me find Mr. Right.

The Burned Haystack Dating Method helps women navigate dating apps, but personal experiences led to a temporary withdrawal from dating.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

The Great Dating App Age Range Preference Debate Is Happening On TikTok

Widening your age range on dating apps can lead to more matches and unexpected connections.
#friendship-apps
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

Friendship-focused apps have emerged as a solution to rising loneliness, generating $16 million in U.S. consumer spending with 4.3 million downloads in 2025.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

Friendship-focused apps have emerged as a solution to rising loneliness, generating $16 million in U.S. consumer spending with 4.3 million downloads in 2025.
Relationships
fromFortune
1 day ago

Teen boys are dating their AI chatbots-and experts warn opting out of real relationships could hurt their careers in the future | Fortune

Gen Alpha prefers AI relationships for control and ease, risking essential social skills needed for real-life interactions and future careers.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'It's perfect': meet the couples practising LAT - living apart together

Midlife and post-divorce dating is evolving, with many couples opting for separate living arrangements to maintain intimacy without traditional commitments.
#online-dating
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The king of love: How Spencer Rascoff reshaped Tinder and our dating lives

Spencer Rascoff emphasizes the importance of finding the right partner and aims to revitalize online dating through innovative changes at Match Group.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

No luck on Tinder? Why should REMOVE your best qualities from profile

Dating profiles featuring personal stories attract more romantic interest than profiles listing qualities as bullet points, because narratives create empathy and human connection.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

The king of love: How Spencer Rascoff reshaped Tinder and our dating lives

Spencer Rascoff emphasizes the importance of finding the right partner and aims to revitalize online dating through innovative changes at Match Group.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

No luck on Tinder? Why should REMOVE your best qualities from profile

Dating profiles featuring personal stories attract more romantic interest than profiles listing qualities as bullet points, because narratives create empathy and human connection.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup | TechCrunch

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who are single in their 40s aren't commitment-phobic or too picky-they've developed a relationship with solitude that makes most partnerships feel like a downgrade, and that realization changes what loneliness actually means - Silicon Canals

Mid-life singlehood can lead to positive solitude, fostering personal growth and autonomy rather than loneliness.
fromMail Online
4 days ago

HALF of Gen Alpha plan to ditch marriage and kids, survey reveals

Dr John Allan stated that Generation Alpha, many of whom are now approaching adulthood, are clear about what they want from their future. However, many do not feel ready for what comes next, particularly regarding the confidence, independence, and practical skills needed to navigate life after education.
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#dating
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Taking my search for love offline: 'Set-ups, ethical matchmaking and the best first date I've ever had'

Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Placeholder partners: are you the one' or just being used as a stopgap?

Placeholder partners are temporary relationships where one person believes they have a future together, but the other does not.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Is the 3-3-3 Rule for the Early Stages of Dating?

The 3-3-3 rule provides three checkpoints in early dating: after three dates, three weeks, and three months to evaluate compatibility.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Relationships

Taking my search for love offline: 'Set-ups, ethical matchmaking and the best first date I've ever had'

fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists reveal where you're going WRONG on your dating profile

Your profile should first and foremost appeal to you and reflect who you are. If you want to add a touch of authenticity, you can include something slightly different that feels genuinely yours. Choosing a strategy based on social desirability strips us of authenticity and blurs our identity as individuals. It protects us, but at the same time it stereotypes us.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A Liberating New Approach to Dating For Lonely Women

Midlife women are redefining dating by prioritizing self-worth and seeking resonance over traditional relationship norms.
#dating-app-innovation
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating | TechCrunch

Tinder launched AI-enhanced features and an Events tab to help users meet in person at local activities, targeting Gen Z's preference for real-world connections over endless swiping.
#sexual-assault
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Does Your Relationship Have a "Gap"?

Relationship gaps refer to notable imbalances between couples, including differences in age, interests, and lifestyle choices.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

A letter to the person who is terrified of giving up being single: the freedom you're protecting is real, and the loneliness you're tolerating is also real, and the courage isn't in choosing one over the other, it's in admitting you've been holding both this entire time - Silicon Canals

Long-term singleness can bring both genuine freedom and loneliness, challenging the narratives of being either broken or enlightened.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest part of getting older isn't being alone - it's realizing that some friendships were only meant for a season, and not everyone grows with you - Silicon Canals

Friendships often fade as adults prioritize responsibilities and seek deeper connections, leading to feelings of loneliness even among familiar faces.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z | TechCrunch

A source familiar with Hosseini's planned exit notes that Rascoff has been engaged in the company's operations for some time, and the two executives had previously discussed whether or not the COO role was even needed for this chapter of the company.
Business
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The rules of dating are changing - and quickly

AI-driven tools and remote-work–driven job instability are reshaping dating: exhaustion and career focus cool Silicon Valley dating while apps pivot to AI and alternate platforms.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

How To Tell If Your Standards Are, In Fact, Too High

Having standards in dating is important, but excessively high standards can hinder meeting compatible partners.
#job-search
fromFortune
1 month ago
Digital life

Millennial manager took her job hunt to Tinder-and landed 3 interviews as a result | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Digital life

Millennial manager took her job hunt to Tinder-and landed 3 interviews as a result | Fortune

Relationships
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

How AI is infiltrating the dating world, from crafting flirty messages to matchmaking | CBC News

AI is transforming online dating, creating challenges in authenticity and connection for users.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who say they "don't have a type" actually have the most predictable patterns in dating - Silicon Canals

Many people repeatedly choose partners with similar personality traits and behavioral patterns, even when they believe each relationship is different.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No swiping involved: the AI dating apps promising to find your soulmate

Agentic AI dating apps replace swiping with AI-led onboarding, matching and coaching to reduce repetitive interactions and loneliness while provoking uncanny concerns.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Particularly Weird About Relationship Age Gaps. Here's Why.

Age gaps in relationships spark debate among Gen Z, focusing on ethics, consent, and power dynamics.
Privacy technologies
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Love in the Time of Location Sharing

Location sharing has grown from a dating-safety tool to a normalized interpersonal practice signaling trust, coordination, and intimacy among young adults.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The socialmedia trend pushing people off dating apps and back into bars

Finding your way with digital maps, making online bank transfers, looking things up on search engines Our digital habits are recent, yet so ingrained that going back to their analog versions feels unthinkable. Even something as ancient as flirting can now seem inseparable from screens. But a recent trend on social media suggests the story isn't over. A few months ago, a video titled Sit at the Bar September went viral.
Digital life
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Voice Notes Hit the Right Note on Dating Apps?

Voice notes on dating apps convey vocal characteristics and reduce uncertainty about potential matches, potentially improving dating success compared to text messaging alone.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

'Stack Dating' Might Be An Introvert's Worst Nightmare.

Gen Z practices 'stack dating'—scheduling multiple dates weekly or daily—to efficiently integrate romance into busy adult lives while managing work, admin tasks, and personal obligations.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

On TikTok, People Are Talking About Why You Should Have A Dating Roster

Dating multiple people simultaneously through a roster approach reduces anxiety, prevents obsessive focus on single matches, and increases chances of finding compatible partners.
Relationships
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Tyranny of the Relationship Gap

Modern relationships are increasingly analyzed through various 'gap' frameworks—from age and intelligence to values and lifestyle habits—reflecting how people evaluate compatibility across multiple dimensions.
Relationships
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Tinder says Gen Z still believes in true love-they just want a soft launch first (exclusive)

Gen Z maintains strong belief in true love and marriage at higher rates than older generations, but pursues relationships through smaller commitments and online interactions rather than traditional milestones.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Tinder Calls 'Clear Coding' a 2026 Dating Trend

Clear coding in dating means communicating honestly about who you are, what you want, and your intentions without hidden meanings or deception.
#in-person-dating
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

Are You 'Monkey Branching'? Here's What To Know About The Toxic Habit.

"Monkey branching is when a person stays in their current relationship, even though they know they want to leave, in order to line up their next partner," said clinical psychologist Sabrina Romanoff. The idea is that by monkey branching (or "monkey barring"), you can avoid having to be alone after a relationship ends. There's no real "break" after the breakup, as you've already formed romantic interest in someone else.
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Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The golden age of dating apps is over. Now finding a match can cost $20 a month.

Dating apps have shifted from free platforms to heavily paywalled services since the pandemic, reducing match quality while increasing costs that users pay despite diminishing returns.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 months ago

According To TikTok, Being "Too Busy" To Date Can Be A Major Green Flag

Being busy and invested in personal goals increases attractiveness and signals independence in dating.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Pros and Cons of an 'Explorationship' in Dating

An explorationship is when you and someone else are exploring the possibility of a committed relationship. You've gone a little-or maybe a lot-beyond the just-going-out-on-dates-with-each-other phase. There may already be kissing and holding hands. There may already be couple-ish things that you do together. There may even be a little bedroom rodeo stuff or a lot of it. But you still aren't quite ready to call each other a significant other yet-even though the two of you are giving such a possibility significant consideration.
Relationships
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I am in my 30s, unmarried, and afraid I've missed my chance. How do I make peace with my fear? | Leading questions

Hope and despair depend on where you direct your attention rather than objective likelihood of outcomes occurring.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Gen Z is mastering the art of the public breakup, and there's now a mini economy around it

Public breakups occur frequently and can be intensified by settings like spicy restaurants, small living spaces, and concerns about roommates or parents.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Rise of the Micro-Breakup

Unlabeled romantic or emotional connections create real attachment; their end triggers nervous-system grief, and calling it a micro-breakup validates that physiological loss.
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