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fromQueerty
4 hours ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
Relationships
fromBustle
8 hours ago

TikTok's Viral "Rock & Star" Dating Theory Makes So Much Sense

The best relationships are formed between a rock and a star, providing balance and support.
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Beyond the UK and US manosphere lies a deeper, darker global problem

Watching men revel in degrading women and manipulating young men is disturbing, but our cultural obsession with high-profile influencers distracts from a deeper global problem of misogyny.
Women in technology
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Z is 'Chinamaxxing'-and it's less a love letter to Beijing than an indictment of America | Fortune

American cultural dominance is being challenged by a rising trend of Gen Z embracing Chinese culture online.
#ai
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

European startups
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've lived in China for over 10 years and saw the OpenClaw craze unfold. The West needs to keep up.

AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming small businesses in China, supported by government initiatives and a growing microeconomy.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China

OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
#dating
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
SF LGBT
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 days 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.
#grindr
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
#friendship-apps
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Online Community Development

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

Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Are you a gentle partner' or a Fafo partner'? I know which team I'm on | Polly Hudson

Gentle partnering encourages active listening and empathy in relationships, particularly in challenging times.
#kris-jenner
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

13 Sex Questions You Probably Haven't Asked Your Partner - But Should

Open communication about sex enhances intimacy and pleasure in relationships.
#online-dating
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

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

We've Always Been Mesmerized by Stories of How Couples Met. There's a Far More Interesting Question to Ask.

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

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

We've Always Been Mesmerized by Stories of How Couples Met. There's a Far More Interesting Question to Ask.

#dating-apps
fromBustle
3 weeks ago
Relationships

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

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

His favourite book was by Jordan Peterson, which was a massive ick': how books perform on dating apps

Book mentions on dating profiles act as fast cultural signals of taste, personality and worldview that shape attraction and matching on dating apps.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Are dating apps giving people the ick? | Dave Schilling

Dating apps and performative public displays of romance amplify loneliness, commodify intimacy, and contribute to user fatigue, declining engagement, and emotional disconnection.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
4 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 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
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
fromQueerty
1 week ago

He told me he was in an open relationship...after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed? - Queerty

Open relationships can create misunderstandings if all parties are not upfront about their status before engaging.
LGBT
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
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.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Cyber pets, blind dates, and stock trading: How Chinese users are jumping on the OpenClaw craze

Chinese users rushed to install OpenClaw on their devices, even forming long lines outside Tencent's headquarters in Shenzhen and Baidu's headquarters in Beijing to get engineers to help install the AI agent. Others paid strangers online to set it up for them.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Bot harasses woman, led away by cops

According to the clip, the woman shouted in Cantonese: "You're making my heart race! You've got plenty to do, so what's the point of messing around with this? Are you freaking crazy?" The Unitree Robotics G-1 then appeared to do a "raise the roof" motion with both arms while she continued to shout.
Toronto startup
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's an Unfortunate Pattern to the Women I Sleep With. I'm Becoming "That Guy."

Insecurity about dating younger women can stem from societal judgment and personal feelings of inadequacy.
#sexual-assault
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tinder wants you to meet people offline. Its CEO tells us it's responding to 'changing consumer tastes.'

Tinder is launching new 2026 features including astrology matching, AI photo enhancements, and in-person Events to combat swipe fatigue and attract users frustrated with online dating.
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.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Apple and Google remove "deviant" Grindr app from stores in Malaysia - LGBTQ Nation

Malaysia's government is blocking LGBTQ+ dating apps including Grindr, Blued, and Growlr through legislative measures and app store removals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Apple and Google remove "deviant" Grindr app from stores in Malaysia - LGBTQ Nation

Malaysia's government is blocking LGBTQ+ dating apps including Grindr, Blued, and Growlr through legislative measures and app store removals.
#blued
fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

This Chinese Grindr competitor was the biggest gay dating app in the world... until it suddenly vanished - Queerty

fromQueerty
2 months ago
LGBT

This Chinese Grindr competitor was the biggest gay dating app in the world... until it suddenly vanished - Queerty

Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why We Misunderstand the Chinese Internet

Chinese citizens navigate state control through dynamic negotiation rather than binary resistance or submission, exemplified by artists and activists pushing for freedom within shifting constraints.
Social justice
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Why the Internet Thinks Asian Women Only Date White Men

No Oxford study shows white men prefer Asian women; the claim misattributes a 2010 paper about media fetishization and fuels a sensationalized internet myth.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 months ago

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny | Fortune

Chinese tech platforms are expanding into Southeast Asia to avoid Western regulatory scrutiny while leveraging local markets for growth in e-commerce, AI, and social media.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

A crash course in social media platforms Line, QQ, WeChat and Weibo | Man About Asia

Asian social media platforms like Line, WeChat, Weibo and QQ blend visual sociability, social payments, and e-commerce, outperforming ad-reliant Western models.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

China's AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own

A young otome-game player recreated her favorite fictional character as a customizable AI companion and built both emotional and real-world relationships with that creation.
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.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism

Many religions treat menstruation and childbirth as ritual pollution, restricting women's access to sacred sites and religious roles; some taboos persist.
LGBT
fromQueerty
10 months ago

Addicted to the grid: Why can't we quit Grindr? - Queerty

Grindr's aggressive monetization through paywalls and ads frustrates users despite the app's cultural dominance among queer men with 14.5 million monthly users.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Young people in China have a new alternative to marriage and babies: AI pets

AI companion pets in China provide constant emotional support and are becoming a popular alternative to traditional relationships and family among young people.
Social media marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

She Power: Harnessing the unstoppable spending power of female Chinese consumers

Chinese women drive consumer spending, controlling three-quarters of household purchases; targeted digital social media femvertising unlocks major returns for brands in fashion, beauty, health.
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.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

America, China sees your Chinamaxxing. It's drawing laughs, national pride, and some eye rolls.

Americans are adopting "Chinamaxxing" on TikTok, performing Chinese cultural practices like boiling apples and practicing tai chi, while Chinese social media users express mixed reactions ranging from pride to discomfort about the trend.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

How Chinese AI Chatbots Censor Themselves

Chinese AI models refuse to answer politically sensitive questions at significantly higher rates than American models, with refusal rates between 32-36% compared to under 3% for American counterparts.
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
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.
#in-person-dating
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Choremancing: is this the best way to date or the death of romance?

And ever since the dating app Plenty of Fish included it as a trend in its annual report last year, it appears to have kicked off in a big way. People are going on dates at the gym. They're going on gardening dates. They're even turning the weekly shop into a date. This is so depressing. Where's the romance? That's
Relationships
#clear-coding
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.
Relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Always Used to Love Hearing About My Single Friends' Sex Romps. Something Has Changed.

Sex jealousy stems from comparing a committed relationship to others' sexual experiences and can be eased by increasing intimacy, introducing novelty, or finding external excitement.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Excruciating but worth it: How a decades-old cult dating book helped me find love

A seven-week self-help workbook guides single people through exercises to attract romantic partners by addressing mindset, availability, and relationship readiness.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Three Roads Diverged in Romantic Life

Profound love is about the desire to live with a partner who can thrive in a mutual relationship. Sometimes, life wins out over love, and one partner may say, "I will always love you, but we cannot flourish together." Profound love isn't always synonymous with long-term love; some couples divorce despite deep affection. The heart of enduring love is the capacity to bring out the best in each other.
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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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Public breakups are still a thing - and it's awkward for everyone

Public breakups often occur in restaurants and cafés, impacting staff; choose neutral locations and be considerate to servers, including tipping well.
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