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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I met my partner while on a solo trip in Europe. Now we're traveling the world together and navigating a long-distance relationship.

A year-long, thriving long-distance relationship grew from a spontaneous Tinder connection during solo travel, sustained by intentional communication and shared travel adventures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Consumer tip: Don't fall for romance scams

Romance scammers create fake online profiles to build trust and ultimately request money, gift cards, or banking information.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Do Looks Really Matter Most in Online Dating?

If you've ever spent time fine-tuning your dating app bio only to get fewer matches than you'd hoped, you're not alone. A new study suggests that your bio may matter less than you think, and that your photos do most of the heavy lifting. But before you close your apps in despair, take a breath: Those findings tell us something important about the first impression stage of dating, not the whole journey. And there are encouraging lessons there for anyone navigating today's digital dating world.
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fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
4 days ago

Having The Appearance Of Being True Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Today, I went on a Boston condo for sale showing. I was excited for this one particular showing, because online the condo looked amazing in the pictures. I don't think I was ever more disappointed on a Boston condo for sale showing than on this property. Bottom line, Beware of photos when viewing properties on line, they may have the appearance of being true, but in reality there not.
Boston real estate
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Meeting Partners Online Linked to Less Loving Relationships

Relationships that began online showed lower levels of love and satisfaction than those that began offline.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Toxicity of Ghosting

Enlisting the help of an internet dating app can be a successful way to find a loving partner. According to the Pew Research Center, one-in-ten partnered adults - meaning those who are married, living with a partner or in a committed romantic relationship - met their current significant other through a dating site or app. Today the ability to bump your shopping cart into a romantic partner exists in a global marketplace.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

People over 60: share your experiences of dating in later life

People aged 60+ are invited to share dating experiences covering dates, companionship, family dynamics, apps, ghosting, and data privacy.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

ChatGPT made my Hinge profile cringe-worthy - but it cut down on bad dates

Rewriting a dating app profile to discourage avoidant partners reduced matches but lowered anxiety and shifted attraction toward more secure partners.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

A newscaster takes us along on her date with an AI companion

Lately, I've been seeing it everywhere - people using AI for company, for comfort, for therapy and, in some cases, for love. A partner who never ghosts you, always listens? Honestly, tempting. So I downloaded an app which lets you design your ideal AI companion - name, face, personality, job title, everything. I created Javier, a yoga instructor, because nothing says safe male energy like someone who reminds you to breathe and doesn't mind holding space for your inner child.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dear Abby: The neighbors took my husband to dinner, and I was left behind

A husband attended neighbors' thank-you dinner without including his wife, revealing possible deeper relationship issues that may benefit from marriage and family therapy.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Left My Husband at 50 for the Usual Reason. No One Told Me What It'd Do to My Sex Life.

A 51-year-old Alaskan woman divorced after a long marriage began dating younger men from apps and found intensely satisfying casual sexual experiences.
#dating-apps
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: When I tell women on dating apps that I'm 5ft 4in, they either say no or just block me. I feel so rejected and frustrated.

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Online marketing

People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied Without Their AI Crutch

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: When I tell women on dating apps that I'm 5ft 4in, they either say no or just block me. I feel so rejected and frustrated.

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Online marketing

People Are Rizzing on Tinder Using ChatGPT, Then Showing Up to Dates Completely Tongue-Tied Without Their AI Crutch

fromFast Company
1 week ago

Hinge CEO Justin McLeod on fighting loneliness, digital fatigue, and the future of online dating

As young people report feeling lonelier and less connected than ever, the dating app Hinge is driving its users into real human experiences. CEO Justin McLeod shares how the platform is combating digital fatigue amongst users, as well as navigating the risks and opportunities of AI in online dating. McLeod also explores Hinge's recent collaboration with renowned psychologist Esther Perel, and offers insider tips to find that special someone in the chaos of modern romance.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

Candace Bushnell on the end of her marriage: 'I found a long dark hair in the bed that did not belong to me.'

fromIndependent
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

Candace Bushnell on the end of her marriage: 'I found a long dark hair in the bed that did not belong to me.'

fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

When I Took My Date's Pants Off, I Was in for a Shock. I'm Not Sure Where to Go From Here.

Navigating intimacy and pain management in partners with medical conditions requires communication and empathy.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Return to office means return to office romance

Office romances are becoming more common as employees return to in-person work.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies!

"There's no easy solution to online dating in places where you might encounter students. I recommend only posting things you won't be embarrassed about other adults seeing."
LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Tea encouraged its users to spill. Then the app's data got leaked

The Tea app, branded as "the safest place to spill tea", allows users to check backgrounds, communicate anonymously, but faced a severe data breach compromising sensitive user data.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hackers steal images from women's dating safety app that vets men

Tea Dating Advice app suffered a security breach exposing 72,000 user images and posts, including sensitive verification photos.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Everything to know about Tea, the viral and controversial app that lets women mark men as red flags

Tea allows women to anonymously leave feedback on men they have dated, marking them as green or red flags, and aims to revolutionize safety in dating for women.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Discovering Ukrainian Dating Culture at J4L

Ukrainian dating culture is vibrant and marked by strong values of family, respect, and romance. Relationships typically begin with traditional courtship methods, allowing individuals to truly get to know each other before entering a partnership.
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Digital life
fromFortune
1 month ago

Six women thought they found love online. It was a married father of 2 scamming them out of millions

A married Nigerian man pleaded guilty to a romance scam involving multiple women who sent him millions of dollars under false pretenses.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Tinder to require new users in California to use facial recognition tech to verify their profiles | TechCrunch

Tinder uses facial recognition technology for user verification to prevent impersonation.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Bumble shares soar after dating app announces major job cuts

"In recent months, we've been rebuilding - returning to what makes us trusted, unique, and deeply human. But intentional rebuilding requires hard decisions."
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Quick Login to AmourFactory: A Beginner's Guide

AmourFactory simplifies online dating, allowing users to connect from home and fostering meaningful relationships.
#loneliness
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Relationships

How EliteCircle Tackles Loneliness Among High Achievers | HackerNoon

EliteCircle.com offers a premium dating experience for accomplished individuals seeking meaningful connections in a world saturated with superficial dating apps.
fromThe Cut
3 months ago
Relationships

How My Father's 'Girlfriends' Scammed Him Out of $45,000

Online dating can lead to unexpected emotional investments and financial losses.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 months ago

25 Dating App Bio Ideas for the Yoga Obsessed

Yoga-themed dating bios capture spiritual intentions and attract like-minded partners.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was so scared of being alone after my divorce that I immediately jumped into a new relationship. I regret not taking the time to heal.

Jumping into online dating post-divorce can hinder personal healing and lead to unexpected challenges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

How your political leanings can impact your success on dating apps

Political views significantly affect online dating success, creating clear divides among users.
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

The Biggest Dating App Faux Pas for Gen Z? Being Cringe

Young daters often shun sincerity, fearing it will be perceived as cringey, potentially leading to missed connections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The moment I knew: fire was lapping the trees near my house when he knocked on my door in uniform

The decision to pursue online dating led to a meaningful relationship despite initial barriers.
Moving to a new home marked a significant transition in the author's life.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

My Online Date Rejected Me. When He Asked Me Out Again 17 Years Later, I Was Shocked By What He Told Me.

The article explores the complexities of love and online dating through the author's connection with a man named Owen/John.
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