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How to Build Attraction Through Texting

By: Hunt Ethridge

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Editor: Lillian Castro

• Posted: September 21, 2026

Texting can be notorious for accidental misunderstandings. When you’re texting, you’re missing the added context of body language, tonality, and facial expressions. Emojis can only tell you so much about how the person is really feeling. Check out this example from a... Read More »

How to Build Attraction Through Texting (Without Being Creepy)

Online Dating Tips

Strategies for Gay Dating Over 50 on OurTime

By: Dr. Frankie Bashan

• 9/14/26

OurTime is a popular dating site for mature singles who are looking for a smarter, more rewarding way to meet and... Read More »

Apps & Sites

How to Use Ashley Madison Discreetly

By: Amber Brooks

• 9/2/26

No matter who you are or what you like, you can usually find a dating platform to match. Even if you're not exactly... Read More »

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Dating After 55: Older Singles Research Matches and Reject Rudeness

By: Emma Patterson

• 9/9/26

Safety always plays a crucial role in relationship success, but it’s especially... Read More »

First Date

Bad Behavior Is Nearly Twice as Likely to End a Date as Misleading Photos

By: Lynn Cadet

• 8/18/26

A first date often feels like a high-pressure environment for forming initial... Read More »

Relationships

Single Parent Dating Statistics

By: Sheena Holt

• 8/11/26

It takes a lot of hard work and coordination to maintain a relationship. Beyond... Read More »

Breakups

17 Ghosting Statistics & Concerning Trends

By: Sheena Holt

• 8/3/26

Dating can sometimes feel like a cold game. You swipe past hundreds of people on... Read More »

First Date

30% of Daters Say the Free Meal Was the Main Attraction

By: Lynn Cadet

• 7/29/26

If you ask someone what their intentions are during a dinner date, most people... Read More »

First Date

40% of Adults Have Searched Court Records Before a Date

By: Lynn Cadet

• 7/22/26

From fake profiles to scam artists, singles have to consider a slew of safety... Read More »

Cheating & Infidelity

15 Infidelity Statistics That May Shock You

By: Sheena Holt

• 7/16/26

Infidelity is a nightmare scenario for people in a committed relationship. Such... Read More »

Attraction

68% of Singles Say They're Dating More Thanks to the World Cup

By: Lynn Cadet

• 7/1/26

The atmosphere surrounding the World Cup is heating up, and we’re not just... Read More »

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Is Online Dating Harder for Lesbians?

By: Amber Brooks

• 9/8/26

No matter who you are, online dating comes with challenges. Experiences like ghosting or receiving rude messages are basically universal. But for some, online dating might feel a bit... Read More »

Why Researchers Are Finally Taking Sex in Space Seriously

By: Hunt Ethridge

• 6/22/26

With the recent Artemis II moonshot mission, the world got excited about space again! It was great to see all the discussions, videos, and memes going around. There... Read More »

Finding Serious Relationships on Dating Sites

By: Dr. Wendy Walsh

• 3/3/26

Finding a secure attachment through online dating — especially if you’re looking for a serious relationship — can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But I assure you it’s... Read More »

China's Dating Crisis Explained

By: Dr. Wendy Walsh

• 1/14/26

The art of finding a good mate is limited by an individual’s mating marketplace. For instance, if someone lives in a small town, the pickings for mates of the right age and income may... Read More »

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Is Gen Z Killing the Dating App?

Over the past few years, there's been headline after headline...

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