Match Group has a problem: The parent of Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and other dating apps has abusive users it’s known about for years but has kept under wraps. That’s per the Guardian, which centers on Stephen Matthews, a doctor serving a 158-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting women he met through Hinge and…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Lee’s Summit man has been arrested and charged after he was shot during a string of armed robberies that were set up through dating apps. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, have revealed that Quinten Rainner, 28, of Lee’s Summit, has been charged in…
Madi Scott and Gabby Marcellus are an influencer-event planner duo that had a united mission to get off of the dating apps and create genuine connections.Over dinner one night, they had the idea to create what is now called Single Scene, or as Gabby calls it, ‘the Greenville Love Island or the Greenville Bachelor.’Every other…
Love is simple, says Reverend Paul Anthony Daniels, because “in its most visceral form,” it boils down to three things: spit, semen, and sweat. Ok, maybe four. Sometimes there is blood. “To share love in that way is so visceral.” I have a confession, I tell Daniels. I have never been in love—not in the…
Lauren Goode: I also think if there is a bright spot, it’s probably going to be some of the apps that are very specific for people that help people winnow down what they’re looking for and find someone who is aligned with what they want, whether that’s someone who shares super niche interests or cultural…
The two began chatting and, eventually, hopped on the phone a couple times. Francine learned they both lived near Toronto, Canada and they discussed meeting up in person, but couldn’t do so safely due to pandemic restrictions. When they were finally able to connect IRL for a first date, restaurants were still shut down, so…
Ury coaches her clients on self-awareness. Before setting up a dating profile online, she encourages singles to reflect on their relationship patterns to understand what might be holding them back from finding love. Are you chasing an unrealistic “spark” while overlooking great long-term potential? Are certain dating habits preventing you from forming lasting relationships? Recognizing…
It works like most other dating apps, with a few differences: students sign a research consent form, and they also answer questions that most other dating apps do not pose to users. For instance, once they start matching and chatting with people, the app will prompt them to fill out surveys on how excited they…
If you’ve ever used dating apps, you likely understand the struggle of online dating in today’s non-commital world. That’s why so many people are opting to get off the apps in 2025. While it’s served its purpose back during the pandemic when we literally couldn’t leave the house, dating apps appear to be leading us…
If you’re on dating apps, you’ve likely taken part in the frustrating dating trend called “carouseling” without even realizing it. Basically, “carouseling” involves talking to matches from different apps without ever actually getting to know a person. When participating in this dating trend—even unknowingly—individuals often refrain from scheduling in-person dates and treat other users as…