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…
To fix that, several startups launched niche dating apps—some puzzling, others entirely predictable—designed to satisfy unique needs, with many of them built around the promise of AI. Volar, created by a former product director at Snap, uses a chatbot to message back and forth with potential daters on your behalf. There’s also Rizz, Iris, and…
Photo: urbazon/Getty Images If you are single and looking to meet someone — whether it be for a casual fling or a long-term relationship — downloading the apps may just be the most efficient way to do so, for better or worse. According to research from Stanford University, meeting online is officially the most popular…
A 26-year-old from Minnesota has sparked a discussion online after sharing a viral video that details her harrowing experiences with dating, in particular from the apps. Andra Berghoff’s video, posted to Instagram on November 17, has resonated with many viewers who resonate with the systematic issues and dangers that singletons, in particular single women, face…
I stifled laughter as I dangled a pair of nipple clamps from my fingers. Sprawling across a friend’s couch in a vintage silk nightgown, I struck the most seductive pose I could muster. “Are you sure this isn’t too ridiculous?” My friend snapped a few more photos, and we both exploded with giggles. “It’s perfect,”…
Going Through It Advice on work, parenting, relationships and mental health from someone who has failed spectacularly (and also succeeded) at all four. Illustration: Emma Erickson Dear Emily, After ending a tumultuous 25-year marriage, I took the time recommended by my therapist of not even thinking about dating for nearly two years (one month for…