From lawsuits to fumbled advertising campaigns, are we falling out of love with online dating? Recent Ofcom data showed a decline in UK users, and Gen Z seems to increasingly hanker after in-person romantic spontaneity. More broadly, the rise of online dating has been accompanied by growing social isolation and loneliness, as well as polarisation…
Nicola Gunby, co-founder of Cliq. Nicola Gunby Nicola Gunby, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, longed for a community of friends when she moved to London after the pandemic, but was shocked to find herself isolated in one of the biggest cities in the world. Gunby, the co-founder of social and community networking app Cliq, hails from Nottingham…
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…
The ‘Break Up’ actress has learned a quick fix to enhance the taste of all her healthy meals while avoiding fatty options. Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston is fitter than ever at 55. With every passing year, the actress hopes to maintain her health with a combination of a nutritious diet and routine workouts. However, the…
“With the rise of technology, social media, and constant connectivity, many people find themselves always ‘on,’ leaving little room for spontaneous, undistracted time with those closest to them,” Dr. Hafeez says. “Plus, the pressure to be productive—whether in work, school, or your personal life—has led to a culture where every minute must be accounted for,…
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…
Don’t bother asking Gen Z how they met their boyfriends, girlfriends, partners or hanky–panky buddies. It’s no charming meet–cute. You’re just forcing them to name a dating app. Nobody’s dupatta gets stuck in anybody’s watch. There’s no enemies-to-lovers arc. Not fate, but the algorithm arranges the first encounters. And so we’re plumbing the depths of…
“Wake up, wake up,” I shook my partner’s arm. It was early in the morning. Too early to be waking someone up. She looked at me, groggy, expectant. Maybe even a little scared. I took a deep breath, before delivering the news. “Lana Del Rey is dating an alligator swamp tour guide.” I showed her…
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…