A Psychologist Shares A Quiz To Reveal Your Dating 'Ick Factor'
Understanding what instantly turns you off can uncover your core values, sensory sensitivities, and true relationship needs.
Understanding what instantly turns you off can uncover your core values, sensory sensitivities, and true relationship needs.
Researcher Pantxika Morlat reveals why Tinder doesn’t harm self-esteem as much as we think.
If you're dating who someone could be instead of who they are, these two shifts can save you from heartbreak.
This quiet, modern power dynamic may explain why some relationships feel unbalanced.
From ghosting to endless options, here’s why modern love feels harder than ever and how to adapt.
When swiping stops being fun and starts feeling compulsory.
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From swiping styles to success rates, these insights show why dating apps can feel so different depending on whether you’re a man or a woman.
Being ‘picky’ can either protect you or block love. Here’s what new research reveals about these hidden effects.
Too many choices in modern dating is leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Here are two ways ‘romantic confusion’ affects your energy and decisions.
Ghosting doesn't just end a connection, it leaves an emotional void filled with self-doubt and unanswered questions.
Love begins with clarity. Defining your dating essentials early can keep you from wasting time on the wrong connection.
Behind every vanishing act or mixed signal lies a deeper emotional pattern. Here's what the research reveals.
Chasing connection shouldn't cost your peace of mind. Here's what to watch for.
Despite dating apps and algorithms, new research shows we still move through love in surprisingly familiar stages.
Swiping is easy, but building a real connection takes strategy, clarity, and self-awareness.
Although the 'talking stage' is comfortable, it might hinder the possibility of your relationship progressing any further. Here's why, according to psychological research.
Body language can transcend the physical world, and can enter the realm of online dating. Here's how to be mindful of it.
To make online love stick, all you need to do is follow these four simple, research-backed steps.
Presenting an unrealistic version of yourself on dating apps can have some nasty consequences. Here's why it's becoming such a popular tactic.
Here's how Antarctic penguins have inspired humans to be more intentional in their romantic gestures.
Hypergamy—the practice of dating or marrying outside of your economic circle—isn't just for gold-diggers. Here's why, and how it's evolved over time.
Tired of short-lived romances from your online dating apps? Here's how to make them stick.
Research shows that you can test the waters with your potential dates before diving headfirst. Here's how it can help your dating game.
Studies show that pets aren't just loveable; they can help you find love too.
Does constantly swiping right leave you feeling overwhelmed? Here's what to do to avoid 'analysis paralysis.'
Research reveals that the iPhone vs. Android war involves a lot more than just technology.
The year 2023 was transformative for singles. But what does 2024 hold for those looking for love?
Just because dating makes you anxious doesn't mean you have to slow down your quest for love.
Crafty scammers on dating platforms possess a keen sense of human vulnerabilities. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
A therapist helps you understand the phenomenon of online orbiting.
Wanting to date within budget can make you to be generous in other ways.
The growing openness among twenty-somethings to date outside of their usual type stems from a desire for diversity, personal growth, and a quest to break free from societal expectations.
It's not the alcohol that makes the date great, it's you.
Gone without a trace? Here is what it means.
What do you do when you can't tell if someone is faking their wokeness just to get with you?
Strive for a healthy balance between relationship investment and returns.
Amidst all of the liking and swiping, many of us are falling into the trap of a pseudo-relationship.
Love is tricky, especially with someone who doesn’t know how to be loved.
When trying to find the perfect someone, let the real you shine through early and often.
Thinking like an evolutionary psychologist can help you pick the right romantic partners, and avoid the wrong ones.
A little bit of attention and care towards your dating profile can go a long way.
Online dating isn’t about being the best, it’s about knowing (and showing) the best about you, says dating coach Blaine Anderson.
Finding romantic partners is easier than ever. But are dating apps actually helping us?
Figuring out your relationship status can be confusing. Here is what can help you define it.
Self-disclosure and originality are two elements of a captivating dating profile, according to a new study.
All breakups affect us on a deep level. The experience of being ghosted may be especially hard to get over.
Second date anxiety can douse a first date spark. Don’t let it.
A psychologist offers some compelling reasons why not to use 'ghosting' as a relationship termination strategy.
You’ve found someone who has potential. How do you get the ball rolling?
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