Dating & Sex
Ah yes. Tax return season. That magical time of year when the government gently hands you back a tiny portion of your own money and you immediately convince yourself you’re “basically rich.” And listen — you could spend it responsibly.You could put it into savings.You could pay down debt. Or. You could invest in the …
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The May Dating Reset
There’s something about May that makes people collectively realize they’ve been operating on winter settings for far too long.The sun comes out. Patios reopen. Group chats suddenly fill with “beach soon?” texts. And somewhere deep inside, a tiny voice whispers: maybe it’s time to stop entertaining people who reply “haha” every nine business days.Welcome to …
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Your Friend’s Partner Is the Worst. Now What?
There are few social situations more delicate than the double date where one person at the table is absolutely annihilating the vibe.Maybe your friend’s boyfriend interrupts every story to explain cryptocurrency. Maybe her girlfriend is weirdly competitive about everything. Maybe they call your friend “babe” seventeen times in one appetizer course. Whatever the reason, you’re …
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Spring Has Sprung. Time for Hot Girl Walks.
There was a time when a first date meant committing to a full dinner, awkward eye contact across a tiny table, and spending $22 on a cocktail you didn’t even want. But this spring? Dating has entered its casual, low-pressure, cardio-adjacent era.Enter: the Hot Girl Walk first date.As the weather warms up and everyone collectively …
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5 Dos and Don'ts of Using AI in Online Dating
If you’re not using AI in your dating life yet, what are you even doing? No, seriously—this is one of those moments where technology can actually make you hotter, wittier, and more dateable… if you use it right. The key word being right. Let’s break it down.Three ways AI is your ultimate wingman:1. Polishing your …
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Dating Isn’t Broke. It’s Just Expensive.
A recent piece from WIRED argues something a lot of us have felt but maybe couldn’t quite name: dating isn’t just emotionally exhausting right now, it’s financially exhausting too. According to new data, the average date now costs around $189, and a huge percentage of singles say money is the reason they are delaying or …
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When it Comes to Dating "Rules," We're #TeamAlex
There are two kinds of people in this world: people who follow dating “rules,” and people who have actually had a good first date.This week, Alex Cooper managed to stir up the internet by saying something that somehow still feels controversial: if it feels right, do it.The conversation kicked off when she pushed back on …
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Dating Apps (Especially OBC) Are Actually Elite for Professional Athletes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z60Kj2AoEQ Tennis pro Jannik Sinner recently said he does not really need a dating app, which is honestly a very calm thing to say when your life is basically airports, stadiums, pressure, repeat. Respect. But also, from where we are sitting at OBC, that feels a little like saying you do not need shoes because …
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Breaking: Japan Will Pay You to Date. Flight: Booked.
We’d like to begin by saying: finally. Finally, someone has recognized dating for what it is—not a whimsical journey of self-discovery, but a part-time job with inconsistent hours, questionable management, and absolutely no benefits.Because according to a recent news story, a region in Japan is now offering singles actual money to use dating apps in …
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Pacey and Joey 2.0? The Pros and Cons of Rekindling an Old Flame
Millennials, take a deep breath. The internet is currently in a tailspin over Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson’s recent social media activity and their upcoming film project. Decades after Dawson’s Creek, the "Pacey and Joey" vibes are officially back, and it has everyone asking: Is going back to an old flame a romantic dream or …
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