Going home for the holidays is a special kind of emotional time warp. You’re sleeping in your childhood bedroom, your parents still think you don’t know how to do laundry, and somehow everyone you ever kissed before age 25 is suddenly back in town at the same time.Instead of pretending you’re above it all, lean […]
Newsweek just dropped a gem of an article, and honestly, it explains so much about why dating feels like a group project where only one person is doing the work. According to a new Feeld report, nearly 7 in 10 straight millennial men have never bothered to update their dating profiles since the day they […]
2026 called. It wants your love life to get real — no more games, no more guessing, just vibes and honestly-stated boundaries. According to a recent take on the new dating wave, young singles are turning their backs on chaos and moving toward clarity, emotional maturity, and connection that feels chill instead of forced. Let’s talk […]
In the generous, gluttonous spirit of November, we felt compelled—no, morally obligated—to bestow upon you the finest Thanksgiving pick-up lines the internet (and several questionable group chats) have to offer. Use them wisely. Every single one has an equal chance of getting you lucky, getting you laughed at, or getting you escorted out of […]
With Thanksgiving around the corner, some of you are staring at your phones wondering: “Should I bring the person I met on OBC to meet my entire family?”
Look, I say this with love: some of y’all are out here committing photography crimes. As a benevolent, world-weary dating-site admin who has reviewed more profiles than I’ve had hot dinners, I am begging you — please stop sabotaging yourselves.If you truly want to get laid (or loved! or lightly admired!), why… why is that […]
Let’s be real — free dating apps are fun, but they’re like fast food. Cheap, easy, and good in a pinch — but if you want something better, deeper, more satisfying, you’ve got to upgrade. Paying for premium features on a dating site isn’t just vanity — it’s strategy. And here’s why it’s totally worth […]
Ever heard of vibe dating? It’s all over the place right now, especially among Gen Z: as outlined in a recent article by VICE, rather than picking someone based on shared goals or values, the idea is to ask: Do we just click? VICESo… what is vibe dating?It’s basically a low-pressure approach to getting back […]
When someone like Dakota Johnson—fresh off the end of an engagement with Chris Martin—takes her time, catches her breath, and then starts tentatively dating again, we’re reminded that healing isn’t a straight line. According to an article in ELLE, Dakota is “in a great place” following the breakup, and is slowly dipping her toes back […]
Hey OBC fam! ?So, we just caught this piece from the New York Post about how traditional pick-up lines may be on their last leg in the modern dating scene. The article argues that in an era ruled by swipes, text messages at 2 a.m., and endless app browsing, the old “Hey baby, are you […]
