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 […]
If you’ve ever discreetly tilted your phone away from a coworker while checking your dating apps, congratulations: you’re officially part of the majority. A recent survey found that 92% of millennials admit to using dating apps while at work, and honestly… we’re not even surprised. Between endless meetings that could’ve been emails and the kind […]
Because being single is a vibe, not a diagnosis.Ah yes, cuffing season. That magical time of year when couples suddenly sprout like mold on leftover Thanksgiving stuffing. Your friends are pairing off. Your aunt keeps asking if “you’re seeing anyone special.” Even your dog seems to be judging you.But guess what? Being single during cuffing […]
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 […]
Did you know? OBC is headquartered in sunny San Diego, the land of rooftop lounges, ocean views, and bars specifically designed for people who want to flirt while holding a drink and a tan. So you can imagine our collective shock when the skies opened up recently and reminded us that apparently… it rains here. […]
Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, carbs, and avoiding that one relative who wants to debate you about the housing market. But while everyone else is posting “so blessed” couple selfies with matching flannels, you know what you get to be thankful for? Being single. Yes, really. Hear me out.1. You don’t have to impress anybody’s […]
Did you catch the recent piece in the New York Times about seniors in assisted-living homes getting their flirt on via text? It’s juicy, unexpected … and totally awesome. Because guess what—desire, connection, fun, flirting, hooking up? None of them come with a “best before” sticker.Body:The article (via the The Sexting Seniors of Assisted Living […]
