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 […]
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 […]
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 you […]
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on “The Apps,” you know the drill. It’s a full-time job where the pay is mediocre coffee dates and the benefits include being called “intimidating” by a man whose profile picture is a blurry photo of a fish.We’ve been told for years that dating is a numbers game—a […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are two types of people in this world: those who have 47 unread notifications and those who still think AirDrop is a weather pattern. If you’ve found yourself romantically entangled with the latter, congrats, you may have a luddite boyfriend.And yes, the internet and that Yahoo News article you definitely sent to the group […]
Let’s be honest. Online dating has a trust problem. Between catfish, scammers, and people still clinging to photos from their glory days, it can feel like you’re playing a guessing game instead of actually meeting someone.That’s why we just rolled out something we’re very excited about. Say hello to OBC’s new liveness verification feature.Here’s how […]
Every year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival delivers its fair share of chaos, celebrity sightings, and blink-and-you-miss-it moments—but Weekend 1 felt especially stacked. From unexpected cameos to headline-making PDA, here are the five surprises everyone’s still talking about:1. Kendall Jenner & Jacob Elordi going very publicIn a festival known for low-key celeb mingling, Kendall […]
If there’s one thing Alix Earle is going to do, it’s overshare—in the best possible way. During her recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the TikTok “it girl” sat down with Drew Barrymore for a refreshingly unfiltered chat about modern dating… and the surprisingly universal “icks” that can instantly kill a vibe.
