3 Reasons Not to Bring Your Booty Call to Thanksgiving
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?”
Dudes, We Need to Talk About Your Dating Profile Pics
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 […]
Why Upgrading to Premium on OBC Is a Must-Do
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 […]
Rainy Day Casual Date Tips (From a San Diego Company Who Honestly Forgot Weather Was Even a Thing)
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. […]
5 Reasons To Be Thankful You’re Single This Thanksgiving
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 […]
Flirty at 18, fabulous at 88: Why fun and hookups don’t have an expiration date
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 […]
Ride the Vibe Wave — But Keep Your Feet on the Ground
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 […]
Going Instagram-Official Kills the Casual Dating Vibe
It’s 2025, and for better or worse, every situationship seems one post away from being declared “official.” One blurry brunch photo, one tagged story, one shared sunset — and suddenly everyone knows who you’re spending your weekends with. But for those of us who actually enjoy casual dating, that kind of public declaration can be […]
The Fine Art of the One-Night Connection
Let’s be honest: not every night out needs to turn into a long-term thing. Sometimes, what you really want is a spark—a shared moment that’s exciting, respectful, and leaves you smiling the next morning (no regrets, no awkwardness). But a great one-night connection doesn’t just happen. It’s an art form, and like any good art, […]
Getting Back in the Saddle After a Break-Up
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 […]