Listen. We know what site you’re on.Nobody is expecting a professionally lit photoshoot with wardrobe changes and a rented horse. You do not need to hire a photographer, climb Machu Picchu, or recreate a cologne ad.But if your profile picture looks like it was taken accidentally while checking your bank balance at 1:14 a.m., we […]
Outsourcing your text game to ChatGPT might seem like a genius life hack. You feed a bot your match’s profile, and boom—it spits out the perfect, witty opener or the exact psychological response to handle a stalled conversation. But a recent feature by Digital Trends warns that using AI as a dating wingman is actually […]
A recent CNN report highlighted a fascinating—and kind of heartbreaking—trend: young people are becoming so risk-averse that it’s completely stalling their dating lives.According to data from the Wheatley Institute and the Institute for Family Studies, a staggering number of single adults are completely opting out of the dating game. In fact, only about 1 in […]
We all have a “type,” right? The tall ones, the BBWs, the funny ones, the ones who look like they might own a record player and read Murakami for fun. We make our dating apps do the heavy lifting by filtering, swiping, and categorizing people like we’re building our own personal Spotify playlist of potential […]
There’s a new dating term making headlines: kittenfishing.If you’re picturing tiny cats and fishing poles, unfortunately that’s not it. Kittenfishing refers to presenting an exaggerated version of yourself online—not a completely fake person, but a carefully edited one. Think old photos, inflated job titles, questionable height claims, or describing yourself as “outdoorsy” because you once […]
Let’s be honest: online dating has a scammer problem.Whether it’s fake profiles, romance scams, catfish accounts, or people trying to move conversations off-platform as quickly as possible, scammers make online dating less fun, less trustworthy, and less effective for everyone.At OBC, we’re constantly working to keep scammers off the platform and make sure our members […]
News broke this week that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship after nearly three years together. While celebrity breakups are hardly rare, this one caught people’s attention for a simple reason: a lot of observers never thought the relationship would last in the first place.That’s not because anyone can predict the […]
Not every romance needs to be a forever story — some are just really, really good short stories. And that’s more powerful than you think.A short-term fling isn’t a failure; it’s a spark. It’s proof that you can still attract, connect, and flirt like you mean it. It reminds you that you’re desirable — not […]
4th of July is right around the corner, and the season of freedom, adventure, and endless possibilities is HERE. While many associate summer with romantic flings and sizzling connections, there’s an underrated beauty in flying solo during these sunny months. Here are three reasons why staying single in the summer can be just as rewarding […]
Every now and then, a piece of dating advice stops us in our tracks.Recently, we came across a “messaging coach” suggestion that encouraged singles to find a common enemy with their match. The logic? Shared dislike creates connection.And sure, on a purely psychological level, there may be some truth there. Humans bond over shared experiences, […]
