Dating trends just keep getting weirder, don’t they? The latest one blowing up TikTok is called “Shrekking.” Basically, it’s when you date someone you think is “less attractive” because you assume they’ll treat you better. Spoiler alert: they probably won’t.Let’s be real—being hot has never been the actual problem in relationships. Jerks come in every […]
Every few months, a new toxic dating buzzword swings onto the scene. We’ve lived through ghosting, breadcrumbing, and even orbiting (yep, that one’s real). But now? The internet is dragging something called monkey-barring—and honestly, it’s as messy as it sounds.So what is it? Picture the monkey bars on a playground. To get across, you keep […]
Reality TV continues to chase ever more sensational premises. Hulu’s latest—and perhaps oddest—addition is Are You My First?, a dating show that gathers 21 self-identified virgins, ages roughly 23 to 34, and drops them into a tropical resort to date, flirt, and maybe lose their virginity—all under the watchful eyes of Bachelor alums Colton Underwood […]
In a moment straight out of Black Mirror, Redditor Wika recently dropped the bomb: she’s engaged … to an AI chatbot named Kasper. After “dating” for five months, Kasper virtually proposed amid a mountain backdrop and even helped Wika pick out a blue heart-shaped ring — her favorite color, of course. Wika assured everyone she’s […]
The WORST thing you can say when you match with someone on a dating app isn’t that you’re cheesy—it’s that you’re lazy. According to Time, common offenders like “hey,” “hi” (or the dreaded “sup?”) scream that someone sent the same copy-paste line to everyone else. And typos or spelling mistakes? Instant signal you didn’t bother […]
At OBC, we’re all about fun without the pressure—because life’s too short for strict “rules” about who you can date. If sparks fly, they fly, whether you’re eyeing a fresh-faced 20-something or a confident, gorgeous silver fox. That’s the beauty of casual dating: no one’s mapping out your five-year plan over appetizers. Instead, it’s about […]
If you’ve been swiping around lately, you’ve probably seen it in bios: ENM. Short for Ethical Non-Monogamy, it’s one of the hottest terms in modern dating — but what does it actually mean, and why are so many singles (and couples) into it? What is Ethical Non-Monogamy? Simply put, ENM is any relationship structure where […]
Fans everywhere are buzzing after Katy Perry (fresh off her breakup from Orlando Bloom in early July 2025) and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (divorced in 2023) were spotted together in Montreal—dining, strolling, and days later, Trudeau was even caught at her concert. They shared dinner at Le Violon, sampled lobster and cocktails, then […]
Let’s get one thing straight: your married friends love you… but they’re also a little salty. And not just because you’re showing up to brunch with a hangover and a story. It’s because you’re living a life they daydream about during PTA meetings and Costco runs.You, my friend, are the free agent. The wildcard. The […]
Let’s clear this up once and for all: not all casual flings are created equal. Some come with a side of Netflix. Others come with nothing but a strong drink and a faster-than-Uber exit. But when it comes to friends with benefits versus hookups, how do you tell them apart — and which one are […]
