Just when it felt like dating culture could not get more confusing, a new term entered the conversation and immediately raised everyone’s blood pressure. Ghostlighting is exactly what it sounds like, a combination of ghosting and gaslighting that manages to feel even more disorienting than either on its own.If ghosting is disappearing without explanation, and […]
Let’s be honest. There is nothing more attractive than someone who genuinely likes themselves. When Alysa Liu was asked about her dating life, she did not perform for the question or rush to define herself by a partner. She centered herself instead, sharing that she loves who she is and feels fulfilled by her friendships, […]
Somewhere along the way, dating advice decided that wanting chemistry was a character flaw.You have probably heard it before. Stop chasing fireworks. Look for stability. Give the slow burn a chance. Don’t trust the spark.And sure, that advice makes sense if you are actively shopping for a forever person with a joint savings account and […]
If you’ve spent any time in New York City or ANY major metropolitan area lately, you’ve probably noticed something curious happening on public courts, rooftops, and rec centers across town: singles aren’t just playing pickleball—they’re meeting there.There’s a reason pickleball has quietly become one of the most flirt-friendly sports in the city. And it’s the same […]
Valentine’s Day: created by the Romans, commercialized by Victorian England, now a total nightmare. Whether you’re single, not into the mushy stuff, or just looking for a fresh way to spend the lamest of all holidays this February 14th, there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate this weekend. Here are five things you can […]
If you watched the Super Bowl and didn’t laugh at the Sabrina Carpenter Pringles commercial, are you even paying attention?In the ad, Sabrina is so over dating men that she quite literally builds her own boyfriend out of Pringles. Not metaphorically. Fully, physically. A tall, crispy man named Pringleleo who takes her on dates, rides […]
Super Bowl weekend always delivers chaos, but this year the mess wasn’t just on the field. Enter Stefon Diggs and Cardi B, who somehow managed to turn the biggest football weekend of the year into a full-blown relationship rumor mill. Here’s what we know. Before Super Bowl Week: Public Excitement In the weeks leading up […]
Dating can already feel like a competitive sport. Add rising costs, busy schedules, and one too many “hey” messages, and suddenly you’re wondering if geography is also working against you. Enter WalletHub’s latest study ranking the best and worst states for singles, based on nearly 30 factors including dating opportunities, affordability, and how much fun […]
Halle Berry just confirmed she’s engaged to longtime partner Van Hunt at 59, and honestly, this is exactly the kind of love story we love to see. Not rushed. Not forced. Just right.Halle’s dating history has been very public and yes, a little messy. Three marriages. Three divorces. Plenty of headlines. But instead of jumping […]
We’ve got dating apps, voice notes, situationships, and a million ways to stay “in touch.” So why does dating still feel lonely, confusing, and weirdly exhausting?That’s what researchers are calling the intimacy crisis. Not a lack of sex. Not even a lack of dates. A lack of real closeness.We’re connecting constantly, but rarely feeling connected.Dating […]
