We’ve all seen some pretty wild developments in the online dating world, but a recent report highlighted by SFGATE takes the cake. Apparently, people are now treating LinkedIn—the absolute epicenter of corporate buzzwords and "hustle culture"—as an unexpected space for romance. According to data from resume-building site Zety, 1 in 5 people are using LinkedIn …
More
We Feel Triggered By This Hilarious Dating App Video
Hey, if we can't laugh at ourselves, then who can we laugh at?? Note: OBC is proud to be a connection point for singles to meet, flirt, and date, without promising love or forever. So technically, this doesn't apply to us... right? https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UQugTKvX3OI?feature=share
More
The NYT Thinks You Should Date Your Coworkers. Here’s Why You Should Probably Click 'Next' Instead.
The New York Times just dropped an opinion piece that has everyone in the corporate world looking across the breakroom a little differently. In the article, writer Juno Kelly makes a bold, spicy claim: Dating your co-workers is fun. It's sexy. Go ahead, do it.Kelly argues that we’ve become way too cautious. She points out …
More
Score Tonight: The Ultimate US World Cup Pick-Up Lines
The energy tonight is absolutely unmatched. The US is on the pitch, the bars are packed, the adrenaline is pumping, and the entire country is looking for a reason to celebrate.Whether you’re watching the match at a crowded sports bar or buzzing from the pre-game hype in the DMs, tonight is the perfect night to …
More
Hot Weather Hook Up Tips
Multiple parts of the country are experiencing record-breaking heat coming week, with triple-digit temps across the US for several days. Sweaty, sticky, irritable and sleepy - not exactly the sexiest of Snow White's dwarf pals, huh? Which begs the question, how do you get booty when it's too hot to walk outside for five minutes? …
More
The World Cup Is Scoring Big… and So Are Singles
The FIFA World Cup has always been about unforgettable moments. Last-minute goals. Wild celebrations. Fans hugging complete strangers after their team scores.Turns out? Some of those strangers don't stay strangers for very long.According to recent reports, dating apps have seen a surge in activity since the World Cup kicked off, with user activity climbing in …
More
Can We Please Stop Analyzing Who is "Too Hot" For Whom?
Dax Shepard is no stranger to oversharing on his Armchair Expert podcast, but a recent clip has fans feeling a little creeped out. During a discussion about attraction and celebrity couples, Shepard went off on a tangent about gorgeous women who end up with less-conventionally-attractive partners, calling it a "bless them" situation where women are …
More
Why We’re Celebrating "Chalance"
Modern dating has long felt like a high-stakes poker game where the winner is whoever cares the least. We’ve all been there: the tactical three-hour text delays, the exhausting ambiguity of "situationships," and the performance of acting completely unbothered.But according to a recent USA Today feature, the collective exhaustion with playing it cool has officially …
More
Thank God Y'all Didn’t Know Me When I Was Single
The internet is currently having a collective meltdown over a viral clip of A$AP Rocky during his Don’t Be Dumb tour.While onstage performing for a massive crowd, the rapper pointed out a few fans and flagrantly shouted: "Thank god y'all didn't know me when I was single, I would've f***ed the s***out of you if …
More
One Wing at a Time: What Keke Palmer and Sean Evans Teach Us About Low-Pressure Dating
Image via YouTube The internet is officially in its feelings, and frankly, we are right there with them. Rumors have been swirling that Hot Ones host Sean Evans and the internet's favorite multi-hyphenate, Keke Palmer, are officially heating up off-camera.After years of mutual crushes, a legendary on-screen smooch, and a late-night Brooklyn dinner date, Keke …
More
Cheap Dates, Expensive Taste: Money-Saving Tips for Single Gen Zers
Dating has gotten weirdly expensive.Somewhere along the way, people decided a first date should involve $22 cocktails, an Uber, and an appetizer that somehow costs more than your monthly streaming subscriptions.Gen Z looked at that and said: no thanks.Recent reports suggest many Gen Z singles are keeping dating costs low, with lots spending little to …
More
Your Profile Photo Is Not a Security Camera Screenshot: Why Effort Matters
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 …
More
How AI "Wingmen" Are Sabotaging Your Real-Life Game
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 …
More
Is Fear Killing Your Vibe? Why Risk Aversion is Ruining Casual Dating
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 …
More
When Your ‘Not My Type’ Date Blows Your Mind
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 …
More
Kittenfishing: The Dating Trend That's Basically Just Lying With Better PR
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 …
More
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Broke Up. And It's a Reminder That Relationships Built on Chaos Usually Stay Chaotic.
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 …
More
Why a Short-Term Fling Can Teach You Long-Term Confidence
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 …
More
Stay Single This Summer!
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 …
More
Your Date Is Not a Group Project Against Brenda
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, …
More