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Kara Laricks of Three Day Rule gives LGBTQ+ singles in small towns three tips: widen your range, try travel features, and join free matchmaking databases. Read More »
What gaydar is, where the idea came from, the cues people think it reads, and what research and neuroscience say about whether it works. Read More »
The U-Haul lesbian joke has some truth to it. Seven ways lesbian couples can slow down, from talking through boundaries to setting shared goals together. Read More »
Four areas of personal growth, including self-awareness and confidence, and how working on yourself helps you attract healthier partners and shared values. Read More »
Dry dating means getting to know someone without alcohol. See why the trend grew after Covid, what makes it appealing, and fun alcohol-free date ideas. Read More »
Misao McBride's OzMatch pairs Japanese women with men in Australia, and hundreds of its couples have married. Here are her six steps to finding a match. Read More »
Being boysober means stepping back from dating and hookups to focus on yourself. Here's where the trend came from, ways to try it, and what women say. Read More »
How to flirt well, with verbal, nonverbal and online examples, where flirting crosses into harassment, and five tips for keeping it fun and polite. Read More »
The Chi Rho Dating blog offers guides, newsletters and practical tips that help singles find a real connection, with 10 years of helping readers worldwide. Read More »
Romance means different things to everyone. Here's what it is, gestures from love letters to breakfast in bed, and how to build it into your relationship. Read More »
Who sugar mommas are, what they want from younger partners, the upsides and downsides of these setups, and red flags like odd photos that signal a fake. Read More »
Why some daters choose abstinence, whether for moral, health or religious reasons or just because, how the idea has evolved, and real people's stories. Read More »
Why regular date nights keep couples close, plus how to set aside time, budget, find shared interests, and four ideas starting with dinner and a movie. Read More »
What casual sex means today, how attitudes toward it shifted, the gender dynamics at play, and the pros, cons and safety steps to weigh first. Read More »
Real couples who met on Match, eharmony, Tinder, Hinge and Bumble share how they found each other, plus international, Christian and senior love stories. Read More »
Dating International has linked singles across borders since 2008. The award-winning free site offers video chats for anyone open to love overseas. Read More »
A significant other is your partner in an established romance. See the roles an S.O. plays, from companion to confidant, and what keeps the bond healthy. Read More »
Jobs, military service, immigration or family can pull couples apart. Why long-distance love can still thrive, and the trust and communication it takes. Read More »
Pick a destination near or far, set a budget, book early, pack smart and map out an itinerary you'll both love on your next romantic getaway. Read More »
On average, people have four serious relationships, per the New York Post. See what makes one serious, what helps it succeed and the signs you're in one. Read More »