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I'm 24 and a loosely practicing Catholic. Christian Mingle showed me respectful, well-written profiles, though matching got far easier once I paid. Read More »
Why can dating apps feel tougher for lesbians? H4M Matchmaking founder Tammy Shaklee walks through four challenges, like a smaller pool, and how to ease... Read More »
Using Ashley Madison? Stay safe and discreet with a secure account, a profile that doesn't overshare, privacy tools, careful vetting and a public meetup. Read More »
Nearly 11 million U.S. single parents are navigating dating. See 15 stats on their fears, kids' approval, and how 64% find love in about a year. Read More »
About 3 in 4 active daters have been ghosted, and nearly half admit to doing it. See 17 ghosting stats by age and gender, from Gen Z to daters over 65. Read More »
How common is cheating really? 16% of adults report an affair while married, and one-time cheaters are 3X more likely to stray again. See 15 stats. Read More »
Breakups by the numbers: 58% of Americans call theirs dramatic, and 34% of young adults have ended things by text. See 30 stats on how long couples last. Read More »
Cohabitation went from taboo to typical. These 13 stats show who lives together at each age, from nearly 60% of adults under 44 to couples in midlife. Read More »
Most people quit dating apps fast: day-one retention was 26% in 2025, and just 1 in 20 monthly subscribers is still active a year later. See 10 stats. Read More »
How to write a poly-friendly dating profile, step by step: pick the right platform, be clear about your relationship structure and say what you want. Read More »
A seven-day plan for more matches on Match.com: diagnose what's holding you back, reset your profile and bio, optimize photos and target the right people. Read More »
14 stats on marriage versus cohabitation: 70% of couples live together first, yet those who moved in before engagement were 48% more likely to divorce. Read More »
Does online dating actually lead to love? 28 stats show 27% of engaged couples met online and over 1 in 3 of those met on Hinge, plus who's using the apps. Read More »
The average American man first marries at 30.5 and the average woman at 28.6. These 25 stats cover rising marriage ages, city trends and divorce odds. Read More »
Engaged after four years together, the writer shares what worked: clear goals, dating online and offline, going long distance and choosing to commit. Read More »
Emmy-nominated filmmaker and podcast host Laterras R. Whitfield on dating as a single dad: stability first, new partners only when it's serious. Read More »
Six kinds of energy vampires, from the drama queen to the Machiavellian, and four ways to deal with takers, like limiting time and setting boundaries. Read More »
Lisa Goodman of Selective Search Luxury Matchmaking answers today's dating rule questions: who asks, who pays, first-date kisses, and asking for date two. Read More »
What celibacy means today, why people choose it, from faith to healing or self-discovery, and how shifting attitudes are changing the dating world. Read More »
Connell Barrett explains why sober dates can build better connections, how to plan one, how to mention you don't drink, and the myth of liquid courage. Read More »
Tammy Shaklee of H4M Matchmaking shares how to escape dating autopilot: ditch corny icebreakers, stay attentive, and trust your instincts. Read More »