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Online Dating Photographer German Marin’s Surprising Profile Advice
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Professional dating photographer German Marin explains the three photos every profile needs, his do's and don'ts for shooting them, and his top tip.
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Amiccio Brings Speed-Dating Meet-Cutes to New York City
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Amiccio Singles Events hosts weekly speed dating for New York professionals. Marketing director Kevin explains how the startup puts a twist on the format.
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Casual Dating: What It Looks Like, Challenges, Tips, and What to Expect
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What casual dating involves, from freedom and flexibility to emotional ambiguity, plus expert tips on clear expectations and balancing both people's needs.
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The 10 Top Gender Studies Experts (2026)
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Ten scholars whose books and talks show how gender shapes work, dating and sex, including Dr. Iris Bohnet, Dr. Justin Garcia and Dr. Kristen Mark.
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How Compatible Are You? A Full Guide to Dating Compatibility
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Compatibility is about deal-makers as much as dealbreakers. Six factors to weigh, from values to communication style, and how to assess yours.
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Catfishing, Explained
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What catfishing is, where the term came from and why people do it, plus five warning signs, the emotional and financial toll, and four ways to stay safe.
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Flings, Explained
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A fling is a short, casual romance you can shape your own way. How flings work, how to keep them honest with clear boundaries, and their pros and cons.
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Dating in College? A Dating Expert’s 5 Tips
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College is a great time to learn what you want in love. Five tips: say yes, know when to say no, keep dating from taking over, talk clearly, experiment.
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11 Places to Meet Christian Singles Nearby
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Where Christian singles can meet people of faith nearby, from dating apps and church groups to concerts, fellowship groups, sports leagues and retreats.
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Matchmaking That Helps You Grow, Not Just Find a Partner
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At The Matchmaking Company, Director of Coaching Heather Drury shares how mindset, patience and honest post-introduction feedback help singles grow.
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Ownerly Says Small Towns Are the Best Places for Singles
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Many of Ownerly's top places for singles have fewer than 10,000 residents, based on median age, sex ratio, housing costs and growth in singles.
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Australia’s 10 Top Matchmakers (2026)
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Ten Australian matchmakers with their own styles, including Robyn Nind of Blue Label Life, Maria Mirabela, Louanne Ward and Trudy Gilbert.
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Second Song Offers a Fresh Take on Wedding DJs and Entertainment
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Second Song, co-founded by Anna Blecker, gives Los Angeles couples a personalized wedding DJ and MC, with easy music choices and custom packages.
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Ask Mei-Ling Chen: Why Does She Keep Mentioning Other Dates?
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She brought up another man on date four. Mei-Ling Chen, who advises men on dating, explains why a woman who likes you might do that and how to react.
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The 10 Top Gay Dating Blogs (2026)
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Ten blogs with dating and relationship advice made for LGBTQ+ readers, including Queerty, PinkNews, Gaydar, QueerDaze and I’m From Driftwood.
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Dating Tips for Short Kings
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You can't change your height, but you can change how you show up. Five tips for shorter men, from dressing sharp to building real presence.
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Style My Profile Gives Divorcees the Confidence to Date Again
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Alyssa Dineen's Style My Profile helps divorced midlife singles date online with ease, from writing profiles and taking great photos to planning dates.
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Florida’s 10 Top Dating Coaches (2026)
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Ten Florida dating coaches for singles from their 20s to their 80s, including Dan Silverman, Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Dr. Chantal Gagnon and Apollonia Ponti.
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First Date Stories Shows Midlife Dating Can Be an Adventure
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Jodi Klein's First Date Stories book, podcast and blog share real tales from midlife women to show dating later in life can be empowering.
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The 10 Top Queer Dating Experts (2026)
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Ten experts who get the queer perspective, including Michele O’Mara, LCSW, Ph.D., and Liz Aeschlimann, M.Div., on everything from coming out to commitment.
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