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If you notice these 12 dating habits, a Gen Z-er may be terrified of real intimacy

Behind the casual texts, memes, and “no labels” culture, many young daters are quietly protecting themselves from the one thing they say they want most—real closeness. Modern roman...

Why so many young men never make the first move anymore

Somewhere between his headphones and her eye contact, the moment passes. He felt the impulse, you know the one, a tiny spark that says “Say hi,” and then a louder voice that says “...

PowerPoint Dating Events Are Trending

"Date My Mate" events have been popping up and involve people making PowerPoint pitches for others to date their friends. Here's how this example of "friendfluence" works.

Are Gen Z’ers Still Hooking Up?

Exploring how vulnerability and digital culture reshape dating at HBCUs today

The Dating App Model Is Broken — Here’s What Comes Next

Swipe fatigue is real. Discover why live connection platforms are replacing the asynchronous dating app model for immediate human interaction. The Swipe Fatigue Is Real You’ve spen...

A Liberating New Approach to Dating for Lonely Women

There's a growing trend of selective women who find themselves happily single, no longer buying into the old messages that their worth and validity come from being partnered.

Dating advice you can actually use in 2026

Couples who met on dating apps give their advice to today's singles.

Dating Files: ‘I would never expect a man to pay for me on a date’

For a new series looking at dating in New Zealand, a 42-year-old has given up on dating apps after 10 years of swiping. Want to be part of Dating Files? Fill out the questionnaire...

The Pros and Cons of the 'Stack Dating' Trend

You may have heard of or encountered 'stack dating,' squeezing multiple dates into a given day. The question, though, is whether it will stack the odds for or against you.

Survey Data Show We're Now in a Dating Recession

It's an interesting puzzle: Most people love the idea of dating and want to date, but they are not. Why?

Where Have All the Manners Gone? Online Dating, the Rise of Ghosting, and the Return of Intentional Dating

Online dating can be fun and exciting, meeting new and interesting people, exploring different places, and having experiences that broaden your horizons. But that sunny optimism is...

The viral 6-7 dating trend claims to prevent heartbreak — experts aren’t convinced

A viral dating trend urges singles to prioritize emotional connection over looks, but experts say the theory rests on shaky assumptions

The 37% Rule on Dating Before Settling Down

When should you stop looking for someone better and just choose who you already have available? Well, here's what the 37% rule says and what to do about it.

What Is ‘Financial Future Faking’ and How Do You Avoid It While Dating?

One in five daters say they want to see a match's credit score before agreeing to a first date — and a Federal Reserve study suggests that's not as shallow as it sounds.

I Went on a Dating Show at 21. It Changed How I Understood Sexism Forever

After the Married At First Sight allegations, activist and campaigner Eliza Hatch reflects on the reality dating show experience that shaped her feminism.

I tried dating like a man — I got called toxic

So, like too many men I’d dated, I flitted between saccharine flirting, offhanded negging, and indifference

I’m back on the apps. God help us all.

Introducing my weekly dating diary; the ground rules, the platforms, the approach, and a small prayer for my sanity.Continue reading on Medium »

How to Actually Enjoy the Dating Process

I’m one of those freaks who genuinely enjoys dating. Not because I typically get what I want (believe me, I don’t), but because I see dating as a transformative and educational pro...

'Men and women hate each other' | The Global Dating Crisis: episode 2

In the US, 60% of young men are single and sex is at a record low. Despite endless opportunities to meet the right person, it feels like dating in the US has become more fraught th...

If I Were a Man Dating in 2026, I’d Delete Every Dating App

Here is the 4-step strategy I’d use instead (step 3 is crucial). The post If I Were a Man Dating in 2026, I’d Delete Every Dating App appeared first on The Good Men Project.

If I Were a Man Dating in 2026, I’d Delete Every Dating App

Here is the 4-step strategy I’d use instead (step 3 is crucial). The post If I Were a Man Dating in 2026, I’d Delete Every Dating App appeared first on The Good Men Project.

When Did It Stop Feeling Simple?

On overthinking, endless advice, and what it means to just feel in modern dating. The post When Did It Stop Feeling Simple? appeared first on The Good Men Project.

Before You Share Your Body, Ask: Do They Know You?

Why do we open our bodies before our hearts? Learn how emotional intimacy shapes lasting connection and why it matters in modern dating.

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