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Dating with anxiety
Andy Phillips   |   Fri, 7 Jun 2024

DATING WITH ANXIETY

Tips for managing nerves (while still having fun!)

Dating can be wild in the best of circumstances, but when you throw anxiety into the mix, it can feel like you're riding a ri ...

Hook-up culture: OUT. Real connections: IN!
Penelope James   |   Fri, 24 May 2024

HOOK-UP CULTURE: OUT. REAL CONNECTIONS: IN!

How dating is becoming less transactional and more 'true love'

In the wham-bam world of modern dating, a noticeable shift is occurring. More and more singles are moving away from the trans ...

Dating 101: Are you complimenting your date "correctly"?
Penelope James   |   Fri, 17 May 2024

DATING 101: ARE YOU COMPLIMENTING YOUR DATE "CORRECTLY"?

Great compliments require the right tone … at the right time

Compliments are a powerful tool in the dating world, capable of sparking attraction and building connections. However, the ty ...

ARE YOU AND YOUR NEW LOVE INTEREST READY FOR SEX?
M.J. Santos   |   Fri, 10 May 2024

ARE YOU AND YOUR NEW LOVE INTEREST READY FOR SEX?

Seven ways you know you’re all set to jump into the sack

Navigating new relationships can feel like exploring uncharted waters. When it comes to the big question of when to introduce ...

Single in New York City?
Andy Phillips   |   Fri, 3 May 2024

SINGLE IN NEW YORK CITY?

Ten unexpected places to make an IRL match in the Big Apple

Navigating the dating scene in New York City is like trying to find a rent-controlled apartment with a view: it's challenging ...

Date ‘Til You Die is a wrap!
The Vibe staff   |   Fri, 26 Apr 2024

DATE ‘TIL YOU DIE IS A WRAP!

Couple's epic event ends with a mic-drop moment that will change the way we date

So, not to toot our own horn or anything, but Couple smashed it at last night's Date 'Til You Die event! Like, record-breakin ...

LET'S TALK SPRING FLINGS
Penelope James   |   Fri, 29 Mar 2024

LET'S TALK SPRING FLINGS

The pros and cons of short-term relationships

Can you feel it in the air, Couplers? It's that special time of year when flowers bloom, birds sing, and singles everywhere f ...

The dating game: is 'micro-flirting' better than directness?
Andy Phillips   |   Fri, 22 Mar 2024

THE DATING GAME: IS 'MICRO-FLIRTING' BETTER THAN DIRECTNESS?

Why sending subtle signals can be both positive and problematic

Have you heard about this ‘new dating trend' that's supposedly capturing the attention of singles? It's called micro-flirti ...

HOW CAREER-DRIVEN SINGLES CAN DIVE INTO THE DATING POOL
Penelope James   |   Fri, 8 Mar 2024

HOW CAREER-DRIVEN SINGLES CAN DIVE INTO THE DATING POOL

Five practical tips for balancing your work ambitions with relationship goals

In the high-speed race of climbing the career ladder, finding time for dating might seem like trying to squeeze another meeti ...

BE PRESENT TO IMPROVE YOUR LOVE LIFE
M.J. Santos   |   Fri, 1 Mar 2024

BE PRESENT TO IMPROVE YOUR LOVE LIFE

Three mindfulness practices for conscious dating

In the whirlwind world of modern dating, where swiping is the norm and connections are often fleeting, it's easy to lose ones ...

IS YOUR ONLINE DATE A BOT?
Andy Phillips   |   Fri, 23 Feb 2024

IS YOUR ONLINE DATE A BOT?

How AI is changing the dating game

Let's be real: online dating is a mixed bag even in the best of times. We swipe, we match, we message ... with mixed results. ...