I was in a long-term relationship during the rise of Tinder. When I found myself single and ready to date again, I was skeptical of dating apps. The idea of meeting someone online felt forc… Read More
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Zoosk is a popular online dating site and app that offers a wide range of features to help users find compatible partners. The site’s Behavioral Matchmaking algorithm learns from user… Read More
If you think that dating for a long time and being married are pretty much the same thing, think again.
It’s true that you can be committed without tying the knot – som… Read More
You’ve found someone who you think is the “the one” (maybe using one of the better dating sites for marriage). You love spending time together. You went from saying &ldquo… Read More
Elite Singles is a dating platform with over 13 million members worldwide that caters to highly educated and successful individuals. While Elite Singles costs are somewhat higher than other… Read More
At face value eHarmony costs are not insignificant, but we believe that value is a more important consideration than cost. We have done a deeper dive into the features of eHarmony in our eH… Read More
Catfishing, as active daters to know—is an all-too-common problem. Start building a relationship with someone online, only to find out that they are not who they said they were. At a… Read More
Variety is the spice of life, and let’s just say some amongst us like their lives extra spicy.
Swinging, sometimes referred to as “The Lifestyle” is when singles or… Read More
Technology is revolutionizing our lives daily: cars are driving themselves, we can meet (almost) seamlessly with people around the globe, augmented and virtual reality have blurred the line… Read More
The pandemic changed, well, everything. Dating was especially hit hard in the last year: Flings became non-existent, casual meetups were done over the phone and Zoom happy hours replaced awk… Read More
We get it: Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how she feels about you. As she’s processing her feelings in the beginning of a relationship, she’ll probably play it cool, m… Read More
Pictures can say a thousand words unless they’re on a perfectly curated, crazy over-filtered dating profile. When you add videos and funny prompts into the mix, you can gain a little m… Read More
Dating apps do everything they possibly can to get people to show their true colors. On some of today’s most popular apps, you’ll find fun prompts to get the conversation rolling… Read More
Religion lays the groundwork for most relationships. And while you can certainly test the waters on popular dating apps like Bumble and Hinge to see if you come across someone with a similar… Read More
Aside from the occasional virtual date or outdoor meetup, most singles have spent the last year waiting for the day that they could safely date again. As vaccination numbers increase and COV… Read More
After being cooped up inside for what feels like forever, the idea of going out on a date — heck, even an awkward one — sounds like a dream. The upcoming summer has already been… Read More
When it comes to finding love or marriage on dating apps, pictures really are worth a thousand words. Sure, they can always backfire — say, if you’re the guy who has an entire pr… Read More
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: Video dating is here to stay. Even as states reopen and singles feel more comfortable meeting up for in-person dates, some will still c… Read More
When you get the results of a Myers-Briggs personality test, it’s almost as if everything about you — who you aspire to be, how you treat people in relationships and so on &mdash… Read More
It’s a scary, scary world out there — and while you may be tempted to just pretend it doesn’t exist, you have no choice but to face the (sometimes) harsh truth. Interacting… Read More
Watch one episode of The One and you’ll suddenly start to reimagine a whole new kind of dating — one that doesn’t require endless scrolling, swiping and messaging that ofte… Read More
We may be slowly inching toward a new normal, but the dating scene is anything but. For the last year, people have turned to dating apps and sites in record numbers since the chances —… Read More
Video dating is here to stay. Even once we can all safely meet up for in-person dates, there will still be a period of time — the talking phase, if you will — when we’ll re… Read More
It’s been quite the year, to say the least. The pandemic has devastated much of the world, taking away so many things that people once took for granted: daily commutes that allow us to… Read More
You can’t swipe through a dating app without seeing some mention of COVID-19. Or masks (or the lack thereof). Or the vaccine. Take Tinder’s most recent Future of Dating report, f… Read More
A lot of today’s most popular dating apps — think: Bumble, Tinder and Hinge — follow the same format: You make a profile, swipe through potential matches until you find som… Read More
Anyone who has made a round trip tour of today’s most popular dating apps understands the importance of services vetting members to get better matches. eHarmony used to have a 450 ques… Read More
Not to split hairs, but it seems like every other week a new niche dating site or hookup app is being launched somewhere, appealing to a specific sub-section of humanity. This time, an app t… Read More
2020 was weird, this is undeniable and indisputable. We went from laughing at face masks, to matching our face masks to wardrobes. We went from having vibrant travel and social lives, to hav… Read More
2020 has forced everyone to accept the new normal, in one way or another. But all the hours spent alone, whether in an attempt to finish a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle or binge The Queen’s… Read More
When making a profile on a dating app or website, you do everything you can to put your best foot forward. Maybe you choose a photo that shows off your good side. Maybe you tease what’… Read More
Gone are the days of getting the number of the person you’re interested in and giving them a call to let them know that you’re thinking of them. Now, we have more instantaneous … Read More
2020 has tested our dating lives — as well as everything else. With all the time spent hunkered down at home, it’s understandable that many singles have turned to dating apps and… Read More
Karens have really made a name for themselves this year. If you go on social media or hey, to your local grocery store, you’ll catch sight of one. While they may go by another name, th… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts7.2Pros
Large User Base
Works for All Types of Relationships
Easy-to-Understand Interface for All Ages
Cons
Fake Accounts
Costs… Read More
When I was single and excited about a potential new partner, my mother would never ask me about his name. Or his profession. Or his family. Nope, her only concern? His birthday. As an avid b… Read More
Sex: one of the few indoor (and sometimes outdoor) activities that Coronavirus hasn’t touched with its clammy hand of disease. While the dating-scape looks a lot different than it used… Read More
Being single during the pandemic hasn’t been a comfortable experience. Without the opportunity to meet your date face-to-face, determining chemistry, connection and compatibility is ch… Read More
Ask any single cat-owner, and they’ll riddle off the ‘alone forever’ jokes they’ve heard. For whatever reason, feline companions have long been a symbol of old maids… Read More
While plenty of conversations are fair game in the initial stages of online dating—the weather, your job, what you’re doing Friday night—others feel a bit pushy. Like, say… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts7.7Pros
Fits a niche
Great for travellers
Women Don’t Have to Pay
Cons
Previous scandals
Expensive
Questionable vetting p… Read More
Being single is brutal these days…
When I was still with my ex-husband, I specifically remember a time at the grocery store where I felt this overwhelming shame about what I had in my… Read More
Not so long ago, the news of an app for men with—ahem—smaller packages went viral. After all, penis size is something men and women alike think about, but it’s not exactly… Read More
It happened when I was bored one night….
I joined Tinder.
It’s not something I’m proud of, but given the fact that I was starved for conversation, a glass away… Read More
By the time you’ve hit the big 3-0, you’ve hopefully left behind some of the not-so-romantic parts that come with dating in your 20s.
This includes (but sadly, is not limit… Read More
Before they started, Harrit Diwan and his wife Brittney were really frustrated with the plethora of dating apps. While nearly all of them promote the opportunity to find love, their experien… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts7.9Pros
Open to all genders and sexual preferences
Easy to sign up
Not as expensive as other options
Cons
No mobile app
A… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts8.2Pros
Easy, free signup
Good value for price
Unique member focus
Cons
App not available through Apple Store or Google Play
Ma… Read More
If you weren’t comfortable on video at the start of the year, chances are high you’ve become a seasoned pro over the last few months. Everything that used to be in-person is now… Read More
It’s day—oh, like—3,404,400 of quarantine. Or at least it feels that way. While there is much chatter around parents struggling to balance childcare and work, and complaint… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts7.4Pros
Mature crowd.
Thorough, robust profiles.
Better conversation.
Cons
Expensive.
Photos are tricky.
Tech is lackin… Read More
If you’ve been dating someone for a while and you’ve barely scratched the surface on true compatibility, you’re not alone.
“In today’s society, it can be… Read More
During a time when it’s easy to feel disconnected from the rest of the world (and even your neighbors), one dating community is offering their members the opportunity to broadcast thei… Read More
If you started 2020 with high hopes of finding the love of your life, and now you’re sitting on your couch, wondering when you’ll be able to order a cocktail at a bar again&helli… Read More
With the number of dating fail accounts there are nowadays (@tindernightmares, @textsfromyourex), it’s obvious that people are struggling to make a good first impression.
Either… Read More
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed and lonely right now—you’re not alone. The world is collectively responding to the outbreak of a new strand of the coronavirus, COVI… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts8.2Pros
Strong niche
Easy to use
Responsive customer service
Cons
Not all members are Jewish
Expensive
Can’t contact user… Read More
There’s a reason why so many people breathe a sigh of relief when they finally meet someone they can tolerate forever and ever (amen). Many argue that while online dating has opened up… Read More
If you have a friend who has been single forever (ever, ever), it’s time to reach out and check on them. In a digital age where most of dating is conducted via our thumbs, swiping righ… Read More
Though online dating is normalized and far more common today than it was ten years ago (or even five)—there is still something intimidating about meeting a stranger. After all, with ho… Read More
On Monday, you matched with someone promising. On Tuesday, they messaged you a generic response. By Thursday, you talked here-and-there, and mentioned ‘weekend plans’ a few times… Read More
As if dating wasn’t hard enough (it’s not all rainbows, butterflies, and free dinners), we’ve discovered that some dating horror stories happen even before the first date… Read More
When singles run out of energy to put up with (yet another) failed first date, they often turn to pals to introduce them to potential matches. The trouble though, is ‘meeting through f… Read More
If life was in fact a romantic comedy in 2020, you would find yourself recently single, decide to download a dating app and somehow, match with a celebrity. The two of you would banter and f… Read More
There’s no way around it—digital dating accounts for at least one-fifth of all new relationships started today. But if you ask singles, they may refute this fact since it seems i… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts6.7Pros
Caters to all genders and sexual orientations
2-3 minute signup process
More social experience
Cons
No mobile app
Profi… Read More
Some professionals use their job as an excuse as to why they’re “too busy to find love.” Chances are you have heard it said to you — or worse, you’ve said it yo… Read More
Remember ions ago when you were in middle school? And holding hands was electrifying? Did you have your first kiss via an old fashioned game of ‘spin the bottle’? This kiss-and-t… Read More
Nope, it’s not news that dating apps are available internationally. Just ask anyone who has touched down in Europe for a solo adventure and used Tinder to find a sightseeing buddy. But… Read More
Our RatingPros/Cons From the ExpertsFast Facts7.7Pros
Time-saver
High success rate
Another set of eyes (and approval)
Cons
Lack of transparency
Expensive
Stilted personal g… Read More
Sometimes, the act of swiping left and right can feel, well, gross. And after hours of messaging someone, it can all end in a very confusing, very disappointing instant. But, let’s fac… Read More
Perhaps you have always considered yourself more of a Renaissance Casanova and less of a Millennial Swiper. Or, you’ve been in a long-term relationship since online dating became a thi… Read More
While every year dating shifts, as the calendar turns from 2019 to 2020, it’s not merely day one of another 356 days… but the start of a new decade! When you think back to what… Read More
As dating has evolved to a much more digital landscape, a slew of new words and trends have emerged, requiring singles to brush up on their knowledge before diving in. To ensure you’re… Read More
When the weather outside is frightful, and the thought of staying in is delightful. So since you have no place to go, it’s time to swipe yes or ‘no’! ‘Tis the time of… Read More
Ever since there was an internet, there was a dark web that indulged secret fantasies and obsessions. And when the age of dating sites and apps become less taboo and more mainstream, suddenl… Read More
If you’re a single lady who isn’t finding much luck dating, it may not be that your standards are too high, but rather, the men you’re dating are too old. According to a re… Read More
Though the famous online dating platform Match.com usually makes headlines for fostering marriages, they’re in the news for a more somber reason: they just got sued. According to a rep… Read More
As dating has evolved to a much more digital landscape, a slew of new words and trends have emerged, requiring singles to brush up on their knowledge before diving in. To ensure you’re… Read More
Is there anything more stressful or exhausting than attempting to read the messages hidden between two blue iPhone lines? If you’re single, seeing someone you really (really) like &mda… Read More
In case you missed it, Facebook officially rolled out their dating app this week to the United States. We’ve talked about this social media megahouse’s dip into the matchmaking s… Read More
Sometimes you want to fall in love. And sometimes… you just wanna, well ya know. Luckily there’s an app for that—many, in fact. The idea of no-strings-attached romantic ex… Read More
You never think it can happen to you — until it does. This is the case for dozens of women who fell for an online dating scammer who lurked across Match, OkCupid and other popular digi… Read More
Fun fact: there is no age limit on finding love. Or, perhaps, finding love again. No matter if you have yet to marry, are going through a divorce or are healing from a tragic passing, dating… Read More
As dating has evolved to a much more digital landscape, a slew of new words and trends have emerged, requiring singles to brush up on their knowledge before diving in. To ensure you’re… Read More
We hate to break it to you, but gone are the days when ‘ASL’ is the only shorthand needed to chat with people online. While simply asking for someone’s age, sex and locatio… Read More
Sixty years ago, homosexuals couldn’t openly display their orientation or their relationships. In some parts of the world, the same is still sadly true. However, as more and more peopl… Read More
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
6.5
Pros
The intention of every user is very clear.
Everyone on the site is there for the same reason as you.
It’s more affordable than… Read More
While most eligible women will say Peter Pan Syndrome is alive and well — popular dating website and app Match is on a mission to change the modern mindset. In other words: dudes, it m… Read More
Considering we give our phones far more facetime than our friends, partners and likely, even our bosses, you’re probably solid in your thumb action. However, there comes a point in eve… Read More
Our Rating
Pros/Cons From the Experts
Fast Facts
7.8
Pros
Thorough matching system
Easy-to-follow interface
Unique member focus
Cons
More expensive than other options
Lengthy sign-up p… Read More
Surprisingly, one of the hardest questions to answer is ‘What’s your type?’ Especially since dating now extends to the mass market thanks to an abundance of digital options… Read More
There’s a reason why so many songs are written about summer lovin’ and romances under the heat of the bright, beating sunshine. When we are free from the chaos of work, have more… Read More
If you’re staring down 30 birthday candles on your cake and you’re anxious AF about finding love, you might start reminiscing about your college partner. Sure, you didn’t w… Read More
If you’re single, ready to mingle and hoping to eventually settle down, you can’t discount the importance of online dating these days. Even if you don’t consider yourself t… Read More
As if being single wasn’t taxing enough — you’re probably spending more than think you are going on dates. At least that’s what one study of British bachelors and bac… Read More
It’s the conversation you’ve likely had over a round of beers, or when you’re crumbled in the corner of your living room nursing the wounds of your latest breakup. You make… Read More
Another day, another study that claims to reveal all about finding love. Though it’s a tough game out there, full of swiping, rejections, fatigue and exhaustion, there could be a way t… Read More
There’s an old analogy psychologists use when challenging their patients to pinpoint patterns. You can try it yourself — but be warned, the results may freak you out. If all of y… Read More
To talk about politics — or not to talk about politics. That is the question of the dating scene heading into the 2020 presidential election year. Long story short, but if you ask expe… Read More