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

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&helli…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&hell…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&hell…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&hell…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