Jessica Hyer left home when she was 16 and managed to make her way into the English and Drama program at the University of Manchester. Fast forward a year later and she was struggling to mak… Read More

Everyone is enticed by a no-strings-attached encounter for different reasons. Sometimes, it’s to get over a terrible, sex-less relationship. Perhaps, it’s when you’re in th… Read More

Have you ever been sitting across from a random gal you met on a dating app, trying to decipher if she’s listening to you? Or if she’s interested in you at all? Worst of all: if… Read More

Hot, steamy, casual, stranger sex has a time and place. So does makeup sex. And making love with deep, intense eye connection. Funny, playful sex can be fulfilling and dynamic, too. When you… Read More

Hot, steamy, casual, stranger sex has a time and place. So does makeup sex. And making love with deep, intense eye connection. Funny, playful sex can be fulfilling and dynamic, too. When you… Read More

As if finding love isn’t a stressful, disappointing and frustrating process enough, modern matchmaking requires online profiles. Though most people can write out basic information &mda&hell…Read More

If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s this: dating sucks. Even if you’re been happily coupled up for a while now, you still shiver at the memory of all the terrible… Read More

If you’ve been swiping on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, this-thing, that-one — you’ve probably developed a handful of conditions. You know, like dating PTSD: where you’re co… Read More

If you find yourself mulling over that friend-of-a-friend from high school’s latest ode to her husband and wondering why you’re still single — we have a way to cure the gre… Read More

If you ask most people what terrifies them the most, it’s not skydiving. Or even snakes. Or a plane crash. Nope, it’s much more intimate than those scary things: being alone fore… Read More

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While many sexual orientations are rather straightforward to define, asexuality is one of those identifies that is commonly misunderstood. As a blanket term, many associate this type of attr… Read More

If you ask the vast majority of men on dating apps, they’ll say it’s largely a ‘numbers game.’ Though this can be taken many ways, dudes often receive far less matche… Read More

Our Rating Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 6.9 Pros Large, active user base Easy, quick signup Ideal for Christians .Cons Limiting for free users All users aren’t Christian Expe… Read More

When you’re in a relationship (or even dating around), you’ve probably thought to yourself a few dozen times: If only I could read her mind. This is true when she’s saying… Read More

Tune in to — literally — any movie or TV show and the same ‘ole story will play out. Man wants to have sex. Woman isn’t feeling it. Man gets frustrated. Wom… Read More

Do you have the worst first date story in the history of dating? Share your hero’s (zeros?) journey with us and we’ll include your story in our upcoming worst date stories compil… Read More

If you’ve ever chatted with your female friends about their dating lives, you’ve probably been amazed at how much they’re willing to share. Generally speaking, men are a li… Read More

New York City is legendary for being a tough place to find a meaningful relationship. Not only are many residents in love with the city, they’re also hyperfocused on their careers maki… Read More

Our Rating Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 7.1 Pros User-friendly Unique friend-focused approach Friends = your biggest advocates Cons Small pool to pick from Can’t choose your o… Read More

From the traffic and the smog to the ever-ending quest after ‘perfect’ — the City of Angels isn’t heaven for singles. In fact, it can feel quite the opposite as you c… Read More

For most modern singles, it’s hard to imagine a time before online dating apps. But as technology advances with the hope of making finding loves a flick of the finger, things can get c… Read More

We aren’t going to lie, it’s tough out there. Along with classic challenges of coupling, you’ve got people swiping right and left on you, a sexting “game” to ma… Read More

If you want to collect passport stamps and catch feelings, your wanderlust could be causing a major delay in the takeoff of a new relationship. At least, according to recent research conduct… Read More

It’s true that people love giving their opinion and spreading their wisdom onto others, even if that said wisdom isn’t particularly wise. And the Internet has certainly only crea… Read More

With decades under their belt, eHarmony is often considered one of the original online dating sites. Though they’ve evolved their brand to reflect shifting dynamics within newer genera… Read More

We know, we know — you don’t want to think about your parents gettin’ jiggy with it, but you had to get here somehow. And if researchers are right, there’s a high cha… Read More

When I turned 28 and woke up with my ex-boyfriend of five years (yep, five) next to me — I knew something had to change. The on-and-off again not-quite-a-relationship wasn’t just… Read More

With a newborn baby and a three year old, Melissa Davis discovered her husband was cheating on her. As she puts it, the news nearly killed her. Not only was she dealing with betrayal and hea… Read More

It takes two to tango — or is it three to tap dance? Maybe it’s four to foxtrot? If you ask Canadians on how many partners they’d prefer to have, the answers may surprise y… Read More

When I was single, one of my happily-married best friends jokingly said “You’ll know you’ve met your match when you date someone you look like.” I shrugged her off &m&hell…Read More

In modern times, hooking up seems to be the norm. Whether a one-night fling in college, a long-awaited meetup after weeks — possibly months — of flirting, or a movie-worthy frien… Read More

As any strategic gamer knows — it’s always best to stack up your odds to win. In the new name of digital love, this often means joining each and every dating site you can in… Read More

There are already a seemingly infinite amount of ways to find love these days.  For starters, you have the household-name apps, like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble. Then, the veterans of the… Read More

As the infamous Meatloaf sang it so eloquently in the 80s: would you do anything for love…except, travel? That’s question is at the heart of new research that analyzed how dista… Read More

The internet can show you the world: shining, shimmering, splendid singles awaiting your swipe. That is, if you are a fan of Mickey and Minnie. Aladdin and Jasmine. Snow White and the Prince… 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

For those couples who have dedicated years of their lives to the HBO’s cult-following Game of Thrones — it’s a very sad time. The third leg of their relationship is coming… Read More

Choices choices. There are plenty out there when it comes to online dating. Recommended in This Article Zoosk Match.com eHarmony OkCupid Plenty of Fish (POF) Picking the right dating app c… Read More

No matter how modern dating has become (looking at you, dating apps galore) — there are certain aspects that remain animalistic. In fact, the reason you’re attracted to some wome… Read More

Every generation has a different approach toward the horizontal tango. While the 50s were more muted and traditional, the 60s ignited the wild-thing, free-spirited mindset that danced right… Read More

Though I — surprisingly! — met my boyfriend on Tinder, I spent the better part of my 20s single AF. I wanted to meet someone IRL, but felt as if I had to use dating apps to bette… Read More

After what feels like an endless carousel of women who aren’t quite right, meeting someone who could be the someone is exciting. And well, scary. Especially since most of the time, men… Read More

Bumble doesn’t want to be compared to its distant cousin, Tinder — but the two apps are often discussed in the same circles. And most singles will download both to better their o… Read More

In case you’ve been zoning out of the internet lately, you probably should know that a big holiday is coming up. Nope, not Easter. Not Passover. But — wait for it — 4/20. P… Read More

To say casual sex is a new thing would be misleading. One night stands, hook-up apps,  few-time lovers and racy romps have been exercised with liberty since the dawn of time. However, t… Read More

If you’ve been filed under the ‘nice guy’ category before, you don’t need us to tell you what that translates to: the friend-zone, the backburner, the no-go league, t… Read More

When you’re single and wish you weren’t, you’ll try anything to meet the love of your life. And we mean that earnestly, since there’s nothing worse than loneliness yo… Read More

If you’re exploring your sexuality and you’ve decided to try out a multi-partner relationship, you may consider yourself a polyamorous beginner. You can learn more about what thi… Read More

For gay males looking to find love, online dating options are — to say the least — a bit scarce. Sure, there are plenty of options that serve the hook-up culture (looking at your… Read More

In what definitely feels like sensational journalism, one woman is going viral for her post-divorce healing process. But while the headline is definitely jaw-dropping — the underlying… Read More

Though sex is all fun and games for some modern millennials, the risks of casual hook-ups still remain. And perhaps, according to a new study, the major popularity of swiping dating apps lik… Read More

The team at Datezie loves providing our readers advice that is expert-driven and the best available. To achieve this, we work with some of the most respected and notable dating and relations… Read More

No matter how much you screen your online suitors, there’s no way around it: sometimes, you’re going to be on one of those terrible, horrible, no good, very bad dates. You know t… Read More

Quick: close your eyes and think about the last time you had sex. (We’re waiting.) (Yep, still waiting.) If you’re still thinking as you continue to read this article, then you… Read More

Even if you and your gal are anything but traditional — there’s something romantic about being thoughtful with your anniversary gifts. After all, you made it through those daunti… Read More

If you live in a bubble on either side of the country — looking at you New York and Los Angeles — it might be hard to fathom how the rest of the states approach, well, anything… Read More

Though it was uh, a little harsh, the physical education teacher in Mean Girls wasn’t far off when he warned: “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die!”… Read More

Everyone needs a little lovin’. And by everyone, we mean every species. Though there is already a dating app for dogs, one for cats and another for introverts… digital dating ha… Read More

As — hopefully — you know by now, there is no perfect one-approach-fits-all to relationships. Conversations around LGBTQ couples, as well as polyamorous groups have grown mainstr… Read More

Today in crazy-weird-awful events happening in online dating: a man was extorted for his nudes by an online scammer. Yep, you read that correctly, so pick your jaw off the floor and stick wi… Read More

When you know what you want (what you really, really want) and you think you found your right kind of spice, your nerves could get the best of you leading up to a first date. And with so man… Read More

For better — but mostly for worse — online dating has created a whole new world of dating dilemmas. Less like going on a magic carpet ride and more like hanging on to a speeding… Read More

It’s one of those questions that always comes up in friend circles, usually when everyone has had too much wine, or one of your friends is nursing the battle wounds of a heartache. Do… Read More

Our Rating Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 7.9 Pros Has a ton of members. Advanced search function. Many ways to communicate. Cons There is no free option. It can get pricey. It c… Read More

Everyone remembers their first time. Ya know, the first time they open their phone and are face-to-screen with a XXX photo of a penis, a pair of boobs, a bottom — or an image mixing al… Read More

If you have been single #forever, there comes a point where you’d try anything to meet someone semi-normal. In fact, during the eight-year period where I was mostly solo, I indeed, did… Read More

Let’s get the point: modern dating is hella confusing. Who makes the first move? When do you sleep together? Who pays? How do you DTR — and um, when? Though love is a ritual peop… 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

Think about the last three first dates you went on? Where did you and your could-be partner meet up? If you’re like most singles — especially those calling major metros home &mda&hell…Read More

We honestly aren’t trying to complicate things…it turns out the love of your life might not be on Tinder, Match or Bumble after all,  but instead on the very platform you t… Read More

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It’s the reason you likely open your friend’s medicine cabinet and poke around, or why you secretly wish your partner would give you their phone’s passcode. By nature, ever… Read More

While there are plenty of online dating strategies you should follow, here’s one that you absolutely, no matter what, should never, ever mimic. Imagine this if you will: you go out on… Read More

Though watching porn is a near-daily habit for most men, many experience fatigue after seeing the same ‘ole routine—on repeat. Instead of seeking more intense x-rated videos, it… Read More

If you spent a pretty penny on a first date wooing a new girl you’re not 100 percent sure about (yet)—we have good-ish news for you. You probably didn’t spend millions of d… Read More

A year ago, Backpage.com, a free online classified website where you could find furniture, cars, and a pretty robust and lively (ahem) personals section, was shut down by the federal governm… 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

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

Our Rating/10 Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 9.1 Pros It’s award-winning. It requires context. It makes suggestions. Cons Notifications can be annoying. It requires more ti… Read More

If you ask most singles currently in search for a mate, they’ll agree… dating sucks. Or maybe they won’t be that negative if they skew more of a ‘hopeful’ roma… Read More

Our Rating/10 Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 8.1 Pros Easy to use. It’s fun. It’s flirtatious and friendly. Cons It’s quantity over quality. It produces inappro… Read More

One hundred years ago, we mailed letters to our lovers, eagerly awaiting the next exchange. Decades ago, we prayed over answering machines, hoping the person we were crazy about was equally… Read More

When you’re attempting to let go of your cheating, lying, backstabbing, ugly, ridiculous—ugh—ex, you can be convinced to do plenty of ‘cleansing’ acts. Perhaps… Read More

While the go-to rom-com script of dude falls in love with the wrong lady is tired—it’s also true. You would think plenty of singles would learn a thing or two about defining what… Read More

Though the average age of marriage in the United States keeps creeping’ closer to the 30s—with men 29. 2 and women at 27.1—one fact remains true: most people want to get ma… Read More

In case you’ve been “sick” and hiding from polar vortexes, here’s a quick update: everyone’s turning off FaceTime on their iPhone thanks to a hack that allows y… Read More

Remember when you gave your girlfriend a car battery charger as a gift? Or the time you thought replacing her vacuum cleaner that bit the dust—no pun intended—was a good idea? Or… Read More

We all have that friend who complains about not being able to meet anyone he likes, but keeps dating the same ‘ole type of girl. She’s beautiful but flaky. She’s in one day… Read More

Ashley Madison is making headlines again, but this time, your data is safe. Sort of, anyway. As the number one destination for those in relationships who want to explore possibilities beyond… 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

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

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

Of all the words used to describe a dude, one that most would run far, far away from is ‘soft.’ Until maybe now, that is. Created by a student in Manchester who goes by Iona, she… Read More

Our Rating (On 10) Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts 8.6 Pros  It’s connection via humans, not computers. It’s a team of matchmakers. They have a high success rate… Read More

You’ve heard those horror stories from your female friends, detailing the wildly inappropriate—and flat out crazy—interactions they’ve had with dudes on dating apps… Read More

Our Rating (on 10) Pros/Cons From the Experts Fast Facts Pros You can be a voyeur. You can have virtual sex. You can be as kinky as you like. Cons You don’t have to do anything. It is… Read More

It’s true: couples speak a language all of their own (that’s pretty sickening for singles to hear). But it’s also true that when you’re new to the dating scene after… Read More

Whether your partner has to travel frequently for work, you’re separated for circumstances out of your control or you want to tempt and tease your number one before you see him or her… Read More

Beyond physical touch and stimulation, there are many different ways to get turned on: Some prefer visuals (read: porn) and others let their imagination run wild with erotic fiction. Co… Read More