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How to Date Yourself During Cuffing Season

It's hard to be alone when everyone else seems to be rushing into a new relationship. Maybe it's time to take an alternative approach to dating.…

December 2, 2022

Olivia Rodrigo album cover for "Sour," which began her feud with Carpenter. She stands with her tongue out and she arms crossed.

Sabrina Carpenter vs. Olivia Rodrigo: Who Bullied Who?

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

It has been over a year since the release of Rodrigo's breakup album, yet fans are still confused about whose side they're truly on.…

October 19, 2022

In an article about beige flags when dating, an illustration of two phones and a boy and a girl passing a beige flag between each other.

Beige Flags Are OK: Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

Boring dating profiles do not always breed bad partners.…

September 6, 2022

in an article about datings apps and queer women, a phone whose screen has two heart emojis with a kissy face emoji in between them

Online Dating as a Queer Woman Sucks

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

Navigating dating apps, even those made for queer women, is extremely difficult in a heteronormative environment.…

June 5, 2022

Settle culture. (Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash)

Don’t Settle for ‘Settle Culture’

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

It’s time to change the narrative that you’ve got to go through a lot of duds before you find ‘the one.’…

December 18, 2020

How To Juggle Studying and Dating for Study-Life Balance

Daniel Reed

School is important, but make sure you don't neglect your personal life.…

May 31, 2020

Illustration of the rose from the show The Bachelor

5 Most Shocking Moments on This Season’s ‘The Bachelor’

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

This popular ABC TV show has reached its 24th season, and, despite its long run, the series still has moments that leaves fans completely astounded.…

February 18, 2020

Digid8 and the Emergence of DNA Matchmaking

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

The app could potentially eliminate thousands of genetic diseases, but does it veer a little too closely into eugenics? …

January 4, 2020

unplash image of couple holding hands for megan thompson's article about cuffing season

Cuffing Season Is Here: A Guide to Some of the Best Ways To Find That Special Someone

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With 2020 right around the corner, it’s time to take chances. Finding a partner never comes easy, so forget everything you know.…

December 22, 2019

The First Time User’s Guide to the Ins and Outs of Grindr

Chris Meng, Pomona College

Grindr can be intimidating and confusing to use for anyone. Here’s all the information you need to know to navigate it effectively.…

December 11, 2019

Neil Strauss’ ‘The Game’ Should Be Required Reading for College Kids

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

'The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists' can teach plenty of lessons — some more valuable than others.…

August 15, 2019

Purity Culture: Thoughts on the Evolving Message of Joshua Harris

Carli Moses, Union University

With his newest Instagram post, Harris has kissed public approval goodbye.…

August 11, 2019

5 Pros and a Tiny Con About Dating Your Best Friend

Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

No, you won't 'ruin the friendship.'…

May 8, 2019

‘Double Shot At Love’ Is The New ‘Bachelor,’ But Better

Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University

Gym, tan, love…

May 2, 2019

Gen Z Dating Rules vs. Millennial Dating Rules

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

Two different generations, two different perspectives on romance.…

March 28, 2019

A Comprehensive Guide to Flirting with Women in Public

Camilla Forte, Columbia College Chicago

Romance is dead ... or is it??…

March 18, 2019

How to Survive New Year’s Eve When You’re Single

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Yes, it's possible.…

December 29, 2018

How to Date an Introvert

Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It might be hard, but it's completely doable.…

December 22, 2018

7 Signs Online Dating Just Isn’t for You

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Online dating is more popular than ever, but is it for everyone?…

May 24, 2018

Tinder Who? Facebook Announces New Dating Website

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

With billions of users and terabytes of collected information on them, Facebook stands poised to turn the world of dating apps upside down.…

May 4, 2018

The 5 Things to Do to Have a Successful Tinder Date

Sarah Hoenig, Texas A&M University

Online dating can be scary, but following these simple steps should ease your nerves before you go on that first Tinder date.…

April 26, 2018

10 Celebrity Couples Who Prove That True Love Exists

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Though everyone from John Cena to Channing Tatum seem to be splitting from their significant others, there are still many reasons to believe in classic Hollywood romances.…

April 21, 2018

How to Navigate Through Your Dislike For Your Friend’s Significant Other

Plamedie Ifasso, Texas Woman’s University

No matter how much you may love your friends, sometimes they fall for the most annoying people.…

April 19, 2018

“10 Things I Hate About You” and How to Impress Your Crush

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Taming the wild beast isn’t ideal, and falling in love isn’t the plan, but miracles happen.…

April 13, 2018

The 5 Ugly Truths About Dating in New York City

Elise Bortz, New York University

Despite what you've seen in the movies, New York is a terrible place to find love.…

April 12, 2018

A New Dating Site Is Connecting Kanye West Enthusiasts

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

You: It's a match made in heaven. Me, an intellectual: Actually, it's a match made in 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.'…

April 1, 2018

‘You’re Not Like Other Girls’ Is an Ingrained Sexist Stereotype

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Being the single most popular compliment to women does not make 'you're not like other girls' any more genuine or praise-worthy.…

March 8, 2018

The 25 Books to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution Going

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

We all know New Year’s resolutions are hard to keep, but these books will help you stay on track.…

January 5, 2018

‘Cat Person’ and Why The New Yorker’s Short Story Went Viral

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

A short story was the latest thing to catch the internet’s attention, but how did a piece of fiction from the New Yorker manage to storm through Twitter?…

December 21, 2017