dating
Dating
7 Subtle Signs You’re Dating for Validation, Not Connection
What it looks like when you’re chasing attention—and how to break the cycle.
By Hana Hong
Dating
The Happiest Women in Their 70s Are Single
Once seen as a last resort, life without a husband is gaining new appeal.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
Is ‘Parallel Life Syndrome’ Sabotaging Your Relationship?
Experts say it’s a surprisingly common spark killer. Here’s how to fix it before it’s too late.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
Sick of the Apps? Try Dating Your Friends
Making the unusual case for finding romance within the group chat.
By Gabrielle Kassel
Relationships
The ‘Plastic Bag Theory’ Explains Why Chill Guys Are Actually the Worst
Some men aren’t low-maintenance. They’re just low-effort.
By Jenna Ryu
Relationships
Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date
They’re into you…until they’re not.
By Cassie Hurwitz
Life
Your Friends Are Sick of You Getting Back With Your Ex
The group chat has thoughts—the least you can do is acknowledge their patience.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
6 Sneaky Signs Your Partner Lacks Ambition, According to Relationship Experts
That have nothing to do with what they do for work.
By Jenna Ryu
Relationships
The Disturbing Rise of the ‘Alpine Divorce’
Why are men breaking up with—and abandoning—their girlfriends mid-hike?
By Jenna Ryu
Relationships
The Dating Trick for People Who Get Attached Too Quickly
Follow these five rules to stop overinvesting—and start dating smarter.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
Why Are People on Hinge So Triggered By Picky Eaters?
Lots of singles consider this their deal-breaker…but it’s worth questioning why.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
3 Reasons You Have Relationship Anxiety, Even When Things Are Good
Is your brain bracing for a breakup 24/7?
By Jenna Ryu
Relationships
Inside ‘Roster Dating’: The Smartest—and Loneliest—Way to Date
Love has always been a messy game, and Gen Z thinks they’ve found a winning solution.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
Why You Only Like People Who Don’t Like You Back, According to Therapists
It’s not just “bad taste” or self-sabotage—our brains are wired to love uncertainty.
By Jenna Ryu
Relationships
Most People Don’t Go No-Contact With Their Exes, a New Survey Shows
Here’s why cutting ties after a breakup is harder now than ever.
By Jenna Ryu
Dating
Are You Experiencing Love…or Limerence?
Here’s why your crush feels all-consuming, even though you barely know them.
By Jenna Ryu
Sex
How to Be a Really Good Kisser
These nine tricks will take your makeout sessions from basic to unforgettable.
By Nikki Campo and Jenna Ryu
Relationships
Are You in a ‘Scorekeeping Relationship’?
Put the whistle down, ref!
By Maya Walsh-Little
Sex
Am I Asexual or Just Tired?
A writer considers the meaning of seven years of celibacy.
By Jill Di Donato
Op-ed
Where Are the Men Who Yearn?
On ‘Heated Rivalry,’ they love and long. Off-screen, they don’t exist.
By Jenna Ryu