Searching for that special someone in Los Angeles has not been Maria-Alejandra Paz’s cup of tea. But with an assist from Cupid and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the singleton’s now sipping from the sweet fount of love. Score. “The World Cup has single-handedly changed my dating life for the better,” Paz, 29, living in … Read more
I recently read supermodel Emily Ratajkowski’s essay “Motherf—er” for The Cut about life after divorce as a single mom, in which she describes deciding to f–k her “way into a new kind of woman.” As a young single mom in New York City, I felt let down. Not because I object to women having sex, … Read more
Few among us are immune to the sweaty palms, outfit angst, and the bittersweet mix of excitement and dread that accompanies a first date. If the thought of meeting a potential suitor for the first time makes your stomach do cartwheels, you’re not alone. A recent poll found that 89 percent of would-be lovers battle … Read more
Like a fairytale princess on a magic carpet ride, Dee Vel-Baque’s ready to explore a whole new world of dating. But without a genie to grant her romantic wish, the New Jerseyan’s letting it all ride on the sexy soccer fanatics — and professional athletes, if she’s lucky — in town for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, … Read more
It’s never too late to look for love. A brilliant, 96-year-old Manhattan man hired a matchmaker to help him find his “last love” — and has already been on a handful of lunch dates with women in their 70s and 80s. But so far, none have struck his fancy. Sol Rosenblatt, a 96-year-old who lives … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife, who live locally, and my son, daughter-in-law, and their son, who traveled from Georgia to Pennsylvania to visit. Since my son and family rarely see relatives, I thought it would be great to get everyone together. At the gathering, … Read more
Dating used to be about finding “the one.” Now, for some Gen Z singles, it’s about getting in their reps. A growing number of young New Yorkers and Zoomers nationwide are admitting they’re going on “practice dates” with potential suitors they don’t find attractive — all in the name of becoming better daters. Think of … Read more
Forget hard-launches, situationships and relationship status updates. The latest Gen Z dating buzzword is all about putting down the rulebook and seeing what happens. Dubbed “wildflowering,” the trend encourages singles to let romance grow naturally — no labels, no timelines and no pressure to define exactly where things are headed. Think less five-year plan, more … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was in an abusive relationship for 15 years that affected my children badly. I have had emotional problems since I was a child, which caused me to stay in the relationship long past the point I should have left. My two daughters left home at 16 and 13 to live with their … Read more
A professional matchmaker has shared her top tips for bagging your dream partner — and warned that texting too much before a first date is a big no-no. Cath Gosden says couples should keep the initial meeting short and go for a coffee — and avoid constant messaging beforehand. The 53-year-old set up Genuine Connections … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: After four months of dating, I asked my boyfriend if we could move in together to save on rent. He was absolutely against the idea. We’ve now been dating for 10 months, and he recently got a letter stating that he’s about to be evicted because he hasn’t paid rent for three months. … Read more
Times haven’t changed for her. It’s 2026 and stereotypical gender roles in relationships have certainly evolved — well, at least for most people. One stay-at-home mom is sticking to tradition by refusing to let her hard-working, bread-winner hubby do any housework — and she’s getting slammed online for it. While sitting on her couch with … Read more
Out on a date at a restaurant? The person across the table may be there mainly for the free food. That’s according to a recent survey by JG Wentworth, a financial services company based in Pennsylvania, which found that 39.9% of respondents admitted they have gone on a date on at least one occasion just to get … Read more
It’s like having an off-leash dog. In an effort to stay authentic to who she is while in a loving nine-year marriage, Karla Houston, 34, freely embarks on sexual escapades, while her husband remains monogamous. The one-sided open relationship, more formally known as a mono-poly relationship, is an unconventional dynamic that works for the California … Read more
Gail Rudnick and Kim Murstein — the no-nonsense hosts of hit podcast series “Excuse My Grandma” — are The Post’s brand-new advice columnists. From family feuds to friendship fallouts, money, marriage and sex, there’s no topic too taboo to tackle, and the native New Yorkers will hash out each issue from their differing perspectives to tell the … Read more
Alex Cooper made a name for herself dishing all the graphic details about her lurid sex life and promoting hookup culture on her hit podcast “Call Her Daddy.” Now, she’s married and expecting a child. This has pro-family conservatives furious. Critics are accusing her of teaching younger women bad lessons about sex and relationships while … Read more
He’s at it again. Famed biohacking billionaire Bryan Johnson has once again caused a social media frenzy by talking about his girlfriend’s vagina. But this time, it’s not so much what he said that’s causing people to scratch their heads and praise him; it’s more so the bizarre, and rather uncomfortable, but informative photo he … Read more
After his girlfriend of two years cheated on him with an older man, Luis Pineda was left reeling. Heartbroken and confused, the 22-year-old’s quest to become a modern-day Casanova led him to Orion Taraban, a licensed dating psychologist with nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers and over 150 million views on his PsycHacks platform — who … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, “Carla,” has had a “girlfriend,” “Susan,” for the past year who she has never met or spoken to. They only text. Carla says they plan to be married when they meet, which is canceled repeatedly. When I have asked, Carla has confusing reasons why they can’t FaceTime or speak on the … Read more