Bumble is swiping left on the swipe feature. Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd told Axios that the popular dating app will be doing away with the feature that asks users to swipe right or left on a person to share their interest or disinterest. On top of that, Wolfe Herd said that Bumble is … Read more
Going to therapy for your mental health is a great idea. Using therapy talk in everyday conversations? Not so much. Terms like “narcissist,” “love bomber,” “trigger,” and “gaslighting” that were once only used among the four walls of a shrink’s office have increasingly made their way into everyday conversation, flipping clinically-recognized diagnoses and concepts into … Read more
Every major city claims to have the ‘worst dating scene,’ but if you live in Los Angeles, the drag of being single might as well be alleviated over a $25 Strawberry Glaze Erewhon smoothie. Desperate LA singles, fed up with dating apps, are now scouring the aisles of the luxe grocery chain for their happily-ever-after … Read more
Californians could have serious cash owed to them as a wave of class action settlements open up claims tied to data breaches, everyday purchases and even dating apps. Some payouts are relatively small, but others pay out in the thousands. With deadlines approaching over the next few months, eligible Golden State residents will want to … Read more
In a dating climate of endless swiping and low-effort messages, one woman has found a “genius” solution to finding ‘the one’. Tired of the “random” influx of men messaging her on social media, comedian and content creator Celeste Joan decided to put her suitors to the test with a rigorous Google Form application. What started … Read more
She’s doing what’s best for her. In 2026, when digital dating is tough as it is, one 35-year-old woman is standing her ground on refusing to settle, especially regarding giving up her virginity. Not only has Lauren Harkins never had a boyfriend or been intimate with someone, but she’s never been on a date. But … Read more
I shot my shot — and ended up scoring. Though I don’t exactly identify as a sports buff, I was excited to check out this past Friday’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game at Barclays Center. But I wasn’t there to cheer on the Nets amid their tragic 19-59 season. Instead, I was among … Read more
The move is as classic as a good New York bar — you catch someone’s eye, or notice them and want them to notice you. You slide down, amble over, or even call out from down the other end, offering to buy the object of your sudden interest a drink. Or, rather, you did until the … Read more
For some New Yorkers, crossing the East River is a romantic adventure. For others, it’s a logistical nightmare measured in subway delays, transfers and rapidly fading interest. In a city of 8 million, love may be everywhere — but it still comes with a zip code. And for many singles, a potential suitor’s borough ranks … Read more
Kind words can go a long way, but when it comes to dating, not every compliment is sincere — sometimes it’s a red flag. A new survey by Hily dating app found that more than half of young American women believe that too many compliments early on feels like a red flag. Half of the … Read more
Artificial intelligence is now going to pic out your dating profile pics. Finding “the one” just got a bit easier — or creepier — with Tinder’s radical “Camera Roll Scan” feature. The AI-powered innovation grants the app access to a user’s complete iPhone photo library to get the full picture of the singleton’s “vibe” for potential love … Read more
Ask any fed-up single what the NYC dating scene is like today, and you’ll most likely get the same response — it’s chaotic, messy and the apps are a drag. No one wants to commit. Hookup culture is at full speed. And ghosting is at an all-time high. As a result, desperate Big Apple singles … Read more
Meatheads, listen up. As if dating in this tech-obsessed era wasn’t difficult enough, women on social media have officially decided that those who favor meat as a pizza topping are a walking red flag. As surface-level as that sounds, women like Esme Hewitt (@esmehewitt) have a strong case for this way of thinking, stressing that … Read more
American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu is making waves online over a now-viral image of a dating profile that fans are saying belongs to her. The apparent profile is speculated to be on Raya, a members-only dating app that is used by many celebrities, and features a photo of 22-year-old Gu looking over her shoulder. “Pro … Read more
This love story was over before it even began. A New York City bachelor cancelled a date with a woman who told him she’d need to leave by 9:30 p.m. to attend a friend’s birthday party. The man — who goes by the moniker “Murray Hill Guy” online — said he “dodged a bullet” in … Read more
This Olympian is looking for a ring. Luger Sophia Kirkby, the self-proclaimed “Most Eligible Bachelorette” at the Olympic Village, spoke to The Post on Friday via Zoom while on an actual coffee date on the streets of Milan. “He is a fan that jumped into my DMs two weeks ago,” Kirkby, 24, said. Sophia Kirkby … Read more
There’s finally a way to snag a man in uniform before Valentine’s Day. First responders and other public employees now to help them find a partner who truly understands the demands and unpredictability of a public-service job. Secure, designed exclusively for public servants — from cops, firefighters and TSA agents to doctors, nurses and 911 … Read more
Finding love in the big city is an exhausting hassle in 2026. Wading through the cesspool of narcissists and cheaters. Riding the emotional rollercoaster that is thinking you’ve hooked a catch only to find out the person is, in fact, a worm. Spinning around on the seemingly endless cycle of meeting potential partners, on apps … Read more
A strong internet connection and some good old-fashioned detective work — plus a hand with a ring on it — were all this single lady needed to find the truth about her hot Hinge date’s marital status. In two now viral Instagram videos, LA-based comedian Jasmine Pariani recently detailed the time she was excited to … Read more
This is the paw-fect love story. An Alabama couple with the same dog met on Hinge — and while they were falling in love, so were their pups. Photographer Anna Ward of Birmingham first connected with her now-husband David in the fall of 2024 after seeing a photo on his dating app profile of his King … Read more