Exclusive | New Yorkers can buy someone a drink without ever talking to them, thanks to a new app with a 20K-person waitlist

Exclusive | New Yorkers can buy someone a drink without ever talking to them, thanks to a new app with a 20K-person waitlist

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

Exclusive | Is dating across the East River a long-distance romance? These NYC singles think so

Exclusive | Is dating across the East River a long-distance romance? These NYC singles think so

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

Beware of ‘unsettling’ red-flag compliments early in dating, expert warns, as most women agree it’s just ‘love-bombing’ — to get them into bed

Beware of ‘unsettling’ red-flag compliments early in dating, expert warns, as most women agree it’s just ‘love-bombing’ — to get them into bed

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

Creepy, new Tinder feature wants all access to your photo library — and to spy on your most intimate moments

Creepy, new Tinder feature wants all access to your photo library — and to spy on your most intimate moments

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

Exclusive | Desperate singles willing to pay up to $200K to find true love, NYC’s top matchmakers claim

Exclusive | Desperate singles willing to pay up to 0K to find true love, NYC’s top matchmakers claim

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

Women view this beloved pizza topping as a major red flag in men: ‘It’s selfish’

Women view this beloved pizza topping as a major red flag in men: ‘It’s selfish’

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

Eileen Gu sparks fan frenzy over viral dating profile after controversial Olympic run

Eileen Gu sparks fan frenzy over viral dating profile after controversial Olympic run

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

NYC bachelor bails on first date after woman says she’ll need to leave by 9:30 pm: ‘Dodged a bullet’

NYC bachelor bails on first date after woman says she’ll need to leave by 9:30 pm: ‘Dodged a bullet’

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

Exclusive | ‘Most Eligible Bachelorette’ at Olympic Village Sophia Kirkby to spend Valentine’s Day with fan who flew to Milan

Exclusive | ‘Most Eligible Bachelorette’ at Olympic Village Sophia Kirkby to spend Valentine’s Day with fan who flew to Milan

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

Exclusive | New dating app helps cops, firefighters, doctors and public servants find love on their watch

Exclusive | New dating app helps cops, firefighters, doctors and public servants find love on their watch

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

Exclusive | Dating in NYC is a total swipe-out — could mom be the magic ingredient to turn our lagging love lives around?

Exclusive | Dating in NYC is a total swipe-out — could mom be the magic ingredient to turn our lagging love lives around?

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

Single woman shocked by what she discovers after matching with the ‘perfect guy’ on Hinge

Single woman shocked by what she discovers after matching with the ‘perfect guy’ on Hinge

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

Exclusive | Puppy Love: Couple with the same dog met on Hinge, fell in love — and so did their pups

Exclusive | Puppy Love: Couple with the same dog met on Hinge, fell in love — and so did their pups

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

Exclusive | Fed up with apps, small talk and ‘rules,’ meet the women who’d rather date dogs than men

Exclusive | Fed up with apps, small talk and ‘rules,’ meet the women who’d rather date dogs than men

Like countless women in NYC before her, Lauren Wire has had it with low-effort men. But she’s not giving up on dating — at least not entirely. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Wire headed out to one of the hottest hookup spots in town — her local pet shelter, which loans out rescue dogs for those looking … Read more

Woman shocked at first date gift: ‘I can’t make this up’

Woman shocked at first date gift: ‘I can’t make this up’

An Aussie influencer has gone viral over the odd gift given to her on a first date. Celeste Joan has taken to TikTok to share a story about an unusual first date. She said that she matched with the man on Hinge, and decided to go on the date after he was so forward in … Read more

Looking for love in 2026? Sports and physical activity are the hot new way to meet a mate: study

Looking for love in 2026? Sports and physical activity are the hot new way to meet a mate: study

We’re ready to score. Dating can feel like a sport in itself, but new data has revealed that one of the strongest pathways to finding love in 2026 is, well, sports. The findings come courtesy of research conducted by Feeld, a dating app catering to “open-minded” lifestyles, recapping trends in the realm of human sexuality, … Read more

Innovative, ‘truly inclusive’ app improves dating for disabled and chronically ill people

Innovative, ‘truly inclusive’ app improves dating for disabled and chronically ill people

NEW YORK — In her early 20s, Kaci LaFon lived in Branson, Missouri, a tourist town known for its older population. She wanted to date but found it a challenge, so — like many her age — she headed to the apps. Over five years, she’d get a date here and there, but they always petered out. … Read more

Exclusive | NYC women ditch dating apps for ‘Where Hot Guys Eat IRL’ show — and eligible Apple bachelors are thrilled: ‘Oh my God, I got so many DMs’

Exclusive | NYC women ditch dating apps for ‘Where Hot Guys Eat IRL’ show — and eligible Apple bachelors are thrilled: ‘Oh my God, I got so many DMs’

Craving a side of hottie with your next hamburger? Alyssa La Spisa’s got it on the menu. The 33-year-old Upper East Sider’s wildly popular “Where Hot Guys Eat IRL” social media series — where the content creator interviews attractive New Yorkers, asking them to reveal the bars and restaurants they frequent — has quickly become … Read more

Billionaire CEO’s archaic dating advice ruthlessly mocked, so The Post found out which pick-up lines are better — or worse

Billionaire CEO’s archaic dating advice ruthlessly mocked, so The Post found out which pick-up lines are better — or worse

Thanks, but no thanks. Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square Holdings, had a weekend epiphany, posted on X, that digital dating has killed romance — he’s not totally wrong — and that the reason why single men are struggling to meet potential suitors out in the wild is because they’re not using the right … Read more

Forget dating apps, I put my phone number on a sign at the NYC marathon — here’s how it went

Forget dating apps, I put my phone number on a sign at the NYC marathon — here’s how it went

Desperate times call for desperate measures. A New York City singleton sick of endlessly swiping on dating apps got creative during last Sunday’s marathon by holding up a giant placard with her phone number on it in a brazen bid to attract a potential suitor who was running. “Most people who have been on the … Read more