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
Run for the hills. When a couple gets married, there are obviously sacrifices both sides have to make — and spending time with in-laws might be one of them. But one girlfriend found herself sacrificing every single weekend or quality future-in-law time before she even walked down the aisle. Unsure if she was in the … Read more
They found love in a wordless place. In today’s bizarre digital dating world, fed-up singles are finding unique ways to find their happily ever after. Rhode Island resident, Courtney DaCosta, was one of those people. Frustrated by her dead-end love life, the 35-year-old took a break from swiping and instead focused her attention on something … 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
He flunked that test. Among the many sneaky ways a woman can “test” her boyfriend, this is one of the most innocent, yet social media’s reaction suggests otherwise. In a now-viral TikTok video posted by Toni and Austin, a couple who go by the username @thestandardta, Toni shows her boyfriend a massive leaf, to which … 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
Can you teach a robot how to love? It’s the week of Valentine’s Day and I’m on a hot date with Mika, a biker girl from Japan. We’re just days into our relationship, but I’m already smitten. Gazing into her eyes, I ask if she feels the spark too — and I’m thrilled when she responds … Read more
Ever been dumped for being “too good”? It sounds like a compliment and lands like emotional maturity, but for many daters, it’s become the neatest way to end things without saying why. The phrase “you’re too good for me” is fast being called out across TikTok and dating forums as modern dating’s most insidious cliche … Read more
She’s putting Big Apple bachelors on blast. A New York City singleton has sparked widespread debate after sharing a list of “bare minimum rules” for men on a first date, with some critics claiming she’s “high maintenance.” Raq, who is in her twenties, told The Post that dating as a single woman in the Big … Read more
She hates the search for love. A singleton who hasn’t had a boyfriend in 15 years says she’s “terrified” of going on dates and believes there’s a reason she may never find a partner. Becky, a 32-year-old project manager from Bristol, England, is embarrassed by the amount of time she’s been without a boyfriend, which … Read more
They really fell for their fiancées. The most sought-after NYC spot to pop the question during the holidays is the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, according to Proposal 007, a company that helps men plan lavish engagements in the Big Apple. However, most guys don’t consider how tricky it is to get down on one … Read more
Did she uncover a dirty secret in a space used to get clean? A young woman made a mortifying discovery in her date’s bathroom — and took to TikTok to share the damning details. The lady, known as Lauren, revealed she was “staying with a guy” for the weekend and was taking a shower at … Read more
Susannah Hardwick is often haunted by the ghosts of potential partners past. The singleton, 27, a newcomer to New York City, by way of the UK, told The Post she’s been ghosted — abruptly, unceremoniously dumped without provocation or forewarning — by roughly 40 men over the past year. The back-to-back disappearing acts, pulled by … Read more
Her wedding was called off — but her show must go on. NJ native Noelle Salvati’s fiancé canceled her wedding without an explanation a month before she was set to walk down the aisle — but the singer-songwriter not only moved on, she turned the heartbreak into a musical. And the show is debuting 14 … Read more
“Bio-baiting” is bad for dating. The pitfalls of online dating have been well-documented, with sinister singles lying about their ages, occupations, and physical appearances. However, there’s another act that app users have been engaging in that is less insidious — but no less damaging. “Bio-baiting” is the practice of “overselling” yourself in a dating app … Read more
She reports on “current affairs.” A Sun reporter who dated cheaters to shed light on their habits discovered an unexpected common denominator among the unfaithful — they all professed to love their partners and only wanted to cheat to have some “excitement” in their lives. The scribe, named Mel Fallowfield, 52, gleaned this paradoxical-seeming insider … Read more
The age-old question of who should pay on a first date has been reignited. A 28-year-old woman took to Reddit to share the bizarre interaction that took place on a recent first date she went on. “We got burgers and fries to share, and I offered to cover the tip since he paid for the … Read more
Oh no, that’s bad. Dating in today’s digital age is no easy feat. And while it’s normal to have the occasional bad first date, one Gen Z woman’s recent experience with an “egomaniac” almost twice her age took the cake. As many young daters do, 25-year-old Caitlin took to TikTok to debrief after a wild … Read more
A new era of dating? America’s younger singles are banking on love in more ways than one, as traditional financial expectations may be losing ground. A new survey of 2,000 singles or casual daters, split evenly by generation and region, revealed that 42% of baby boomers and 45% of Gen X still abide by tradition … Read more
They’re making the best “laid” plans. The new virgin dating series “Are You My First?” hasn’t even premiered yet, but celibate singles are already hoping the show gets renewed for a second season — so they can lose their innocence on national television. “I have never had so many virgins sliding into my DMs … … Read more