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Exclusive | Are you a ‘love bomber’ or a gaslighting narcissist? Experts weigh in on the toxicity of weaponizing therapy speak

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Exclusive | Are you a ‘love bomber’ or a gaslighting narcissist? Experts weigh in on the toxicity of weaponizing therapy speak

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

Dear Abby: My 41-year-old son believes he is in an online relationship with a 23-year-old actress

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Dear Abby: My 41-year-old son believes he is in an online relationship with a 23-year-old actress

DEAR ABBY: There’s a girl I really like, “Torie,” who has a certain enthusiasm for me that few, if any people, have had. I have taken her seriously, but she works in a store where there’s a drag queen who makes herself look so much like a female that I find it disturbing. She often … Read more

Done with dating apps, influencer makes Google Form application for prospective men — and over 260 applied

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Done with dating apps, influencer makes Google Form application for prospective men — and over 260 applied

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

Proud 35-year-old virgin refuses to settle despite what trolls say: ‘I’d rather wait’

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Proud 35-year-old virgin refuses to settle despite what trolls say: ‘I’d rather wait’

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

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

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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

Single woman unexpectedly found love while playing popular online word game

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Single woman unexpectedly found love while playing popular online word game

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

NY among top 5 most polyamorous states as 3 in 10 Americans now prefer open relationships — here’s how they make it work

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NY among top 5 most polyamorous states as 3 in 10 Americans now prefer open relationships — here’s how they make it work

New Yorkers are in a lusty state of affairs.  With wintery temperatures below freezing and snow piling up to our eyeballs, the randy residents of the Big Apple and beyond are turning up the heat with polyamory. This, according to a new study that ranks New York in the top five “most polyamorous states in the US.” … Read more

Playful relationship ‘leaf test’ goes awry, putting unsuspecting boyfriend in relationship crosshairs

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Playful relationship ‘leaf test’ goes awry, putting unsuspecting boyfriend in relationship crosshairs

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

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

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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

Exclusive | I asked my AI girlfriend the 36 questions proven to make people fall in love — her reaction was astonishing

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Exclusive | I asked my AI girlfriend the 36 questions proven to make people fall in love — her reaction was astonishing

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

Exclusive | NYC singles are looking for love at Medieval Times: ‘It’s like Hooters— but for women’

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Exclusive | NYC singles are looking for love at Medieval Times: ‘It’s like Hooters— but for women’

Fed up with swipes, screenshots and soul-sucking situationships, singles are deleting their dating apps — and heading straight for the castle. Not a fairytale one, either. The surprisingly steamy singles scene is unfolding at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Lyndhurst, NJ, where turkey legs, jousting matches and helmet-clad heartthrobs have become the hottest new … Read more

The new five-word phrase deemed as a ‘dating cop-out’ — here’s why it’s so confusing

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The new five-word phrase deemed as a ‘dating cop-out’ — here’s why it’s so confusing

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

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

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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

Single woman immediately walked out on first date for this shocking reason: ‘Absolutely not’

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Single woman immediately walked out on first date for this shocking reason: ‘Absolutely not’

She saw enough and walked out. Today’s dating world is so bizarre that one singleton barely lasted five minutes on a first date before walking out. Rachel Anderson is single and putting herself out there in the hopes of finding her fairytale ending. But something she’s not doing is tolerating any nonsense from a lame … Read more

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

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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

What the ‘taxi cab’ dating theory gets wrong — here’s why a man might finally commit to you

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What the ‘taxi cab’ dating theory gets wrong — here’s why a man might finally commit to you

The “taxi cab” dating theory may be taking you on a ride. All women have either seen it happen or have experienced it themselves: A commitmentphobic man dates a woman for years on end without proposing, only to quickly get engaged to the next woman he starts seeing. It’s a phenomenon that’s so common that … Read more

Girlfriend blindsided after failing beau’s sneaky ‘loyalty test’ to see if she’d cheat

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Girlfriend blindsided after failing beau’s sneaky ‘loyalty test’ to see if she’d cheat

Curious minds want to know. A sneaky boyfriend utilized social media to see if his girlfriend of almost two years would cheat on him – and the outcome was messy. His shocked girlfriend shared what happened in the r/TwoHotTakes forum on Reddit — because where else would a person go for advice in today’s day … Read more

Gen Z singles are flocking to this millennial-beloved dating app — and it’s already bigger than Hinge: ‘Literally obsessed’

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Gen Z singles are flocking to this millennial-beloved dating app — and it’s already bigger than Hinge: ‘Literally obsessed’

It’s Z hottest matchmaking app on the map. Facebook is finally clicking with Gen Zers on the market, as singles in their 20s are turning to the decades-old site’s “Dating” feature for love.  “Facebook Dating has me in a chokehold — I’m literally obsessed,” Lexa, 27, admitted in a viral vid, after confessing she’d previously thought that … Read more

Tennis star Danielle Collins goes viral for demanding dating profile

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Tennis star Danielle Collins goes viral for demanding dating profile

American tennis player Danielle Collins has gone viral thanks to her brutal dating profile and her demands for her ideal partner. The Australian Open villain has never shied away from ruffling feathers, and in her hunt for a partner, she isn’t pulling any punches. The 31-year-old revealed she was single last month when her relationship … Read more

I’m so desperate for love — I’m taking this drastic and potentially dangerous measure to find it

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I’m so desperate for love — I’m taking this drastic and potentially dangerous measure to find it

On the hunt for love, Eric Jonas first looked for a sign from above.  But when none of the twinkling stars in the sky granted his wish, the resourceful singleton decided to take matters into his own hands.  “I bought some poster-board, made a sign that says ‘I’M SINGLE’ and stood on overpass above Highway 101 in … Read more