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My penultimate date for the night plops himself down into the seat opposite me and tells me almost immediately that he's looking for love. Then, he points at the tattoos splashed up my arm and asks me ...

My friend suggested we go speed dating and I was very against it at first. But, since I'm also tired of dating apps, I decided to give speed dating a chance. I was surprised at how it didn't suck and ...

Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene and bringing back old ones. We spoke to two dating coaches about what trends they are seeing and how to ...

Zoom calls dominated our social lives during the pandemic. Dating apps began adding video components as early as March of last year, with more and more launching similar features as 2020 dragged on.

Several new companies are catering to app-fatigued singles — in some cases, at a steep price. By Becky Hughes “We believe you are all sitting at the table because you bring something to it,” Lily ...

On a Saturday night, after another riveting week of walking around my living room and failed attempts at making cold brew, I turned off The Sopranos, put on a fresh pair of sweatpants, and got ready ...

DEXTER, MI -- Adia’s mother met her husband through speed dating in 2018, and now the 14-year-old is helping others connect the same way. Adia began The Perky Wallflower in Dexter in 2021 with help ...