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Is Online Dating Making You Lonelier? Here's What the Research Actually Says

Dating apps get blamed for rising loneliness fairly often. The actual picture is more nuanced -- it depends heavily on how the apps are used, not just whether they're used at all.

September 29, 2026 - 10 min read

Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking How You Approach Online Dating

Matching with more people isn't the same as dating better. Here's why a quality-over-quantity approach tends to outperform volume-based swiping, and how to actually put it into practice.

September 23, 2026 - 10 min read

From Chatting to Meeting: Knowing When You're Ready to Take It Offline

Deciding when to move a conversation from chat to an actual date is one of the trickiest parts of online dating. Here's how to tell you're ready, and how to make the first meeting go well.

September 17, 2026 - 10 min read

Why Gen Z Wants More Than Just a Match

Younger daters are increasingly vocal about wanting real connection over an endless stream of matches. Here's what's actually driving that shift, and what it means for how you approach dating.

September 11, 2026 - 10 min read

How to Tell If a Connection Is Real, Even Online

Genuine connection isn't limited to face-to-face conversation. Here's how to recognize real interest and rapport when a relationship is starting out over text.

September 5, 2026 - 10 min read

The Rise of Slow Dating: Why Fewer, Better Conversations Beat Endless Swiping

Slow dating flips the swipe-heavy model on its head, favoring a handful of intentional conversations over dozens of shallow ones. Here's what it looks like and why it's catching on.

August 30, 2026 - 10 min read

Signs You're Experiencing Swipe Burnout

Swipe burnout builds up quietly over months of use. Here are the clearest signs to watch for, and why noticing them early makes it much easier to recover.

August 24, 2026 - 10 min read

Why Dating App Fatigue Is Real (and What to Do About It)

Swiping for months without a single real conversation isn't in your head. Dating app fatigue is a documented, widely felt phenomenon, and there are concrete ways to push back against it.

August 18, 2026 - 11 min read

The Six Rules of Internet Safety

Spending time on the internet is excellent, and what you can do on it is close to limitless. But there are also a few rotten eggs out there, so here are six simple rules to help you stay safe while you enjoy everything else it offers.

August 11, 2026 - 8 min read

Reasons You Need to Start Using Discord Today

Discord was initially designed for the gaming community back in 2015. Since then, it has grown into something much bigger, used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Here's what it is and why you should give it a try.

August 4, 2026 - 8 min read

A Short Guide to Swinging Online

When it comes to dating, the internet has plenty to offer, even for couples who are already together. Here's an honest, practical guide to exploring swinging online, from having the first conversation to meeting other couples safely.

July 27, 2026 - 12 min read

Secure Messaging Apps: A Comparison

In a world full of technology, there is plenty of personal information to be found online, and not everyone looking for it has good intentions. Here's a comparison of Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, and Threema's actual security measures.

July 20, 2026 - 9 min read