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Guides and tips for chatting, dating, and meeting people online.

A Short Guide to Flirting Online

People have been flirting for ages, even before the start of the internet. Today's tools make it easier than ever, but you still need real skill to stand out. Here's how to flirt online with confidence, respect, and a bit of charm.

July 12, 2026 - 12 min read

The Best Apps to Stay in Touch with Online Friends

When you move away or start studying abroad, it's helpful to stay in touch with others so you won't feel lonely during the first few days. Here's our roundup of the best apps for staying close to friends, family, and everyone in between.

July 5, 2026 - 9 min read

What to Do When Your Friendship Seems to Be Slipping Away

Humans are social beings, and we all need bonds with other people to feel well. When a friendship starts slipping away, here are practical, honest ways to reconnect before it disappears entirely.

June 28, 2026 - 11 min read

Demystifying the Ever-Growing World of Online Dating

An overview of online dating -- the pros and cons, building a great profile, finding matches, sending messages, and handling rejection -- to help you get started with confidence.

June 20, 2026 - 10 min read

Setting Boundaries on an Online Platform

Being online is great -- you can meet people, play games, and access an immense amount of knowledge for free. But it's not all fun and games, so here's how to set real boundaries and protect your mental health while you're at it.

June 13, 2026 - 8 min read

Staff Pick: The Five Hottest Dating Apps Right Now

Our staff picks for the five best dating apps right now -- Tinder, Badoo, Happn, Blendr, and eHarmony -- with in-depth reviews of each and honest advice on which one actually fits your dating goals.

June 5, 2026 - 11 min read

How to Build Trust in a Relationship

Being in a relationship with someone feels great, but it also requires effort. Trust is an incredibly important part of both romantic and platonic relationships, and it's something you build deliberately, not something that just happens on its own.

May 29, 2026 - 10 min read

Ways to Make Couple Friends

When you're in a relationship, it can be a lot of fun to have friends who are a couple too -- no third wheels, no one missing out. Here's how to actually find and befriend other couples, both online and offline.

May 22, 2026 - 7 min read

Ways to Meet New People When You Have Just Moved

Moving is a new beginning in all kinds of ways, but it can be hard leaving familiar faces behind. So you won't feel completely lost in a new city, here are practical ways to actually meet new people once you've settled in.

May 14, 2026 - 7 min read

Gaming with Your Contacts for a Terrific Time

A look at the games built into your favorite chat apps -- Facebook Messenger, Kik, Discord, Google Play, and iMessage -- and how to use them to have more fun with your contacts, whether you're catching up or just killing time.

May 7, 2026 - 11 min read

What Not to Do Online

When you're browsing the internet, there's a good chance you'll run into scams, scammers, or viruses at some point. Here are the habits worth breaking, from trusting everything you read to arguing with strangers on social media.

April 29, 2026 - 8 min read

The Definitive Guide to Choosing a Chat App

A comparison of the biggest chat apps out there -- Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Kik, iMessage, and WhatsApp -- covering their features, pros, and cons, plus how to actually decide which one fits your needs.

April 22, 2026 - 11 min read