Dating

Researchers found that women prefer mates who show "growth motivation," meaning a desire to broaden perspectives and develop wisdom. This trait signals maturity and stability, making these men more desirable for long-term commitments.

Your political party can make or break a first impression on dating apps. But a new study suggests another political trait might be even more attractive to potential partners.

Dating companies are embracing generative AI to combat user fatigue, promising features like AI concierges to make finding a partner more efficient. While users are hopeful, experts warn this technological fix could undermine the very authenticity and skills needed for...

A generation raised on smartphones is logging off dating apps in search of real-world romance. But after coming of age online and through a pandemic, many in Gen Z are discovering that making a connection face-to-face is harder than it...

While dating apps are often associated with hookups or relationships, a new study suggests people use them for many reasons, including friendship, curiosity, and emotional support. This new analysis focused on qualitative research often overlooked in large-scale surveys.

An extensive study of over 13,000 women across 144 countries explores the connection between politics and romance. The findings show clear patterns linking a woman's political orientation to her preferences for an ideal partner.

New research suggests that minimally invasive facial aesthetic treatments, such as fillers and neurotoxin injections, offer only a modest boost in perceived attractiveness. The treatments had little effect on how trustworthy, competent, or romantically desirable people were judged to be.

New research finds that men high in psychopathy and sexual desire, and women who are less picky with matches, report more sexual encounters via Tinder. The findings suggest dating apps favor fast, opportunistic mating strategies shaped by personality.

Is online dating changing how love feels? A large cross-cultural study suggests that couples who begin their relationships offline tend to report deeper emotional bonds and greater satisfaction than those who met through apps, websites, or social media platforms.

Psychology researchers uncovered an unexpected divide in choosiness. Singles who articulate more non-negotiables in a partner report more sexual activity, while those who act pickier in rating dating profiles report less — suggesting different types of choosiness shape sex lives...

Believing certain groups are more attracted to you may sway who you find attractive, according to new research. The study points to racialized perceptions of desirability as a factor in dating preferences among Asian and Black Americans.

A new study provides causal evidence that ghosting inflicts emotional harm comparable to direct rejection. But ghosted individuals experienced more lingering attachment and uncertainty, suggesting this silent breakup strategy may prolong distress and complicate recovery.

Psychologists have discovered that sexual desire plays a key role in long-term partner preferences. When desire increases, women’s interest in physical attractiveness rises to match men's, reducing long-standing sex differences in what people look for in committed relationships.

Women’s creativity got a boost from thinking about committed relationships—but only to a point. A new study suggests that sexual arousal linked to highly desirable long-term partners may short-circuit creative thinking, highlighting a strange cost of romantic attraction.

A new study finds that while higher income doesn’t make single life more satisfying, it does predict greater desire for a romantic partner and increases the odds of starting a relationship—suggesting money might influence when people feel ready to date.