Dating

A massive survey reveals how the launch of swipe-based dating apps transformed undergraduate sexual behavior, driving up the frequency of casual encounters while unexpectedly providing some users with a psychological boost instead of causing mental distress.

In the fast-paced world of speed-dating, believing your date likes you makes you more likely to pursue them. However, a new study reveals that to actually win their affection, accurately guessing how they perceive you matters much more.

A new study explores the psychology of the dating profile bio. Researchers found that sharing a moderate amount of personal information strikes the perfect balance, signaling openness to commitment without overwhelming potential matches or ruining the mystery.

A new study suggests dating apps should look beyond physical appearance. Researchers found that matching users with compatible, positive humor styles significantly boosts early romantic interest and the likelihood of a successful connection.

When evaluating potential dates, people do not simply tally up positive and negative qualities. Research shows that a single highly attractive characteristic often outweighs other factors, heavily influencing our final romantic choices.

Your age, income, and local economy heavily color how you view dating and job opportunities. A new study on online daters reveals how men and women perceive gender equity, career access, and romance in completely different ways.

A recent psychology study found that people who are highly motivated by growth and advancement tend to have an inflated sense of their own attractiveness, giving them the confidence to pursue highly desirable romantic partners.

When young Americans use dating apps, political labels act as major dealbreakers. A new study in the European Sociological Review reveals that daters penalize opposing political views heavily, driven by assumed lifestyle clashes and fear of family disapproval.

A new psychological study of traditional and reversed-gender relationships reveals that when women hold dominant roles, they care less about a partner’s financial resources and place a much higher value on physical attractiveness.

Contrary to the idea that dating apps offer too many choices, new research suggests that seeing more profiles helps users find better matches. Having abundant options tends to increase an individual's desire to pursue a relationship.

A recent psychological experiment reveals that swiping on dating apps based on quick, intuitive gut feelings can actually lower your self-esteem and make you feel overwhelmed much faster than judging profiles based on concrete physical and personal traits.

Sexual arousal can make you blind to a polite rejection. New psychology research finds that arousal causes people to interpret mixed signals optimistically, only recognizing a partner's disinterest when the rejection is blunt and unmistakable.

Sharing controversial conspiracy theories in a dating app bio might make a profile seem unique, but research shows it usually results in fewer matches and harsher judgments from potential romantic partners.

As more women earn college degrees, marriage patterns are transforming across the globe. New demographic research disentangles whether a reversing educational gender gap or an overall boom in university attendance is driving these modern relationship shifts.

A recent study published in PNAS reveals that women’s preference for wealthier partners fades as they gain economic power. The findings suggest human romantic desires are highly flexible, adapting strategically to our financial environment.