Dating

In a recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research, researchers delved into the unique experiences of individuals identifying as "incels" on dating apps, revealing that while they adopt a more open approach to potential matches, they face heightened...

Beauty filters on male online dating profiles enhance perceived physical attractiveness but decrease perceived trustworthiness, according to a study in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. However, the boost in attractiveness seems to outweigh trust concerns, leading to higher dating...

Have you ever struggled to send a good opening message on a dating app? A study published in Personal Relationships suggests that traditional greetings are more positively viewed than sexually explicit messages, but negative reactions to sexual messages vary based...

Researchers have found that people who are on dating apps tend to prefer potential partners who have similar levels of agreeableness, conscientiousness, and extraversion. The results also showed that people were generally more likely to match with dating profiles that...

Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very different endings....

Playing "hard-to-get" can be an effective dating strategy, but only in the right circumstances, according to a scientific review of the accumulated evidence. The findings indicate that the strategy tends to work best "when uncertainty and difficulty optimally align." The...

A new study provides evidence that men's preferences for the age of their partner are influenced by whether or not they want to have children, or already have them. Men who want or do not have children prefer younger women,...

An analysis of 308 dating profiles revealed that people who show originality in their bios are seen as more intelligent and more funny, and in turn, more attractive. Original profile bios tended to contain more self-disclosure and more stylistic features...

A new survey revealed that individuals high in attachment anxiety reported higher use of dating apps, but also more negative experiences after recent sexual encounters both with partners they met online and those they met offline. Individuals high in avoidance...

A study published in the journal Sexes uncovered an elevated risk of hypersexuality and depression among dating app users. According to the study’s authors, the findings could suggest that some people who struggle with mental health issues or hypersexual tendencies are using...

Using dating apps has become an increasingly popular way to search for a romantic partner in the last decade, but does this shift in tactics change the way we choose our partners? A new study published in the journal Computers...

According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology, disclosing victimization on dating profiles reduces overall matches, regardless of one’s race or sex. The researchers suggest that the stigma associated with the victim label may discourage users from...

A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science found that men seeking long-term partners displayed children, dogs, or other pets (known as “dependents”) in their online dating profiles more so than men seeking short-term mates. There were no differences in...

A person's objectively measured intelligence, creativity, and emotional competence is not a strong predictor of how desirable they are seen as a romantic partner, according to a new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality. Subjective perceptions of...