Dating

A psychotherapist explains the mental health impacts of modern dating behaviors like ghosting, orbiting, and breadcrumbing, offering evidence-based strategies to cope and maintain a positive outlook while navigating the digital dating scene.

Women with a high level of morbid curiosity tend to be more attracted to men with dark personality traits, such as psychopathy, especially for short-term relationships.

New research shows that women are significantly less interested in men whose online dating profiles exhibit threat-related cues in facial features and biographical details. Surprisingly, however, typical safety recommendations did not enhance threat sensitivity.

A study during COVID-19 found online dating profiles featuring individuals wearing masks more attractive than those without. Vaccination status had a lesser impact on preferences.

A study suggests "just talking" among college students is a nuanced form of relationship-building, enabling emotional intimacy without formal commitment.

A massive study found sugar dating attitudes are linked to traditional gender roles, sociosexual orientation, parasite stress, economic inequality, and dark personality traits. The findings were published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

A study in Sex Roles found a link between single Australian women's support for traditional dating scripts and their views on sexism, feminism, dominant partners, and relationship types, showing how romantic norms are influenced by broader gender attitudes and preferences.

Swipe Right for Love: Discover what drives success in today's top dating apps, from the best pick-up lines to sought-after traits in potential matches!

A Canadian study found that people generally view online daters negatively, but those who have used online dating themselves hold more positive views. Despite its growing popularity, online dating is still often associated with negative stereotypes.

A study by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington reveals a 'popularity bias' in online dating algorithms, favoring more attractive users. This bias impacts both user experience and the platform's revenue, with implications for fairness in...

Marriages originating from online dating platforms differ in satisfaction and stability compared to those formed through traditional offline means, according to a new study published in Computers in Human Behavior.

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...