As you may be aware, Tinder recently declared “friendfluence” one of the top dating trends of the new year, reporting that nearly half of daters say their friends have a significant influence on their ...

Seattle’s dating scene ranked in the top five among more than 180 U.S. cities, driven largely by its high score for dating opportunities. Analyzing data across 35 dating-friendliness indicators, the ...

Today may be one of the scariest Sundays of them all—the Sunday Scaries final boss, if you will. The last day of the liminal post-Christmas vortex, the first Sunday of the year is dread itself. It’s ...

When Vogue first asked me to write about everything I learned about dating in 2025, I must admit I hesitated. Entering the dating scene after a 13-year relationship was like being Sigourney Weaver in ...

Dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, and Grindr are placing big bets on AI-powered matchmaking. They are hoping innovations in the space can combat the app fatigue that has stymied growth.

Vinylly seeks to rebuild the dating playbook by revealing what music you listen to and how it can bring people together in meaningful ways. Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is ...

In 2025, we swiped our way into good dates, bad dates, relationships, situationships and everything in between. For better or worse, dating apps continue shape how we meet, flirt and find connection.

It may be dating fatigue, or it may be the economy, but modern trends in dating have taken hold. Cultural shifts, continuing economic uncertainty, and a growing focus on mental health also play a role ...

Hinge founder Justin McLeod is stepping down as CEO of the dating app to launch an AI-powered dating service. McLeod will be replaced by Jackie Jantos, the dating app's president and chief marketing ...

According to Tinder’s newly released Year in Swipe™ 2025 report, singles are slowing down and becoming more intentional. Moving into 2026, the goal is to date with clarity, connection, and ...

With 21 million users, Facebook Dating is a secret hit, including among Gen Zers who use it for clout and content as much as for finding love. Twenty-one million users, actually. In November, for the ...

A new survey reveals a surprising trend: one in three dating app users turn to the platform for career networking, with many finding success in landing interviews, mentorship, or even job offers.