International Love
What is it about someone being foreign that makes him/her more attractive? And what is it about love across borders that’s so damn romantic…
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What Women Really Want
Don’t worry, this is not a bait-and-switch headline. I’m going to tell you what women really want. And men too, while we’re at it. I’m writing on behalf of a matchmaking company, after all. Lean in. What women (and men) really want is…
Crash Course On Crush Talk
Our Director of Matchmaking, Julia Armet, is more than just a pretty face — she knows her stuff. So, when Elite Daily came to her for advice on playing it cool with a crush, she obviously crushed it. Julia joins dating coach Stef Safran in These Techniques Make Talking To Your Crush Easy When You Feel Awkward AF…
Male Mind: Christoph, The Discerning Divorcé
Gender is performative. There are many different cultures around the world where men behave very differently…
Dating Industry Broadcast X
OKCupid joins a growing corporate backlash against neo-Nazis in the U.S. after the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va…
Let It Go: A Guided Meditation
Whether you’re a beginner or pro-level meditation junkie, I’ve put together a “Let It Go” guided meditation for you to practice the calming effects of moving into a true state of surrender…
Meet Cute: Gym Gents and Coffee Cuties
This month, IRL, my goal was to slowly push outside of my comfort zone — do things that are beyond the scope of my normal patterns…
Matchmaker Says: Does Attraction Trump Friendship?
Who says you can’t be friends with someone you’re attracted to – you can. And who says you have to have sex with everyone you’re attracted to – you shouldn’t…
What Is “Manhood” To The Modern Man?
Manhood is loosely defined. The simple definition pinpoints qualities such as strength and courage as indicators of manhood. But…are we discussing a strong physical body or strength of character? Courage in the face of environmental danger or emotional grit…
Friends Without Benefit
Toxic friends. Whether we want to admit it or not, all of us have had at least one. We have covered unhealthy romantic relationships before, but what about unhealthy platonic relationships? What are some of the indicators of an unhealthy friendship? LifeHack recently published a thorough list of indicators…
The Podcast That Follows 1 Single Woman on 51 First Dates
People are dating all over the place, but it seems like people aren’t always dating in a super digestible or honest way…
Ask Renée: Who Picks Up The Check?
I mentioned before that dating is an investment…and I think we should expand on that. We’re talking about the monetary element of this, but dating is also an investment of time, effort–an investment of oneself…
