Category: Online Dating

Whitney Wolfe Herd Is Stepping Down as Bumble’s C.E.O. After a Decade

Ms. Wolfe Herd, who founded the women-centered dating app in 2014, will be replaced by Lidiane Jones, the chief executive of Slack.
Feeld Dating App Finds Another Niche: Those Who Love Directness

Feeld, the kink- and queer-friendly dating app, has carved out a niche for customers looking for something unusual in potential romantic partners — honesty.
For ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and Others, What Dating After 60 Looks Like

For ‘The Golden Bachelor’ and other singles of a certain age, there may be bad dates and false starts. But romance can be infinitely better after decades of life experience.
Tired of Dating Apps, Some Turn to Google Docs

Writers of so-called Date-Me Docs, which can read like 1,000-word versions of the personal ads of yore, hope for a more meaningful connection than a swipe might allow.
Interested in Polyamory? Somerville, Massachusetts May Be the City for You

Somerville, Mass., has passed laws granting rights to people in polyamorous relationships — and it’s just getting started.
The Women Who Are Giving Dating Apps the Summer Off

Summer is the season where romantic encounters heat up. Some singles are logging off to see what’s out there.
In Search of Romance? Try Moving Abroad.

The New York Times – Travel:
For some American women, relocating outside of the United States has improved their dating lives. But some warn that finding love involves more than a change of address.
In Search of Romance? Try Moving Abroad.

The New York Times – Travel:
For some American women, relocating outside of the United States has improved their dating lives. But some warn that finding love involves more than a change of address.
Dominate Me, but Not Like That

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After feeling hopeless about dating, the musician Aly Tadros discovered B.D.S.M. It was both painful and cathartic — and taught her what she really needed.
On TikTok, Stories About Dating and Ghosting Command Large Audiences

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In a corner of the platform sometimes known as #DatingTok, young women find comfort and cachet by turning dating mishaps into viral content.
9 Dating Coaches on How to Find Love Right Now

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Relationship experts advise going on dates that are more active, using the upside-down smiley-face emoji and not being afraid to make the first move.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Modern Dating Terms?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Test your knowledge of the latest relationship terminology.