Etiquette plays a big part in our lives—the old proverb “manners maketh the man” was well-known before Colin Firth said it in the movie Kingsman: The Secret Service. And while we are on our best behavior in most everyday social situations, sometimes we can fall short when it comes to dating. Specifically, dating app etiquette.…
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In this constantly changing world of online dating, getting rejected can definitely feel super personal. It’s basically someone saying, “Hey, thanks, but no thanks” to you, just not to your face. Is that better or worse? We don’t really know; it always feels terrible! But rejection isn’t all bad, we swear. Even though it hurts,
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First impressions mean a lot—in fact, as the saying goes, they’re “everything.” You only have one shot to make a lasting first impression, and on dating apps, it’s not always easy to do unless you are extremely attractive. Yes, we said it. We know it’s superficial. But that’s how it is, especially when people are
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When you swipe right on someone while scrolling through your favorite dating app, did you know that psychology plays a part when your finger makes that motion? You thought you were the one in charge, and while that’s true, you’re getting a little help from your subconscious. Your brain is basically playing matchmaker, and your
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There is zero doubt that online dating makes it so much easier to make romantic connections—the convenience is great! But with the benefits also come some risks—there could be dangerous people lurking behind that cute profile picture on a dating app. So, while we love almost everything about dating apps, we aren’t naive and know
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Another day, another dating term that this Gen X’er has not only to investigate but commit to memory along with all of the other dating terms that the generations after me have coined about all things romance. Y’all know what Catfishing is, thanks not only to Nev Schulman’s documentary Catfish and the ensuing MTV series
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Craigslist, a name synonymous with classified ads, was once a popular platform for personal ads and casual encounters. It’s true, we aren’t lying! And although Craigslist Dating might have worked once, it doesn’t anymore—because it no longer exists. If you weren’t aware, the Craigslist personals section was shut down in 2018 due to lots–and we
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The love lives of celebrities have always been a shiny object that people are drawn to. Well, most people. And if you aren’t one of those people who read celeb romance gossip like it’s the latest ep of your fav show or scan the tabloid magazines while you’re waiting in line at the grocery store,
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We are going back—back to the beginning of the alphabet when it comes to naming generations. Gen Z is no longer the “youngest” demographic, so please welcome Gen Alpha. Are we going by the military alphabet, or what? Who names the generations? We were curious, so we looked into it, and an Australian lad is
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