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The Internet Loves A Short King, But Height Bias On Dating Apps Is Still Very Common
While a preference for taller men isn’t new, dating apps make it feel more blatant.

People Have Mixed Feelings About STI Dating Apps
Some users say dating apps like Positive Singles, which is geared toward people with herpes, offer community, while STI advocates say they unfairly perpetuate stigma.

Actually, Some People Are Happier (And Healthier) Being Single
“A Saturday night on my couch watching my Netflix with my cat and my glass of wine … don’t threaten me with a good time.”

Monogamy Is In Its Flop Era. Women And Femmes Are Leading What’s Next.
“Not having to be someone's everything or have them be your everything means you can just be yourself.”

Nick Viall Was Once Bachelor Nation's Enemy #1. Now He's A TikTok Talking Head.
With a hit podcast and a new book coming out, the former Bachelor star has successfully rebranded.

Stingy, Obsessive, Fake: The Worst App Dates You’ve Ever Been On
“I looked down and saw a pair of his ex’s dirty underwear next to my feet.”

Playing This Divorce Video Game With My Partner Was...Interesting
It Takes Two, a video game about a married couple on the verge of divorce, is a fun but also frustrating depiction of a romantic relationship.

These Women Wrote To Incarcerated Men. Then They Fell In Love.
“At first it’s like, ‘Um, why are you talking to someone in prison?’”

Divorce Lawyers Know Why Relationships Fail. Here’s Their Dating Advice.
“You want to know if they were a goofy nerd as a kid versus, like, if they hurt animals.”