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How to Transition From Casual Dating to a Relationship

By: Amie Leadingham

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Editor: Lillian Castro

• Updated: June 9, 2026

I know casual dating may feel like the right choice in the beginning. The hookups and situationships may fill that emotional need for closeness for a little while, but at some point, most of us reach a time where we may ask ourselves: Is this going somewhere? Am I wasting my... Read More »

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What Solo Polyamory Looks Like in Practice

By: Dr. Frankie Bashan

• 6/1/26

Clients frequently come to me with questions about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: how it works, whether it's... Read More »

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Dating With Intent in Your 40s: What Actually Works

By: Brian Rzepczynski

• 5/14/26

Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly... Read More »

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35% of Americans Would End a Relationship Rather Than Give Up Their Pet

By: Lynn Cadet

• 6/2/26

A new dating dealbreaker has entered the mainstream conversation, and it might... Read More »

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13 Cohabitation Statistics by Age

By: Sheena Holt

• 5/6/26

Attitudes toward cohabitation have changed dramatically over the years. Once... Read More »

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33% of Daters Stayed in a Relationship to Avoid Losing a Pet

By: Lynn Cadet

• 4/20/26

There are several reasons why people stay in unwanted relationships. Some people... Read More »

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10 Dating App Churn Rate Statistics

By: Sheena Holt

• 4/20/26

Online dating has become an extremely common way to meet a date. In the modern... Read More »

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14 Marriage & Cohabitation Statistics

By: Sheena Holt

• 3/6/26

When it comes to cohabitating before marriage, everyone has a different opinion.... Read More »

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28 Online Dating Success Rate Statistics

By: Sheena Holt

• 2/25/26

Ask anyone who’s actively dating how they meet people, and they’ll probably tell... Read More »

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25 Fascinating Statistics About First Marriages

By: Sheena Holt

• 2/10/26

You don’t need to be a sociologist to know that marriages are shifting in more... Read More »

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70% of Women Say They’re Willing to Help Pay for Their Engagement Ring

By: Lynn Cadet

• 12/26/25

While millions of Americans rush to put the final touches on their holiday... Read More »

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Finding Serious Relationships on Dating Sites

By: Dr. Wendy Walsh

• 3/3/26

Finding a secure attachment through online dating — especially if you’re looking for a serious relationship — can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But I assure you it’s... Read More »

China's Dating Crisis Explained

By: Dr. Wendy Walsh

• 1/14/26

The art of finding a good mate is limited by an individual’s mating marketplace. For instance, if someone lives in a small town, the pickings for mates of the right age and income may... Read More »

My 8 Favorite Self-Help Books About Love & Relationships

By: Amber Brooks

• 12/11/25

As part of my job, I hear a lot of pitches about newly released or soon-to-be published books that have catchy titles or make big tantalizing promises like “Win Her Back in 7 Days &... Read More »

How to Handle Your Partner’s Family: Q&A With Dr. Tracy Dagleish

By: Amber Brooks

• 11/26/25

The holiday season is full of joy, love, laughter, and the occasional awkward tension between extended family members. Sometimes emotions run high (especially if the booze is... Read More »

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Is Gen Z Killing the Dating App?

Over the past few years, there's been headline after headline...

Here’s How to Tell Your Crush You Like Them

Ah, the age-old dating dilemma: How can I turn a crush into a real-deal...

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