Amber Brooks

If you've been active on a dating site for a while, you know most dating profiles look very similar to one another....(read more)

The Short Version: Millennials have embraced the trend of incorporating technology into their everyday lives and are...(read more)

Founded in 1995 and responsible for the most romantic connections, Match.com is the most well-known, successful dating...(read more)

The Short Version: For single Muslims who want a forever partner of the same faith, sect, and religiosity, finding that...(read more)

The Short Version: From sweet chocolate to salty caramel ice creams, Ben & Jerry's has more than 60 unique and...(read more)

The Short Version: Cupid's Pulse, a leading online media outlet, synthesizes the celebrity news of the day and offers...(read more)

My grandparents owned two chestnut horses, Dixie and Junior, for over 30 years, and I loved visiting them in the...(read more)

The Short Version: The logistics of dating can be tricky for singles who don't own a car. Do you bike to a date and...(read more)

The Short Version: Afilias is a domain registry operator in control of key top-level domains including .info, .pro,...(read more)

The Short Version: With so many dating websites out there, finding one that jibes with you can be tough....(read more)

Merriam-Webster describes Wicca as "a religion influenced by pre-Christian beliefs and practices of Western Europe that...(read more)

The Short Version: The Foundation Fighting Blindness provides information, support, and resources for Americans...(read more)

The Short Version: Based in Chicago, Relationship Reality 312 provides effective therapy to help singles and couples...(read more)

The Short Version: For over 60 years, David’s Bridal has been in the business of dressing brides and prom goers for...(read more)

The Short Version: Each year, more than 18 million visitors come to the Bay Area's national parks to share special...(read more)

Remember that scene in "The Princess Diaries" when Mia's grandmother, Clarisse Renaldi, the queen of Genovia, gives her...(read more)

The Short Version: By naming a child, parents create the first piece of his or her identity. It's a lifelong gift, and...(read more)

The Short Version: If you're looking for a good cause, Charity Navigator has a million of them in a searchable database....(read more)

The Short Version: UK-based SpeedDater organizes about 70 events per month for singles of all ages and orientations....(read more)

The Short Version: As a young wife, Laura Doyle became an intimacy expert to save her own marriage. She spoke with...(read more)

The Short Version: TDA Global Cycling invites adventurous singles and couples to hit the open road in beautiful remote...(read more)

The Short Version: Modern daters don't have to limit their dating prospects by location when an international dating...(read more)

Online dating can be a pain in the ass -- there's no doubt about it. But there's also no doubt that it's one of your...(read more)

The Short Version: New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment because of the beauty of the state's cliffs, rivers,...(read more)

The Short Version: Finding love abroad is no easy task, especially for daters in Eastern Europe. Many untrustworthy...(read more)

Crossdressing has been around for centuries -- seen in Greek, Norse, and Hindu mythology (Achilles), history (Charles...(read more)

If you're a lesbian wading into the dating pool, you probably hear a bunch of terms like "femme" and "soft butch" being...(read more)

The Short Version: Americans represent a diverse tapestry of ideologies, attitudes, cultures, and belief systems, but...(read more)

The Short Version: Online dating isn't perfect. The accessibility of so many single people comes with certain drawbacks...(read more)

The Short Version: If you're frustrated with the online dating scene, or if you don't have time to hunt through a club...(read more)

When doing research for this article, I came across some interesting findings about swingers. For example, more than 89%...(read more)

The Short Version: Being unemployed strains the finances, and many job hunters cannot afford to spend months sending...(read more)

I remember the speed dating scene in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," in which running into an ex and experiencing a nip slip...(read more)

The Short Version: At the Los Angeles Zoo, lazy lions, creepy critters, huge hippos, and other awe-inspiring animals...(read more)

The Short Version: On your mark, get set, date! 25Dates.com invites Canadian singles to join its professional speed...(read more)

In his funny and perceptive book "Modern Romance: An Investigation," Aziz Ansari describes how his dad met his mom, both...(read more)

The Short Version: Since 2012, Tictail has empowered entrepreneurs to connect with a global retail network...(read more)

The Short Version: Chat rooms, discussion forums, and dating websites are great spaces to flirt with new people, but...(read more)

Shows like MTV's "Catfish" and stories like Manti Teʻo's often give online dating, and the internet in general, a bad...(read more)

The Short Version: Slashdot hosts a community of knowledgeable tech professionals coming together to discuss and...(read more)

The Short Version: Singles dating online have to be on the lookout for fake profiles and copy-and-pasted messages. Not...(read more)

Most of us have a ton of decisions to make every day. What are we going to wear? What are we going to eat for breakfast,...(read more)

The Short Version: WorldLingo offers highly effective translation services in over 210 languages for anyone looking to...(read more)

The Short Version: Established in 1899, MIT Technology Review is the world's oldest technology magazine for tech...(read more)

I hate fishing. I sit on the boat, cast my line, and wonder why I even bother. I can never tell how many fish are even...(read more)

The Short Version: In the heart of Los Angeles, the Downtown Women's Center is a beacon of hope to many women facing an...(read more)

The Short Version: In the ‘90s, many a young girl read or watched "The Baby-Sitters Club" and fell in love with the...(read more)

According to Slater from "Dazed and Confused," one of the most beloved stoner movies, “Behind every good man, there is...(read more)

The Short Version: The web's creative abbreviated language can sometimes be bewildering to newcomers (aka n00bs)...(read more)

The Short Version: Brown Paper Tickets brings daters together at concerts, marathons, and other public events in over...(read more)

The Short Version: Violence against women, misogyny, sexism, and an existing patriarchal system are issues that persist...(read more)

The Short Version: Oracle Marketing Cloud uses data-driven analytics to craft effective marketing strategies with...(read more)

The Short Version: If prom night is coming up and you want to stun everyone with an unforgettable look, PromGirl...(read more)

Around 2008, eHarmony was getting some flack because the site wasn't perceived as gay- and lesbian-friendly, as singles...(read more)

They say age is just a number, but there are times when age does matter to some people. Take dating, for instance. When...(read more)

When one of my friends got out of a two-year relationship, she wasn't in a hurry to dive back into a commitment with...(read more)

The Short Version: A home-cooked meal, hot from the oven, can warm your heart and offer an intimate way to spend an...(read more)

The Short Version: Launched in 1998, the Ultimate Guitar website and app is a community of rebels, rockers, romantics,...(read more)

The Short Version: Online dating entails a certain amount of risk -- like you risk going on a bad date or being...(read more)

The Short Version: On many dating websites, your profile picture is the first thing a user looks at when browsing for a...(read more)

Online dating can get a bad rap sometimes -- we get it. When it got started in the '90s, it was often looked at as a...(read more)

The Short Version: Online dating can seem intimidating to singles, but some experts have figured out how to find a...(read more)

Niche dating sites have become very popular, and it seems like there's something for everyone these days -- from the...(read more)

The Short Version: Singles often cope with rejection and uncertainty in their personal lives, so it can be difficult...(read more)

In Pauly D's intro on MTV's hit show "Jersey Shore," he says, "I'm not trying to fall in love on the Jersey Shore. I'm...(read more)

The Short Version: Telling someone how you feel is no easy feat. The pressure of saying the right thing can leave...(read more)

I've had family members, friends, and co-workers who've gone through a divorce or they know someone who has, such as...(read more)

The Short Version: Go Ape takes your dates to new heights with exciting treetop obstacle courses. Every climbing,...(read more)

The Short Version: Your home is a reflection of who you are -- messiness and all -- so instead of throwing together any...(read more)

The Short Version: As a world leader in advancing medicine, science, and technology, Abbott promotes healthier...(read more)

The Short Version: Properly representing yourself online can be tricky. First impressions rely solely on how you use...(read more)

The Short Version: Started in 2003 by Elaine "Lainey" Lui and a small group of friends, Lainey Gossip quickly grew into...(read more)

The Short Version: Fandom powered by Wikia is a go-to resource for fans of movies, video games, comic books,...(read more)

The Short Version: Ever since their first bowling alley opened in California in 2003, Lucky Strike has taken the...(read more)

The Short Version: Some people crave excitement and romance beyond their own humdrum reality, and, for those...(read more)

In the '90s, AOL was the king of online chat rooms. Today, people have more options than ever and can find a site that's...(read more)

The Short Version: The dating industry is a competitive place, especially for new voices, and some businesses struggle...(read more)

The Short Version: Food blogger Stephanie Manley founded CopyKat to give home cooks a way to bring fine dining into...(read more)

The Short Version: In the world of online dating, some singles may feel uncomfortable leaving an electronic trail of...(read more)

Stability and appearance are often among the top dating preferences. Some want to be with someone who can make them feel...(read more)

The Short Version: BigOven, a web-based recipe organizer, simplifies home cooking for singles, couples, and families....(read more)

The Short Version: Planning a honeymoon is no easy task. From making a budget to picking the right hotel, it's a lot of...(read more)

The Short Version: Once you've got a date on your calendar, the next question is inevitably: How do you make a good...(read more)

If you want to join the world of online dating, you have so many choices these days. With 7,500 dating websites in the...(read more)

The Short Version: Instead of bringing flowers to your date, why not be original and bring your date to the flowers?...(read more)

The Short Version: Sometimes we need to get away from it all to rediscover the romantic side in ourselves or in a...(read more)

The landscape of technology is constantly changing, which means so are many aspects of our lives. This is especially...(read more)

The Short Version: A Christian-owned dating site, cMatch is at the forefront of values-based dating for an...(read more)

The Short Version: In the heart of New York City, the Brooklyn Museum serves as a go-to destination for artsy folks...(read more)

The Short Version: For avid learners, CreativeLive.com has more than 650 experts at your disposal who provide online...(read more)

The Short Version: Between online dating and the mainstreaming of feminism, dating has changed radically over the past...(read more)

The Short Version: In the dimmed lights of a movie theater, moments of wonder and excitement capture the hearts of...(read more)

To me, "Christian Mingle" sounds like something my aunt in Georgia would say. "After church, everyone gathered at my...(read more)

The Short Version: SilverSneakers is a dynamic exercise program where senior adults come together and create social...(read more)

The Short Version: MGID lends their marketing expertise to online brands worldwide and crafts targeted campaigns that...(read more)

The Short Version: Online dating brings greater accessibility to singles, but that freedom to mingle often comes at the...(read more)

The Short Version: In traditional publishing, writers are often hampered by rejection, delay, and editing decisions...(read more)

The Short Version: In March 2004, four math majors launched OkCupid and reimagined how dating websites introduce...(read more)

There's a dating site for everything these days. If you're looking for commitment, friendship, or even straight-up sex,...(read more)

The Short Version: XXXchurch is a Christian ministry formed in 2002 to combat lewdness and negativity that often run...(read more)

The Short Version: Words matter. The right word can bring people together, just as the wrong word can tear them apart....(read more)

The Short Version: Launched in 1997, BookFinder.com is an online catalog of rare, new, used, and out-of-print books. If...(read more)

Single lesbians often find it tough to meet people in their area. This is a conundrum for many singles, actually, but...(read more)

The Short Version: In 2003, Lisa Clampitt founded The Matchmaking Institute (MMI) to foster collaboration among...(read more)

Rachael was on eHarmony for four months and had become "exhausted" with going through match after match and no one being...(read more)

The Short Version: Dorrie Jacobson is proof that life doesn't end at 50. When she turned 80 years old, she started a...(read more)

A few weekends ago, my brother's old roommate met us for lunch and regaled us with his online dating exploits. As he...(read more)

The Short Version: Even when your school days are behind you, it's never too late to learn something new. On Udemy,...(read more)

The Short Version: Sometimes at the end of a hard day, you need someone to come home to. That someone doesn't...(read more)

If you're a gay man in the market for a hookup, date, or a relationship, the fastest way to find what you're looking for...(read more)

The Short Version: Marina Lavochin coaches singles on how to create a dating profile, how to flirt online, how to act on...(read more)

The Short Version: Created for nature lovers seeking connection, iNaturalist invites users to forge a relationship...(read more)

The Short Version: When singles and couples are running low on creative date ideas, they can turn to Eventbrite to...(read more)

The Short Version: A museum offers a rich tapestry of sights to explore, especially for daters seeking more stimulating...(read more)

The Short Version: If you don't have time to read all the romance novels filling up your shelves, audiobooks can be a...(read more)

Before the wonders of the Internet, lonely singles had to make plans, get dressed up, and actually go outside to meet...(read more)

The Short Version: If you have advice to give but need an audience to listen, Creators can make certain your voice is...(read more)

One of my closest friends has struggled with her body image since her early 20s. She's careful about how she dresses,...(read more)

The Short Version: Uplifting millions of Christians around the world, Bible Gateway offers free inspiration to singles...(read more)

The Short Version: On your mark, get set -- action! In one whirlwind weekend, the 48 Hour Film Project gives filmmakers,...(read more)

Mainstream isn't for everybody. Maybe you enjoy rocking a black leather look with chains dangling by your side, and...(read more)

Relationship quotes for lesbians are like relationship quotes for anybody -- but with more girl-on-girl action. Lesbian...(read more)

The Short Version: A smoking habit can have serious repercussions on your health, your family, and your love life. To...(read more)

The Short Version: Enlist in UniformDating.com to surround yourself with upstanding singles who value service in the...(read more)

The Short Version: Doc Love, a relationship coach with over five decades of experience, advises men on what to do (and...(read more)

The Short Version: Adventurous daters can turn to Geocaching.com for the chance to explore their surroundings and meet...(read more)

The Short Version: Straight to the Heart brings relationship-oriented singles an effortless and efficient dating...(read more)

So you're really excited to sign up for your first dating site. You choose the perfect screen name, fill out the most...(read more)

The Short Version: Through her dating blog, Single Girl Blogging, Naomi Lane gives readers an uncensored look at her...(read more)

The Short Version: Allrecipes, a website and companion app made by cooks for cooks, is a complete catalog of recipes,...(read more)

The Short Version: Getting a date may seem daunting to singles who have tested positive for a sexually transmitted...(read more)

The Short Version: Lovers of fandoms, fantasies, sci-fi, and other imaginative works will geek out over SoulGeek -- a...(read more)

The Short Version: Free, private, and secure, Lesbotronic accepts queer women of all orientations (lesbian, bisexual,...(read more)

The Short Version: Zoosk is once again breaking new ground in the dating space with the launch of their new app:...(read more)

The day after my birthday in June of 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court brought joy to LGBT people across the nation when it...(read more)

The Short Version: The Good Men Project is a blog on a mission, overthrowing stereotypes and getting at the truth of...(read more)

The Short Version: Singles today are never truly alone because they have the resources and support of an entire industry...(read more)

The Short Version: Free to use, TinEye offers a reverse search engine for images, so that anyone can find out the...(read more)

The Short Version: BuzzFeed has mastered the art of online entertainment and attraction by harnessing the power of the...(read more)

The Short Version: While it's tempting to believe that society has evolved into a utopian state of equality and peace,...(read more)

As a kid, I daydreamed about growing up, falling love, and going through all the rituals of relationships. I even...(read more)

The Short Version: If you're planning a cruise getaway, Cruise Critic has the resources and community to upgrade your...(read more)

The Short Version: For a low-key, romantic night in with someone special, you need the right movie to set the mood. If...(read more)

The Short Version: Match Me Happy is a U.K. dating site that sets users free. On this online network, singles won't...(read more)

Online dating can often feel like one big gamble: You put your money on red, spin the wheel, and cross your fingers that...(read more)

The Short Version: VolunteerMatch brings people together under a common cause. On this site, you can search for a...(read more)

The Short Version: Patti Feinstein has been in the dating coaching business for over 20 years and has proven her...(read more)

The Short Version: A website with heart, Growing Self offers effective therapy; marriage counseling; love, life, and...(read more)

The Short Version: LocalWineEvents.com is a detailed calendar of food, wine, beer, and spirits events taking...(read more)

The Short Version: Getting a date is a skill that can be mastered by anyone. With a little practice and the right...(read more)

The Short Version: Age-gap romance can be difficult to find in the real world, but Toyboy Warehouse provides a place...(read more)

The Short Version: Your church isn’t the only place to meet single Christians -- Christian Connection is a dating...(read more)

The Short Version: Over 30 million users strong, FirstMet is among the largest dating apps on Facebook, with about...(read more)

Saying a prayer for God to find her a good Christian husband, Kayla created an account on Christian Mingle. She'd had...(read more)

The Short Version: Although Emily Post lived almost 100 years ago, her lessons on politeness and consideration never go...(read more)

The Short Version: Before you go on a date with someone you met online, you should know a little bit about them -- like...(read more)

The Short Version: The dating industry moves so fast these days, it can be hard to keep up. Online Personals Watch...(read more)

The Short Version: Agape Match is a matchmaking service run by fourth generation matchmaker Maria Avgiditis. Providing...(read more)

The Short Version: When Talkspace Co-Founders Oren and Roni Frank went to couples counseling, it saved their marriage....(read more)

The Short Version: Making a dating site becomes effortless -- even for beginners -- when you have professional...(read more)

The Short Version: A popular dating app for young people in India, Cogxio brings singles together in a casual dating...(read more)

The Short Version: A dating site on a mission, Mesh set out to solve the problems of online dating by automatically...(read more)

Let's face it, sometimes people want no-strings-attached sex. It's a part of life that the Internet has actually made...(read more)

The Short Version: BeLinked is a dating application that connects users through their LinkedIn profiles. Prominently...(read more)

Single at 22, Virginia Hughes was skeptical about online dating. She had some reservations about joining what she...(read more)

The Short Version: A website can be intimidating if you don't know how it works, so Steve Black...(read more)

The Short Version: myLovelyParent is a dating site with an original premise. Inspired by a son's love for his mom,...(read more)

For singles, getting fit means more than general health — it can help you attract a date for Friday night. When you...(read more)

The Short Version: An easy way to make plans with new friends, Stitch is a global social network that connects...(read more)

The Short Version: Abine, an acronym for "A Bit Is Not Enough," uses their two protective services, DeleteMe and...(read more)

Although it's not always the most comfortable conversation topic, religion can matter in dating. For members of the...(read more)

In 2009, Julie Spira wrote The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online to...(read more)