Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted as a dating expert by The Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, Bustle, and AskMen.

Latest Posts

1,256 posts written/edited to date
6 of the Fastest Hookup Apps (2024 Reviews)
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What's the Fastest Hookup App?

By: Amber Brooks • 9/3/24

Mothers around the world urge their children to take things slow. Walk, don’t run. Consider carefully, and weigh your...(read more)

Culinary Courtship: Study Reveals Top Dishes Key to Winning a Man’s Heart
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Study Reveals Top Dishes Key To Winning A Man’s Heart

By: Amber Brooks • 8/27/24

Relationships and food have had a centuries-long love affair, from elaborate wedding feasts to candlelit dinners....(read more)

Is AFF Gold Worth It? 2024 Pricing
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Is AFF Gold Worth It?

By: Amber Brooks • 8/22/24

Adult Friend Finder has been undeniably popular in the online hookup space. I’m talking millions of profiles, photos,...(read more)

America’s Body Hair Preferences: Grooming Expectations and Realities
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America’s Body Hair Preferences According to Survey Data

By: Amber Brooks • 8/20/24

While many things can go into finding a casual hookup or a long-term partner, there is one thing that people don’t...(read more)

Survey: More Than Half of Singles Think Cost Splitting is the New Normal on Dates
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Half of Singles Think Cost Splitting is the New Normal

By: Amber Brooks • 8/8/24

For singles, a pivotal moment on a first date isn’t always the initial meeting, conversation, or possible kiss at the...(read more)

Is Adult Friend Finder Legit?
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Is AFF a Legitimate Service?

By: Amber Brooks • 8/7/24

It seems just about everyone has heard of Adult Friend Finder (AFF). The site's name is everywhere, from online ads to...(read more)

What Are Free Dating Memberships: Pros and Cons, Features & Tips
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The Basics of Free Dating Memberships

By: Amber Brooks • 7/31/24

As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. However, there is such a thing as a free dating site. ...(read more)

What Is a Sugar Daddy? Exploring the Dynamics, Benefits & Controversies
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What Is a Sugar Daddy?

By: Amber Brooks • 7/22/24

If you’ve got cash to blow and a desire to explore a nontraditional relationship, becoming a sugar daddy might seem...(read more)

Olympic Eye Candy: Why Americans Are Watching the Games
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Olympic Eye Candy: Why Americans Are Watching the Games

By: Amber Brooks • 7/18/24

As the 2024 Summer Olympics approach, excitement is building across the United States. People will come together to...(read more)

What Is a Video Call in Dating? Everything You Need to Know
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What Is a Video Call?

By: Amber Brooks • 7/17/24

Once upon a time, video calls were a futuristic concept worthy of an EPCOT ride. Now, many online dating platforms offer...(read more)

Digital Deception: Survey Reveals Levels of Honesty Among Online Daters Across America
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Survey Reveals Levels of Honesty Among Online Daters

By: Amber Brooks • 7/15/24

Online dating has revolutionized how people meet and connect, offering a convenient platform to find potential partners...(read more)

A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Hookup Apps
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How Modern Hookup Apps Work

By: Amber Brooks • 7/15/24

When most people think of dating apps and sites, the mainstream options tend to come to mind: Match, eharmony, Tinder,...(read more)

A Comprehensive Guide to Writing a Great Dating Profile
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How to Write a Great Dating Profile

By: Amber Brooks • 6/26/24

Nearly one-third of all adults in the U.S. have used a dating site or app, according to a Pew Research study. These...(read more)

The Most Romantically Compatible States in the U.S.
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The Most Romantically Compatible States in the U.S.

By: Amber Brooks • 6/26/24

Finding your forever person is no easy feat, and knowing when and where that will happen can feel like a game of chance....(read more)

Understanding Relationship Status: What It Means & Why It Matters
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What Do Relationship Statuses Mean?

By: Amber Brooks • 6/25/24

What is a relationship status? It's simply where you're at in terms of romance. When asked if you’re single or seeing...(read more)

What Is a Sugar Baby? Exploring the Concept, Lifestyle, and Stigma
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What Is a Sugar Baby? Exploring the Lifestyle

By: Amber Brooks • 6/17/24

Whether you’ve seen videos on TikTok, watched “Marrying Millions,” or maybe even heard about it from a friend,...(read more)

Every State’s Favorite Taylor Swift Lover
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The Most Popular Taylor Swift Ex

By: Amber Brooks • 6/11/24

All’s well that ends well to end up with you — but of course, life doesn’t always go as planned — even...(read more)

America’s Perception of Casual Hookups
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America’s Perception of Casual Hookups

By: Amber Brooks • 6/6/24

Casual relationships and hookup culture are no longer whispers in the shadows — they're becoming mainstream topics in...(read more)

Survey: Gen Z Women and Men Reveal Their Surprising New Preferences for Finding Love
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Gen Z Has Surprising Preferences For Finding Love

By: Amber Brooks • 6/6/24

Gen Z has been turning away from dating apps for the last few years -- but as our latest survey reveals, men and women...(read more)

How Free Trials Work in Online Dating
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What Are Online Dating Free Trials?

By: Amber Brooks • 6/5/24

Most dating sites and apps operate on a freemium model, which means it's free to join the user base, but certain paid...(read more)