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, Salon, Well+Good, and AskMen.

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1,265 posts written/edited to date
Survey Finds America’s Best-Dressed Men Live in New Jersey
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America’s Best-Dressed Men Live in New Jersey

By: Amber Brooks • 11/20/24

Does a dapper-looking man in a tailored suit turn your head? Or are you more of a laid-back jeans and t-shirt kind of...(read more)

How Young Couples Are Navigating Social Media & Romantic Relationships
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How Young Couples Are Navigating Social Media

By: Amber Brooks • 11/19/24

The way people “launch” or announce their new romantic relationships online has evolved, especially for younger...(read more)

Ordering Takeout Might be the Reason You’re Single! New Survey Finds Cooking Can Improve a Relationship
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Survey Finds That Cooking Can Improve a Relationship

By: Amber Brooks • 11/18/24

Dating in today’s world has become somewhat of a mystery, and I know I’m not the only one who is getting confused....(read more)

Survey Reveals Over 2 in 5 Young Americans Don’t Date Due to Anxiety 
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Survey: 2 in 5 Young Americans Don’t Date Due to Anxiety

By: Amber Brooks • 11/6/24

Young Americans are an anxious generation: according to a study released by the U.S. National Institute of Health (NIH),...(read more)

Nearly 1 in 3 Pet Owners Love Their Pets More Than Their Partners 
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Nearly 1 in 3 Pet Owners Love Their Pets More Than Their Partners

By: Amber Brooks • 11/5/24

Pets are our best friends and companions, but what happens when they have competition for your affection? For some, pets...(read more)

Give Back For National Animal Shelter Week: DatingAdvice.com’s Paw-fect Date Giveaway
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DatingAdvice.com's Paw-fect Date Giveaway!

By: Amber Brooks • 10/29/24

We get it. Planning a date can be hard, and honestly, even redundant sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be and we're...(read more)

Zodiac Signs: Hot or Not? Survey Reveals Americans Are Split on the Importance of Zodiac Compatibility in Relationships 
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Americans Are Split on the Importance of Zodiac Compatibility

By: Amber Brooks • 10/9/24

Am I the only one who will read something about their zodiac sign and half the time think, “How did they know this...(read more)

From Loyal to Lazy: Survey Pinpoints the One Word Women Use to Describe Men By State
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What One Word Do Women Use to Describe Men in Their State?

By: Amber Brooks • 9/24/24

How would you describe the men in your state? What character traits do they possess that make them attractive or...(read more)

Kinks Are the New Normal: Survey Reveals 1 in Every 2 Americans Has a Sexual Fetish
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Survey Indicates Kinks Are the New Normal

By: Amber Brooks • 9/12/24

I’ll admit I’ve gone down a TikTok rabbit hole and found myself in an erotic corner of the web known as Spicy...(read more)

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)