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About the Expert

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

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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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1,634 posts • Last Updated 7/7/26

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If you’re divorced, and you’ve been thinking about dipping your toe back into dating, you might be thinking: Am I even ready for this, and will anyone want... Read More »

The atmosphere surrounding the World Cup is heating up, and we’re not just talking about outside temperature or the on-field competition. A recent... Read More »

The big dating apps have millions of people looking for a match. Tinder, for example, has 60 million monthly users. Browsing that big of a pool without... Read More »

With the recent Artemis II moonshot mission, the world got excited about space again!  It was great to see all the discussions, videos, and memes... Read More »

Let me begin with some basic truths from evolutionary psychology: Human beings are wired to reproduce. Parenthood is costly. The labor of raising children... Read More »

No one wants to go through the loss of a breakup. Breakups hurt. Unfortunately, they’re a nearly unavoidable part of dating life. Just how common are... Read More »

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... Read More »

A new dating dealbreaker has entered the mainstream conversation, and it might just be on your list.  Nearly three-fourths (71%) of U.S. households... Read More »

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

Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly stable sense of self by the time they reach... Read More »

I remember all too well my last devastating breakup that would forever change the way I dated. You know the kind of relationship where you give every part... Read More »

Attitudes toward cohabitation have changed dramatically over the years. Once seen as an unusual taboo — referred to as “living in sin” — cohabitation is... Read More »

Open relationships seem more popular than ever. Many of us know people who are dating non-monogamously, and if we don't, we're watching reality TV shows... Read More »

With something as vulnerable as your dating life, safety should always be top of mind. I think we've all encountered suspicious characters online or gotten... Read More »

There are several reasons why people stay in unwanted relationships. Some people stay due to fear of being alone, insecurity, or even inconvenience. But... Read More »

Online dating has become an extremely common way to meet a date. In the modern age, many people (about 30% of American adults1) have tried online dating at... Read More »

Great “texting chemistry” doesn’t always translate to in-person attraction. You might be having a great textual relationship with someone you met on an... Read More »

A lot goes into a good dating profile. You need to tell potential matches who you are, what you’re trying to find online, and of course, what you look... Read More »

If you’re a busy professional, you know how hard it is to fit in daily life outside of your career. And then adding online dating to the mix? Sometimes it... Read More »

Your coworker, Lexi, just moved in with her partner, Joe. You’re at their housewarming party, admiring how in love they are. You fill up your plate with... Read More »