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Hayley Matthews
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Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
Hayley's Top Posts
767 posts • Last Updated 1/12/24
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According to Pew Research Center, three-in-ten U.S. adults have used a dating site or app, and not everyone is searching for true love. It's no surprise... Read More »
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Being a farmer can be a lonely life. You work hard to be a provider, and sometimes your own needs go by the wayside. One of the hardest aspects of being a... Read More »
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Online opportunities for casual dating took a big hit when Craigslist personal ads disappeared from the internet in 2018. Fortunately, Doublelist rose to... Read More »
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If a serious relationship isn't on your radar, a hookup finder might be just what you need compared to the usual dating sites. These sex apps and sites... Read More »
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I was born in Florida, grew up in Florida, got my degree at the University of Florida, and spent years swiping before I met my significant other (who is a... Read More »
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The best apps for finding sex provide a solid option for people who are not looking for anything serious. But because this niche category is so popular, it... Read More »
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Hookup sites for married folks attract three types of people. First, there are polyamorous couples, also known as swingers, eager to spice things up in the... Read More »
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Most dating companies don't publish a lot of app statistics or membership demographics, so our experts had to do some digging to calculate dating site... Read More »
The Short Version: Truity is a free resource where people can take research-backed personality tests and learn about themselves. The website has... Read More »
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Over the past few years, we've seen an explosion in the number of free dating sites for people over 50. More tech-savvy adults have embraced the idea of... Read More »
The Short Version: LetsHangOut.com has established a fun space where singles can send messages, post videos, play games, and meet compatible dates for... Read More »
The Short Version: Relationships aren’t easy, but long-distance relationships can be particularly hard to maintain. Lolo and Nate, a couple who spent over... Read More »
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Now that American singles are facing a post-COVID world, a lot of talk has been swirling around dating sites with a COVID vaccination status available on... Read More »
The Short Version: Many single guys want to date the beautiful women they see at the grocery store, the gym, or other public places, but they lack the... Read More »
The Short Version: Some women have a difficult time on the dating scene, but Author and Dating Coach Renee Slansky wants to make it easier. That's why she... Read More »
The Short Version: Dating sites and social media platforms often force singles to share their names and other personal information to interact with... Read More »
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The best free dating sites give singles access to the local dating scene and don't nickel and dime them along the way. Some sites operate on a pay-to-chat... Read More »
The Short Version: As one of the largest Eastern European dating sites, UkReine specializes in connecting French men with Ukrainian women in serious... Read More »
The Short Version: Ambiance Matchmaking has been on the frontlines of the dating world during the COVID-19 pandemic. The matchmaking company's founder... Read More »
The Short Version: Each city has its own dating culture and expectations, yet so many apps take a one-swipe-fits-all approach to matchmaking. Seattle... Read More »