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Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a professional writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Allure, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, PEOPLE, and The Hollywood Reporter, among other publications.
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16 posts • Last Updated 10/1/25
I've self-identified as an introvert ever since I learned what the word meant. Contrary to popular belief, introverts aren't necessarily anti-social.... Read More »
Reddit's algorithms recently pointed me toward a subreddit called Waiting to Wed, probably because I frequent subreddits where people share their... Read More »
I’m a data journalist and dating writer, so I get pretty pumped for nerdy things like a survey about what people think about sex and love. I have a lot of... Read More »
You might have heard of dating terms like "gaslighting" or "breadcrumbing." Now, there's "floodlighting." The term, which was coined by author and... Read More »
If you’re in a relationship, it can be easy to let date night fall by the wayside. Life is busy and stressful (even more so if you have children), so... Read More »
Valentine's Day may have a reputation as a holiday that's all about romantic love, but I think it's time to rewrite the book on V-Day. Valentine's Day can... Read More »
A personality quiz is more than a way to while away hours of free time on the weekend. It’s a collection of probing questions designed to assess the... Read More »
The Short Version: Community support is so important for people going through life transitions. You have wedding registries for newlyweds, baby registries... Read More »
It’s safe to say that polyamory is having a moment. Wave-making articles in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Yorker have talked about... Read More »
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Age-gap relationships are more common than you might think. According to the data, most marriages in the U.S. have a small age gap. Especially if it's a... Read More »
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Singles have so much to explore when it comes to the world of online dating. So many dating apps, dating sites, and chat rooms await those bold enough to... Read More »
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A person’s first love is something special. TV shows and movies often promote the idea that most people’s first experiences with love and dating come when... Read More »
How much screen time is too much? Asking for a friend, of course. Jokes aside, many Americans are genuinely spending a lot of time on their phones. A... Read More »
If you’re dating in the digital age, you better brush up on your emoji knowledge. Whether you’re flirting via dating app, text, or other online platforms,... Read More »
I turn to Reddit for advice on practically everything: makeup, fashion, tech, media, work, and yes, even relationships and dating. The platform makes it... Read More »
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If you’ve spent any time on dating apps or websites in recent years, you’ve no doubt realized that most of them require users to have photos on their... Read More »