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Over the last 10 years, Karen Belz has written for dating and lifestyle sites such as Zoosk, Bolde, and Elite Singles. She started her career as a professional writer by helping launch HelloGiggles in 2011. Karen graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Broadcasting with a minor in Print Media Studies. She is now happily married and believes that healthy communication is the key to all successful relationships. You can follow her on Threads @karenbelz.
Karen's Top Posts
23 posts • Last Updated 9/11/24
The Short Version: Burned out by online dating? You're not alone. While dating sites are still quite a popular choice for those looking to find love, many... Read More »
While online dating can take some of the anxiety out of face-to-face interactions, it can still be intimidating to message a stranger on an app or site.... Read More »
If you've recently entered the world of online dating, you may have been warned about the possibility of online dating bots coming up in your... Read More »
Online dating has always involved a few learning curves. Daters today are becoming a little more strategic when it comes to building their profiles — and... Read More »
There's a pretty strong possibility that once in your life, you laid eyes on somebody you just met and felt a little nervous. It could be their laugh,... Read More »
"Gaslighting" is a popular term when it comes to relationship issues — but this buzzword can be misunderstood and misused. Gaslighting isn't merely lying... Read More »
Dating has gone through some changes over the last few decades. Nowadays, it's not a requirement for men to pay for dinner dates, individuals usually meet... Read More »
If you've ever witnessed a friend's relationship and thought, "I'd never be able to be with someone like their partner," you know why compatibility is... Read More »
If you've been curious about the world of online dating, especially as a senior, you may have heard of a site called OurTime. Owned by Match Group, OurTime... Read More »
It can be tough to put yourself out there on the internet, but online dating is becoming a popular choice for many seniors. That said, not every senior who... Read More »
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Although dating sites have been around for decades, new people dive into the world of online connections every day. And if you're an older single who's... Read More »
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New to the world of online dating? If so, you may be having some trouble differentiating between sites and what they have to offer. For example, most... Read More »
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People who are diagnosed with the herpes simplex virus might assume that that's the end of their dating life — but, they'd be wrong. While herpes may halt... Read More »
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All dating apps have their charms, but there's something special about OkCupid. The site was initially launched by four Harvard math majors — Chris Coyne,... Read More »
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A 2015 study conducted by the Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy revealed that only 1 in 10 people who lived in Ireland were on Tinder. Nowadays it's... Read More »
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There are so many things that make Minnesota special. It's not just naturally beautiful; it's also home to over 10,000 lakes, perfect for relaxing,... Read More »
It's fairly common for a young professional to be saddled with student loans. But do those loans have an impact on more than just a person’s financial... Read More »
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I still remember one of the first dates I met on a dating site. We clicked online, but something seemed off in person. Despite the fact that my profile... Read More »
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While it's always fun to vacation with a partner or a group of friends, many single women today are opting to travel by themselves. In doing so, they're... Read More »