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Mackenzie Buck is an experienced writer who earned a master's degree with distinction from the University of Manchester. Her relationship advice has been featured on the New York Post, and she has contributed stories to US News & World Report. She has worn a variety of hats in the digital marketing space over the years and is excited to bring her unique voice and storytelling chops to DatingAdvice.
Mackenzie's Top Posts
53 posts • Last Updated 4/14/25
Technology gives us the chance to have our finger on the pulse of global events in society…and be up in everyone’s business at all times. It’s natural for... Read More »
If you’re a ‘90s kid like me, monogamy has been imprinted in your mind just as much as a love for Jim Carrey and the lyrics to Britney Spears’ hit classic... Read More »
If love is a battlefield, then long-distance relationships are the trenches — and my aunt and uncle were the toughest soldiers on the field. I’ll never... Read More »
I’m coming in hot with a story to start us off. On the way to get tacos, my ex and I once got into an argument about an encounter we had with his friends a... Read More »
The Short Version: A good date location should give couples plenty of room for thoughtful conversation, and that's certainly true for the African American... Read More »
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Some of us dream about the kind of romance that musicians write songs about. You know, the kind that fills all the mental space in your head and leaves you... Read More »
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Let’s get down to brass tacks: It’s getting harder and harder to find love. But considering that you’re here right now, reading this, you probably already... Read More »
The Short Version: The dating world is full of options, but not always opportunities. That’s where professional matchmakers like those at Executive... Read More »
Take a caveman and transport him in your time machine to the present day, and he’ll tell you (in grunts): “Wow, a lot has changed!” We’ve got indoor... Read More »
As someone with parents in their 50s, I spend a good amount of time during Thanksgivings, Christmases, and family vacations looking at the happily married... Read More »
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Unless you, like my favorite marine friend Patrick Star, have been living under a rock, you know that the journey to find love in the technological era has... Read More »
The first time casual sex was brought to my attention, I was a freshman in college and still on my religious high horse (but slowly teetering). While... Read More »
One thing I’ve learned over the years as a single observer of the dating world is that most people struggle to know what (and who) is best for them. And... Read More »
The year 2011 was interesting for the cultural zeitgeist. Adele was reaching mega-stardom by setting fire to the rain, the Harry Potter films were coming... Read More »
At this point, it’s clear that the dating zeitgeist has changed. You can’t walk into a coffee shop or partake in a people-watching session on the subway... Read More »
The story of the word “queer” is one of vitriol, discrimination, and, eventually, redemption. Historically used as a derogatory way to refer to someone who... Read More »
The haters and naysayers can talk down about dating apps all they want, but the truth cannot be denied: Dating apps are the number one way to meet... Read More »
I don’t know if you have heard, but it’s going down in the DMs. Amid the significant cultural changes that have come at the hands of technology,... Read More »
Thanks to modern technology, we can now send memes to friends halfway across the world. We can order hot and fresh food to our doorstep while watching our... Read More »
Senior dating can be a complex topic to breach, but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like a Darren Aronofsky film. There’s a happy medium where realistic... Read More »