Men's Dating Advice

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 »

The Short Version: Flirting and talking to women isn’t always easy for single men. That’s why Absolute Ability, a coaching service for men, is on a mission... Read More »

The Short Version: Many singles struggle to feel chemistry with their online matches once they meet in person. Video-based dating app noii is solving this... Read More »

If you feel like everyone online is looking for sex, chances are, you’re swiping in the wrong places. Tinder with its superficial swiping might not be... Read More »

Breakups are never easy. Every breakup I’ve been through has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster. It’s like going through the five stages of grief,... Read More »

I think all of us, at one point, are guilty of wondering if we should get back with an ex. It may have been a short fling or maybe it was your first high... Read More »

Infidelity is a dirty secret that's not always so secret these days. You probably know at least one friend who has been cheated on. You might have seen the... Read More »

We all have certain goals and visions for how we want our love lives to be. Sometimes those visions don’t match reality, and that can cause frustration or... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationships face their first real test at the end of the honeymoon phase. Will your love grow, or will it fade? Men’s relationship... Read More »

A situationship is like a relationship, but not quite. Situationships are sexual and romantic relationships that are undefined — you're not officially... Read More »

Love those dating apps! The choices. The choices. The glorious choices in mates. Having the opportunity to meet so many people so easily can be... Read More »

Men appreciate processes. Leaning into the logical side of our brain, we look for fixes and understandable pathways. That can be great for engineering, but... 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 »

We get it. Planning a date can be hard, and honestly, even redundant sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be and we're here to change that. Whether you are on... Read More »

The jitters are part of every dating experience. When we meet someone who we like, it’s natural to get a little nervous. The more we like them, the more... Read More »

Let’s set the stage: You, outside, enjoying yourself. You just watched your favorite cousin get married and are sitting at a table jovially relaxing with a... Read More »

“Don’t talk to strangers.” This may be good advice to keep children safe, but it’s not the best advice for your love life. To find love, sometimes you must... Read More »

A first date is a big deal — it’s that exciting first meeting where two people explore the potential sparks of a romantic relationship. It's an opportunity... Read More »

The Short Version: If your relationship problems have become too overwhelming, it’s time to focus on friendship with your partner. We talked to Michael... Read More »

The Short Version: At New Men Rising, men can confront their insecurities in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Founder Allegra Cramb is a certified sex... 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 »

When I was in college, a few of my female friends online dated half-heartedly, and they found it easy to get tons of matches. But as we get older,... Read More »

Most singles don't realize that an online dating profile is basically a marketing campaign, and you're the product. But before you cringe at how that... Read More »

As young and often foolish 19-year-olds, my friends and I had a favorite dorm downtime activity. We would screencast one of our phones onto the TV, open... Read More »

Quick admission, I am a study junkie. I love to read scientific studies. I’m a science dork, so I often read about new science, but I also want to keep... Read More »

If you’ve ever shared intimate photos with someone, you likely did so from a place of trust. Our partners are supposed to be our most reliable confidantes,... Read More »

This may seem like a foreign concept to many men in dating today – but it’s true that a lady will actually help you and encourage you when she likes you.... Read More »

Falling in love is the greatest thing in life and one of the most powerful experiences that humans can go through.  The oldest known love poem was... Read More »

The term “fling” doesn’t just mean to throw stuff. In the dating world, a fling is a casual, brief relationship or romantic involvement that involves a... Read More »

The Short Version: David Essel is a coach, counselor, and codependency expert. Over the past 40 years, he has helped people from all walks of life overcome... Read More »