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Amber Brooks,Editor-in-Chief
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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Lillian Castro
Lillian Castro,Senior Editor
Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.
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Online dating places a large and accessible pool of daters at our fingertips. While you can receive messages from all sorts of people, finding the right match is a different story. If you need help adjusting your online dating game, look to our articles below.
Knowing how to date online properly can transform your experience tremendously. And we give you the tips to stand out, so you can avoid being a tiny needle in a massive haystack.
Our articles focus on tips and strategies that daters can leverage to find the right connections online, from building an authentic dating profile to recognizing compatibility.
We aren’t biased or anything. But we offer the best advice on this side of the internet to help any dater feel more confident in today’s fast-paced online dating environment because that’s how we designed our content.
Our content covers a wide range of topics, from writing the perfect conversation starter to setting healthy boundaries. You’ll read about dating safety, compatibility, and red flag awareness, so you can avoid any approaching pitfalls.
Our experts teach you how to break the ice and get to that first date, so you won’t be left swiping endlessly. Maximize your online dating experience and find the right matches with these guides.
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.
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Being a single parent is tough, but the best blogs for single parents can make the journey a little easier. These blogs discuss the struggle of trying to meet someone while caring for your little ones. They talk about the insecurities, the challenges, and the joys of single parenthood. In short, they make single moms and dads everywhere feel less alone.
Our 6 best blogs for single parents not only make it...
Gina is the owner of Expert Online Dating. As an online dating consultant, she helps men and women maximize their online dating experiences to get more dates. You can visit her website, www.ExpertOnlineDating.com, for more information or to contact her.
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The other day I was talking to this guy online. Conversation was flowing great. He was very intelligent and had done all kinds of things. I was impressed.
He was former military, had an engineering degree, had traveled to all kinds of places, was taking a year off before starting grad school, used to be a paramedic — the list of stuff this guy had done was seemingly endless.
While he had great stories, I finally...
David Wygant is an internationally-renowned dating and relationship coach, author and speaker. To find out more about David and all of his dating and relationship-building products, visit www.davidwygant.com.
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So you've got this great date set up. You met her. You texted back and forth. You set up a date for Wednesday.
She's hot. She's got the face of Kim Kardashian and the butt of Scarlett Johansson, and she absolutely drives you wild. You waited so long to date a hot one like this.
You send her a confirmation text and then ... crickets.
Here's what you do:
1. Ask Yourself If She's Canceling for a Good Reason
You start...
Brian holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University, and is a Board Certified Diplomate & Sexologist through the American Board of Sexology. He has been working in the field for more than 33 years as a private practice psychotherapist and runs an international coaching business for gay men that focuses on dating, relationships, and sexuality, and also has experience teaching in higher education. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Relationship Coaching Institute, The International Association of Coaches, and The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
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With few visible role models of successful gay couples to emulate, many gay singles have grown up without a roadmap on how to navigate the uncharted territory of the dating market.
Even with more growing acceptance and validation of gay relationships in the past couple of decades, as well as the influx of self-help material that’s flooded the Internet on how to best land one’s Mr. Right, an abundance of confusion...
Amie Leadingham is a Master Certified Relationship Coach. Her mission is to empower singles to heal, build self-confidence, and find a loving, genuine connection through conscious dating. Amie has been recognized as one of LA’s Best Dating Coaches and has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including the CBS Network, ABC News, LA Times, People Magazine, Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, and BRIDES. Visit her at www.AmieTheDatingCoach.com.
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It’s true that I am a professional relationship coach, but before I became one, I was a struggling single just like many of you reading this. Then I met my amazing husband, and all that changed.
But without the intervention of one woman, which prompted a reversal of my decision to cancel our first date, the entire night may have never happened...
And I might still be single today
I had been online dating for a...
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.
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The Internet has a lot going for it, but it's definitely known as a hangout for weirdos. We unfortunately sometimes make the mistake of going out with these rather strange strangers that we meet online, but at least the Internet offers us a forum for sharing these horrible date experiences.
Pooled from all over cyberspace, here are the seven worst online dates ever.
7. Talk Baby To Me
From complex.com
"We head to a...
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.
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Don't let being in public stop you from getting it on. At work. On the bus. Right there on the table. Whenever the feeling strikes, whip out your phone and get your blood pumping with some scandalous texting.
But why stick to words when you can express your desires via deliberately placed emojis?
Whether you opt for subtly sexy or straight-up erotic, here is a list of the best emojis to keep your bedroom game...
While most of the Art of Flirting students are single and looking to find their perfect match, Liz also encourages couples to learn how to flirt with each other to keep the fire going in the relationship. Flirting is something anyone can learn to do, regardless of age, size, weight, shape or past dating experience.
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Most of us have been on at least one date in our lifetime (but usually more) that went very differently than how we thought it would go.
The first time I ever tried online dating, I quickly began exchanging messages with a man who seemed interesting and smart. We flirted back and forth by email like crazy, and he always had a witty response to whatever remarks I sent his way.
We seemed to have everything in common,...
April Braswell is a senior dating expert, dating coach and professional dating profile writer. She leads dating, relationship and communication skills workshops throughout California. You can sign up for her ezine at www.AprilBraswell.com and get a free gift ecourse when you do.
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The question midlife singles ask me most often is where to meet other singles. Many seniors assume they needed to meet big groups of singles back in college or in their 30s.
Well, mother was right. It only takes one good one.
The best way to meet someone to share your life with, and maybe even marry, is to mix up the activities you do. Here are my five favorite rules to help senior singles meet each...
Mary G. Malia, founder of Gay Girl Dating Coach, is a certified singles coach, strategic intervention coach and author of the book "The Gay Girl’s Guide to Avoid the 14 Dating Traps." She’s known as the leading resource and expert for lesbians who want to move past the barriers to finding love and lasting relationships.
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Here’s a story I’m hearing more of these days:
A woman (young or old) gets divorced (or not) and has decided she’s done with men and it’s time to try women. It’s one version of "Orange Is the New Black," except she’s not locked up in prison with only women around, but perhaps she’s been watching the show, along with a few others and her curiosity is just out of control.
You’ve heard this one, right?
So are you...
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.
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The 411: For the past 25 years, Global Fund for Women has been the leading institution to give women the tools they need to raise their voices, demand equal rights and change the world.
Three decades ago, three bold women founded Global Fund for Women, which has now become the leader in providing funds and resources to courageous individuals and organizations that strive to advance the movement for women’s...
Gina is the owner of Expert Online Dating. As an online dating consultant, she helps men and women maximize their online dating experiences to get more dates. You can visit her website, www.ExpertOnlineDating.com, for more information or to contact her.
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Everyone knows Tinder is superficial. We know looks are supposed to make or break the deal, but sometimes there are other factors that can seal a guy’s fate faster than the flick of her thumb.
So who are these guys, and what are they doing that has them dying before they’ve ever even sucked in a breath?
Here is how to fail at Tinder, guys:
1. You cropped your head off
I don’t understand when guys don’t realize...
As the U.K.'s leading dating expert and dating coach, James Preece is a consultant for many dating sites and is involved in a wide variety of different areas, such as personal dating coaching, online dating, speed dating and matchmaking. He is a very experienced relationship expert and is a rising star, having already helped thousands of men and women find love, build confidence and improve their relationships. He is a regularly featured expert in top U.K. and international media.
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As a leading dating coach, I know online dating is for those who are truly willing to fight to find love. This means if you want to be successful, you need to put the effort and consideration into those messages that you send to other people.
With the right communication, you can land yourself more than just a kind reply from that person of interest — you may just find love that will last you a...
Gina is the owner of Expert Online Dating. As an online dating consultant, she helps men and women maximize their online dating experiences to get more dates. You can visit her website, www.ExpertOnlineDating.com, for more information or to contact her.
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Online dating certainly is a grab bag of experiences. On the one hand, you hear horror stories of psychos and unsolicited d*** pics, and on the other hand, you personally know several couples who have met and married over the thing.
So which is it? What’s to gain and lose from online dating?
I like to start with the negatives so we can end on a high note.
1. Weirdos
You’re never reminded of the fallibility of human...
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.
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We may never know if true love exists in Hollywood. With its whirlwind romances and baffling breakups, true love rarely lasts. But in a town of many a broken heart, there’s room for a happily ever after — with best friends, of course.
Here’s a list of friendships so real that it might just make us believe in love again.
10. Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham
Taylor Swift certainly has no shortage of celebrity best...
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.
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The 411: With 17 books, thousands of seminars and 40 years of experience under his belt, it's easy to see why John Gray is one of the most important and influential figures in the dating industry.
When you hear the name John Gray, your mind probably goes to his best-selling book "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus," but this great book isn't the only thing that's cemented his name as a mainstay in this...
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.
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Single and successful? Single and self-loathing? Single and seeking guidance on the subject? Look no further.
We've scanned the blogosphere for single-savvy experts and brought you single life advice on a witty, insightful, humorously familiar platter.
Here's the eight best singles blogs of 2015:
And That's Why You're...
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.
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For most people, dating, particularly online dating, is an endeavor chock-full of unanswered questions.
What if he doesn’t like me? What if I’ve totally killed this conversation? What if that profile pic was the wrong one? What if there could be fewer What-Ifs?
Introducing the evolution of dating: LiveDatingAdvice.com. Brought to you by three of the top dating coaches in the industry, LiveDatingAdvice gives you...
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.
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Ladies, what a great time it is to be alive. The Magic Mike XXL trailer was just released, and believe me when I tell you that it really is magical.
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello and the rest of the gang of strippers are back, and that means more bumping and grinding than ever. Could you ask for more?
Just like the trailer says, you're welcome.
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.
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With so much to say about first dates, falling in love and happily-ever-afters, it's hard to know who to go to for the best advice out there.
From the couples who travel together to stay together, to the divorced and dating again diva, we've looked into all the latest love and life gurus.
Weddings, world travel and wishful soul-searching. We've got it all — with a Canadian twist. Here are the top five Canadian...
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.
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TL;DR: Few people have dedicated as much time to examining the persistence of gender inequality in the U.S. as Dr. Kristen Schilt, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago.
Going on her eighth year at the University of Chicago, Dr. Kristen Schilt's research has covered a broad spectrum, but perhaps her most compelling work comes in the form of shedding light on cultural assumptions about gender and...
As the founder of CDE Dating, bestselling author, and a certified dating and relationship coach, Julie has more than three decades of experience guiding singles through the ever-changing world of online dating. Julie has advised leading dating platforms, coached thousands of singles, and delivered keynote presentations at global conferences on the intersection of love and technology. Her expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, the Today Show, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
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To sext, or not to sext? With everyone attached to their mobile phones and sharing photos through texts, SnapChat or AirDrop, couples in a sexy mood can’t help but send a photo of their private parts.
From the penis shot to the bra-less look with string bikini panties, people are sexting away. That is, until the relationship ends and the digital photos don’t remain solely between the two of you.
Whether you’re...
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.
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The Short Version: As an assistant professor of communication at The Ohio State University, Dr. Jesse Fox is the go-to expert on the topic of sex and gender representation in social media.
Since her undgrad years, Dr. Jesse Fox has loved the flexibility of the communication field, particularly when it comes to communication within interpersonal relationships. In 2010, she entered the world of academia to pursue her...
April Braswell is a senior dating expert, dating coach and professional dating profile writer. She leads dating, relationship and communication skills workshops throughout California. You can sign up for her ezine at www.AprilBraswell.com and get a free gift ecourse when you do.
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Most senior men desire to be in a fulfilling romantic relationship.
The majority of relationship-motivated men look more at the woman than at her exact age. They are most often desiring women who have great relationship skills and are visually attractive.
More often than her never-married sisters, the divorced woman comes out ahead in the senior dating game because she's been married, and perhaps a bit burnt by...
Troy Spry is a certified life and relationship coach and the one and only "Reality Expert.” He created his blog, Xklusive Thoughts, with the intent of putting out a very realistic perspective on life, love and relationships. Visit him at @xklusive5 or on Facebook
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"How do I go from booty call to girlfriend?" Yes, this is a real question posed to me, and I found it very interesting to say the least.
OK let me preface this by saying this is not a good strategy if you want to be taken seriously as girlfriend or wife material.
Yeah I know you may know one or two people who it's worked for, but please know that it's not the majority.
Here are a few reasons why it's not a good...
As the founder of CDE Dating, bestselling author, and a certified dating and relationship coach, Julie has more than three decades of experience guiding singles through the ever-changing world of online dating. Julie has advised leading dating platforms, coached thousands of singles, and delivered keynote presentations at global conferences on the intersection of love and technology. Her expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, the Today Show, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
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Along with New Year’s resolutions of joining a gym and losing the holiday weight, many singles are flocking to online dating sites during the month of January.
Whether you’re newly single or it’s time to make love a priority in 2015, there’s never been a better time to join the digital dating party.
According to Match.com, they see a 38 percent rise in new memberships from the period of Dec. 26 through Valentine’s...
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.
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TL;DR: Breaking stereotypes is Dr. Elizabeth McClintock's bread and butter, and in her third year as an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Notre Dame, she's only just begun.
Gender, family, sexuality, interpersonal relationships, race, segregation, inequality, homophily, body image, aging — the list of Dr. Elizabeth McClintock's research interests goes on and on.
But what she really shines at...
Rachel Dack is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and relationship coach specializing in individual and couples psychotherapy. Rachel's areas of expertise include relationships, dating, mindfulness, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. To connect with Rachel or to learn more about her psychotherapy and relationship coaching services, please follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Buy her book "Sexy Secrets to a Juicy Love Life" on Amazon.
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After a few great dates with your new guy, your feelings for him are growing, and you feel hopeful that you could have something substantial with him.
Then suddenly he goes “POOF” with no explanation. You are left feeling disappointed, confused and frustrated, replaying every date and conversation in your mind as you attempt to figure out what might have gone wrong.
The lack of closure and communication on his part...
Brian holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University, and is a Board Certified Diplomate & Sexologist through the American Board of Sexology. He has been working in the field for more than 33 years as a private practice psychotherapist and runs an international coaching business for gay men that focuses on dating, relationships, and sexuality, and also has experience teaching in higher education. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Relationship Coaching Institute, The International Association of Coaches, and The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
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One thing bisexual individuals deplore the most is when people dismiss their sexual orientation as a passing experimental phase or that they must choose one gender or the other.
In our world, we are threatened by the things we don’t understand, and this is particularly true in the often taboo area of sex. The truth of the matter is sexuality is not binary. It’s flexible and fluid, and bisexuality is indeed a valid...
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.
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What's a small city dweller to do when it seems big city folks have all the luck in love? Find a small city full of singles!
To help you out, we scoured the country for these smaller, single-filled cities. Using MONEY's annual list of the best places to live, as well as comparing total population numbers and the amount of singles, we narrowed it down even further to create our final 15.
While the cities on this...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
