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Personality archetypes such as “Golden Retriever Energy” and “Black Cat Energy” are becoming popular filters in online dating, according to

A survey conducted by the dating app happn among 932 users in the Netherlands found that 36% of singles have

Gen Z is experiencing what some are calling a “crush recession,” marked by reduced enthusiasm, spontaneity, and optimism toward romantic

Hinge’s 2026 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report indicates that LGBTQIA+ daters are placing greater emphasis on clarity, consistency, and emotional safety in

The term “chalance,” defined as the opposite of nonchalance, is gaining traction in dating conversations. It describes openly expressing interest,

Hornet, a long-lived social networking and dating platform focused specifically on gay or otherwise non-hetrosexual male users, is broadening its

Hily is promoting a “human intelligence” (HI) approach in its app as a counter to the increasing integration of artificial

Bumble has introduced a new paid feature called Plans, which organizes curated in-person group dating events. Users can RSVP and

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Pets are playing an increasingly prominent role in modern dating, often serving as compatibility filters or relationship dealbreakers. According to

MAXION, a UAE-based dating app, has announced a strategic shift toward facilitating real-world connections. The platform’s new direction, called “Real

Meta is testing a new “Series” feature for Reels that allows creators to organize multiple videos into episodic collections. The

Three dating platforms – Howdy, LoveAbility, and Bhava – launched this month, each addressing distinct user needs in an increasingly

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily permitted Texas to implement its App Store Accountability Act (ASAA), a law

A new Lovehoney survey of UK adults reveals clear generational differences in how political views affect dating decisions. Only 14%

Breeze, a Dutch dating app that launched in Europe in 2020 and expanded to London in 2025, is gaining traction