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By David Markowitz, University of Oregon / The Conversation
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Dating Site OkCupid Now Helps People Find Multiple Partners
The site says the move reflects changing attitudes toward open relationships
By Victor Luckerson
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Founder of Dating Site for White People Says He's Not Racist
The site has been criticized as racist
By Katie Reilly
January 4, 2016
Tinder Adds a ‘Super Like’ Button to Let Users Show Eagerness
Don’t want to hide your feelings? This new feature is for you
By Kia Kokalitcheva / Fortune
September 9, 2015
Bumble Thinks It's Found a Way to Weed Out Jerks Online
Its new feature could allow you to screen other users for good behavior
By Charlotte Alter
August 10, 2015
The Multiracial Advantage in Online Dating
But that's hardly the whole story, recent research suggests
By Tanya Basu
July 14, 2015
Now You'll Know If That Celebrity On Tinder Is Real
It could prevent you from being "Catfished"
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July 7, 2015
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People really do love brands
By Kia Kokalitcheva / Fortune
June 22, 2015
People Seeking Love Are Leading Target of Internet Fraud
Looking for love online can lead to heartache and fraud
By M. Alex Johnson/NBC News
May 20, 2015
This Book Perfectly Captures All Your Insecurities About Dating
Written entirely in texts and emails, this novel seems like it's ripped right out of your own inbox
By Giri Nathan and Ashley Ross
April 7, 2015
Meet the Jewish Matchmaker of Your Mother's Dreams
Inspired by her grandmother's Holocaust survival, Erin Davis wants to set up Jewish singles — without anyone having to swipe left or right
By Ashley Ross
March 26, 2015
Here's Proof That Everyone Will Be Online Dating This Valentine's Day
Looking for love at first swipe this Valentine's Day? You're not alone
By Laura Stampler
February 13, 2015
What I Experienced From Online Dating as a Black Woman
The majority of the messages I received, mostly from white men, fetishized my appearance and sexualized me based solely on my race
By xoJane
January 14, 2015
King of Online Dating Has Never Been on an Online Date
We're talking about the entrepreneur who cofounded OkCupid and now heads up the company that owns Tinder
By Elizabeth Barber
January 6, 2015
Tinder Rival Gets Cash
Wants to be the Facebook to Tinder's MySpace
By Laura Stampler
December 11, 2014
A New Dating App Grades Profiles and Expels Failing Users
Users who score an "F" on The Grade get banned
By Nolan Feeney
November 17, 2014
OkCupid Rolls Out New Gender Options
The new feature isn't yet available to all users
By Nolan Feeney
November 17, 2014
You Might Be Able to Undo Your Left Swipes on Tinder
It could be love at second swipe
By Maya Rhodan
November 5, 2014
Woman Gets Trapped in Chimney Allegedly Stalking Her Online Date
Mary Poppins would not approve.
By Melissa Locker
October 20, 2014
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The
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star talks Tinder, her worst date ever and the nipple episode of
Mad Men
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September 23, 2014
This Video Perfectly Describes How People Feel About Online Dating
To lie or not to lie?
By Charlotte Alter
August 28, 2014
OkCupid Relaunches OkTrends: A Beloved Blog That Tracks Online Daters' Fascinating Habits
After a three-year hiatus
By Laura Stampler
July 28, 2014
For Just $5,000, Match.com Will Find You a Date Who Looks Just Like Your Ex
Match.com is teaming up with a matchmaking startup that uses facial recognition to help you meet someone new -- sort of
By Anita Hamilton
June 19, 2014
The Worst Questions Women Get When Online Dating
I was having brunch with some girlfriends the other day, and we got on the subject of first dates. While we all had different experiences, there was one thing we all agreed on: There are...
By Refinery29
May 23, 2014
Man Poses as a Cupcake on Tinder, Succeeds Wildly
Sweet guys win every time
By Kyle Chayka
April 29, 2014
The Words Most Likely to Find You Online Dating Success
Is your online dating profile failing to attract “the one?” It may be because of the words you’re using, a new analysis from dating site PlentyOfFish reveals. In the study, a team of PhD scientists...
By Techlicious
April 22, 2014
Online Matchmaker Zoosk Files $100M IPO
While it has yet to log a profit, the popular dating site boasts 26 million members and a top iTunes App. It filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday announcing a planned $100 million initial public offering
By Denver Nicks
April 16, 2014
Forget Dating Sites, Try Facebook Instead To Find the One
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By Alice Park
April 7, 2014
Man Who Really Cannot Handle Rejection Steals His OkCupid Date's Phone
And then he hacks her OkCupid account like a true gentleman
By Samantha Grossman
April 2, 2014
Man Sues OKCupid For $70k Because The Person He 'Met' Happened To Be A Con Artist
Not Ok, Cupid
By Laura Stampler
March 19, 2014
How Facebook Could Sabotage Your Blind Date
Think twice before you cyberstalk—seeing someone online may make face-to-face interactions more stressful
By Alice Park
March 5, 2014
Online Dating Doesn't Just Save You Time, It Saves You at Least $6,400
Couples that meet online tend to marry after a shorter time than couples who meet in real life
By David Stout
February 25, 2014
This Guy Proved It's Really Hard for Women to Online Date
He lasted two hours.
By Jessica Roy
January 14, 2014
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