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Thursday February 11, 2016

Do You Like Me? Swiping Leads To Spike In Online Dating For Young Adults

Looking for love in all the right spaces? About 1 in 5 young adults now use mobile dating apps, according to a Pew Research Center study. ullstein bild via Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Do You Like Me? Swiping Leads To Spike In Online Dating For Young Adults

February 11, 2016 • A study by the Pew Research Center finds the use of online dating sites has mushroomed in the past few years, particularly among 18- to 24-year-olds.

Sunday January 3, 2016

What Happens When You Try To Date Offline

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What Happens When You Try To Date Offline

January 3, 2016 • Lisa Bonos recently performed an experiment: She dated for three months without the help of her familiar dating apps.

What Happens When You Try To Date Offline

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Friday November 13, 2015

Dating App Helps Muslim Millennials Find Love, Parents Not Included

Tariq and Ummehaany Azam dance to "Fly Me to the Moon" at their wedding reception. Courtesy of Tariq Azam hide caption

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Dating App Helps Muslim Millennials Find Love, Parents Not Included

November 13, 2015 • More than 6,000 people have signed up for Ishqr since the app launched over a year ago. Ishq is an Arabic word for love; the "r" at the end was added to make it sound more hip.

Dating App Helps Muslim Millennials Find Love, Parents Not Included

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Monday March 2, 2015

Tinder's Premium Dating App Will Cost You More If You're Older

Tinder is launching Tinder Plus, a new version of its app with added features including the ability to have another look at a potential match you swiped away. Tinder hide caption

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All Tech Considered

Tinder's Premium Dating App Will Cost You More If You're Older

March 2, 2015 • Tinder launches a new version with added features, including the ability to have another look at a potential match you swiped away. But there's a catch: Your age will determine how much you pay.