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Wednesday September 6, 2017

When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires

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When It Comes To Romantic Attraction, Real Life Beats Questionnaires

September 6, 2017 • Questionnaires of the sort used by dating apps don't come close to predicting initial attraction compared with meeting someone in real life, a study finds. The ineffable mystery of romance remains.

Tuesday July 11, 2017

In Britain, New Dating Apps Let Brexit Opponents 'Remain' With Each Other

Hundreds of pro-EU supporters gather on Whitehall on the first anniversary of the Brexit referendum to protest against the process of Britain leaving the European Union. Wiktor Szymanowicz/Barcroft Media via Getty Images hide caption

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In Britain, New Dating Apps Let Brexit Opponents 'Remain' With Each Other

July 11, 2017 • Voting in favor of the Brexit referendum has proved to be a dating deal-breaker for many who wanted Britain to stay in the European Union. New dating apps connect those seeking other pro-EU voters.

In Britain, New Dating Apps Let Brexit Opponents 'Remain' With Each Other

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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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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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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.