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Burn-out caused by countless failed dates or insecurity can push some to use applications for conversations with prospective ‘dates’ they have no intention of ever linking up with in real life

‘Finance bro’ has become a fashionable term on TikTok to describe a certain type of gentleman with a healthy bank account and stand-out closet, proving that, even as some trends come and go, deep pockets and a tie will always be attractive

Those who practice it consider it a great tool for keeping passion alive. We spoke with many who see the positive side of dirty texts, but they also warned of the risk of revenge porn

Technology and greater mobility have improved many aspects of living in a different place from your partner. Even so, the path is thorny and only if it is navigated correctly is a common horizon possible

‘Friends with benefits’ and ‘fuck buddies’ have their advantages and drawbacks. Making intentions clear from the beginning and not creating false expectations are two keys for avoiding a bitter end

The hookup app revolution has gotten old. While classic apps work on their reputational crisis, new platforms propose a break with the philosophy of their predecessors

Whether it’s the lifts that a politician wears to a rally or the inches that a single man adds to his height on a dating app, the world is still obsessed with the issue of male stature

‘Are We Dating The Same Guy?’ Facebook groups have caught on around the world. They were born from a mission to warn other women about men who behave dishonestly on social media, but a defamation lawsuit has revealed their challenges

EL PAÍS talked to experts about whether it’s true that heterosexual women prefer taller men

The artist Matilde Duarte has gathered hundreds of Tinder portraits that confirm that when trying to find love and stand out from the rest, the app’s users are resorting to looking as similar as possible to everyone else

With professional and educational opportunities available on the other end of the world, many couples are forced to get creative. They often use technology to overcome physical barriers and connect with each other

While couples involved in casual, no-strings-attached love stories are not new, the term that now gives them their name and the frequency with which they appear, especially on dating apps, are novel. We talked to experts on the subject

A Harvard study reveals that people who use matchmaking applications are more likely to develop eating disorders

People having affairs usually spend between $53 and $428 per month, according to estimates by Ashley Madison

The creators of apps like Replika and Blush think the stigma of virtual partners will disappear, just like the stigma of online dating apps

Several companies market bots that hold realistic-sounding conversations on apps like Bumble and Tinder to save users time and get them dates with zero effort

As users expand their horizons, the platforms are beginning to resemble each other

Rowland says the government is concerned about the rates of sexual harassment, abusive and threatening language, unsolicited sexual images and violence facilitated by the platforms

Trends such as ghosting and gamification have led to growing disenchantment with these types of applications

Data and experts indicate that each generation is engaging in fewer sexual relationships than the previous one due to a variety of reasons from technology to job insecurity, housing, and feminism

A huge number of singles in their 40s and 50s are re-entering the dating pool after many years as part of a couple, but they soon find out that technology has completely changed the world of romance

Platforms for flirting are conceived as a catalog of people among whom you can navigate and decide if you are interested in them or not. This quantity and ease is possibly the basis of its success. However, numerous studies and users talk about the hook they produce and the fragility of the ties they generate

Anthropologist Helen Fisher has been researching love for decades. For nearly 20 years, she has also been working to understand the importance of the internet in romantic relationships

Dating apps, detachment, too much porn and bad relationships (especially for women) ruin heterosexual expectations