Experts argue that this trend reveals a lack of emotional maturity and a fear of being alone, warning it is a sign of the difficulty of forging strong connections in the era of dating apps
Tens of thousands of cyber slaves are held captive in Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, working around the clock to defraud love-seeking victims through dating apps and social media
Saturation, a lack of innovation, rising fees, and the resurgence of real-world interactions pose significant threats to the business of hook-up apps
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
According to experts, people are more dissatisfied with sex now than ever before. We have more freedom, but also more information from a young age, which creates very high expectations
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
