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The New York influencer Laurie Cooper goes viral on Instagram and TikTok for championing flirting in person, away from screens

The public policy coordinator at the NGO Derechos Digitales discusses the decisions made by regulatory authorities in Colombia, Brazil, and Chile regarding the company linked to Sam Altman. She asks: Who controls, for what purposes, and under what safeguards, the proof that we are human?

In his book, the researcher uncovers the neurological keys behind why we become enamored with someone, who we are drawn to, and what happens when a romance ends

A recent study shows that more and more people — especially Generation Z — are using artificial intelligence in their love lives, from writing icebreaker messages to simulating entire romantic relationships

The politician says it renewed his hope in looking for love via applications, so we set out to analyze its strengths

Toxic behaviors, such as ghosting or intermittent flirting to maintain the other person’s interest, damage self-esteem, increase feelings of loneliness, and fuel dating app fatigue

A sense of being chronically alone is spreading and leading to increased health costs and productivity loss — as well as big bucks for some companies

Celebrities may be used to turning to dating app Raya for hook ups, but they are increasingly using the photo sharing platform to flirt and find love

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