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    I am the Bad Girlfriend: Dating and Therapy

    July 29, 2016
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    White(ish) Lies and Dating: How Honest is Too Honest?

    July 27, 2016
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    Dressing For The Woman I Want To Feel Like

    July 20, 2016
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    Walking A Thin, Slutty Line

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    What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

    April 9, 2016
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    Eye Contact: The Most Flirtatious Form of Body Language

    April 6, 2016
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    Love with a Mismatched Sex Drive

    January 23, 2016
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    What Does That Gift Mean?

    January 13, 2016
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    Date Recap: José the Comedian

    December 11, 2015
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    What’s Your Dating Spirit Animal? Our 9 Favorite

    November 25, 2015
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    Improv Your Relationship

    November 24, 2015
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    What is Wingman in French?

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    Online Dating for Love and English

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    5 Online Daters Sound Off – Part 2

    August 22, 2015
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    I’m Bisexual: Why aren’t I ruling the dating world!?

    July 30, 2015
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    What Their Apartment Says About Them

    July 26, 2015
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    July 23, 2015
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    Advice That’ll Get You Fired

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    Online Daters Sound Off On: First Dates – Part 1

    March 30, 2015
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    Monday’s Mix: Teen Bop

    February 2, 2015
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    The Curious Joy of Horrible Dates

    January 9, 2015
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    January 6, 2015
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    Ready, Set, Date

    November 25, 2014
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    10 Better NYC First Date Ideas

    November 24, 2014
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    14 Amazing Responses to “Why Are You Still Single?”

    November 23, 2014
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    Pre-Beta Week 1: Giveaways & Site Updates

    November 23, 2014
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    How to Keep the Fireworks Alive in Your Relationship

    November 9, 2014
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    6 Hidden Dealbreakers and How to Spot Them

    October 24, 2014
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    August 29, 2014
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    Monday’s Mix: Start New

    August 28, 2014
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    Dating and Emojis: The How-To Guide

    July 18, 2014
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    10 Creative DIY Dates

    July 17, 2014
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    What’s Your Dealbreaker This World Cup?

    January 8, 2014
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    February 2, 2018
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    January 26, 2018
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    January 19, 2018
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    January 12, 2018
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    January 5, 2018
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    December 29, 2017
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    December 22, 2017
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    December 15, 2017
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    December 8, 2017
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    November 10, 2017
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    October 19, 2017
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    September 8, 2017
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    August 18, 2017
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    Date Night #128: The Best Things to do This Week

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    July 20, 2017
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    June 23, 2017
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    June 16, 2017
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    June 9, 2017
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    June 2, 2017
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    May 26, 2017
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    May 19, 2017
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    May 12, 2017
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    April 7, 2017
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    March 31, 2017
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    March 24, 2017
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    March 17, 2017
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    March 9, 2017
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    February 24, 2017
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    February 17, 2017
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    February 10, 2017
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    January 27, 2017
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    January 20, 2017
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    December 30, 2016
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    December 23, 2016
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    December 16, 2016
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    December 9, 2016
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    December 2, 2016
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    November 25, 2016
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    November 18, 2016
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    November 11, 2016
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    October 28, 2016
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    October 21, 2016
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    10 Ways To Get Out Of A Lame Date: Part 2

    October 19, 2016
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    October 14, 2016
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    October 7, 2016
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    Just Don’t Give Up, Man

    October 5, 2016
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    September 30, 2016
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    September 21, 2016
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    September 16, 2016
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    August 26, 2016
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    August 19, 2016
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    Blood Everywhere! How A Drunk Aussie Bro Kept Me Chaste in Spain

    August 10, 2016
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    August 5, 2016
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    Summer Date Duffel! Everything You Need to Date this Summer

    July 13, 2016
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    Thanking Gender Fluidity

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Monday’s Mix: Teen Bop

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Remember how googly-eyed your first big crush made you feel? How about when the world felt like it was over because they started dating someone else? Those feelings are a rite of passage for every teenager. Here are some songs that helped vinyl-era teens live Continue reading →

January 29, 2015
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The Dos and Don’ts of Cutting Ties After An Awkward First Date

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Date one is in the books! And it was . . . not so great. But how should you cut ties with the person you just shared a few hours of awkward small talk and sudsy brews with? Keep your head up, tiger, we’ve all been Continue reading →

January 9, 2015
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The Curious Joy of Horrible Dates

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No matter how excellent the match, no matter how close the percentage points, no matter how cute that picture of him with a baby Chow Chow was, sometimes the dates are just going to suck. If I had to make a graph of my online Continue reading →

January 6, 2015
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Online Daters Sound Off On: First Dates – Part 2

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Turns out, there’s a lot to say about a first date. In part 2 of our First Date Sound Off, our daters delve into what makes a great first date, how to greet your date, and the most dreaded question of all – who should Continue reading →

December 29, 2014
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Monday’s Mix: Out with the Old

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Now that 2014’s coming to a close, it’s a good time to think about what (and who) you want to take into 2015. The 10 pounds you gained during the holidays? Leave ’em. That date who never texted back? Forget about it. This throwback playlist? Continue reading →

December 24, 2014
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All I Want For Christmas Is You – A Holiday Playlist

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They don’t call it the most wonderful time of the year for nothing — in fact, the holiday season can be one of the coziest, most loving times. So why not take advantage and invite your hunny over for a romantic dinner date? It’s intimate, Continue reading →

December 22, 2014
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To Gift or Not to Gift? 6 Small Gifts for Your New Love

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The holiday season is always tricky, but it’s even tougher if you’re dating someone new. It’s natural to want to give your boo a little something to spread some cheer. But it’s hard to find a balance between a gift that says you like spending Continue reading →

December 16, 2014
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The Gift-Decoding Guide: What Your Present Is Really Saying

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So, you and your partner decided to swap prezies this holiday, but now comes the trickier part: what the heck do you give? We know you want to gift the right message, but perhaps a personalized engraved photo frame says too much, too early and Continue reading →

December 4, 2014
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5 of LA’s Most Romantic Restaurants

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There are over 9,000 full-service restaurants in Los Angeles, so choosing the perfect date spot can be tricky. But fear not. Grab a pen and take notes, because these are the ones that’ll leave a lasting impression on your new catch, or loved one. 1. Continue reading →

November 26, 2014
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Don’t Be a Turkey: 4 Tips for Meeting Your Partner’s Family

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If a new love is something you’re thankful for this holiday season, there’s a good chance Turkey Day will mark the first time you meet your beau’s family. To many people, this can be a very nerve-racking time. But don’t worry — we’ve got you Continue reading →

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