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Discover expert analysis and the modern take on dating, brought to you by Marie Claire.
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Extended Adolescents: The New Generation of Daters
A new study sheds light on the latest type of singleton, one who still gets help from Mom and Dad.
By Maura Kelly Published
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5 Habits That Will Keep You Single
Features Many people get into dating situations that are doomed from the start. I have a habit of doing it unconsciously, and some of my friends actually admit they do it on purpose: the better to not get hurt or get too close to anyone.
By Rich Santos Published
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AshleyMadison.com: A Place for Cheaters to Meet
My editor sent me a fascinating story about the business behind the site Ashley Madison. For those of you who are not familiar with the site, its mission is to provide people seeking affairs the environment to pursue the fantasy.
By Rich Santos Published
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Confessions of a Single, Female Pastor
Wren Miller loves her career, but it makes her love life a holy mess.
By Deborah Jian Lee Published
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Are Commitment and Exclusivity The Same?
Features Are exclusivity and commitment the same thing? Apparently men don’t think so.
By Rich Santos Published
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What Your Neighborhood Says about Your Dating Vocabulary
A new interactive map reveals the funny words that people most commonly use to describe themselves, depending on what part of the country they live in.
By Maura Kelly Published
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5 Characteristics That Make A Strong Woman Sexy
Features Our male dating blogger counts down the characteristics that make strong women appealing.
By Rich Santos Published
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9 Ways to Rehabilitate a Cheater
How To A cheater can be rehabilitated, but a number of the following things must happen to spark the change.
By Rich Santos Published
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What His Flowers Really Mean
As Valentine's Day approaches, find out what your guy is trying to say with that beautiful bouquet.
By Rich Santos Published
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Women Who Hate Their Engagement Rings
Kate Middleton got Prince William's mother's sapphire from her failed marriage. What to do if you don't like the rock.
By Marie Claire Published
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3 Reasons Not to Email When Dating
Features An MIT professor of technology has suggestions about when to avoid emailing or texting with someone you've just started seeing.
By Maura Kelly Published
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Have You Ever Had A Broken Heart?
Advice for the broken hearted from a man.
By Rich Santos Published
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3 Ways to Tell If He Likes You
How To Here are three ways our male dating blogger went out of his way for a girl this weekend.
By Rich Santos Published
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Do You Have a Dating Good-Luck Charm?
Got a pair of earrings -- or a pair of jeans -- that has helped you find your way to love?
By Maura Kelly Published
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10 (More) Reasons Why He's Scared to Commit
Features Dating can be a tough endeavor for some guys. Here's why.
By Rich Santos Published
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Could Being Dumped Make You More Attractive?
Strangely enough, being rejected could -- depending on what gender you are.
By Maura Kelly Published
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Q&A with Rachel Machacek: The Science of Single
What happens when a single woman commits a year to trying every possible method of meeting a guy? We talked to someone who did to find out.
By Anna Maltby Published
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Looking for Unconditional Love This New Year's?
This time of year, I wonder ... is lasting love what we really want from our mates?
By Maura Kelly Published
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9 Things I Worry About In The Early Stages of A Relationship
Features The beginning stages of a new relationship are the best because they're full of giddiness and no one is sure of what's going to happen. The unknown makes this stage of a relationship exciting...and scary.
By Rich Santos Published
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Is Your Boyfriend Secretly Gay?
Kiri Blakeley thought she knew everything about her fiancé. Then he let her in on his big secret.
By Anna Maltby Published
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7 Ways Guys Try To Act Aloof Mysterious
Features The most frustrating girl advice is: "act like you don't care." How (and why) should I act like I don't care about someone that I'm interested in? I can understand the rationale. I'm attracted to women that are gloriously unavailable. ...
By Rich Santos Published
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Girls with No Game: Are You a Dating Virgin?
How To A new generation of women never learned how to date. Are you one of them?
By Jennifer Miller Published
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Is It OK to Date More Than One Person at a Time?
Despite knowing I should play the field more, I haven't been able to bring myself to do it.
By Rich Santos Published
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How Bedbugs Can Ruin Your Relationship
The little critters are infesting beds and relationships across the country. Here's how to practice safe (and insect-free) sex.
By Elise Nersesian-Sol Published
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8 Survival Tips for Winter Dating
How To It's hard to be optimistic for a date when you have to schlep through the snow to get to it. But keep your chin up ... and your boots buckled.
By Maura Kelly Published
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New Trend: Should You Lock in a "Winter Boyfriend?"
Some people get into relationships simply to keep their hearts from freezing during the coldest months.
By Maura Kelly Published