Why Smart People Still Fall for Scams

(and How to Make Sure You Don’t) “It will never happen to me,” you say, as you sign into the app you’ve just downloaded, swiping through a stream of profiles. “It will never happen to me,” you say, as another story is published about an online dating scam that defrauded millions. “It will never happen to me,” is what people say when they believe they are immune to something that affects even the most intelligent and cautious users online. In reality, one thing about romance scams is true: they can happen to anyone. In fact, intelligent, well-educated people are often ...

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How to Talk About Your Age-Gap Relationship (Without Defending It)

Age-gap relationships are everywhere right now. From Netflix’s Age of Attraction to online dating conversations, everyone seems to be talking about age gaps. Whether seen as controversial or a tale as old as time, age-gap relationships are here to stay.  The discussion ranges from how big is too big of an age gap to whether age is just a number, but one thing is consistent: age-gap relationships generate attention. Beyond the Controversy of Age-Gap Relationships But what happens when you are actually in an age-gap relationship? With so many opinions around these relationships, talking about them can feel like you ...

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How to Brag on a First Date

We’ve all been there; sitting at a table opposite someone who cannot seem to stop talking about the long list of their own achievements. They don’t let you get a word in, they list off their selling points like they’re trying to goad you into giving them a job. It becomes a monologue about them, and how great they are. Bragging has long been viewed as unattractive, but how do you show a date your achievements and best qualities without coming across as an arrogant jerk? Why Arrogance and Bragging are Two Different Things Hiding your achievements will only shrink ...

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Can One Photo Change Your Entire Dating Experience?

The Truth About Dating Profile Pictures A photo is worth a thousand words, but what is the key to a profile that doesn’t need a thousand words to attract the right person? How do you ensure that you can attract someone who not only finds you attractive, but who also sees you for who you really are? The list of factors is endless, and the photo that captures your most dateable self isn’t always the one that you would expect. What Makes a Good Dating Profile Picture? If you are asking this, you are not alone. This is one of ...

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Can Men and Women Really Be Friends?

“We’re just friends!” Haven’t we all heard that one before? The age-old question of whether men and women can maintain purely platonic friendships has fueled countless romantic comedies, sparked heated debates, and left many wondering if genuine cross-gender friendships are actually possible. “There’s no way she’s just a friend,” say so many of that ‘best friend’… who just so happens to be both a girl and ‘one of the guys’. The friendship causes doubt, jealousy, and once again brings into focus the debate of if it is possible for things to be fully platonic with someone of the opposite gender… ...

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Does Generosity Make You More Attractive?

The link between overall attractiveness and a giving personality has long been drawn, but is it really true? When it comes to dating, one of the key questions that crops up is how do I make myself more attractive to those that I find attractive? We create profiles, we take the most flattering pictures, we curate and write and post… but attractiveness is a lot more than just an instance of winning the genetic lottery. In fact, what makes a person attractive has a lot less to do with symmetrical features than we might have initially believed. Apparently, you can ...

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Seeking Explores Modern Dating App Etiquette

In 2026, dating app etiquette shifts towards authenticity, clarity, and efficiency, prioritizing genuine connection over endless swiping; focus on clear profiles with recent photos, use voice/video to build trust quickly, move conversations to real dates swiftly, and embrace emotional honesty, ditching game-playing for “green flags” like accountability and direct communication about intentions (e.g., “Clear-coding”). It’s about showing up as yourself, respecting time, and using apps as a tool, not a destination, building “Micro-Mances” (small thoughtful actions) over grand gestures.  If you have ever been on a traditional dating app, you know that most of the people using them have no ...

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