How technology has changed the dating game

Every February 14, the prices for chocolates and flowers skyrocket, and restaurants tend to be full with couples looking for a romantic evening. Some singles may feel left out of the celebration, but with so many dating sites and apps, the new “swipe” culture makes it easier to find a partner or mate in... Read More

How dating apps have changed the game for building relationships

Dating apps have changed the dating culture in a major way, offering a new avenue for building relationships. They set new standards for love by allowing people to approach the four pillars of attraction – physical appearance, closeness, similarity, and reciprocity – with a variety that was not possible in the past said Elizabeth... Read More

We meet people who hide their online dating lives from their parents

Illustrations by Prianka Jain. This story is part of a larger editorial series. Coming Out and Falling In Love is about the queering of our relationships with others and with ourselves. This month, we take a look at Asians’ attitudes towards sex and porn, dating in the digital age, experiences of LGBTQ communities, unconventional... Read More

Using Tinder Off-Label: Beyond the Dating Game: People Use Tinder for Self-Promotion, Political Campaigning

TORONTO: While Tinder is a platform for casual dating, some of the app’s roughly 50 million users around the world use it for multi-level marketing, political campaigns, and promotion of local gigs, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal “The Information Society,” found that off-label use of Tinder – a... Read More