Most won’t leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something rarer — company, ritual and the comfort of not looking for love alone.
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Why the latest season of ‘Love Island USA’ became the internet’s obsession
Love Island USA Season 7 has drawn outsized attention. Slate magazine culture writer Nadira Goffe says that’s because fans have more sway than ever.
Are we in the midst of another mustache renaissance?
Mustaches are having a moment. Here’s what it’s like living with one.
Did your date give you ‘the ick’? Here’s the science behind the feeling
You know that feeling when someone you’re dating does this one thing that you just can’t look past? Here’s what scientists say about why we react this way and whether the feeling is reversible.
To ghost or not to ghost? We want to know about the dating experiences that haunt you
Whether you’ve been the “ghoster” or the “ghostee” — All Things Considered wants to hear about your ghosting experiences.
‘The Bachelor,’ Ukraine edition, features a veteran who lost both legs in the war
He wants to give hope to the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have lost limbs since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Women no longer have to make the first move on Bumble. Will it make the app better?
Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the change breathe new life into online dating, and the company’s stock?
Dating habits are changing — again. Here are 3 trends and tips for navigating them
Technology, burnout and generational differences are creating new habits in the dating scene. Two dating coaches share advice on how to navigate them.
The dating app paradox: Why dating apps may be worse than ever
Investors in dating app companies are suffering from heartbreak. As these companies shift gears and try to make a profit, many of their users are heartbroken too.


