Results for "dating"
11 articlesThe ‘Zombieing’ Dating Trend Is Exactly as Annoying as It Sounds (And Experts Say It’s a Major Red Flag)
Article explains 'zombieing,' a dating trend where someone cuts off contact then reappears months or years later. The piece frames this behavior as toxic and a major red flag, citing expert commentary from Dr. Alexandra Foglia.
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The Turbulence Test Can Expose a Relationship Red Flag You’ve Been Missing. Here’s How to Do It.
The article describes a dating trend called 'turbulence tests' where people observe their partners' behavior during high-stress situations like air travel to assess compatibility and identify red flags. It frames travel-induced anxiety as a useful tool for understanding relationship dynamics.
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As If Alligators Weren’t Intimidating Enough, They Also Have Permanent Boners
A Vice article uses humorous, sexually provocative framing to report on alligator reproductive anatomy. The piece relies on crude analogies and innuendo rather than scientific explanation to discuss the topic.
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‘Future Faking’ Is Ruining Modern Dating, and Almost Everyone Has Experienced It
Article reports on 'future faking' in modern dating—making relationship promises without intent to follow through—citing survey data from matchmaking service Tawkify indicating nearly all daters have experienced this. The piece frames this as a widespread 'villain' in contemporary dating culture.
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3 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs That You Should Put on Your Dating Profile
Vice's Noisey section recommends three hip-hop and R&B songs to include on dating app profiles, asserting that music taste matters for relationships. The piece functions as lifestyle advice content without reporting on events or claims requiring verification.
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3 Signs the Person You’re Dating Is ‘The One’
The article challenges romanticized notions of finding 'the one' popularized by movies and dating culture, claiming psychological research offers different insights into compatibility. It frames conventional wisdom about relationships as a 'nice story' that doesn't align with scientific understanding.
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Millennials spend $252 on an average date, BMO finds — and social media is spiraling over 'date-flation'
A BMO study reports millennials spend an average of $252 per date, with dating costs rising faster than inflation. The article frames this trend as 'date-flation' and notes consumers are responding by dating less frequently, choosing cheaper options, or avoiding dating altogether.
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The ‘Plastic Bag Theory’ Is Going Viral, and It’s Bad News for Some Relationships
A dating concept called 'Plastic Bag Theory' has gained viral attention on social media, describing partners who appear easygoing but are actually passive and low-effort in relationships. The theory was popularized by Men's Coach Alessandro Frosali in an Instagram video. The article reports this as a newly trending internet dating framework affecting some relationships.
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People Are Choosing Sexting Over Real Sex (Even When Real Sex Is an Option)
A survey by Dating.com reports that 14% of adults deliberately choose sexting over in-person sexual activity even when the latter is available. The article frames this as a positive lifestyle choice and counter-narrative to the 'sex recession' discourse, suggesting some people prefer digital intimacy.
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The 37% Rule Says This Is How Many People You Should Date Before Choosing One
An article explaining the '37% rule,' a mathematical theory from optimal stopping theory that suggests dating 37% of potential partners before committing to someone. The piece notes this concept has been applied to romance and references Psychology Today's coverage of the theory.
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Brazil’s prisons are not containing organised crime; they’re creating it
The article claims Brazil's prison system is consolidating rather than containing organized crime, with criminal factions using incarceration as a cohesion mechanism. It frames domestic prisons as a systemic vulnerability despite international pressure to combat organized crime.
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