It’s easy to say “I’d never fall for that” when confronted with the stories of women who were conned by romance fraudster Simon Leviev. But a determined scammer can be very convincing and persuasive.
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Dating apps like Bumble have tried to shake up the gender dynamics of dating. Some users say their efforts fall flat.
Attackers gain the trust of vulnerable individuals to obtain sexually explicit photos or videos via the internet, and then use these materials to blackmail victims.
Queer dating apps are leading the way when it comes to being more open about sexual health and health in general.
Indecent exposure happens digitally, too.
Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. And in the world of online dating, the presence of a canine companion indicates commitment.
When gay men were confronted about writing ‘no Blacks’ or ‘no Latinos’ on their profiles, many of them became defensive.
Each year, more and more people are looking to dating apps to find a partner. And a trove of data from these users is finally revealing what men and women really want.
Predictions of a new ‘roaring twenties’ featuring hedonism and indulgence ignores how dating has changed during lockdown.
Dating apps were created to help people connect online, then meet in person… How have they responded to the pandemic? And what role do they play in helping people adjust to this new dating reality?
The age of ‘artificial intimacy’ is upon us. What does it mean for the way we love, have sex and build friendships?
Granting police access to Tinder users’ information is problematic for many reasons (even if the intent is to keep people safe).
A finance scholar explains what an IPO is, how it works and a new way companies are going public that’s winning the hearts of WallStreetBets Redditors.
Finding a Valentine via a dating app is a lot more likely than running into them on the street or getting trapped in a lift with them — even if it lacks a Hollywood moment.
Tinder and similar apps fail to properly address issues of online harm. A lack of policy is to blame, as well as app design features and society’s general attitudes towards more minor cases of abuse.
Since women see men who own pets more favorably, you’d think online daters with cats in their profile pics would get more matches…
From geopolitical tensions over - very - personal data to user strategies, discover the workings of an industry that is responsible for one in three marriages in the United States.
People looking for a potential partners online highly value a sense of humour but immigrants struggle with local jokes.
A relationship psychologist says dating apps probably aren’t the best way to find a mate. But if you are using them, he has a few tips.
Love in a time of corona.
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Associate Professor, School of Health Studies, Western University
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Academic, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales
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