Sex first, dinner later: what can singles in Oslo, Berlin, Paris and Rome teach me about dating?
Last year, after a breakup, I dove headfirst into online dating. I began experimenting with mirror selfies and spent entire…
Category: Dating
Dating
From young men seeking casual flings to a 92-year-old who fudged his age, older women share what it's really like to date later in life.
I know the man for me exists, and I won’t stop looking until I find him. I’ve been single for…
Blind date: "Did we kiss? Let's just say we didn't want to disappoint the bartenders."
Jenny on Sara What were you hoping for? A new adventure with someone fun and like-minded. First impressions? Gorgeous and…
How to talk about dating like Gen Z: 51 terms for love, sex, and bad behavior
This year marks a decade since the term “ghosting” entered the mainstream. Back then, the idea that someone could suddenly…
Blind date: 'It had been almost 15 years since my last date, and it really showed.'
Sarah on Russell What were you hoping for? A romantic connection. If not that, then at least the chance to…
She put me in the friend zone by text before the evening ended.
Alex on Rachel What were you hoping for? A good plotline, a fun evening, and the chance of a connection.…
My first five minutes on the blind date had me sweating buckets.
About the Blind Date Column: Blind Date is a weekly dating feature in the Saturday magazine and online at theguardian.com.…
At 31, feeling exhausted and unattached, I wondered if dating a few French men could rekindle my zest for life.
“Where are you?” I texted, glancing from the balcony to see if he was nearby. I checked my lipstick in…
Golden retriever boyfriends and "ick" lists: Gen Z's dating standards are leading to constant disappointment.
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The restaurant staff were delighted when we mentioned we were heading out for a blind date.
Niamh on Harry What were you hoping for? A witty, well-dressed pub quiz partner, preferably Irish. My family is originally…