Tag Archives: Dating

23Feb/24

Dating apps are accused of being ‘addictive’. What makes us keep swiping?

Dr Anastasia Hronis, University of Technology Sydney

A class-action lawsuit filed in the United States against Match Group – the parent company of dating apps Tinder, Hinge and The League – is making headlines around the world.

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18May/23

I am in love with a stripper

May 18, 2023 /entertainment/ — Yes, it is possible to fall in love with a stripper. However, it is important to remember that strippers are professionals who are paid to entertain. They are not always looking for love, and they may not be able to give you the same level of emotional intimacy that you would get from a partner who is not in the sex industry. Continue reading

23Aug/22

Workplace romance: four questions to ask yourself before dating someone from the office

Chantal Gautier, University of Westminster

In the digital age, online dating and swiping right are the status quo for romance. Practically gone are the days of meeting “the one” in a pub. But what about flirting by the water cooler or over Zoom? The consensual office relationship has been both a romance trope and a taboo for decades.

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