Early Menopause Gave Me a Dating Superpower
Single and in her early 40s, the author discovered newfound confidence in her romantic relationships once she embraced her truth: No biological timetable meant freedom.
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Women of a Certain Age Don’t Have to Settle
Middle-aged women are among the most educated, confident, and self-sufficient today. So why is it so hard to find a healthy, enduring romantic relationship?
Talking to Women: A User’s Guide
Guys, we know, dating is hard, especially in these confusing, pressure-cooker #MeToo times. But being a decent human should not be that complicated.
Talking With Ruby Karp, the Upright Teen Feminist Citizen
Our parenting columnist sits down with the 17-year-old author of 'Earth Hates Me' and learns why some girls recoil at the word "feminist" while still embracing its principles.
Dear Julie: “My Friend’s Boyfriend Danced All Up On Me”
DAME’s Friendkeeper sorts out a sleazy situation and helps a woman parse Facebook politics between friends.
Is Smart the New Sexy?
Singles who claim to value intellect over looks are popping up on dating profiles from Tinder to OkCupid. But what does being a "sapiosexual" really mean?
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How to Take a “Lover”
Somewhere between a one-night stand and a relationship lies the lover, our writer discovered while having an affair with a French man. Follow these ground rules, and have the time of your life.
Dear Julie: “How Do I Deal with Always Being the Third Wheel?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper assesses a couple-heavy friend situation, and helps a woman see that her friendship with a stoner may go up in smoke.
I Was the Only Virgin on Tinder
At least, that’s how it felt to this writer, who learned more than she expected while navigating the V-card conversation on a dating site notorious for hook-ups.