Welcome to our blog’s love section, today we’re highlighting some of our favourite relationship and dating blogs; the best dating sites we prefer. Do you have a loved one or someone that makes you happy? Everyone deserves happiness.
When the pandemic emerged, many dates had to transition to online platforms, leading major dating apps to report a rise in messaging activity.
Some reports indicate that the dating landscape has experienced positive shifts since the onset of the coronavirus. According to Sara Konrath from The Atlantic, “Numerous single Americans are being more deliberate about their dating choices, engaging in more meaningful discussions, and enjoying higher quality time with new partners.”
If you’re re-entering the dating scene, seeking date ideas (even virtual ones), or looking for tips on the best profile photos or where to meet international singles, these dating blogs can serve as valuable resources.
Best 9 Dating Blogs We Love
1. DatingAdvice.com
DatingAdvice.com serves as the “Leading Source for Everything Related to Dating.” A group of dating specialists offers guidance for heterosexual men and women, the LGBTQ+ community, and older adults, making it a comprehensive site filled with valuable content.
With over 28,000 articles on the blog, readers are sure to discover solutions to their dating inquiries.
Some distinctive aspects of the site include guides for dating in various cities, reviews of dating platforms, and a directory of dating coaches.
The article titled “34 Interesting & Surprising Online Dating Statistics in 2022” truly fulfills its promise. A statistic that caught my eye: OkCupid suggests that the ideal length for an online dating message is between 40 and 90 characters.
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2. Hey Saturday
Recognized as one of the top 10 dating blogs in the UK, Hey Saturday focuses on online dating. It was established by Saskia Nelson, who is known for pioneering the field of dating photography.
If you’re looking to enhance your online dating profile, this site is essential. The blog is packed with valuable tips for capturing the most attractive photos for your profile, along with overall guidance on maneuvering through the e-dating landscape.
A recent article highlights the newly launched dating app Once, developed by a team of women and designed around a “slow-dating” concept. The app employs a series of 28 modern questions to assess your emotional characteristics in four domains: independence, extroversion, physicality, and intuition.
If your closet is filled mostly with sweatpants and athleisure (which is totally fine, as it’s what I wear daily), Hey Saturday provides advice on what to don for your dating profile picture.
3. Global Dating Insights
This website stands out because it focuses not on dating tips, but on data and updates related to the online dating industry itself.
Alongside news stories and interviews, the site releases the yearly GDI Power Book, which highlights significant influencers and startups within the dating space. Readers can also tune into the GDI Podcast for discussions with key figures and industry leaders.
4. Evan Marc Katz
While I was looking into this topic for my post, I found that dating coach Evan Marc Katz appeared on almost every list of recommended dating blogs. This is certainly understandable given his extensive experience; he’s been providing coaching for over ten years and aims to help women grasp what men are thinking and the reasons behind their behaviors.
Katz shares his motivation for offering advice to women instead of men: “Trust me, I would love to inspire more men to evolve and seek to understand the other gender, but generally speaking, they don’t. This is quite frustrating and serves as the reason I focus on advising women.”
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He claims his purpose is to “offer the male viewpoint on dating and relationships, helping you to decipher the behaviors of good men and steering clear of the bad ones.”
Readers can explore content by various categories such as chemistry, communication, and flirting, or choose to listen to a podcast episode.
In a recent article, Katz provides advice for women navigating tough relationships. He states, “The reality is: healthy relationships don’t require labor. They require effort, like tending to a garden, but they don’t demand ‘work’ like toiling in a coal mine or enduring war or solitary confinement.”
5. The Urban Dater
I was attracted to this blog because it emphasizes real-life dating narratives and experiences. “It serves as a space to document all the conversations about the butterflies in your stomach, the heartbreak, the uncertainty, and the happiness that accompany romance, and collect them in one place for everyone to read.”
The Urban Dater began as a solo blog, established by Alex Vasquez, and has now transformed into a thriving community with over 300 contributors. The content addresses a wide array of subjects, such as dating apps, adult relationships, LGBTQ dating, and more.
The Ask The Urban Dater section provides advice from the contributors based on real inquiries from readers. Although this section had not been updated for several years, it has recently been revitalized, so feel free to explore older articles while awaiting new content.
A recent article discusses “manipulationships,” which refer to situations where one partner uses certain tactics against the other (such as emotional blackmail, gaslighting, violence, or humiliation) to compel the other person to comply with their wishes.
6. Baggage Reclaim
Blogger Natalie Lue launched her blog in 2005 after experiencing a significant awakening in the wake of a breakup while managing a serious health issue. She chronicled her path towards reclaiming her identity from emotional burdens, focusing on enhancing her self-esteem, establishing boundaries, and confronting her fears of abandonment and rejection.
Through blog entries, podcasts, books, and online courses, she shares her insights and guidance with readers. As stated on her site, “I’d love to assist you as well, helping you save considerable time, energy, effort, and money so you can feel less stressed, anxious, frustrated, or resentful, and instead, feel more confident, loving, trusting, and liberated.”
Lue’s content explores various elements of dating, including ghosting, emotional (un)availability, and people-pleasing, among others. A significant number of the posts concentrate on managing a breakup. It’s a difficult subject to address and handle, but Lue approaches it head-on, which I find commendable.
7. Broadly
While Broadly isn’t strictly a dating blog, its content is so impressive that it deserves a mention anyway.
Produced by the same team behind Vice, you can anticipate a spirited, empowering tone from these writers, who provide insightful dating pieces such as “Where Is the Birth Control for Men?” and “I Stopped Treating Sex as a Performance and Started Embracing Myself.”
They also feature a popular daily astrology column, ideal for those who prefer to consult the stars before planning a potential first date.
8. The Guyliner
Another male author worth mentioning is Justin, who runs the chic LGBT blog The Guyliner.
Since 2010, Justin has been sharing his experiences about dating men and, as you can imagine, has accumulated quite a few encounters, along with numerous stories to share.
Throughout this time, he’s developed a — thankfully anonymous — dating league table, giving ratings to each partner out of ten.
Scandalous? Maybe just a bit.
Transparent? Definitely!
This is precisely what we seek in dating blogs: authentic, genuine stories of the experience.
9. Stitch
It’s often said that wisdom accompanies maturity, and you’ll discover that on the Stitch blog.
Concentrating on dating for mature adults, the guidance you’ll encounter is likely to revolve around companionship and lifestyle rather than straightforward sexual advice.
With that said, Stitch definitely embraces discussions about sex — including whether people over 50 should include sexual topics in their online dating profiles.
Moreover, it’s important to emphasize that while dating should be enjoyable, if it starts to feel discouraging – it’s okay to take a step back. Sometimes, immersing yourself in the realm of online dating (whether through blogs or other means) can feel overwhelming.
Numerous misconceptions about being single can foster unhealthy thoughts regarding solitude. However, the reality is that you can be an amazing, joyful, and self-assured individual – regardless of your relationship status.
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