Dating in the Digital Age

How technology is changing the ways we meet and fall in love.

Mating

Inside the Decisions of Real-Life Matchmakers

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on July 18, 2024

Who do you trust more with your heart: A human or an algorithm?

Who do you trust more with your heart: A human or an algorithm?

Mating

Are Relationships That Start Online More Happy, or Less?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on October 30, 2023

Do those who meet online live happily ever after?

Do those who meet online live happily ever after?

Mating

How to Date Without an App

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on August 25, 2023

Dating apps are so widely used that meeting people in person is starting to feel new again.

Dating apps are so widely used that meeting people in person is starting to feel new again.

Burnout

The Hidden Cost of Dating App Burnout

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on April 26, 2023

Feeling burned out on dating apps? These tips can help.

Feeling burned out on dating apps? These tips can help.

Relationships

5 Lessons From 50 Couples That Found Love Online

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on February 3, 2023

The stories behind their success.

The stories behind their success.

Mating

Inside the Datingverse: Your Guide to Virtual Reality Dating

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on October 25, 2022

A deep dive into web3 and what could be the future of online dating.

A deep dive into web3 and what could be the future of online dating.

Mating

Yes, People Really Are Finding Spouses on Tinder

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on August 3, 2022

Forget what you’ve heard: Dating apps aren’t just for hookups.

Forget what you’ve heard: Dating apps aren’t just for hookups.

Mating

Game On: How to Play to Win at Dating Apps

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on June 2, 2022

Tricks to help you win the dating app game.

Tricks to help you win the dating app game.

Pepper, a social robot that registers and responds to basic human emotions, making it an ideal human companion.

Relationships

Sex, Love, and Machines

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on April 12, 2022

Why the relationships of the future will be more than human.

Why the relationships of the future will be more than human.

Mating

Why More Isn’t Always Better in Online Dating

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on February 8, 2022

To get the most out of online dating, don’t think of it as a numbers game.

To get the most out of online dating, don’t think of it as a numbers game.

Mating

The Social Significance of Online Dating

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on December 28, 2021

Think online dating is inconsequential? Think again.

Think online dating is inconsequential? Think again.

Mating

Dating in Your League

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Dating apps make it easy to shoot your shot, but there are benefits to being realistic.

Dating apps make it easy to shoot your shot, but there are benefits to being realistic.

Mating

The Best Dating App Pick-Up Lines (and the Worst)

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on August 31, 2021

Want to step up your dating game? Try these opening lines.

Want to step up your dating game? Try these opening lines.

Mating

How Virtual Reality Could Change the Way We Date

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on July 9, 2021

Dating in virtual reality could be here sooner than you think.

Dating in virtual reality could be here sooner than you think.

Relationships

What Kind of Person Goes Online to Try to Steal a Partner?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on May 23, 2021

A look inside the secret world of online infidelity websites.

A look inside the secret world of online infidelity websites.

Ghosting

Is There Such a Thing as a Friendly Ghosting?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on April 3, 2021

Is it ever OK to ghost a partner? Here's what you should know.

Is it ever OK to ghost a partner? Here's what you should know.

Jealousy

Why Your Social Media Habit Is Making You Jealous

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on February 12, 2021

How to guard your relationship against social media jealousy.

How to guard your relationship against social media jealousy.

Relationships

When It Comes to Relationships, Is Instagram Real Life?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on December 11, 2020

What research says about whether Instagram is an accurate reflection of people’s relationships.

What research says about whether Instagram is an accurate reflection of people’s relationships.

Mating

Back to the Future: Is Video Dating Here to Stay?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on September 13, 2020

In times of social distancing, video dating is making a comeback. Will it last?

In times of social distancing, video dating is making a comeback. Will it last?

Mating

When Do Online Daters Delete the App?

Liesel Sharabi Ph.D. on July 10, 2020

Quitting is hard—and online dating is no exception.

Quitting is hard—and online dating is no exception.