The Plus One

It's official, your friend/family member/colleague is getting married and you know you are getting an invitation! Inevitably, you begin to wonder, "Will I get a plus one? Who should I bring?" After all, weddings are fun and who does not want to have a date to bring out on the dance floor? It is definitely…

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Set It Up, Minus the Netflix Ending

How many of you have been on a date setup by friends? You know, the ones that typically start with your friend saying, "I know someone I think you will like, you two should go out!" Probably a lot of people (me included), but how many people have gone on one of those dates and…

Ghosting: Why is this a thing?

We have all been there... You have been having an ongoing conversation over messenger on a dating app, gone out and had a great first date, or even been on several dates, all for your perspective "future someone" to go silent. For the long term. Ladies and gentlemen, you have officially been ghosted. This behavior…

The Real Life that is Online Dating

In a world where swiping is the norm, I have begun to wonder what is the actual success rate of online dating? As a Family Science major in FMSC260 (shout out to my Terps!), I learned the majority of couples meet through mutual friends; a statistic that is now being challenged by online dating. Evidence…