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Modern dating advice for intentional relationships

We Were Never Meant to Date Alone

Dating today feels lonelier, harder, and more confusing than ever. But you’re not broken, what’s broken is the landscape. Here’s how to find your way through.

Not too long ago, your social life was w...

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How to Navigate Dating When You Have a Disability

Dating is hard for everyone. 

But when you have a disability, there are extra layers of complexity that most people never have to think about.

When do you disclose? How do you disclose? What if they...

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Teammate vs Rival in Dating: The Red Flag You're Missing

The internet is full of dating horror stories right now. From "alpine divorces" (partners abandoning each other on hikes) to viral TikToks of people crying alone in national parks, the bar for basic h...

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Best Date Spots in Tribeca & West Village

If you're single in NYC and actually excited about dating (or at least trying to be), location matters. The right venue can turn an average date into a great one, and in neighborhoods like Tribeca and...

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Mahjong & Backgammon Nights: NYC’s Newest Way to Meet People (and Maybe Someone Special)

If you’re searching for unique ways to meet new people in NYC, you’re not alone.

In 2026, New Yorkers are quietly shifting away from swipe culture and rediscovering something far more powerful: face-...

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Date Ideas in New Jersey

If you live in New York City, New Jersey might not be the first place you think of for date night - but that’s exactly why it works. Just across the river (or a short drive away), the Garden State del...

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Dating Trends Shaping Modern Love

Agape Match founder and longtime professional matchmaker Maria Avgitidis was recently featured on ABC News with Linsey Davis expert insight into how dating is evolving and what singles need to underst...

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