Dating

Looking for dating advice or articles about the latest dating trends? Then you’ve come to the right place. HelloGiggles is your source for everything relationship-related, from figuring out the best online dating apps to understanding the signs of a breakup. Whether you’re single or just trying to find out what dating lingo like “ghosting” and “drafting” means, our love and relationship experts are here to help.

Looking for dating advice or articles about the latest dating trends? Then you’ve come to the right place. HelloGiggles is your source for everything relationship-related, from figuring out the best online dating apps to understanding the signs of a breakup. Whether you’re single or just trying to find out what dating lingo like “ghosting” and “drafting” means, our love and relationship experts are here to help.

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adventures in dating

I let go of toxic relationships and learned an important lesson about self-love

A shift in perspective led to inner peace.

A shift in perspective led to inner peace.

Feeling All the Feelings

What is—and isn't—emotional cheating? We asked real couples

We asked ten people how they'd define this mysterious form of infidelity.

We asked ten people how they'd define this mysterious form of infidelity.

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It's About To Get Real

11 too-real things couples only do when they get past the honeymoon stage

Let the farts fly.

Let the farts fly.

Back to Business

I tried queer dating apps for the first time—here’s what happened

Dating in a small rural town is hard. Dating in a small rural town as a que...

Dating in a small rural town is hard. Dating in a small rural town as a queer person is its own level of difficult.

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Love in a time of Internet

I tried Loosid, a dating app for sober people

Dating can be awkward when you don't drink. I hoped this app would match me...

Dating can be awkward when you don't drink. I hoped this app would match me with my sober prince charming.

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Love in a time of Internet

Going on dating apps as a Black woman can feel like searching for the bare minimum

What if the bare minimum is all that's out there?

What if the bare minimum is all that's out there?

Love in a time of Internet

I was ghosted by someone I actually liked—here's how I got over it

You were fine before it happened, and you'll be fine again.

You were fine before it happened, and you'll be fine again.

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Polyamory Faux Pas: My boyfriend and I booked the same date with different people

Being poly is not without its awkward moments.

Being poly is not without its awkward moments.

Back to Business

Back-to-school season means I can get back to dating as a single mom. Here are my tips for other single parents

Most single parents have so little time during the summer. That changes in ...

Most single parents have so little time during the summer. That changes in the fall with your kids at school all day.

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Sometimes a casual make out buddy is all you need

Ending the summer with a bang.

Ending the summer with a bang.

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Love and Other (Near) Disasters

Why a devastating college breakup was necessary to find my own identity

I knew I barely had a life outside of our relationship, but it hurt too muc...

I knew I barely had a life outside of our relationship, but it hurt too much to admit.