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I Said 'No Dating' at Freshers Week — It Lasted 9 Days

I told my flatmates I was doing a no-dating year. Nine days later I was kissing someone on the steps of my own building. Here's how it happened.

Mar 20, 2026 5 min read

Lifestyle

The Quiet Joy of Dating Someone Who Listens

At 55, the most underrated quality in a partner is not chemistry, not humor, not shared hobbies. It is the rarer, quieter gift of being genuinely listened to.

Mar 19, 2026 6 min read

Travel Tips

Why Strangers Abroad Feel Like Instant Friends — And How to Use That Energy

On a trip, a half-hour conversation with a stranger can feel closer than six months of small talk at home. There is a reason for that, and there is a way to use it.</p>

Mar 18, 2026 6 min read

Member Stories

After 30 Years Apart, They Matched Again on Viyamore

Nobody expected Claire and Tomas to recognize each other's profiles in their fifties. They broke up in 1994. Then, three weeks before Christmas 2024, they matched.

Mar 17, 2026 6 min read

Travel & Meetups

Road Trip First Dates: Genius, Disaster, or Both?

Four hours in a car with someone you've barely met. High-risk, high-reward, and probably going to tell you everything you need to know by the second rest stop.

Mar 17, 2026 7 min read

Travel & Meetups

Reykjavik in Winter: Dating Under the Northern Lights Isn't a Cliché If You Do It Right

Everyone sells you Reykjavik in winter as a romantic destination. Very few people tell you how to actually date there without it collapsing into postcard tourism.

Mar 16, 2026 6 min read

Travel Tips

When Is Too Soon for a Voice Note on a New Match?

Voice notes on a fresh match are either the hottest move ever or a confession nobody asked for. Here's the timing that actually works.

Mar 15, 2026 4 min read

Travel & Meetups

Group Travel for Mature Singles: What Works and What Will Wreck Your Week

A group holiday with other mature singles can be the fastest way to meet someone real — or the most expensive week of awkwardness in your life. Here is how to choose.

Mar 14, 2026 6 min read

Travel & Meetups

Where to Take a Quiet First Date in Seoul Without Ending Up in a Karaoke Booth

Seoul after dark is loud, bright, and designed to funnel you toward the nearest noraebang. Here are six better venues for a first date that is actually about the other person.</p>

Mar 13, 2026 6 min read

Travel Tips

Voice Notes vs. Video Calls: Which Builds More Chemistry Early On

Voice notes feel intimate. Video calls feel risky. Which one actually builds chemistry in the weird pre-first-date phase? The answer isn't what dating podcasts will tell you.

Mar 12, 2026 6 min read

Travel Experiences

Caretaking Aging Parents While Dating Someone New: An Honest Guide

Your father is in memory care. You also met someone lovely in February. Both things are true, and you're allowed to have both. A grown-up guide to holding the weight.

Mar 12, 2026 7 min read