Blind date: ‘We were chatting as soon as we sat down’
Jacob, 27, a volunteer manager, meets Sophie, 28, a journalist What were you hoping for? To meet someone who I could connect with and possibly go on further dates. Continue...
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‘People treat each other as disposable’: dating columnist turned novelist Annie Lord on love and sex in the age of apps
Her breakup memoir and Vogue column made her the voice of modern dating. As her debut is published, she talks about single life, oversharing and why she still believes she’ll find loveThere is a scene in Annie Lord’s novel...
Read More‘They said to me, you were the best sex toy we ever had’: the pain, pleasure and paranoia of life in a throuple
From Hollywood movies to confessional memoirs, three-person relationships are everywhere. But is it really possible to keep everyone satisfied? Happy trios, bruised couples and rejected lovers tell allPriscilla can pinpoint the...
Read MoreBlind date: ‘I should have made a move, but I’m not good at that sort of thing’
Abigo, 26, a supervisor in retail, meets Suli, 25, an animation graduateWhat were you hoping for? To meet someone I felt comfortable around and easy to talk to. Continue...
Read MoreThe sporty sex boom: how our summer of sport is sparking sizzling love affairs
Whether it’s in the queue for Wimbledon or in a Boston bar on match day, romance is suddenly in the air – especially if you’re ScottishName: The sporty sex boom.Age: New for summer 2026. Continue...
Read MoreBlind date: ‘I got a bit carried away once the wine kicked in’
Alex, 45, a product lead in tech, meets Ellie, 35, a TV producerWhat were you hoping for? To meet someone kind and have an enjoyable evening with someone I maybe wouldn’t ordinarily choose for myself. Continue...
Read MoreBlind date: ‘It felt like taking part in Blind Date was a lifelong thing she wanted to do’
Laurine, who works in forensics, meets Theo, a financial adviser. They are both 27What were you hoping for? Love! Or someone new, great conversation, a free dinner and feature in my favourite Guardian column. Continue...
Read More‘I almost forgot how to date’ | The Global Dating Crisis: episode 3 – video
In many countries, dating seems to be on the decline, with many young people either dating less, or finding it harder to have meaningful relationships. In 2024, one in five of South Korea’s 52 million citizens were living...
Read MoreThe dating apps that failed to deliver the joys of sex and romance now offer AI as cupid. No thanks | Tatum Hunter
Endless swiping has left a generation of singles burned out. But get real: dating assistants and AI-aided chats will never recreate the friction of real romanceAfter years of shrinking usage and tumbling stock prices, the dating...
Read MoreThe moment I knew: I gave her one of my paintings, she gave me an empty chip packet
When Mitch Cairns met Agatha Gothe-Snape, he was instantly charmed. Then an absurd exchange shifted their relationship into something more than friendshipThe first time I saw Agatha she was saturated, standing in a knee-high...
Read MoreBlind date: ‘I hope my handshake wasn’t too much of a red flag’
Jonathan, 23, a student, meets Katie, 27, an environmental campaignerWhat were you hoping for? To meet someone outside my usual bubble, have an interesting conversation, and see where it goes. Continue...
Read MoreBlind date: ‘What would I change? Nothing. It was perfect’
Josh, 30, a video game designer, meets Hannah, 31, an architectural lighting designerWhat were you hoping for? A fun evening and easy chat with an interesting and unique human being. Continue...
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