Across Los Angeles, you can feel the shift in dating without anyone saying it out loud.

Men talk about how hard it’s become to meet someone, while women talk about how peaceful life feels now on their own. The gap between those experiences is often framed as women asking for too much, but that explanation misses what’s actually changed. ...Read more

Dear Anna,

I’ve been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half, and our relationship has been really solid — he’s kind, thoughtful and we’re genuinely happy together. I lost about 80 pounds a few years ago before we met, and he’s only ever known me at my current weight. Last week, my sister showed him an old photo from my high ...Read more

When I saw my parents recently, I thought it would be fun, both as a dating coach and as their daughter, to ask them about how they met and how their relationship progressed. I always knew some details, but I didn’t know the full story. March 16 marked their 46th wedding anniversary, so I would like to give tribute to them in this article.

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CHICAGO -- Alicia Williams has had some rough dating experiences.

The 29-year-old mom of two dated a guy who claimed he was divorced, even presenting her with papers to prove it. It turns out they were fake because, after Williams searched social media and public records, she discovered he was still married.

“He was telling me he wants to ...Read more

We are more connected than ever before, with our high-speed internet, pinging smartphones and ever-updating apps and social media networks. (iPhone 17e, anyone?!)

And yet, we are also lonelier than ever, especially younger generations who are even more likely to be on their digital devices for longer periods of time. Gen Z, it turns out, is the...Read more

Dear Anna,

My partner and I met on a dating app five months ago. It started out as a very casual thing but quickly became exclusive and serious. He lives about 40 minutes away, and it’s a long drive to see him. We’re both in college, so generally we only see each other on weekends, but sometimes, we’d see each other multiple times a week....Read more

Every online dater knows the emotional roller coaster of the process. After spending tons of time crafting your bio and choosing photos, you finally feel all the stress and effort is worthwhile when you start coming across promising profiles and starting meaningful conversations. Things reach a new level of excitement when you finally agree to ...Read more

Dear Anna,

I’ve never been on a real date, and I’ve never been in a relationship. Whenever I’m asked on a “date,” it turns into a hookup really fast — or sometimes it was basically a booty call from the start. And like a dumb a**, I let it happen.

I’m tired of accepting that I’ll never be in a relationship and that I’ll ...Read more

Another day, another set of dating questions. In my now 15 years of being a dating coach, the questions have changed over time. In 2011, when sites like Match.com, eHarmony and OkCupid reigned supreme, things were slower paced. (Not quite, “It’s lost in the mail,” but you get it.)

Now, with dating apps at our fingertips and texting being ...Read more

Whether it’s at work, in our personal lives or even something as specific as cooking dinner every night, we all experience burnout at one time or another. So, it’s no surprise that online dating is no exception to the rule.

Finding a romantic relationship may feel like the top priority at times, but that is going to be a lot harder if you�...Read more

Dear Anna,

I could use your help. I rent a parking space during the workweek from a very charming woman who lives in the building across from my office. A coworker connected us through the doorman when I was looking for a space.

From the first time we spoke, there was a … familiarity. She asked if we’d met before. She’s always been kind ...Read more