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The pandemic delayed milestones in millennials' lives

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 8, 2022
Everyone lost time, but for millennials, they were years often marked by dating, marriage and family formation.
An embryologist works at a reproductive medicine center. More women are freezing their eggs, preparing to create families at a later date.
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China's "professional" pick-up artists

by Jennifer Pak
May 22, 2018
Services promise men can get women even if they're not tall, handsome or rich.
Dating expert Cheng Zhen talks with three of his fans who caught the bullet train just to see him.
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Tech IRL: Apps for relationships and to mend a broken heart

by Ben Johnson
Feb 12, 2016
You know about apps to meet new people, but what about after the first — and last — date?
People aren't just using apps to find a date, they're using them when they're in relationships, too.
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Email is not a perfect match for dating sites

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 9, 2015
Match Group released details of its IPO. One hurdle for future business: email.
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The governor's on the phone, he wants you to move back

by Miles Bryan
Jul 21, 2015
Rural states are hurting for skilled young workers and they're trying to lure ex-residents back home.
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My First Job

My First Job: Video dating service

by Robert Garrova
May 20, 2015
Before dating sites took to the internet, video dating was king.
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In an age of equality, who should pay for dates?

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 30, 2015
Women rarely pick up the tab on first dates, even those out-earning the man
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Playing matchmaker in Silicon Valley

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 29, 2014
Dating coaches update wardrobes, make reservations and even buy new hand towels.
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How marriage contributes to inequality

by Noel King
May 29, 2014
Assortative mating is a term, borrowed from biology, which means that humans tend to be attracted to those like themselves.
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Ask Money

In sickness and in wealth

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jan 23, 2014
And you thought talking about the pre-nup was awkward... try bringing up a credit score on a date.
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