Real People Stories

How an Invisible String Is Pulling Couples Together All Over the World

04/24/2024

How an Invisible String Is Pulling Couples Together All Over the World

When Leah Menzies, a 20-year-old college student in Australia, nervously entered her boyfriend's family home, she anticipated the typical rituals of meeting parents for the first time.

The 13 Best Dating Apps For 2024

02/23/2024

The 13 Best Dating Apps For 2024

While dating apps are often associated with horror stories around trends like ghosting and catfishing, sometimes, the best dating apps can lead to positive — or at least interesting — experiences that help many find love.

I Went to a Sex Party — Here's What It's Like Inside

03/24/2023

I Went to a Sex Party — Here's What It's Like Inside

When the idea of going to a sex party was first suggested to me, I think I laughed out loud.

I'm Single and Dating in My 30s — and This Is What I've Learned

02/21/2023

I'm Single and Dating in My 30s — and This Is What I've Learned

As a 30-year-old woman fresh out of an eight-year partnership and called-off engagement, dipping my toes into the dating world felt daunting, but also thrilling.

9 Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Respond to House Passing Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

07/26/2022

9 Members of the LGBTQ+ Community Respond to House Passing Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage

On Tuesday, June 19 the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would codify the federal protections of same-sex marriage that have been in place since 2015.

We Met on My FYP: Why So Many Queer People Are Connecting on TikTok

06/13/2022

We Met on My FYP: Why So Many Queer People Are Connecting on TikTok

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A Boudoir Shoot Transformed This Woman's Self-Confidence After Her Abusive Relationship

05/11/2021

A Boudoir Shoot Transformed This Woman's Self-Confidence After Her Abusive Relationship

Many women shoot boudoir photo sessions as a gift for their significant others, but this woman decided to take the photos for herself.

Still Wanting to Celebrate Their Special Day, This Couple Eloped and Live-Streamed It

05/30/2020

Still Wanting to Celebrate Their Special Day, This Couple Eloped and Live-Streamed It

Amid uncertain times, one thing remains constant: the love two people have for each other.

Not Wanting to Delay Their Special Day, These Brides Instead Got Married at a Drive-In Theater

05/04/2020

Not Wanting to Delay Their Special Day, These Brides Instead Got Married at a Drive-In Theater

Amid movie theater closures and early on-demand releases, many have contemplated the newfound convenience of drive-in theaters.

Bears, Beets, and Babies: See This Mom's Disney, Harry Potter, and The Office Pregnancy Photos

02/23/2020

Bears, Beets, and Babies: See This Mom's Disney, Harry Potter, and The Office Pregnancy Photos

New mom Grace Navarro is a fangirl through and through, which is why she decided to keep track of her pregnancy with weekly photo updates inspired by her favorite fandoms: Harry Potter, Disney, and The Office!

Sooo, This Woman Sneakily Took Her Sister's Engagement Photos While Disguised as a Bush

09/30/2019

Sooo, This Woman Sneakily Took Her Sister's Engagement Photos While Disguised as a Bush

There are no lengths Therese Merkel wouldn't go to for her older sister Rachel, and that includes disguising herself as a bush to snap some super sweet engagement photos.

When This Couple Discovered Their Parents Shared the Same Anniversary, They Followed Suit!

08/31/2019

When This Couple Discovered Their Parents Shared the Same Anniversary, They Followed Suit!

Krysta and Martin met while they were both attending school in Daytona Beach, FL.