Hoping to spark romantic connections through humor, Boston College alum Melissa Mullen designed the interactive dating app Smile to match users based on a shared sense of humor. “Smile is on a mission ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

Relationships thrive on connection, shared values and understanding one another deeply. While many couples prioritize physical attraction, communication skills and common interests, one overlooked ...

[Re:“From a Distance: What I’ve Learned About Dating in Asheville During a Pandemic,” Jan. 6, Xpress:] Kevin, it appears you forgot your article, “From a Distance” was in the Humor Issue, because ...

Humor is one of the clearest markers of a successful social interaction. You can use it as an ice breaker, and sharing a laugh with others is a good sign that you've hit it off. Humor might be even ...

"Hey, can I play on your dating apps?!" If you're single and attempting to online-mingle, I'm sure one of your very well-meaning, but very monogamous friends has requested a turn on your phone. You ...

In the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships, finding the perfect match can be a quest filled with highs, lows, and sometimes, rather lofty expectations. In recent times, the phenomenon of ...

Ugh! Dating is really hard these days, especially if you’re someone like me, who has standards, a busy schedule, and a YouTube channel of “conspiracy” theories about the “moon landing.” And no, before ...

I listened to music on a Walkman. I read books in elementary school so that I could earn free personal-pan pizzas from Pizza Hut. I had a subscription to Tiger Beat, a magazine about teen celebrities ...