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BuzzFeed rounds up 23 screenshots of men's dating-app profiles, spotlighting cringe-worthy bios, bold confessions, and over-the-top quirks—from love-language claims to gym bragging—showing how online dating can be as funny as it is frustrating.
Heather Locklear, 64, and Lorenzo Lamas, 68, are dating, per People citing TMZ’s report and photos of the couple in Las Vegas; they’ve been seeing each other for months, and their adult children from prior relationships are set to meet this weekend. Locklear has a daughter Ava Sambora with ex Richie Sambora, while Lamas has six children from previous marriages.
Influencer Alix Earle recapped her first date since reentering the dating scene, describing a poorly planned Malibu drive, a quick Starbucks stop, and a moment she feared she was being kidnapped; she joked that she won’t go on dates again until there’s a full itinerary after her date was marked by an awkward question about OnlyFans. The post follows her December breakup from Braxton Berrios and comes amid prior dating rumors.
A new study re-dates the Monte Verde site in Chile to 4,200–8,200 years ago, far younger than the widely cited 14,500-year figure. The finding undermines its role as an early pre-Clovis reference point and prompts a reevaluation of migration theories into the Americas, suggesting older material may have been exposed or moved by geological processes rather than indicating very early human presence.
Grey's Anatomy stars Caterina Scorsone (Amelia Shepherd) and E.R. Fightmaster (Kai Bartley) confirmed they are dating in real life, three years after their characters briefly dated on the show, and were spotted holding hands during a March 23 lunch in Los Angeles, signaling a new offscreen romance.
Kate Cassidy, who dated Liam Payne at the time of his 2024 death, soft-launched a new romance on TikTok nearly two years after his passing, posting a clip with a mystery man and heart emojis; fans offered support as tributes from Payne’s One Direction bandmates and other celebrities reflect on his life.
A study of 500 Hungarian women found that greater openness to sugar relationships is linked to poorer personality functioning, maladaptive emotion regulation, and stronger early maladaptive schemas, suggesting this openness reflects broader psychological patterns rather than being caused by the relationships themselves (correlational findings).
Dolly Parton revealed onstage at Dollywood’s season opener that she isn’t dating anyone and doesn’t anticipate remarrying after her husband Carl Dean’s death; she’s been grieving and prioritizing healing, postponing her Las Vegas residency while she writes and plans new work, including Dolly: A True Original Musical for Broadway.
Washington Post Style columnist Monica Hesse weighs in on Netflix’s dating show Age of Attraction, whose gimmick pretends contestants don’t know anyone’s age even as they clearly look their ages. The piece leans into the show’s “wholesome trainwreck” label, joking about the editors’ late-night DMs and the concept’s mismatch between a clever premise and actual on-screen dating dynamics, ultimately arguing the series highlights how detectable age can shape dating culture on reality TV.
Angie Harmon is dating former model Tony Floyd again, rekindling a romance they started 35 years ago in Italy and broke up 27 years ago, with Valentine’s Day posts signaling their reunion.
A 42-year-old California woman, Lisa Catalano, spent thousands advertising a 'Marry Me' dating campaign with billboards and taxi toppers along Highway 101 after frustrations with dating apps, drawing more than 4,000 applications. She manually whittled the pool to about 50, then 20 and finally five first dates; for Valentine’s Day she went out with a man she’d been seeing for about a month. She requires NDAs to protect both herself and the dates, and she built much of the campaign herself, including the website and promotional materials. The venture cost thousands and attracted online criticism, but Catalano says she’s enjoyed the process and remains hopeful about finding a true match.
A man dating someone for four months, who has kissed only once, seeks guidance. Dear Abby recommends continuing to let the relationship develop at a slow pace, given her history of two abusive marriages. If, after about eight more months, she still won’t call him boyfriend or define the relationship, they should reassess their plans and his investment.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, some people are pursuing romance with AI companions instead of human partners, from New York pop-up dates to online communities like r/MyBoyfriendisAI. Kinsey Institute notes about 16% of singles have AI romantic partners; stories include a married man whose AI girlfriend Serena supports him and a New Yorker who finds AI dating safer and more controllable. While AI relationships offer emotional support for some, experts warn of mental-health risks and note ongoing tech shifts, such as OpenAI retiring older ChatGPT models that users had grown attached to.
Victoria Song visits a New York pop-up, EVA AI Cafe, where AI companions are taken on real-world “dates.” The piece chronicles her four speed-dates with AI partners, the crowded, media-heavy scene, and glitches that highlight the uncanny valley, while contrasting reactions from attendees who see it as a playful experiment about how technology reshapes connection with humans. It raises questions about the future of AI dating and whether such experiences can ever substitute human intimacy, ending with the author’s reminder to hug her flesh-and-blood spouse.
Alecia Wendland, a mom diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, began online dating after a grim prognosis and connected with Glenn Marsh. Their instant bond led to a marriage about nine months after their first date, despite ongoing chemotherapy and radiation. The couple emphasizes living fully on the time they have together, supported by family and fundraising help for their medical needs.