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The 37% Rule on Dating Before Settling Down

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on May 17, 2026

When should you stop looking for someone better and just choose who you already have available? Well, here's what the 37% rule says and what to do about it.

When should you stop looking for someone better and just choose who you already have available? Well, here's what the 37% rule says and what to do about it.

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Pros and Cons of the 'Grim Keeping' Dating Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on May 9, 2026

Grim keeping is when you connect romantically with someone over shared dislikes rather than likes. Here's what to like and not like about this dating trend.

Grim keeping is when you connect romantically with someone over shared dislikes rather than likes. Here's what to like and not like about this dating trend.

Mating
The Pros and Cons of the 'Stack Dating' Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on April 26, 2026

You may have heard of or encountered 'stack dating,' squeezing multiple dates into a given day. The question, though, is whether it will stack the odds for or against you.

You may have heard of or encountered 'stack dating,' squeezing multiple dates into a given day. The question, though, is whether it will stack the odds for or against you.

Friends
PowerPoint Dating Events Are Trending

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on April 19, 2026

"Date My Mate" events have been popping up and involve people making PowerPoint pitches for others to date their friends. Here's how this example of "friendfluence" works.

"Date My Mate" events have been popping up and involve people making PowerPoint pitches for others to date their friends. Here's how this example of "friendfluence" works.

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What Is 'Mogging'?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 5, 2026

Are you mogging? Have you been mogged? Or have you been declared the mog? It's a mog, mog social media world. Here's what all this means.

Are you mogging? Have you been mogged? Or have you been declared the mog? It's a mog, mog social media world. Here's what all this means.

Mating
Tinder Calls 'Clear Coding' a 2026 Dating Trend

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 27, 2026

The dating app Tinder has listed 'Clear Coding' as one of the dating trends for 2026. Are you ready to get with the program and clear code? Here are some things to consider.

The dating app Tinder has listed 'Clear Coding' as one of the dating trends for 2026. Are you ready to get with the program and clear code? Here are some things to consider.

Mating
What Does Dating With 'Chalance' Mean?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 19, 2026

"Chalant" isn't an official word. But you may have seen "dating with chalance" mentioned on dating apps. Here's what it means, and the potential risks and benefits.

"Chalant" isn't an official word. But you may have seen "dating with chalance" mentioned on dating apps. Here's what it means, and the potential risks and benefits.

Singlehood
14 Things to Do for Valentine's Day If You Are Single

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 11, 2026

It's almost Valentine's Day, otherwise known as "Remind You that You are Single Day." If you are single, here are more than a couple of things you can do on this day.

It's almost Valentine's Day, otherwise known as "Remind You that You are Single Day." If you are single, here are more than a couple of things you can do on this day.

Mating
The New 6-7 Dating Trend Has Clear Meaning

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 7, 2026

The 6-7 phrase that went viral last year may have had an unclear meaning. By contrast, the meaning of the new 6-7 dating trend seems pretty darn clear. But is it for you?

The 6-7 phrase that went viral last year may have had an unclear meaning. By contrast, the meaning of the new 6-7 dating trend seems pretty darn clear. But is it for you?

Mating
The Choremance Dating Trend Can Be a Time Saver

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 28, 2026

Some people claim that love shouldn't feel like a chore. But the choremance dating trend kind of says otherwise. Choremancing can help dating and relationships work.

Some people claim that love shouldn't feel like a chore. But the choremance dating trend kind of says otherwise. Choremancing can help dating and relationships work.

Career
One Way to Make Networking Much Easier

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 19, 2026

Many attempts to network can feel like a lot of work with little net gain. Here's a way to turn that around and make networking more like netfunning.

Many attempts to network can feel like a lot of work with little net gain. Here's a way to turn that around and make networking more like netfunning.

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