A Funny Bone to Pick

Social Media

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

What an "Alpine Divorce" Is, and How to Avoid One

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on March 2, 2026

Without empathy, self-centeredness can drive decision-making.

Without empathy, self-centeredness can drive decision-making.

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

How to Get Out of the Friend Zone

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 24, 2026

There are some places known to be really hard to get out of, like Alcatraz, the Sahara Desert, and, of course, the "Friend Zone." But you can get out if you follow these steps.

There are some places known to be really hard to get out of, like Alcatraz, the Sahara Desert, and, of course, the "Friend Zone." But you can get out if you follow these steps.

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?

Friends

Is It OK to Be Friends With an Ex?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 31, 2026

3. Do you still want to have sex with them?

3. Do you still want to have sex with them?

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.

Mating

The Pros and Cons of "Explorationships"

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 16, 2026

The longer one goes on, the closer it gets to situationship.

The longer one goes on, the closer it gets to situationship.

Mating

How to Use the '5-Date Rule' in Dating

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 13, 2026

You may have seen on social media different versions of the so-called "five-date rule." Before you take five, so to speak, and follow it, consider its rationale and limitations.

You may have seen on social media different versions of the so-called "five-date rule." Before you take five, so to speak, and follow it, consider its rationale and limitations.

Friends

Friendfluence: How Friends Can Help Vs. Hurt Your Dating

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 12, 2026

Tinder’s Year in Swipe 2025 report listed "Friendfluence" as one of the dating trends for 2026. It's a friendly reminder that your friends can influence your dating success.

Tinder’s Year in Swipe 2025 report listed "Friendfluence" as one of the dating trends for 2026. It's a friendly reminder that your friends can influence your dating success.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Situationships Are a Growing Dating Risk

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

Here's a situation that you may have to deal with soon with the continuing growth of artificial intelligence: an AI situationship. Be prepared to ask these questions.

Here's a situation that you may have to deal with soon with the continuing growth of artificial intelligence: an AI situationship. Be prepared to ask these questions.

Relationships

How to Use the 3-6-9 Rule for a Relationship

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 6, 2026

After the honeymoon stage, conflict and decisions.

After the honeymoon stage, conflict and decisions.

Mating

10 Tips for Dating Sunday

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on January 2, 2026

Are you going to partake in Dating Sunday? This is the day when dating apps typically experience the highest traffic of the year. If so, here are 10 tips.

Are you going to partake in Dating Sunday? This is the day when dating apps typically experience the highest traffic of the year. If so, here are 10 tips.

Artificial Intelligence

How to Prepare for More AI in Your Dating Apps

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 31, 2025

Get ready to meet someone new on dating apps—AI. Here's how it could change your experience.

Get ready to meet someone new on dating apps—AI. Here's how it could change your experience.

Mating

8 Ways to Spot a Romance Scammer

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 29, 2025

Romance scammers can be a dime a dozen in the dating world. So, to keep your dimes and other things of yours safe, stay on the lookout for these eight potential warning signs.

Romance scammers can be a dime a dozen in the dating world. So, to keep your dimes and other things of yours safe, stay on the lookout for these eight potential warning signs.

Mating

7 Signs of Dating Down

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 25, 2025

2. You feel more like a therapist, consultant, or teacher than a partner.

2. You feel more like a therapist, consultant, or teacher than a partner.

Mating

The 'Taxicab Theory'—What It Should and Shouldn't Tell You

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 22, 2025

The "taxicab theory" has emerged from what the Miranda character said about men in the "Sex and the City" TV series. But will such a theory take you to your desired destination?

The "taxicab theory" has emerged from what the Miranda character said about men in the "Sex and the City" TV series. But will such a theory take you to your desired destination?