Lifestyle

Miami is warm, social and full of energy. Its nightlife and beach culture draw people from all over the world. For gay men who want a long-term partner, though, that party reputation can make [...]

Chicago combines big-city energy with a down-to-earth spirit. Many gay men here want the same thing: a steady, committed partner to build a life with. Still, turning that wish into a real [...]

San Francisco is full of smart, driven people who solve problems for a living. So it is no surprise that many gay men here approach dating like a system to optimise. They filter, rank and test. [...]

Los Angeles is a city built on image. Headshots, profiles, and first impressions matter here more than almost anywhere. For gay men who want a lasting relationship, that focus on looks can make [...]

London should be the easiest city in the world to meet someone. It has size, history and a huge community. Yet gay dating in London defeats a lot of men who would be considered excellent partners [...]

Melbourne is a city of overlapping communities. That is its charm, and it is also the reason gay dating in Melbourne can feel strangely closed once you are looking for something long term. The [...]

Sydney looks like an easy city to date in. There is a visible scene, a large community, and a calendar full of events. Yet gay dating in Sydney frustrates a certain kind of man, and it is usually [...]

If a few matchmaking introductions in a row have felt off, it is easy to conclude the whole thing is not working. Before you do, it is worth knowing that this moment is normal, and that it is [...]

Two people can start with the same gay matchmaker, in the same month, with similar intentions, and have very different experiences of how quickly things move. One finds a strong connection early. [...]

There is one mistake that does more damage than any other, and it happens before you ever hire a matchmaker. People hire before they are clear on what they actually want. Everything that follows- [...]