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Dating, thought through

Practical writing on queer dating — no listicles padded to rank, no fear-mongering. The advice we'd give a friend.

What 'relationship-first' dating actually means

Most dating apps optimise for time spent swiping. Relationship-first design optimises for leaving — together. Here's the difference in practice.

4 min read

How to write a dating profile that actually sounds like you

Skip the CV energy. A practical guide to bios and prompts that read like a person — with examples for queer daters.

5 min read

Dating while trans: control, disclosure, and finding people who get it

A practical guide to dating apps as a trans or non-binary person — controlling who sees you, handling disclosure on your terms, and filtering for people who already get it.

6 min read

First date ideas that aren't a bar

Fifteen first dates with built-in conversation, low pressure, and an easy exit — because 'drinks?' is a habit, not a plan.

4 min read

How to stay safe on dating apps: a practical guide

Verification, scam patterns, meeting safely, and the settings that matter — dating-app safety without the fear-mongering.

5 min read