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Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

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Expert says science can predict whether your relationship will last

‘This only works if both parties are willing’: Expert says science can predict whether your relationship will last or not. Here’s the X-factor

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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‘I’m not the type’: Man reveals the one major way to tell that your Bumble match is just not feeling it

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Lindsey Weedston

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Culture

‘You escaped’: Woman calls off engagement after fiancé won’t stop saying she’ll ‘give him a baby’

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‘This can NOT be how men shower’: Husband’s ‘triangle’ shower routine has women everywhere questioning men’s hygiene

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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‘He seemed to be very distressed’: Crush reacts in horror to woman’s blood type—was it superstition or something worse?

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‘You’re an emotional peasant’: Guy asks for dating advice after 3 girls rejected his texts, and boy does he get it

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Woman asks if she’s overreacting after boyfriend skips abortion, then blames her for bad timing

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A cheating scandal, a dramatic sprint, and an instant meme—Everyone is obsessed with ‘Por favor Montoya, por favor!’

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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Rachel Kiley

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‘I am BEGGING these men to leave us alone’: Guy’s dating rant backfires spectacularly

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

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A photo of a waitress serving food in a restaurant between two screenshots of Tiktok user @thealienbabe.

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‘She was doing it on purpose’: Woman goes to Olive Garden with her man. Then the server interrupts when she tries to order

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‘Should I say something?’: Woman doesn’t know how to respond after her boyfriend sends ChatGPT-generated birthday text

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‘That’s where things started going downhill’: Woman sees ‘hot’ guy at gas station. Then he shows up on her Tinder

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‘Men hate puzzles. They LOVE quests’: Men and women agree this relationship hack is genius

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‘What does it mean?’: Woman goes on a date with a man. Then 2 women at the restaurant slip her a note

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‘As long as he doesn’t have any pets’: Woman finds out she still has access to ex’s thermostat. Then she takes her revenge

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