Valentine's Day

Turn Your House into a Scene from a Romance Novel This Valentine's Day

An ounce of effort is worth more than a pound of chocolate, says Houston romance author Carrie Pulkinen.

02/09/2017 By Carrie Pulkinen

Valentine's Day

Haters Gonna Hate—and Maybe Find Love, Too

Speed hating is the unexpected twist on dating that America deserves.

02/08/2017 By Amber Tong

Ice House

Looking for Love in All the Right Places

Forget Tinder and OkCupid. These niche dating sites are where you need to be.

01/23/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Coffee Meets Pascal

The 17 Best Reasons to Swipe Left

Dead fish, the USA network and other fatal ingredients to dating app profiles.

12/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Put a Ring on It

How to Hook a Whale

A tongue-firmly-in-cheek guide to landing a billionaire in the Bayou City.

10/24/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: Wearing A Dress Over Pants

Most women wear something sexy on a first date. Not me.

10/19/2016 By Hala Daher

Q&A

The Elite Matchmaker's Guide to Dating

Step one: Look up from your phone. Step two: Never mention Trump.

09/08/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Dating

Tinder Is the Night

Online dating has become a game. Here's how to win.

07/06/2016 By Liz Hardaway

Style Guide

From First Date to Coupled Up, Here's What to Wear on Valentine's Day

Make sure your outfit is bringing its A-game on V-Day.

01/25/2016 By Leah Lucio

Getting to Know You

Dining and Dating: Discovering Houston’s Diverse Food Options

What’s scarier than getting to know someone? Trying new food.

07/15/2015 By Kelly Schafler

Arbitrary Criticism

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Dating

Everything a woman needs to wear to be asked on date after date.

06/18/2015 By Catherine Martin

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box at Up and The Pass

This week: how to spice up a post work-out date, a bridal shower lunch and a milestone anniversary.

04/15/2015 By Megha Tejpal

Arbitrary Criticism

Never-Lasting Love

How to get a boyfriend—any boyfriend—by Valentine's Day.

02/04/2015 By Catherine Martin

Arbitrary Criticism

The Lazy Guy’s Guide to Dating

What women really want (hint: it's your sweatshirt).

11/17/2014 By Catherine Martin

What to Wear

Date Night 101

Save practicality for the office and find just the right dose of sexy.

11/05/2014 By Nadia Michel

Newsfix

VIDEO: Tips For Finding "The One" From Houston's Millionaire Matchmaker

Houston matchmaker Jamie Rose shares tips for finding your one true love.

05/08/2014 By Dan Derozier

52 Road Trips

Romantic Weekend Getaways

Virginia may be nice, but Texas (and New Orleans!) are for lovers.

04/30/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Dating

Millionaire Matchmaker, Make Me a Match

With nowhere else to turn, the well-heeled loveless pin their hopes on Jamie Rose, Houston’s self-styled Millionaire Matchmaker.

04/30/2014 By Michael Hardy

Online Dating

Looking for Love in All the Online Places

An internet dating cheat sheet

02/02/2014 By Michael Hardy

split-decision

Editors Picks: Valentine’s Dinner For Two

Ten restaurant ideas for a romantic night out

02/02/2014 By Robb Walsh