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How to Date in Vietnam

I've always considered myself as something more than the typical American tourist, that I bucked the stereotypes and was a true "citizen of the world." But here was clear proof that I was a presumptuous moron. Love is messy when you're a visitor in someone else's country. Full story

Losing It on Alan Rickman’s Roof

I can’t fathom any reason why she would have made out with me besides pity. I’m not exactly Don Draper when it comes to physical attractiveness. I don’t think I’m ugly, per se, but on bad days I have been told that I look like the monster from 'The Hills Have Eyes.' That was extr… Full story

Hey Internet Daters, Grow Some Balls

I’ve never really understood dating. Occasionally, when I’m hormonal or between jobs, I’ll give it a shot—but generally speaking, I think being single is the fucking prize. Full story

VICE Shorts

'Death to the Tinman' by Ray Tintori

A series of unfortunate events leads to Bill getting tin replacements for his arms, legs, and eventually the rest of his body, but he still has a human heart. Bill's new appearance scares away his love, Jane, who falls for his reincarnated heartless body. Will the rebuilt tinman Full story

Face Shapes and Blood Types: Wading into the World of Online Dating in China

It was flattering but not altogether too surprising that within minutes of activating my profile, my inbox was flooded with messages. The first came from a 26-year-old, O-type, triangle-faced man named “Poisonsc…” But as I browsed through his profile, alarm bells quickly went off… Full story

All Around Losing - Dating Is Terrifying

Harry becomes nervous and weird whenever he approaches anything that looks like a woman. To remedy this sad state of affairs, he went to a body language coach for some tips on how to appear more comfortable around females, and then threw himself into a speed-dating event, where h… Full story

'Bang with Friends' Won't Revolutionize the Way We Get Laid

Everyone has someone in their Facebook feed who they might want to get down with. And it's likely you've got a few Facebook friends who are little more than acquintances who you want to get to know better. My problem with the app is that what it boasts as being an upfront way to Full story

Question of the Day

What's the Secret to Successful Dating?

When you’re single, it can seem impossible to find someone who will hang out with you and have sex with you and call you some pet name that would be incredibly embarrassing and ridiculous if anyone else on earth said it and so on. How do you do that? Full story

Real-life Stories

Date Night Is Hate Night

Going on a date tonight? Why not read these stories from our friends in the UK about terrible dates and explode with nervous energy to save yourself the inevitable horror, dismay, and depression? Full story

How to Date South African Girls

Very few ugly South African girls end up living outside of South Africa. Somewhere between the beginning of Apartheid and the end of that movie with Morgan Freeman about Apartheid or rugby or whatever, their parents managed to simmer down the gene pool so efficiently that almost Full story