Russell Brand Dumped Katy Perry Via Text Message :(

Clearly, he hadn’t read our infographic about how to properly break up with someone.

Summer Book Club: 12 Great New Beach Reads to Check Out

A circus love story, common dating rules debunked, a couple steamy memoirs, and some light romances make up our picks for the June books you’ve got to check out.

Photos of Famous Musicians In Love

Flavorpill has collected 25 wedding photos of famous musicians, and it’s really fun to look through.

10 Parody Celebrity Twitter Accounts That Need To Exist

Conservative Katy Perry: “You make me/ feel like I’m living a/ teenage dream/ the way we hold hands while sitting a respectable distance apart.”

Los Angeles Date Ideas: Top 10 Dog-Friendly L.A. Dates

Here are our top picks for the best dog-friendly (or even dog-centric) Los Angeles dates.

Why the Sex on ‘Mad Men’ is Better Than the Sex on ‘Game of Thrones’

“A good sex scene is like a good car chase, shootout, fight or, to paraphrase Alfred Hitchcock, murder scene.”

“Anti-Pervert Stockings For Young Girls Going Out”

Chinese women have found a new way to battle sexual harassment.

QUIZ: Is There Going to Be a Third Date?

Q: What was his last text message to you? A: It’s taking too long to scroll back because all of the recent texts are from you.

The Best Chicago Street-Festival Dates

After sifting through schedule upon schedule, we’ve determined which festivals have the best summer-date vibes, and which ones are sure to set the scene for mixing and mingling.

This Prank Is SO Mean (But SO Funny)

We aren’t suggesting you should ever, ever play this prank on your single friends. Because besides the fact that it’s mean and cruel and will make them question all their life choices, or at least the ones of the night before, how would you even have the resources?

What Is Arranged Marriage Really Like?

“My parents’ marriage was arranged. They met the day they got married. They’ve been married for 25 years. They’re still madly in love.”

16 ‘Favorite Bands’ to Avoid in Your Dating Profile

Your taste in music says a lot about you, especially to potential romantic partners. And while enjoying rocking out to Jimmie’s Chicken Shack in your car is not necessarily a dating felony, it also doesn’t make for the best first impression.

The 7 Steps to Letting Inner Happiness Guide Your Relationships

A woman in her mid-60s shares the keys to building an honest and intimate relationship with the most important person in your life: yourself.

Join the Official (TM) ‘Bachelor’ Fantasy League

Planning on watching “The Bachelorette” tonight? Make it more fun for yourself by playing along with this bracket from The Official Bachelor Fantasy League.

D.C. Date Ideas: The 7 Best Offbeat Dates

In a bureaucratic city that doesn’t get enough love for its quirks, here are some underrated and off-kilter cultural attractions where you and your date can soak up knowledge while (in some instances) avoiding the crowds.

How to Win Your ‘Bachelor’ Fantasy League: a Gchat with Callie Schweitzer

Chiara Atik chats with Vox Media Director of Marketing Callie Schweitzer about our continued obsession with reality TV romance.

What Your Favorite TV Show Says About You on a Date

Of the many things you can connect over on a first date, taste in TV is crucial. If you can’t agree on a single show, it’s a pretty huge indicator that things may not work out.