Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Teens who engage in other risky behaviors are more likely to use dating apps, according to a new study. - vgajic/E+/Getty ...

My teenagers are 14 and 16, and have both started seriously dating within the last year. Through happy moments and heartbreak, I've supported my kids and grown closer to them as they date. The dating ...

Situationships, no labels, hooking up… these are the terms that dominate perceptions of the Gen-Z dating landscape. But how much of this low-commitment lifestyle is still accurate in 2025? Are teens ...

Nearly one in four teenagers are using dating apps—and it may not be hurting their mental health, suggests a new Northwestern Medicine study that monitored adolescents over six months. Subscribe to ...

Nearly a dozen teenagers were arrested after officials say they lured men they met on a dating app to meet them then beat them. Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto Officials in Illinois have charged ...

I recently had the following exchange with my 15-year-old sister: Me: How long have you and [her boyfriend’s name] been dating? Her: We were in the talking stage for five months before I hard launched ...

In 2010, Congress proclaimed February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. February is recognized as a time to come together to educate communities about the prevalence of ...

In light of the recent assault and abuse allegations against rap mogul Sean Combs, we have an opportunity to reflect and teach our teens valuable lessons about trust, safety, and relationships. This ...

Adolescent mental health expert Dr. Daphne King wants to help teens know the warning signs of abusive relationships and understand that violence is not okay. Many teens facing dating violence don’t ...

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Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was ...