Seattleites answer: What are the positive ‘green flags’ you look out for when you start dating someone?
In this week’s Seattle Dating Scene, we asked readers: What are the good things that you look out for when getting to know someone? Here’s...
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Bertha Baby shares what it’s like to date as a drag performer in Seattle
In this special column, dating columnist Marina Resto talks to Seattle drag performer Bertha Baby to get her unique perspective about what it’s like to...
A dinner cruise, an awkward setup and more: Seattleites share their best and worst dates
Seattleites share the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to past dates in this week’s edition of Seattle Dating Scene.
Seattleites answer: What is something you’d never talk about on a date?
From money to past partners, here’s what Seattleites said is off-limits to talk about while dating.
How to establish COVID-19 boundaries while dating, getting over the Seattle Freeze and more
Dating is always tough. How to set and respect boundaries when dating during a pandemic? How to break through the Seattle Freeze? Our resident dating...
Knocked out teeth at Seafair, dog park encounters and more: Seattleites share their most memorable dates
One reader recalls a time she knocked out her front teeth on a date, plus an awkward encounter at the movies and more stories about...
Hindsight is 2020: From ‘love bombed’ to mooching, Seattleites share weird dating behavior they’ve encountered
We asked readers to tell us about the weird, the bad and the ugly things they put up with in past relationships. Here's what they...
Spending the holidays alone? Try these tips to embrace the pause and choose your own holiday happy | Ask Marina
Many people will be celebrating the holidays away from their families or by themselves this year. Here are some tips to try and make the...
A $135 bill, Thai food and more: Seattleites share the best and worst dates they’ve been on
One couple bonds over Thai food, another woman gets stuck with a $135 bill (!), and more best and worst dates from Seattle Times readers...
Do’s and don’ts for when you bring a significant other home for the holidays? Readers share stories
How long should you date before you bring your significant other home to meet the family? Our Seattle Dating Scene readers answer that question and...