Social media is churning out a whole new language for dating—and while the slang may be fresh, the behaviors behind it are anything but. Local 4 lifestyle editor Jon Jordan breaks down buzzy terms like “throning,” “zip coding,” and “monkey barring,” along with more troubling trends such as “ghost lighting” and “alpine divorce.”

Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, a Galentine’s dinner, or swiping your way through dating apps, this time of year can bring up one big question: Is this love, or is this a red flag?

The live comedy dating show brings their laughs to the Royal Oak Music Theater

Sweetest Day is coming up this weekend, and that has us thinking about dating, love, and relationships today on What's the Buzz.

The casting team for “Love Island USA” wants Detroit singles to apply to be on the next season of the reality dating show.

During the beginning of the pandemic, Netflix launched a reality tv show called “Love is Blind.” The show has opened up casting and is looking for singles that live in the Metro Detroit area.

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is reminding people to remain cautious when meeting new people and sharing personal information online.

To help those who aren’t sure of where to start, we’ve made a list of four spring dating ideas that show off Tree Town

Singles in the city tell us where they find a potential date, some answers were surprising!

This Saturday is Sweetest Day and while some may brush it off as a “Hallmark holiday,” others see it as a time to show appreciation for the one they love. We wanted to see what people really think of the day, so we invited Jasen Magic, a local magician and comedian, and AJ Williams, the Editor in Chief for the Michigan Chronicle and the lady behind singleblackchick.com, to see what they had to say.

Reader, we have a hit a new low in this country, and it takes form in a new Netflix dating show that sounds so insane, I actually cannot believe it is real.

Calling all single parents! We want to hear from you.

Two couples share their interesting tales of how their love began

Dating during a pandemic can be pretty tricky.

DETROIT – Single people who live alone have few options to interact with people throughout the coronavirus pandemic -- but there are small things people can do to feel better. READ: Detroit woman helps single people find matches amid isolating pandemicJustin Main is a 31-year-old nurse practitioner who feels he’s putting his love life on hold through the pandemic. Alexa Randolph is a Metro Detroit podcaster. Lisa Chaben is a Metro Detroit matchmaker who runs a concierge dating service. READ: Detroit Love Stories: 3 more local love stories to warm your heartAdSusie Kamen is a Farmington Hills therapist who specializes in working with couples.

To celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. This is all part of our new Detroit Love Stories Newsletter, which will feature stories like this one, along with dating advice, guest blogs and more. Floating the right boatNatalie B. writes: My husband and I met in 2015 while in Chicago. She is still the love of my life and we’re still on our honeymoon after all these years. Sign up for the Detroit Love Stories Newsletter below:

It’s coming up -- and to celebrate, we wanted to share some amazing love stories from local couples. AdI didn’t know at that time he was thinking the same thing. I didn’t know what I was thinking. He wasn’t mad but he said me “If you don’t want to go I totally understand.” “No I want to go I really really do. I really didn’t think much about it.

Viasat compiled some Google Trends search data to create a map of the most-searched online dating questions in every state. According to a 2019 Stanford study, online dating is now the most common way couples meet or connect. According to the data, the most-searched online dating question in Michigan is: “How to break up over text”Michigan is not alone in this one -- there are a handful of other states with the same top-search. “How to date online” is the most-searched digital dating query in nine states. Online dating was already popular before 2020, but online dating became some people’s only way to put themselves out there with social distancing in place.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed a lot of things down, but dating wasn’t one of them. Dating online or through an app has skyrocketed over the past few months and it’s only getting more popular. One way daters are making up for not having the ability to meet in person are through virtual dates. If a person feels like they are ready to seek a date, getting your online profile right is key. AdWatch the video above to hear more about virtual dating in the D.

DETROIT – With COVID-19 cases surging again in Michigan and throughout the country, many are looking at a long, lonely winter. For people who are single, the virus really cuts into their social lives and prevents opportunities for romance. For anyone who has been looking for love in all the wrong places, coronavirus has even further reduced those places. In just 22 days, Chaben says she has already fixed up 60 couples on first dates -- men with women, women with women, men with men. You can find more information on her official website right here..Watch the full report in the video player above.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: It’s ... been quite a year. But we all know, too, that there has been plenty of good that’s come out of this year. That includes all the people who have found love. Author’s note: As someone who is married, the dating scene doesn’t cross my mind a lot, but I’ve wondered: How do people meet others, romantically, during such a strange time? If you’ve gone through this during a pandemic, I’d love to hear your story, if you’re willing to share.

But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentine’s Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentine’s Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentine’s Day?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Don’t let your dating life die out during the coldest months. Sing some KaraokeBaby it’s cold outside, so head inside to one of Ann Arbor’s karaoke bar. Warm-up your vocal cords and sing to impress at one of Ann Arbor’s karaoke spots like Blue Karaoke, Midnight Karaoke or Friend Karaoke downtown. Go sledding around the city or work on your skating skills at Ann Arbor Ice Cube or Yost Ice Arena. Read: 8 of the best spots to take your winter date in Ann Arbor