Alex Bocknek

Alex Bocknek is the senior editor of The Date Mix and works at Zoosk, the online dating service. He’s also a recovering music critic and an aspiring fiction writer (probably lost) on the way to an independent bookstore near you. He can be found occasionally musing about politics, philosophy, and love in the modern world.

A couple who met online dating getting married on the beach.

New Study Shows That Online Dating is the Main Way U.S. Couples Meet

Online dating has supplanted friends and family as the #1 matchmaker in America.

A couple that met on over 50 dating sites, smiling as the man kisses the woman's cheek.

7 Things to Know Before Trying Over 50 Dating Sites

Prepare yourself for disappointments and excitements and take things as they come.

A couple who used one of these Valentine's Day date ideas, sitting on a hill watching the sunset.

9 Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas to Escape the Crowds

Don’t want to worry about a reservation? We’ve got you covered.

A woman who's wondering is Bumble free, checking the app on her phone outside.

Is Bumble Free or Should You Pay?

Here’s a break down of Bumble’s paid features to help you decide if they’ll work for you.

A girl who wants to know how to stop liking someone, sitting in bed thinking about a crush who doesn't like her back.

How to Stop Liking Someone When They Don’t Like You Back

Rejection is one of the most difficult feelings you can face.

A guy who said I want a relationship, looking into his girldfriend's eyes and smiling while they stand in the woods in the snow.

I Want a Relationship: 11 Tips to Make It Happen

If you’re looking for a serious relationship, it takes work.