We used to laugh at couples who said, “We were best friends before we fell in love.” It sounded like a cliché or something from a movie script. But now? I get it. I really do—because that’s exactly what happened to me.

When I first joined an international dating site, I wasn’t actually looking for love. Honestly, I was bored. It was a cold weeknight, I had run out of shows to binge, and I thought, “Why not see who’s out there?” I wasn’t trying to meet the one. I didn’t even expect a decent conversation.

In a world that’s more connected than ever through technology and curiosity, finding love with someone from a different cultural background has not only become feasible but also wonderfully common. These relationships, built on mutual respect and exploration, weave a colorful tapestry of shared experiences...

Alright, here’s the scoop—I was totally against online dating. Seriously, the thought of crafting a profile where I act cooler than I really am? No way. And I’ve received enough “Hey ?” messages to fill a book. But then my best friend ...

So, I unintentionally found myself in a long-distance relationship because the guy I matched with happened to live three time zones away (thanks to that “Expand search radius” feature). I thought, “It’s just texting. What could go wrong?” Fast-forward two months: I’m all in, chatting with him every night, and my cat is convinced I’m dating my...