If you're looking for a real romantic connection, it's time to move past the endless small talk on dating apps.

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four months ago. I miss him terribly, but I’m ready to move on. I want to begin dating, but I don’t know how to go about it. Some may say it’s too soon, but I ...

Dear Annie: I’m 65 years old, and after years of focusing on everything and everyone else, I finally feel ready to date again. The only problem is — I’m not sure how to go about it, or if it’s even ...

Q. I recently moved to Boston as an international student. I am a 36-year-old single man. I have tried to date here, but have found it extremely difficult. Whenever I try to ask someone to have a ...