Dating

Many singles here are feeling that all-too-familiar dating fatigue. It's tough when hope meets disappointment on repeat in the quest for love.

As inflation bites, the pressure on men to foot the bill for dates is sparking some unexpected conversations across our local diners.

Dating in Midland-Odessa isn’t easy, thanks to a transient population and questionable relationship statuses. But when you do meet someone worth taking out, there are still plenty of places in the 432 to enjoy a great date night.

Moving to Midland-Odessa, I was curious about the dating scene. I went undercover on dating apps, hoping for a decent experience—but what I got was a mix of ghosting, superficial questions, and a possible scammer. Here's how my short-lived experiment went down.

Is the dating scene in Odessa, Texas, really as bad as people say? Locals call it "nonexistent" and a "dumpster fire," but is there hope? I hit the streets of Midland-Odessa to explore where singles can actually meet like-minded people.

If you're in the dating world and single in Texas, you're in luck.

"West Texas Single" is a term used in the Permian Basin to describe individuals who act single while temporarily away from home—despite having a committed partner waiting for them. Is this just an accepted part of the lifestyle, or is it crossing the line?

With every passing year, it seems like there is a growing collective of individuals who all seem to think that dating in Midland, Texas isn't worth it.  Some have even sworn off dating altogether. Claiming that the dating pool in our region of West Texas isn't much bigger than a shallow puddle. ...

Don't be this person.

There are plenty of colleges in the Lone Star State. But where do the most attractive alumni come from?