Stories
The stories and data behind the 164,048 matches we’ve made to date.
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From Long-Lost Soulmates to Lifelong Partners: Catching Up with Maxwell and Melia
NYU Marriage Pact matches Maxwell and Melia have some big news.
Recent Articles
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The Haunting Reality of Ghosting, According to College Students
Who you gonna call? Not your date, apparently.
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Through Thick and Thin (and a Little Bit of Theater): Catching Up With Georgia and Tori
Georgia and Tori's Marriage Pact-approved friendship has withstood all the trials and tribulations of college life. See what they've been up the past two years.
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Easy (and Sweet) as Pie: Catching Up With Britney and Jeffrey
Even after two and a half years together, Britney and Jeffrey still make love look effortless. See where life has taken them since we chatted last.
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Should You Always Listen to Your Heart? Evaluating the Importance of Practicality vs Passion in a Relationship
Are you looking for a steamy love affair or a more sensible connection? Let's see what students are saying about how they want to build a lasting relationship.
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A Comfy Kind of Love: Catching Up With Josh and Reagan
It’s been over a year since we last spoke with UMich graduates Josh and Reagan. Since then, they've settled into the comfort of a romance meant-to-be.
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What Do College Students Really Think About Cheating?
No, not that kind of cheating. Find out which traits, values, and identities are associated with a higher acceptance of romantic infidelity.
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Why Bottled Feelings are the Bane of Love: Exploring Assertiveness in Romantic Relationships
Find out which students have the highest levels of romantic assertiveness, and why avoiding your feelings is the enemy of happiness.
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Oh, The Places You’ll Think About Going: Who’s Got a 5-Year Plan
Job hunting, couch-hopping, med school—the plans that college students have for the next phases of their lives can seriously vary. Who feels ready for it?
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Hope for the Hopelessly Single: Which Qualities Predict Success in Romantic Relationships?
Are there any universal qualities that increase a person’s chances for romance? And how many of them can we actually change?
Forget Dating Apps—the “Marriage Pact” Goes for the Long Haul
In The New Yorker Radio Hour
Young Love Marriage Pact Gets $5 Million Vote of Confidence from VC
In Bloomberg
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In The New York Times
The dating algorithm that gives you just one match
In Vox
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In NPR’s Planet Money