Honest, useful writing about modern dating — first-date guides, real stories from our community, research from our events, and quiet reflections on how to show up well.
Some connections begin with a phone. You create a profile, share part of your story and let technology open the possibility of meeting someone new. Then, at some point, the screen has done its part.…
Meeting someone new usually involves many small steps before two people ever sit down across from each other. You need to come across someone you feel curious about, know enough about them to…
Before a date, it is easy to think about everything you need to get right: what to wear, how to start the conversation, what to say so the other person finds you interesting or how to avoid an…
If you are an introvert, dating can sometimes make you feel as though you are starting at a disadvantage. You may need more time to warm up to someone new, feel less inclined to take the lead in the…
You can talk to someone every day and know quite a lot about their work, interests and everyday life through social media. Yet knowing more about a person is still different from feeling that you…
You still want to meet someone new. You are not literally busy every hour of every day either. Yet week after week, dating somehow keeps slipping behind work and everything already sitting on your…
You may already have an idea of your “type,” what you want from a relationship or what your ideal date might look like. Yet some things about yourself only become clearer when you are actually…
There was a time when liking someone could feel fairly simple. You were curious, wanted to talk more and felt open to seeing where things might go. As you get older, that feeling can take longer to…
There are times when you still feel open to meeting someone new, yet you have not fully thought about what you want from dating. You may be looking for a serious relationship, feeling ready to open…
Gen Z in Vietnam has grown up in a world where a new connection can begin on a dating app, through social media or with an introduction from a friend. Technology has created more ways to meet someone…
When you first hear about Coffee Date, you may naturally wonder how Clique83 decides to introduce two people. Does AI make every decision automatically, or is there a team behind the person you may…
Creating a profile, receiving a match and deciding if you want to meet someone new—at first glance, Coffee Date by Clique83 may appear to share several steps with a dating app. The difference becomes…
Adult life can easily settle into a familiar cycle: going to work, returning home and preparing to do it all again the next day. Weekends may still revolve around the same friends, familiar places…
There are stages in life when everything still feels full, yet follows the same familiar rhythm. Your days pass with people you already know, places you often visit and conversations that have…
Dating as an adult often comes with more thoughts, more awareness and more emotional history. You have lived through experiences of your own. Perhaps you spent a long time getting to know someone…
A Coffee Date sometimes feels awkward because of small actions rather than a lack of things to talk about. Arriving late without letting anyone know, repeatedly checking your phone or asking personal…
A first Coffee Date often comes with a mix of excitement and nervous energy. You may spend longer than usual choosing what to wear, rehearse your opening line in your head or wonder what you need to…
You have chosen what to wear, arrived on time and taken a seat across from someone completely new. Everything seems ready. Then the conversation begins, and suddenly you have no idea what to say…
Maybe you still want to fall in love. You are still open to meeting someone new. You still hope to have someone to talk to after a long day, and you still believe that something meaningful can begin…
As we grow older, meeting someone new and starting a genuine conversation often feels more difficult than it once did. After long and busy workdays, many of us become used to meeting people through…
Finding a partner isn't just about discovering her favorite food, movie, or music. Those questions make conversations enjoyable, but they rarely tell you whether the two of you can build a healthy,…
Lots of matches. Endless conversations. But the moment someone suggests meeting... they disappear. If you've ever used a dating app, you've probably experienced this. The conversation flows…
When people first start dating, they often pay attention to someone's appearance, career, or income. These are all easy-to-see qualities, but they don't always reveal whether someone is truly the…
After a first date, many people find themselves wondering: "Are they really right for me?", "Should I see them again?", or "Did I genuinely feel a connection, or was I just excited by the novelty of…
"Why do I tell you everything, but you never tell me anything?" It's a question many of us have asked someone we love. When we're willing to share how our day went, the little things that made us…
Is meeting the right person fate or is it something we actively create? Have you ever thought about this? What if you had chosen a different university? What if you had accepted another job? What if…
Should you break up even when you still love each other? Many people assume relationships only end when love is gone. But as we grow older, some of the hardest breakups happen for an entirely…
"I'm already 25 and I've never been in a relationship." This is a concern many young adults carry with them, even if they rarely say it out loud. The older we get, the easier it becomes to feel as…
“I would never date a younger man.” - This is one of the most common statements our consultants hear from female clients when they first begin their journey to find a life partner through Clique83.…
What Should Men Focus on at Different Stages of Life? From Career Growth to Relationships A 25-year-old man and a 35-year-old man may both be adults, but the things they should prioritize are…
Have you ever seen videos of people sitting together, switching tables, laughing, and talking during a mixer dating event, then wondered: “What actually happens inside a Thu Vi Yeu event?” Will…
Many young adults today still want love and hope to build a serious connection. However, dating seems to be getting harder as conversations become more unpredictable and less clear. A conversation…
Did you know that nearly 80% of Gen Z in Vietnam have used at least one dating app? Yet meeting more people does not always make the journey of finding connection easier. In fact, more and more young…
Why do some relationships still feel insecure—even when both people are already in love? From the outside, some relationships look perfectly fine. You still text each other, still go on dates, still…
Why do so many people approach dating like they’re applying for a job? A lot of people especially men go into dates carrying an invisible pressure: I need to impress them. I need to be interesting. I…
Why Do So Many People Think Dating Events Are Too Expensive? "A dating event costs nearly $80? That's way too expensive!" That's the first reaction many people have when they see the ticket price for…
What Happens at a Childhood Party for 20 Singles? What if you joined a Childhood Party for Singles, where no one starts with questions like, "How old are you?" or "What do you do for a living?"…
In recent years, “singles mixers” and “mixer dating” events have started appearing more often in places like the United States, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. After a long period of…
Many people today do not lack opportunities to “match” with someone. What feels more tiring is texting too much without building a real connection, or constantly starting new conversations that never…
In recent years, offline dating has become a more noticeable part of dating culture across many Southeast Asian countries. From Singapore and Malaysia to Vietnam and Indonesia, more young adults are…
Do only extroverts or people who are great at communication feel comfortable at a mixer dating event? This is actually a thought many people have before signing up for Thu Vi Yeu by Clique83. Many…
Not everyone feels comfortable with the same way of meeting new people. Some people only truly open up when they can talk privately with one person in a quiet and comfortable space. Others feel…
What makes a man attractive isn't just his looks or his ability to say the right things. More often, it's the way he communicates, builds connections, and makes others feel comfortable throughout the…
What Is Love from a Psychological Perspective? Many people think love is simply the feeling of being attracted to someone. But according to renowned psychologist Robert Sternberg, love is much more…
In recent years, mixer dating has become more than just a way to meet new people or look for a romantic relationship. In many countries, it is gradually becoming a social experience that helps young…
In a world where hundreds of swipes happen every day, meeting someone new seems easier than ever. Yet the more young people talk through screens, the harder it often becomes to build a real…
The Real Problem Isn't Finding the Right Person Many single men think they're still single because they haven't met the right person yet. Someone who gives them butterflies. Someone they instantly…
Many Men Lose Before They Even Get a Chance Many men lose before they even get a real chance in dating. Not because they're bad partners, unattractive, or lacking ambition. Often, the real problem is…
Why "Ideal" Qualities Alone Are Not Enough When people begin dating, they often focus on qualities that are easy to see—physical appearance, career, education, communication skills, or family…
Technology Can Optimize Many Things, But Not Love We live in an era where almost everything can be optimized through technology. Algorithms can recommend your favorite movies, music that matches your…
Reading is one thing. Sitting across from someone is another.
