Editorial standards
How we research, write, review and correct what we publish.
Sources
Every factual claim links to its source, and each source says which claim it supports. We prefer peer-reviewed research, government and institutional data, and established universities. We report findings with their limits: who was studied, when, and whether the research shows a link or a cause.
What we never do
We never invent statistics, quotes, credentials or experts, and we never present an illustrative scenario as a real person's story. We never rank experts or accept payment to include anyone. We carry no ads and no sponsored placements.
Review and dates
Each article shows who wrote it, when it was published and when it was last updated. Articles on sensitive subjects such as breakups, loneliness and divorce include crisis resources.
Who writes these articles
Bylines on this site are pen names, not real people. Each article is drafted with AI from the cited research, checked against its sources, and approved by our editors before it is published. The scenarios in articles (for example, a person and their age) are illustrative composites, never real people. Pen names carry no bios, photos or credentials.
Corrections
If you find an error, email [email protected] with the page address. We review every report, correct confirmed errors promptly, and note significant corrections on the page.
What we measure
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Who publishes this site
Dating Patterns is published by BUMIS. BUMIS is not a dating app. It's an app for your dating life. Not a yes-man. It's for when you can't stop thinking about that situationship. The text decision keeping you up at night. The date you loved but still can't quite figure out. The dating patterns you keep seeing in yourself. When an article mentions BUMIS, it is clearly marked as coming from the publisher. Our articles are general information, not therapy, medical or legal advice.