Jozen Cummings
The Archive
Native New Yorker in search of man to harmonize with
Rachel, 35, is an actor and violinist, and she’s looking for a guy who can pull her heartstrings. OMG: Rachel is not interested in anyone whose life revolves around religion....
This week's couple: Not the right 'fit'
Dating someone who shares your faith can be key for many people. When Regan, 35, and Reggie, 40, met up at Tasca Chino in the Flatiron, they were both pleased...
This Week's Couple: Late but great
Being five or even 10 minutes late to a date might be universally acceptable, but what about if someone is almost a half-hour late? When Shaina, 29, met up with...
Well-read Bronx gal wants a smart guy
Regan, 35, works as a finance director, and she’d like to meet a man who can teach her a few things. Fishy tastes: Regan does not eat meat, but she does...
Harlem psychiatrist wants a woman who keeps it cool
Phil, 30, has many hobbies, and he likes athletic ladies who can go with the flow. Pastry chef: Baking is one of his hobbies, and his specialty is bread pudding....
This week's couple: Dating class
Before going out of town to medical school, Faith, 29, wanted to have one last stab at romance in the city. Jeremy -— a charming 29-year-old nonprofit associate from the...
Upper West Side guy seeks a partner for a duet
Jeremy, 29, works for a nonprofit and loves karaoke. His jam: When Jeremy takes the microphone for karaoke, his favorite song to perform is “Make Yourself” by Incubus. Native tongue:...
This week's couple: Deep-dive date
The common gripe about first-date conversation is how dry and surface it can be, but this was hardly the case for Mike, a 29-year-old who teaches philosophy, and Kadi, a...
This week's couple: Tricks of the date
Few dates are magical, but when Josh, 35, and Brooke, 42, met up for a date at sports bar Proper West, there was a bit of magic. That’s because Josh...
Brooklyn bike-lover wants a woman with plenty to talk about
Michael, 29, is a philosophy student who officiates weddings, and he’s looking for a lady that will make him say ‘I do’. Good fat: When it’s late and he gets hungry,...
Why you should delete Tinder immediately
There’s a good chance that if you are on Tinder and read Vanity Fair’s recent takedown of the dating app, “Tinder and the Dawn of the ‘Dating Apocalypse,’ ” you’ve...
This week's couple: Bites, camera, action!
Over the summer, Brendan, 33, a filmmaker living in Brooklyn, decided to start recording his dates with his iPhone. When he met Annette, 29, a Manhattanite working in advertising, at...
Yoga instructor wants a guy who can go deep
Brooke, 42, is impressed by spirituality, not wealth. Dry nights: She drinks only once every 4 or 5 months and when she does, it’s a jalapeño margarita. Dance machine: Brooke...
Why more couples are having date nights at the strip club
For most couples, “catching a show” would mean seeing a play or a musical on Broadway. But for Angela, 30, going to a show with her boyfriend meant visiting one...
Meet the sexiest New Yorkers on Instagram
Julie “Jaws” Nelson @jawsnelson Fuerza Bruta dancer, Shadowbox and SoulCycle instructor, fitness model Age: 28 Lives in: Nolita Favorite neighborhood for sexy-people watching: Soho and the Meatpacking District. “People have...
Charming Brooklyn filmmaker wants a star to light up his life
Brendan, 33, is looking for a smart girl with long hair who doesn’t mind being in front of the camera. Cheap eats: His favorite restaurant in the city is what he...
This week's couple: 'Queen' of hearts
Sometimes the best dates are the ones that break from tradition. This was certainly the case when Omar, 35, and Tasha, 40, went to the experimental dinner-theater show “Queen of...
Taylor's right: It's totally cool to date your friend's ex
Celebrities might seem like an unusual source for relationship advice — but Taylor Swift recently dropped a tidbit of her dating philosophy that we all may be able to apply...
This week's couple: Writers block
Common interests don’t always make for good chemistry. Take Taylor and Dominick, for instance. The two of them are both 27-year-old writers with funky styles — she has pink-dyed hair,...
Brooklyn photographer wants a woman who shares his vision
Omar, 35, loves to travel, and he’s looking for a picture-perfect girl to join him on his next adventure. World view: Omar has visited 20 countries on three continents, including...