Hayley Folk

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Writer / Editor / NYC @refinery29 @elitedaily @POPSUGAR @cosmopolitan @bustle

Articles

The Rise of Niche Dating Platforms: How Specific Interests Are Shaping the Market

1 week ago | datingnews.com | Hayley Folk

It’s hard to ignore: Swiping fatigue is real. For dating app userswading through a sea of smiling faces, bios full of “lover of tacos,” and matches that can often lead nowhere, online dating can feel like a full-time job without the paycheck.
I went on a solo trip to Paris after a breakup. It helped me start healing.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Hayley Folk

Ah, Paris. Otherwise known as the "City of Love." I've been incredibly lucky (and what some would even say brave) enough to travel solo both in the United States and abroad, like when I went horseback riding in Zion National Park by myself or did a quick jaunt in London and met a lover on my trip. But I've never ventured to Paris alone - until now. Maybe the whim to go alone never came because Paris is such a romantic city.
“F*ckathons,” Polyamory, & Hookup Eras: The Sexy Side Of Being Divorced In Your 30s

1 month ago | bustle.com | Hayley Folk

When Melissa* traveled to Europe right before her 30th birthday with a few girlfriends, she found herself “doing things for the plot” — which included meeting a pair of hot French Moroccan guys. “We had a very romantic night on motorcycles along the coast of Nice smoking cigarettes. It felt like The Lizzie McGuire Movie,” she says. “I didn’t realize that there was such great sex out there.” The plot twist? None of this would have happened if she hadn’t finalized her divorce a few months earlier.
Try These 25 Date Ideas for Each Love Language

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

Speak your lover's language (in more ways than one). The love languages—you know the ones: quality time together, receiving gifts, acts of service, words of affirmation and physical touch. Everyone has the languages that speak to them, and whether you and your lover have the same ones or not, planning love language date ideas can bring your relationship even closer. Spend quality time together and create the perfect night for you and your partner with these 25 date ideas for love languages below.
What is Yap Trapping? The Conversation Tactic to Look Out For

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

Not this and yap. Link copiedPhoto: Stocksyby Hayley FolkHayley FolkThe Knot ContributorHayley writes articles on a freelance basis for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in sex and relationships. Her work has appeared in The Knot, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and more. Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Hayley was a full-time editor at a business publication. Updated Mar 17, 2025 You've likely heard about ghosting, but what about dawn dating, or the other Gen Z slang to enter the dating scene?
Find Out How to Flirt with Your Husband to Keep the Spark Alive

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

Make him feel extra special. Link copiedPhoto: Stocksyby Hayley FolkHayley FolkThe Knot ContributorHayley writes articles on a freelance basis for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in sex and relationships. Her work has appeared in The Knot, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and more. Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Hayley was a full-time editor at a business publication.
Learn How to Flirt With Your Wife for Sweet and Spicy Moments

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

Make her swoon again. Link copiedPhoto: Stocksyby Hayley FolkHayley FolkThe Knot ContributorHayley writes articles on a freelance basis for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in sex and relationships. Her work has appeared in The Knot, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and more. Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Hayley was a full-time editor at a business publication.
Is The Male Loneliness Epidemic Real?

1 month ago | datingnews.com | Hayley Folk

He’s emotionally unavailable…He can’t even bother to bring me flowers…I’ve never once seen him hug his guy friends…He doesn’t follow through with what he says…He wants me to love him but doesn’t want a long-term commitment…He doesn’t share his feelings…Sound familiar? If so, it’s probably because you (or your friend in that one annoying situationship) are dating a man who suffers from TikTok’s unofficial diagnosis: the male loneliness epidemic. Yes, that’s right. The male loneliness epidemic.
30 Fun and Important Questions to Ask Before Moving in Together

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

Go on, just ask. Link copiedPhoto: Stocksyby Hayley FolkHayley FolkThe Knot ContributorHayley writes articles on a freelance basis for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in sex and relationships. Her work has appeared in The Knot, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and more. Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Hayley was a full-time editor at a business publication.
How Long Should You Date Before Moving in Together?

1 month ago | theknot.com | Hayley Folk

To move or not to move? Link copiedPhoto: The Knot Original Photography by Gieves Andersonby Hayley FolkHayley FolkThe Knot ContributorHayley writes articles on a freelance basis for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in sex and relationships. Her work has appeared in The Knot, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29 and more. Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Hayley was a full-time editor at a business publication.