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Hannah Orenstein

Hannah Orenstein

Hannah Orenstein is the Senior Dating Editor at Elite Daily, where she leads coverage of single life, dating, relationships, breakups, sex, sexuality, and celebrity relationships. She's also the author of three novels: Head Over Heels, Love at First Like, and Playing with Matches. She is published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Previously, she worked a writer and editor at Seventeen.com and as a matchmaker for a dating service in New York City. She studied journalism and history at NYU. Her work has been published in The Boston Globe, The New York Post, The Washington Post, The Cut, Refinery29, Us Weekly, and more. She loves books, great cheese plates, reality TV, and her fat cat, Eloise. She lives in Brooklyn. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @hannahorens.

Here's The Ultimate Guide To Getting Over Stalking Your Ex's Instagram

Experts explain why you do it, and — most importantly — how to quit for good.

By Korey Lane and Hannah Orenstein

How do you get rid of nerves before a first date? There are so many effective strategies.

12 Highly Effective Ways To Shake Off Nerves Before A First Date

I bet you didn't see #5 coming.

By Rachel Shatto and Hannah Orenstein

Guys reveal their perspectives on texting and how their texts change when they like you.

Here's How A Guy's Texting Habits Might Change If He Likes You

Watch out for these clues.

By Candice Jalili and Hannah Orenstein

Sex on a first date can be a liberating experience.

5 Reasons You Can Absolutely Hook Up On The First Date If You Want To

67% of men say they wouldn't judge you at all.

By Emma Glassman-Hughes and Hannah Orenstein

A Pisces whispers affection into their partner's ear.

Here’s What Pisces Needs From A Relationship To Take It Seriously

Emotional Pisces wants your unconditional love and support.

By Nicola Mar, Hannah Orenstein and Rachel Shatto

HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 12: Kourtney Kardashian arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere "The Promise" at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 12, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

Kourtney Kardashian’s Quotes About Love Are So Perfectly Blunt

Pass Scott the box of tissues.

By Hannah Orenstein

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Ariana Grande arrives at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez Got Married In A "Tiny & Intimate" Wedding

Ariana Grande's rep confirmed she tied the knot! Congratulations to the "34+ 35" singer and her realtor hubby Dalton Gomez.

By Hannah Orenstein

Lauren Speed-Hamilton’s Dating Advice Might Actually Change Your Life

Go ahead, copy her tips.

By Hannah Orenstein

CFDA Fashion Icon Award recipient US singer Jennifer Lopez and fiance former baseball pro Alex Rodriguez arrive for the 2019 CFDA fashion awards at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City on June 3, 2019. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

A-Rod Posted The Most Gut-Wrenching IG Before His Breakup With J. Lo

By Hannah Orenstein

MAR VISTA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Colton Underwood stars in a new ad campaign for Tubi, the worlds largest free movie and TV streaming service on October 08, 2019 in Mar Vista, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Tubi)

Colton Underwood's Quotes About Realizing He's Gay Reveal Both Joy & Pain

By Hannah Orenstein

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 05: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Lauren Speed visits People TV on March 05, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)

Lauren Speed-Hamilton From 'Love Is Blind' Is Hosting A New Dating Show

By Hannah Orenstein

This Couple Met On BLK & Shares A Deep, Spiritual Connection

By Veronica Lopez and Hannah Orenstein

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31st: In this image released on December 31, Saweetie arrives at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 broadcast on December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions)

Saweetie Broke Her Silence On Her Fight With Quavo In A Sad Statement

By Hannah Orenstein

This Couple Met On Upward & Credit Their Faith For Keeping Their Love Strong

By Hannah Orenstein and Veronica Lopez

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: Jordyn Woods attends BET+ And Footage Film's "Sacrifice" Premiere Event at Landmark Theatre on December 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Jordyn & Karl Shut Down The Rumors He Cheated In The Most Iconic Way

By Hannah Orenstein

US model Hailey Baldwin arrives for the Saint Laurent Men's Spring-Summer 2020 runway show in Malibu, California, on June 6, 2019. (Photo by Valerie MACON / AFP) (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Hailey Baldwin Explained Why She Got Married "Insanely Young" At 21

By Hannah Orenstein

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: Kelley Flanagan attends Chris Harrison's Seagram's Tropical Rosè launch party on March 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Seagram's Escapes)

Kelley's Dating A New Guy Who Sounds Like The Literal Opposite Of Peter

By Hannah Orenstein

Rachael Had A Lot To Say About Her Breakup With Matt On IG

By Hannah Orenstein

TV reality star Tayshia Adams attends the ABC "TCA Summer Press Tour" Carpet Event at the Soho House, in West Hollywood, California, on August 5, 2019. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Tayshia Addressed The "Weird Rumors" About Her & Zac Breaking Up

By Hannah Orenstein

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sit down with Oprah Winfrey.

Harry & Meghan's Quotes About Royal Life Make It Sound So Toxic

By Veronica Lopez and Hannah Orenstein