Guardian Soulmates has come to an end

If you struggle with online dating , you’re not alone — but a new survey suggests that some states are better for online dating than others. They looked at 12 indicators — everything from how many people were single and interested in online dating to crime and unemployment rates. It also doesn’t hurt if you can meet them easily on a dating app!

The online portfolio and gallery of Contemporary New England artist Peter Batchelder. Peter’s work is found in galleries throughout New England, the Northeast.

We might like to think that we are deeply complex creatures, but when it comes down to it, we are actually pretty simple. In the summer, when the sun is shining and the temperature is warm, we are more content to remain single. We socialise more, meet new people, and enjoy the feeling of being untethered. As the leaves turn from green to crispy shades of Autumn however, we yearn for companionship.

Much like a bear, our natural intuition tells us to bunker down and protect ourselves from the oncoming cold. That means movie marathons, duvet days, and ideally someone to hug and to hold. As the cold weather bites, you owe it to yourself to find that special someone, even if what you are really searching for is a human-sized hot water bottle. Either is fine.