Going on a first date is a lot like spending a weekend in Vegas – if you don’t play you’ll never win, but a lot of times you’ll be going home empty-handed. The key is to take it easy, decide you’re going to have a good time no matter what, and, above all, do your... ... |
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You’ve found someone who piques your interest, you’ve messaged back and forth a few times, and now you’re wondering how to take things to the next level.
The first step is to upgrade the conversation from e-mails and other messages to a real-time exchange. A phone call is ideal, but if you or... ... |
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I'm beginning to think that dating is a lot like learning to cook. Before you begin to cook, it's a mysterious talent, shrouded in mystery. Some seem to take to it immediately, while others watch their first attempts explode all over the stove. Those “in the know” claim it's easy, but if that's... ... |
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Self-reflection is absolutely necessary for successful dating. In order to know what type of person you want, you should have a firm idea of who you are and what you're looking for in others. There is a basic foundation of respect that people generally believe they deserve from each other. Everyone... ... |
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What can I say? Cosmo magazine is good for a laugh if not some out-and-out decent advice every now and then. Did you know there were stages of dating that dudes just despise? Personally, I had no idea – but then again, I might be blind. Or, I might be a girl (which I am). I was trolling my... ... |
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Using media to improve your online dating experience can be a wonderful experience – especially if you have not yet met your partner or live far away from each other. There are several different ways you can pack more dimensions into online dating and, by doing so, allow you to truly get to know... ... |
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Let’s be honest, men: dating is hard work, women are confusing, and sometimes you just feel lost. There’s a reason dating coaches and pickup companies are more popular now than ever before – it’s hard to understand the rules and rituals of dating at any time, but the 21st... ... |
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Most people understand the importance of making a positive initial impression when meeting someone in person for the first time – but it amazes me how many people neglect every ancient nugget of wisdom they’ve heard about first impressions when it comes to online dating. You may not be... ... |
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Sometimes, there’s nothing more intriguing than an office romance. It’s fun to send flirty texts and instant messages during the day, and sneak off together at lunch. It can even be inspiring to stay late and work on a project together, instead of meeting your friends for happy hours.... ... |
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I often think of one of the greatest hurtles one faces in the move from an online encounter to a real-time date is the way in which the element of fantasy and imagination are diminished upon meeting. Meeting someone online allows you enough absence to imagine them as your perfect ideal with the... ... |
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Three days ago a 2.8GB torrent file of data from over 100 million Facebook accounts appeared online. The file was created by Hacker Ron Bowes from Skull Security with a crawler program he wrote. The information contained in this file was not hacked but just contained data that the owners of the... ... |
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You might have seen them on VH1’s Tough Love. You may have even picked up their book Crash Course in Love. However you’ve made Steve and Joann Ward’s acquaintance (even if it’s just now), you’ll learn they’re no strangers to mincing words. This mother-son... ... |
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If you’re crushing on someone from your college philosophy class, now you don’t have to approach him in person to see if he might feel the same. More and more college students (and campuses) are turning to GoodCrush.com to make introductions.
The site is set up for users to... ... |
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You wanted more, you asked, and here it is: part two of my Quick and Dirty Guide to Online Dating Clichés. Read on for further examples of tired truisms and lackluster lines that must be avoided in your profile.
“Hi, I’m Dan, I’m 45 years old, and I’m a lawyer in... ... |
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“I can’t believe I’m actually doing this!”
“I like long walks on the beach and holding hands.”
“I’m the funniest person you’ll ever meet!”
“I don’t really know what to say about myself.”
At some point while describing... ... |
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Online dating puts us in touch with hundreds of singles we wouldn’t otherwise meet through our own network of friends and family. With all of the choice available, why does it seem so hard to meet the perfect guy or girl for us?
Too much choice can be as limiting as too little, depending on... ... |
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The owner of Match.com and Chemistry, IAC, reported their second quarter financials for 2010 today. Over all the search and dating company saw growth increase by 18 percent to $402.9 million when compared to $340 million from Q2, 2009. This increase beat analysts’ estimates by well over $20... ... |
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“Opposites attract.”
You’ve all heard that saying countless times, and you’ve probably experienced something like it at some point in your life, but does it hold up when it comes to online dating?
Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but more often than not... ... |
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Over the past few years, I’ve realized the extreme importance of having full disclosure with dates and partners. Each time I’ve been able to exercise this type of frankness with a new partner, I’ve discovered that the relationship is much more fulfilling and honest.
Everyone always wants to put... ... |
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The limitless access the Internet offers to a worldwide community makes online dating one of the most convenient, affordable, and effective ways to meet your match, but the anonymity of the Web also makes it a breeding ground for dishonesty.
It’s surprisingly easy for even the most genuine... ... |
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