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DateCheck phone app gets 411 on suitors

Back in the day, a single man or woman would meet someone intriguing, collect his or her phone number, then head home to pump friends, family and colleagues for information.

‘Bachelor’ shows love their lack of romance

“The Bachelor” and its spin-off, “The Bachelorette,” have notoriously bad reputations for creating lasting relationships, even though that's why the ABC reality series supposedly exist.

Cheap, easy dates for those hoping to get serious

A date doesn't need to break the bank, especially as potential partners are increasingly likely to value substance over style during the recession.

Downturn dating: Hearts flutter as markets stutter

Credit the recession for "staycations" and bringing us more game-night parties at home. But also give it a shout for spurring more first dates.

Scoop: Watts opens up about loss of Ledger

Naomi Watts is interviewed in the Feb. 1 edition of Parade magazine, and the actress opens up about the death of her ex-boyfriend, Heath Ledger.

Turning 40 doesn’t scare Renee Zellweger

LOS ANGELES - If Renee Zellweger had a Facebook page, chances are her daily status updates would read a little something like this:

Penny-pinchers might unite at free dating site

In a move that may appeal to penny-pinching online daters, a new Web site from Match.com is letting users search for that special someone for free.

10 dating resolutions to find love in '09

Okay, so we’re only a week or so into the New Year, but are you already exhausted by the prospect of stepping back onto the dating treadmill? Regardless of all the hype about 2009 being a year of “change,” are you getting the sinking feeling that it’s going to be more of the same when it comes to your love life?

Sexploration: Lingering grief may curb his ardor

Could lingering grief be the reason he can’t get busy with a new woman? Or does he just need a once-over by a good urologist? Can a woman with a disease that interferes with sex find a fulfilling relationship after divorce? Got a question? .

Just dating him in the meantime? Don’t!

I hear it all the time: “I’m just dating him in the meantime.”

Is technology spawning new dating disasters?

Megan Brinkman was initially psyched to (finally) be going on a formal date with a guy who politely asked her out. So during dinner, her jaw dropped when he began texting wildly.

Amid slump, singles cut dating costs

Earlier this year, Elvert Howard wined and dined women at fine restaurants in Chicago. Now, he's treating gals to happy hour appetizers and drinks at T.G.I. Friday's.

Tidbits: Kate's rebound romance with Lance

Just days after the news of her split with Owen Wilson hit the headlines, Kate Hudson hit the town with Lance Armstrong. Recent public outings between the pair fueled fresh rumors of a rebound romance for the “Fool’s Gold” actress, and some reports suggest the match has been in the works for weeks.

It's complicated: Who pays on dates

Most first dates come straight out of the pages of a 1920s romance novel, and after a man generously treats a woman, he still expects something in return.

Rift Over Screening of Online Daters

As Valentine's Day approaches, all is not lovey-dovey in the high-stakes online dating industry.

Startup Offers 3-Minute Online Dating

A new online dating service believes you can determine the love of your life after a three-minute video chat.

Study: Men Men Go for Good Looks

Science is confirming what most women know: When given the choice for a mate, men go for good looks.

More Black Women Consider 'Dating Out'

For years, Toinetta Jones played the dating game by her mom's strict rule. "Mom always told me, 'Don't you ever bring a white man home,'" recalled Jones, echoing an edict issued by many Southern, black mothers. But at 37, the Alexandria divorcee has shifted to dating "anyone who asks me out," regardless of race.

Woman Sues EHarmony for Discrimination

A Northern California woman sued the online dating service eHarmony on Thursday, alleging it discriminates against gays, lesbians and bisexuals.

Teen-Violence Hot Line Is Planned

Jessica Lee endured abuse from her high school boyfriend for two years, breaking up only after he burned her with cigarettes and slammed a beer bottle over her head. She has now joined an ambitious initiative to help teens in similar plights.

Army to Troops: 'Avoid Marrying a Jerk'

They are the Pentagon's new "rules of engagement" — the diamond ring kind. U.S. Army chaplains are trying to teach troops how to pick the right spouse, through a program called "How To Avoid Marrying a Jerk."

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Lose heart, not money, with dating services
Source: msnbc.com

It's true that many people find love with the help of dating services. But it's also true that many customers spend a whole lot of money for a whole lot of nothing. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey offers advice to point dating-service customers in the right direction.

Living single: Why alone is enough
Source: msnbc.com

Society would have you believe that it's a sin to be single. But there are benefits to staying solo. In Amy Cohen's sassy memoir, "The Late Bloomer's Revolution," the author proves that life can be an adventure - even without a partner in crime.

Rapid Fire Love0 Nov. 12
Source: flyguychronicles

Every now and then, I have thoughts that I really want to share but that don't necessarily deserve a post of their own. So I decided to start placing them together in a new section called "Rapid Fire Love." Here are some of my thoughts for November 12.

Love Quotables- Chapter 16
Source: flyguychronicles.com

The world would be lost without the gift of expression … well, at least the world that I occupy. That's why I've always worked hard to highlight those who consistently master the art of self-expression.

If he lets you buy his underpants, you're The One...in Britian, anyway
Source: Reuters

Between the ages of 19 and 23, men tend to buy their own underwear, up to 31 pairs a year in the belief that wearing new underpants is an essential prerequisite to a relationship.

Dating, love and feminism: do men prefer submissive women?
Source: Examiner

Do men prefer a woman to be docile and submissive to them? Is it really necessary for a woman to hide her opinions, to pretend to be less confident and secure than she is, or to not speak up so that her man can feel more "manly?"

If you are not happy alone, you will not be happy in a relationship
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if you are not happy alone, you will not be happy in a relationship; when I say happy alone I don't mean, happy to be single so that you can go out and date a bunch of people,(single and ready to mingle) I mean truly content and balanced by yourself.

eHarmony: 29 Dimensions of an Online Romance Scam?

Have you ever wondered if any of those online dating services actually work? Do shy people with busy lives really find the perfect match utilizing a complex (or not), scientifically tested (or not), proprietary (or not) technology which charges comparatively high monthly premium …

Will a clean fridge get you laid?
Source: Boing Boing

My friend Corey Mintz is so proud of his well-stocked, spotless refrigerator that he sends pictures of its interior to girls he's wooing and has used it in place of a headshot on his online dating profile

How to Impress Women

Want to make an impression on women? Here's a list of tips and tricks guys use to improve their chances of getting that date.

My Prayer For Her
Source: flyguychronicles.com

I was initially overwhelmed … taken aback by a love that seemed so unreal. Was this the blessing I had patiently been waiting for? Was she the final stop on a long and arduous relationship journey? I think so … no scratch that, I know so.

BBW can't find SM: Plus-size e-dating ain't easy
Source: msnbc.com

Even though two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, plus-size singles say their weight sometimes gets in the way of finding love online. Studies show that people who are overweight face discrimination in many areas - and dating seems no different.

BBW can't find SM: Plus-size e-dating ain't easy
Source: msnbc.com

Even though two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, plus-size singles say their weight sometimes gets in the way of finding love online. Studies show that people who are overweight face discrimination in many areas - and dating seems no different.

Love Quotables- Chapter 15
Source: flyguychronicles.com

If my words prove incapable of articulating my heart's appreciation for you, then let the words of others inspire a new sense of understanding of just how much you mean to me. Here is Volume 15 of Love Quotables. Enjoy.

Romance recession-proof as dates without dinner thrive at Forget Dinner
Source: ukprwire.com

Singletons looking for fun and to save money are signing up in record numbers to an online dating website which promises dating without the expense of dinner.

Have You Ever Made Your Honey Where You Make Your Money?

With David Letterman in the news currently for getting exposed for having an affair with someone he worked with, I got to thinking about if anyone had ever had a good experience having an affair with a co-worker.

Online Dating Scams: Love In The Time Of Internet Fraud
Source: Consumerist

Online dating has resulted in many happy relationships out here in the real world, but also provides a unique opportunity for different kinds of scammers to quickly gain your confidence and manipulate your emotions in order to get past your normal scam-detecting defenses.

What happens when we love someone more than they love us?

Q.If you love a person to the extreme, and he or she doesn't love you, do you have the right to still love that particular person?

New Dating Seminars Target Teen Violence
Source: npr.org

School officials are worried that too many teens are hitting and slapping the person they're dating. To target this dating abuse, violence prevention classes are springing up in schools around the country.

Israeli Vigilantes Target Young Arab-Jewish Couples
Source:

Just outside Jerusalem, vigilantes patrol the streets at night looking for couples that "don't match." They are concerned about the "growing epidemic" of Arab-Jewish dating and are taking strong measures to stop it.

Rememberances Of My Love

Everyday I am amazed that you have allowed me to share this journey through life with you. From that first day so many years ago, when I first saw you in that CNA Class, I have been infatuated with you.

Radar Love
Source: The Globe and Mail

GPS isn't just helping drivers. Now it's helping singles to navigate the dating scene. How it works: The (potential) One is two blocks away. Cellphone vibrates.

The Wild, Wonderful Minefield of Dating Websites

It kills me every time I see an advertisement for sites like Chemistry.com or eHarmony.com.

Dating A Tall Order For Women
Source: Australian News Network

WOMEN wanting men they can literally look up to are scaling new heights to find them. Not content with bars and workplaces, South Australian women are turning to speed dating with one priority in mind – finding a man who is at least six feet, or 183cm, tall.

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