
Oct 29 - By Diane Mapes, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.

Jul 12 - By Andy Dehnart, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
“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.
Jul 4 - By Ashley M. Heher, AP Retail Writer
A date doesn't need to break the bank, especially as potential partners are increasingly likely to value substance over style during the recession.

Jul 4 - By Ashley M. Heher, AP Retail Writer
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.

Jan 29 - By Courtney Hazlett, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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.

Jan 26 - By Miki Turner , msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
LOS ANGELES - If Renee Zellweger had a Facebook page, chances are her daily status updates would read a little something like this:
Jan 14 - By Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer
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.
Jan 8 - By Ian Kerner, Ph.D., msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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?
Dec 23 - By Brian Alexander, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
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? .
Nov 20 - By Ian Kerner, Ph.D., msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
I hear it all the time: “I’m just dating him in the meantime.”

Nov 11 - By jasmin-aline-persch
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.

Oct 24 - By jasmin-aline-persch
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.

May 18 - By NBC Nightly News
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.

Mar 7 - By jasmin-aline-persch
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.

Feb 11 - By David Crary, AP National Writer
As Valentine's Day approaches, all is not lovey-dovey in the high-stakes online dating industry.

Oct 3 - By Rachel Konrad, AP Writer
A new online dating service believes you can determine the love of your life after a three-minute video chat.
Sep 3 - By Randolph E. Schmid, AP Science Writer
Science is confirming what most women know: When given the choice for a mate, men go for good looks.

Aug 4 - By Dionne Walker, Associated Press Writer
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.
Jun 1 - By Associated Press
A Northern California woman sued the online dating service eHarmony on Thursday, alleging it discriminates against gays, lesbians and bisexuals.
Sep 20 - By David Crary, AP National Writer
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.

Feb 3 - By Pauline Jelinek, Associated Press Writer
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."