October 1st, 2006
Second chances at love don’t come often when you hit your 40s.
That’s what many single men in that age group are finding out. Dating now has become a challenge compared with when they were in their 20s.
John Drysdale, 46, divorced in 2001. He says finding someone his age who is educated, single and ready to […]
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September 27th, 2006
Has the internet created a platform whereby the expectations of singles are reaching far beyond obtainable?
Are people expecting to meet someone that looks like Brad Pitt or Jessica Simpson, has a bank account that could make Bill Gates anticipate losing his position on the list of the wealthiest, has the work ethics of Ward Cleaver […]
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August 14th, 2006
Internet dating is putting a growing number of women at risk of abuse or assault, a leading sexual health doctor says.
Jane MacDonald, who does forensic examinations for Wellington police in sexual assault and rape cases, said she believed the popularity of dating websites and chatrooms was a factor in the noticeable increase of sexual assaults […]
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August 2nd, 2006
I’ve spent quite a bit of time consumed in the life and times of GrinsandLaughter. She’s quite entertaining!
One piece she’s presented caught my eye and as I found myself being whisked away in a cloud of de ja vu, I wondered how many people who are placing personal ads realize just how strong the mistakes […]
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August 1st, 2006
“You get what you pay for” especially when it comes to online dating services.
While participating in the online dating market, I began to comb through the free services and did so for a few weeks. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was looking for bargains in love when I was trying to […]
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July 6th, 2006
We often hear the negative stories associated with meeting people online, but rarely do we hear what drew people to the net to begin with - or furthermore - the positive experiences that so many have had.
In my own personal experience, I’ve had very positive and uplifting encounters during my single years and feel that I’ve made […]
By Gayla McCord -- 3 comments
June 14th, 2006
LOS ANGELES, June 12 /PRNewswire/ — DoubleDate.com, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of DoubleDate.com; a unique and absolutely free website where friends can pair-up and create profiles together. DoubleDate.com creatively blends the current popular trends of online dating with online networking through friends. Exciting features allow users to conduct searches for singles or […]
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May 16th, 2006
While reading a story earlier about a girl who had become addicted to Cyber-Dating, I reflected back on a close friend of mine who had become consumed by the world of online dating to the point it became unhealthy.
Several years ago, I introduced a close friend to the world of online dating. I had felt […]
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April 12th, 2006
Millions of people are dating online, but some of their profiles are enough to make potential dates cringe. So The Salt Lake Tribune asked Judy Silverstein, who co-wrote Online Dating for Dummies with her husband, Michael Lasky, for advice on writing an online profile.
First, it’s important to be honest and try to show people how […]
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April 10th, 2006
Health insurance is expensive, complex and bureaucratic. These days, it’s also sexy. Right up there with washboard abs, a steady job and a fun-loving personality, health coverage is emerging as a hot selling point among online daters. It’s especially the case among suitors of a certain age who need, and prize, good benefits the most.
Those […]
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