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MEET MARKET
Looking for a Southern gentleman with a sense of humor? Matt, a 30-year-old television producer, just might tickle your fancy. This dog-loving jokester is up for all kinds of quirky and crazy things. Loco ladies only, please! Jenn, 25 publicist She...
Source : nypost.com | 12-Oct-2008 10:07

WHAT'S THE SKINNY?
Jenny, a 31-year-old in the music biz, knew she'd be laughing over dinner at Bloomingdale Road with Clayton, a 32-year-old comedian. But while laughter was in the air, love was not. Clayton was looking for a curvy Kim Kardashian look-alike and Jenny...
Source : nypost.com | 12-Oct-2008 10:07

A PICKY PREDICAMENT
Tom, a 27-year-old financial advisor, was hoping to wow Jen, a 25-year-old senior account executive, with his baby-blue eyes and nice-guy personality. But over dinner at Abboccato in Midtown, Jen could focus only on his poor table manners and...
Source : nypost.com | 05-Oct-2008 08:57

MEET MARKET
Jenny, a 31-year-old production-office manager for a concert venue, is looking for fun - and games. "Fun can be anything - I love bowling and laser tag. Air hockey is really great, too." Ready guys? On your mark, get set, GO! Kevin, 38 attorney and...
Source : nypost.com | 05-Oct-2008 08:57

Could Your Date Be A Registered Sex Offender?
Would you ever search to see if the person you're about to meet was a registered sex offender? It's not something that randomly crosses my mind, but with internet dating...
Source : about.com | 03-Oct-2008 17:53

Study Shows Email Has Higher Incidence Of Lying
The NY Times reported a study today undertaken by researchers at Rutgers and DePaul Universities that showed more than ninety percent of email communications were, in some way, falsified. ...
Source : about.com | 02-Oct-2008 16:16

How Much Is Too Much Information?
Those of you who read this blog with any regularity know that I'm single and looking. This past week I was talking to a friend of mine in the same...
Source : about.com | 01-Oct-2008 16:42

MEET MARKET
TOM, a 27-year-old financial advisor from Queens, is looking for a woman to wine and dine. "It probably sounds corny, but to me, a nice dinner in Brooklyn Heights and a walk along the water sounds like a fun first date." Leave the heels at home...
Source : nypost.com | 28-Sep-2008 10:50

ON COMMON GROUND
Christine, a 23-year-old Wall Streeter, quite literally had a tall order for her date: She wanted a guy who would tower over her - even if she had on a pair of heels. Ben, a 24-year-old financial analyst who stands at 6-foot-5, seemed like the...
Source : nypost.com | 28-Sep-2008 10:50

New Online Dating Site Reviews
I've been a bit backlogged with online dating site reviews of late. Here are the most recent of the bunch: Rainbow Singles An interesting niche concept: a dating site for LGBT...
Source : about.com | 25-Sep-2008 16:43

The YouTube Of Online Dates?
WooMe, a free online speed dating company, will be offering its users the opportunity to post their online dates for the world to see, says Jason Kincaid over at TechCrunch. Online...
Source : about.com | 23-Sep-2008 18:50

MEET MARKET
Christine, a 23-year-old financial analyst, has such a serious thing for tall guys that being a "shorty" is a deal breaker. So what kind of guy is she looking for? "Tall, and athletic with a great sense of humor." Let's hope these guys measure up...
Source : nypost.com | 21-Sep-2008 09:08

FAMILY GUY...AND GIRL
Rob, a 28-year-old online operations manager, surprised us when he, a self-proclaimed blond-hair-lover, picked Marzi, a 25-year-old senior account manager and the lone brunette of his choice ladies. But maybe Rob knows best. The duo hit it off at...
Source : nypost.com | 21-Sep-2008 09:08

Dating Someone When You're Sick
In one of the Seinfeld episodes, a characters' tell that someone was worth dating was if said date leaned over to open the car door for the person driving --...
Source : about.com | 20-Sep-2008 01:55

Halloween Costumes for Singles
After quite a few submissions, I've finally been able to weed through them all and put up some great picks for Halloween costumes that singles can easily replicate on their...
Source : about.com | 17-Sep-2008 17:13

Using DNA Testing To Determine A Man's Monogamous Tendencies?
A recent study released by Hasse Walum at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden seems to think it will be possible in the near future. The study took more than...
Source : about.com | 16-Sep-2008 02:23

Bad Dating Books
Have you ever read a dating book that really turned your stomach, disagreed with strongly or you found full of errors? Now's the time to vent your frustrations and share...
Source : about.com | 16-Sep-2008 01:28

MEET MARKET
Hair this ladies: The way to Rob's heart is through your luscious locks! The 28-year-old online operations manager has a thing for blondes. He's looking for a laid-back girl with three important physical traits - "blond hair, blue eyes and adorable...
Source : nypost.com | 14-Sep-2008 10:37

BRUNCHING BLUNDER
When Sean, a 35-year-old actor, model and writer, chose Angel, a 32-year-old audition's department associate with a background in theatre, we thought the date was perfectly cast. Turns out the roles were all wrong. The duo enjoyed brunch at jazzy...
Source : nypost.com | 14-Sep-2008 10:37

Dating Brad Garrett
Brad Garrett, the former "Everybody Loves Raymond" star has landed another TV show on top of his currently airing "Til Death", but this time its a reality show detailing his...
Source : about.com | 11-Sep-2008 03:03

A Weekend of Weddings
This weekend was a strange one for me. Not one, but two former boyfriends got married. A third friend was married to a woman he met only four months ago,...
Source : about.com | 08-Sep-2008 02:37

MEETMARKET
Sean, a 32-year old actor, writer and model, considers himself "mentally stimulating, emotionally balanced and spiritually aware." This Bronx boy is looking for a girl who's the same, so harness your chi and get in line, ladies. Ilise, 35...
Source : nypost.com | 07-Sep-2008 09:46

FRIENDS...FOR NOW
Tiffany, a 27-year-old who works at a magazine Web site, wanted a guy who wouldn't mind taking a back seat to her true love - sports. And Cody, a 27-year-old product support specialist seemed to fit the bill. Over dinner at BBQ spot Hill Country...
Source : nypost.com | 07-Sep-2008 08:20

Forbes' Yearly Rankings of the Best U.S. Cities for Singles
I blogged briefly about Forbes' report last year (see: Best US Cities for Singles), where the well-known magazine used several criteria to determine what the 'best' places for singles to...
Source : about.com | 07-Sep-2008 02:11

Couples Halloween Costumes
As I was walking around today I saw Halloween candy lining the local grocery stores already. Which, for me, was really exciting, considering how much I love Halloween. An excuse...
Source : about.com | 04-Sep-2008 22:13

Centenarian Dating
A yearly survey undertaken by health care company Evercare that reviews lifestyle differences between Centenarians and, well, everyone else. Some interesting dating statistics came out of the survey, including: Both the...
Source : about.com | 03-Sep-2008 02:58

Conflicting Evidence
Last week I blogged about Lying Online, and how a very small study found that most people lied 'insignificantly' when describing themselves in their online dating profiles. And a commenter...
Source : about.com | 02-Sep-2008 15:57

FIT TO A T (SHIRT)
When Rob, a 28-year-old production coordinator, chose Jillian, a 24-year-old publicist and CEO of her own T-shirt company, for a date, we were hoping he'd wine and dine her with his romantic charm - and we were right! Sparks flew between Rob and...
Source : nypost.com | 31-Aug-2008 09:23

MEET MARKET
Tiffany is a 28-year-old editorial producer with a passion for sports - "especially football and basketball." This Harlem honey is looking for a guy who loves to talk, play and watch athletics like she does. NBA hopefuls - this is your girl. Cody...
Source : nypost.com | 31-Aug-2008 09:23

Have Online Dating Sites Improved Your Social Life?
I've been on a roll lately reading a slew of research studies that apply to singles, looking at how variations of behavior and attitudes affect the general dating public. Of...
Source : about.com | 30-Aug-2008 20:35

Lying Online
In my personal experiences with online dating, I've found that a select few singles lie about their height, weight, age, marital status (or other demographic information), but that in general...
Source : about.com | 28-Aug-2008 19:17

Reader Question: Am I Making a Big Deal Out of Nothing?
MartyMoj in the dating forums asks: Recently I asked my long term (13 year) live in girlfriend to accompany me to the local small town theatre to watch the new...
Source : about.com | 26-Aug-2008 20:13

MEET MARKET-MOVIE MAN SKS ROMANCE WITH A TWIST
Brooklyn boy Rob is a 28-year-old production coordinator who moonlights as a filmmaker. Sure, he likes baseball and beers, but this self-proclaimed rock star is also a serious romantic. In fact, his ideal date would include a waterfront restaurant...
Source : nypost.com | 24-Aug-2008 09:21

HOOK, LINE AND STINKER
BRIDGET, a 22-year-old attorney development assistant, was looking for a date filled with laughs. We thought she'd hit it off with Rory, a 22-year-old research analyst with a rugged background as a fisherman, but things fell flat during their date...
Source : nypost.com | 24-Aug-2008 09:21

TOP 5 WORST THINGS TO FIND IN YOUR DATE'S BATHROOM:
According to Duane Reade shoppers "Hair clinging to the drain in the tub." - Santiago "A bottle of prescribed Valium." - David "Fungal cream." - Stephanie "Dry toothpaste next to the sink." - Santiago "Dirty toilet seat, especially when you lift it...
Source : nypost.com | 24-Aug-2008 09:21

Mayor in Small Town Australia Asks 'Ugly Ducklings' to Move to Gender-Imbalanced Area
In an odd but perhaps effective odd news quip, the Townsville Bulletin reported earlier this week that the Australian town of Mount Isa has been having serious issues with attracting...
Source : about.com | 20-Aug-2008 21:51

Photo Retouching for Online Dating
An article last week in the Times Picayune called "You and improved," discusses online photo retouching services and how they are currently in hot demand. Why not shave off 15...
Source : about.com | 20-Aug-2008 02:00

Second Weekly Dating Newsletter
In a recent blog post, I asked readers what kind of content they wanted to find on this site. The overwhelming winner was reader submitted questions - which got me...
Source : about.com | 19-Aug-2008 01:02

MEET MARKET
Bridget may be all business as an attorney development assistant, but outside the office she knows how to yuk it up. This 22-year-old has a killer sense of humor and a habit of constantly quoting movies. Guys with a soft spot for giggles and film...
Source : nypost.com | 17-Aug-2008 06:00

SOFT-ROCKIN' SWEETIES
Adam, 26, may be an associate film and television producer, but he describes himself as a "rock star." So when he chose Lauren, 24, an associate editor who's also a self-proclaimed music buff, we thought for sure they'd hit the right notes. And...
Source : nypost.com | 17-Aug-2008 06:00

Reader Question: Letting Go of a Long Term Partner
lorna011 asks in the dating forums: My long term partner of over 10 years has broke up with me and I cannot let go. Its not been a straight...
Source : about.com | 14-Aug-2008 19:26

First Date Sex
I was more than a bit surprised last year when a study came across my desk saying that 30% of women who'd met men face-to-face on an online dating site...
Source : about.com | 12-Aug-2008 02:32

BICOASTAL BUST
Sam, a 24-year-old senior associate editor at an online men's publication, was hoping to meet a New York lady who would dig his West Coast roots and his love of blogged-about movies and music. Amalia, a 22-year-old editorial assistant who hails from...
Source : nypost.com | 10-Aug-2008 09:17

MEET MARKET
Adam, a 26-year-old associate film and TV producer, packs his calendar with concerts, screenings and gallery openings, so he needs a girl who can handle his busy schedule. Couch potatoes need not apply! Tamar, 24 marketing assistant Describe...
Source : nypost.com | 10-Aug-2008 09:17

Online Dating Mistake #1
Earlier today I received an email at the popular free online dating site Plenty of Fish. It read: hey there do you like tall sexy athletic men? Confused, I looked at the...
Source : about.com | 08-Aug-2008 02:35

Online Dating Virtual Assistants
A recent posting on Elance asks to hire a Virtual Assistant. Not that out of the ordinary, sure. But this 'employer' is looking for a contract of a very different...
Source : about.com | 04-Aug-2008 23:06