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Farrah Abraham's Fears About Shady Online Dates Sound Strangely Familiar

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 8, 2012 at 1:19 PM

farrah abrahamA good friend of mine recently launched herself into the world of online dating. Like tons of singles -- especially single New Yorkers -- she's serious about meeting someone, but she's also incredibly busy. And as anyone who has launched a "find a soulmate" campaign on the web knows, the mission can turn into a full-time job. I've been there and so has Teen Mom's Farrah Abraham, who recently blogged about her tips for winning at online love. And judging from her advice, it sounds like she and I had similar experiences on JDate -- encountering many guys who misrepresent themselves.

Because it seems that even once you do carve out a solid chunk of time to focus on finding The One online, there are plenty of other obstacles that can get in your way. Like potential matches being total liars.

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LeeLee Sobieski’s Take on Engagment Rings Is Half Right

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Apr 25, 2012 at 2:17 PM

leelee sobieskiYou guys remember LeeLee Sobieski? I have no idea what she's been up to since she was in Deep Impact and that made for TV movie, Joan of Arc, but apparently, she's still being interviewed. The 28-year-old actress attended the premiere of 5 Year Engagement and spilled her rambling thoughts on engagement rings versus wedding bands to New York Magazine.

I know I know I know. Don't tell me. You couldn't care less what LeeLee thinks, right? I get it. But hear me out. Let's review what she has to say, then discuss, mmk? By the way, hope you don't hate the word "rock." You'll see what I mean.

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Guy Who Made Creepy Online Dating Spreadsheet Is Just Serious About Finding Love

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Apr 18, 2012 at 10:16 PM

online dating laptop heartSome dude, best known now as "creepy spreadsheet finance guy," has been ripped to shreds the web over for the incredibly detailed spreadsheet he made while dating on Match.com. See, he made the mistake of telling a girl he went out with about the spreadsheet, and then sending it to her upon her request. D'oh! Before you knew it, Deadspin posted it, aaaand the entire Internet was laughing at him. Finally, he gave an interview about the now-famous spreadsheet after what he called the worst day of his life and revealed his rationale to Jezebel ...

It seems Finance Guy "works long days, goes to the gym, goes out on a couple of midweek dates or what not, and gets home late." So he made the spreadsheets in order to remember all his prospects. He defended himself, "My comments aren't malicious or mean. This was an honest attempt to stay organized." Aww. I sort of feel for this totally type-A nerd!

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Finally, Girls With Daddy Issues Have Their Very Own 'Dating Site' (VIDEO)

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on Apr 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM

daddy issues datingOh my god. All I have to say about the hilarious Funny or Die video "DaddyIssuesDating.com" is that I wish it came out a long, long time ago. Because I'm pretty sure a few of the boyfriends I had when I was younger inspired the d-bag characters in this clip, and maybe watching it would've made a lightbulb of recognition turn on in my head:

Why am I with this loser?

Nah, who am I kidding? I probably would've just shrugged and told myself some lame-o lie, like "Emily" in the video:

"Tripp only invites me over when he's been drinking, but that's just because he knows night time is the most romantic. And he's always really excited to see me ... really ... excited."

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The Real Secret to Meeting Mr. Right Online (VIDEO)

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Mar 20, 2012 at 9:57 PM

online datingWhenever I read articles about online dating or the subject comes up when I'm chatting with a friend who is a singleton (to borrow a term from Bridget Jones' Diary), it seriously blows my mind if there's even a hint of adversion to the idea that one might find their soulmate on the web. Come on, people. It's been a decade or so since everyone started meeting and hooking up thanks to their internet hook-up. So to think it's sketchy these days, sorry, but you're simply behind the times.

That said, even those who are super openminded about online dating have issues I can sympathize with. The number one problem: Finding someone worth your time. Finding The One. Unfortunately, much of the advice out there on how to "win the online dating game" is leading would-be lovers astray!

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8 Dating Tips EVERY Woman Should Know

Posted by Aunt Becky
on Feb 28, 2012 at 11:00 PM

Every culture has different sets of rules they follow. Everything from how we eat to how we do our hair is subject to social rules. Nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes to dating. Now some of the advice may not apply to you, some may be laughable, and some may make you roll your eyes.

But some of these tips for women can make dating and mating so much easier. Finding and snagging Mr. Right can be as easy as following some of these helpful hints.

Here are some awesomely good dating tips for women.

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Only Nut Cases Would Pay $1,200 for Online Dating Help

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Jan 30, 2012 at 2:31 PM

online datingListen, if you're nervous about signing up for an online dating site, that's understandable. There's always fear of the unknown, but I'm sure once you get going, or talk to friends about their experiences, you won't be as timid. The worst thing you could do, though, is let that fear make you do crazy things; crazy expensive things that will leave you hundreds of dollars in the hole with virtually nothing to show for it.

Unfortunately, there's a service out there that preys on people who are new to online dating. It's called PersonalDatingAgent.com and it seems like it's just waiting to suck the life, and the money, out of you.

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Online Dating Is Easier When Grandma's Involved

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Jan 21, 2012 at 1:16 PM

keyboardSigning up for an online dating site can be nerve-wracking -- what profile pic do I use? what should I say my interests are? if I shave two years off my age, do I need to adjust the year I graduated? -- but one 24-year-old woman has discovered the trick to making the whole experience not only tolerable, but super fun. Kayli Stollack knew it would be easier to go through the online dating bowels with a buddy, and enlisted the help of a wingman.

Not just any wingman, though. Stollack got her 76-year-old grandmother, Gail, to sign up for OKCupid, too.

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How To Create a Super-Successful Online Dating Profile

Posted by Aunt Becky
on Jan 10, 2012 at 8:53 PM

married couple kissingDid you resolve to meet someone special in the new year? Online dating is becoming a more and more popular way to meet prospective matches -- and a fair number of losers, too.

If you're just getting started in the online dating arena, trying to put together an online profile on one of those dating websites can seem almost insurmountable. How can you properly reduce the essence of YOU into a couple of measly lines? How do you tell the world -- and prospective mates -- who you are?

Here are some tips for creating a successful online profile.

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Your Social Media Addiction Is Ruining Your Marriage

Posted by Aunt Becky
on Oct 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Everyone has a Facebook account these days. In fact, my brother's cat has his own account (although his updates are sadly lackluster). But along with learning who recently ate a burrito for lunch, it turns out that Facebook and other social networking sites are being named as cause for ruining many marriages.

According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Facebook use is now cited in one in five of every US divorce cases. Over 80 percent of divorce lawyers claim that the rising use of social media has become the catalyst for extramarital affairs.

But really does Facebook cause divorce?

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