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Call me old-fashioned, but at least my guy and I are on the same digital page. We’re exclusive, we met on an online dating site, we’re happy, and we’re not friends on Facebook. When Mashable released their survey results showing that one out of four singles think it’s fine to become friends on Facebook before […]

The Short Version: Yeezy.Dating is an independent dating site designed to court controversy and inspire romance. Since its launch in April 2018, the site has attracted thousands of Kanye West fans the world over, and now the brand has expanded its reach into the mobile space with a new app called Bound2. Billed as “the […]

No one likes to reject a potential partner, but a recent study found women are much more sensitive about hurting an unwanted suitor’s feelings than men. The study looked at the ways people turn down unwanted advances, asking participants how they would respond to a request for a date from someone they didn’t want to […]

Traditionally masculine features, including a sharp jawline, have often been attributed to a woman’s attraction for one man over a more feminine-looking potential mate. Yet a new study suggests a man’s attractiveness has less to do with rugged features and more to do with body fat measures. South African scientist Vinet Coetzee, at the University […]

Women who have sex early in a relationship may set themselves up for greater relationship dissatisfaction down the line, says a new study. Cornell professor Sharon Sassley reviewed data coming out of the 2006 Marital and Relationship Survey, a report that looked at approximately 600 couples who were either living together or married. The couples […]

Can a woman’s financial reasoning be thrown off just by handling a pair of boxer shorts? That’s the question being raised by a new study conducted through Belguim’s University of Leuven. Researchers wanted to discover if the prospect of sex is something that can actually skew a woman’s buying patterns, as it is known to […]

According to a study conducted by Purdue University, young people who leave their abusive relationships end up feeling significantly happier than they expected to feel. Researchers studied 171 people with an average age of 19, all of whom were in an abusive dating relationship. More than 80 percent of the participants were women. Participants reported […]

An older woman’s sexual appetite may be more ravenous than researchers had previously thought, a new French study suggests. Published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, the study shows women in early menopause have the same sexual interests and practices as those who are a bit younger. Researchers analyzed the data gathered from 408 premenopausal […]

Facebook is a strange beast. Even though it often feels like Facebook has been around forever, it’s important to note the social networking giant is less than a decade old and still in its infancy. So relax! Your confusion over proper social networking etiquette may be frustrating, but it’s completely understandable. And there is no […]

The Short Version: Based in Vancouver, Anna Maria Jorgensen, aka the Wingmam, has a talent for inspiring confidence in daters seeking to change their love lives for the better. Her personalized counseling helps shy, inexperienced, and uncertain singles understand how to attract the right person and date successfully. By sharing practical advice on matters of […]

The online experience has certainly changed the landscape of dating in the modern age. An endless line of profiles waiting to be clicked and the instant gratification of real-time chatting has made the potential of a continuous supply of new dates a near-reality. But the Information Age brings with it another more sinister element — […]

After the death of a spouse, it’s natural for the family and friends of the surviving partner to treat them somewhat delicately. Widows and widowers are often seen as more emotionally fragile due to their circumstances, perhaps even more prone to depression or anxiety. Yet new research has found just the opposite, that surviving spouses […]

The Short Version: Built in 2014 as a way for West Indian singles living across the globe to connect, WiLime.com quickly grew into a popular online dating site that now attracts people of all races and nationalities worldwide. Today, WiLime remains committed to its large West Indian demographic while catering to an increasingly multicultural crowd. […]

This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population. In high school, group first dates were the way to go – often because your parents said so. As an adult, you may have traded in a gaggle of […]

The Short Version: On Wimdu.com, couples can find the vacation rental of their dreams. This online marketplace lists over 350,000 apartments, beach houses, and other holiday homes available worldwide. All you have to do is input where you want to go — London, Paris, Amsterdam, New York City, etc. — and when you want to […]

I know the holidays are stressful. Singles go home for Thanksgiving or Christmas to see friends and family and too often feel the pressure with relatives asking them, “Are you dating anyone? Is there someone special in your life? When are you ever going to settle down?” It’s enough to make someone make up a […]

The Short Version: Toronto, Canada, has many nicknames. Little York. Hogtown. The Queen City. The 416. But none of these names reflect the heart and substance of the city. Toronto’s diverse population of more than 2.7 million people represent a rainbow of cultures and nationalities that blend together under the spirit of friendship. Couples can […]

If a tree falls in the woods, does anybody hear it? If you swipe left or right on Tinder, does anybody really care? Have you experienced the weird and wacky world of Tinder yet? Let me tell you something. Tinder is not for the weak at heart. In fact, if you don’t have a very […]

We all get overwhelmed with work and family obligations. You may stay late to finish a project or put in extra hours to help ensure that promotion, or maybe you’re a single mom or dad with no time to yourself. While it’s important to move forward in your career or to be a responsible parent, […]

Since the beginning of time, people have searched for the most perfect aphrodisiac, some magical substance that will enhance libido and take erotic passion to new heights. Sadly, nothing has been proven to be truly effective, except for one tiny psychological trick I’m about to explain. A true aphrodisiac must stimulate sexual desire, not just […]