If you've ever online dated, you know how important your picture can be in attracting people to view your profile and in initiating contact. OkCupid recently did a study of over 7,000 of their subscribers to determine what attracted men and women to certain photos, which ones got the most and least . . .
High-end matchmaking: is your date worth $2500?
Hi again, I recently interviewed Julie Paiva, CEO of Table For Six, a high-end matchmaking service in California. The idea of her service intrigued me---group dates! Instead of personalized matchmaking (that comes later), she pairs up 3 men and 3 women to dine together, taking the pressure off . . .
Is 55 the new 25?
According to a recent study by the UK Telegraph, singles who are 55 and older are getting the most action when it comes to dating. Two-thirds of them have joined an online dating site compared to one-fifth of their twenty-something counterparts. They are also more successful: on average per . . .
Dating is going mobile…
Well the truth is, dating already IS mobile. We text to plan the date, text our friends during the date, and if we have romantic feelings after, we'll send flirtatious texts to rekindle the romance. So, it is only fitting that the world of dating be accessible through your phone---your iPhone that . . .
LookUp before you Hookup apparently…
Ok, not to obsess over the whole iPhone dating app phenomenon, but it seems that this is a cash heavy and needy market for app developers. I read again today about a new app called "Date Check", which seems great for single women looking to protect themselves. It provides info on a potential . . .
There IS an iPhone app to help my dating life!
Well, sorta. There are a few nuggets for those of us in the dating market...including something called "Girlfriend Keeper" which sends your sweet nothing texts to your guy or girlfriend for you. The ultimate tool for the lazy dater! Well, you still have to set it up and tell it how frequently and . . .
