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What Should Martha Stewart's Match Profile Look Like?

Julie Spira | Posted 04.29.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

It's official. The Today Show reports that Martha Stewart has changed her mind and decided to become one of the single millions looking for love online on Match.com. The domestic mogul has gone digital and hopes to find a man who wants to date, mate or bed in cyberspace.

Dysfunctional Dater #5: Instamacy Issues

Melinda Hill | Posted 04.25.2013 | Comedy
Melinda Hill

I used to think I loved iInternet dating, but then I realized I just loved drinking fancy wine that someone else was financing.

Online Dating Survey Says Over 50% of Women Will Date Men 30 Years Older

Julie Spira | Posted 04.24.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

A new survey of over 4000 active members SugarDaddyForMe.com revealed that over half of the women in the U.S. were comfortable dating men 30+ years older than them.

5 Steps To Online Dating Success

Laura Seldon | Posted 04.17.2013 | Divorce
Laura Seldon

After waking up next to the same person for years, finding yourself alone in the mornings can be a tough wake-up call for those recently divorced. And if you're adding the pressure of dating again, it's no wonder you feel more than just a little panicked!

New Dating App Uses Facebook For Speedy Matchmaking

Craig Kanalley | Posted 04.12.2013 | Technology
Craig Kanalley

The concept behind Swoon is so simple. You connect your Facebook account -- no questionnaires to fill out, nothing -- and you're flipping through a bunch of Facebook profile photos with first names, ages, mutual friends and mutual interests listed.

Dysfunctional Dater #3: Phoning It In

Melinda Hill | Posted 04.11.2013 | Comedy
Melinda Hill

I was on Match.com -- no applause, please -- and I was leaving the site because my membership was up. I thought before I jumped ship I'd just respond to a few guys who'd messaged me. I thought, "What's the worst that could happen? Live a little." Here is the rundown of exactly what happened:

'Star Trek' Parody: 'Does Your Species Have A Vagina?'

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 04.05.2013 | Comedy

Poor Captain Kirk. The intergalactic dating scene is a mess. In the new "Star Trek" parody "Kirk's Blind Date," the commander has a lot of question...

Dysfunctional Dater #2: Hot Guy

Melinda Hill | Posted 04.02.2013 | Comedy
Melinda Hill

The hardest part about internet dating is keeping the names straight and also the part where we all die alone. Sometimes it's just easier to go out with someone you meet in the real world, which brings me to the subject of Hot Guy.

Tips for Finding a Safe Date or Mate Online

Robert Weiss | Posted 05.19.2013 | Technology
Robert Weiss

The simple fact is millions of individuals have dating and hookup profiles posted online -- vastly increasing their and your dating pool. Though online dating absolutely requires you to be on guard for potential harm, using the Internet to meet and date can truly be a game changer.

Online Dating: Location, Location, Location

Zach Stafford | Posted 05.13.2013 | Technology
Zach Stafford

In December 2012, over 25 million people accessed dating profiles via a mobile device, using location-based apps. This new form of dating should not come as a surprise. Over the past years we have seen the rise of GPS becoming intrinsic to our digital lives.

Google Image Search: Can It Replace Online Dating Sites?

Julie Spira | Posted 05.11.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

It started off as an inbound phone call to my cell phone. Even though the caller ID listed the call as "private," I answered the phone since I was waiting for a return call from someone I had just spoken with.

Sex Drive In Park, Or Grind No More

Lester Brathwaite | Posted 04.14.2013 | Gay Voices
Lester Brathwaite

I recently deleted my Grindr and Adam4Adam profiles. Ever since sobering up, I've had little to no sex drive, but my lack of sex drive is really a blessing in disguise. I'm no longer wasting hours (and I mean hours) of my life seeking the next big fling.

Can Online Dating Alleviate Loneliness?

Vivian Diller, Ph.D. | Posted 04.14.2013 | Women
Vivian Diller, Ph.D.

As an increasing number of people -- from teens to seniors -- get comfortable with online dating, the numerous meet-and-greet sites are serving singles in unprecedented ways.

Better Than Sext? New Facebook App Could Change the Mating Market

Rob Brooks | Posted 04.07.2013 | Technology
Rob Brooks

I'm intrigued. And horrified. And curious. And incredulous. Twitter, that lolly-bag of random ideas, just led me to a story on the website of Cosmopolitan magazine about a new Facebook app called "Bang with Friends."

Bring It On: Your Toughest Fashion Question

Julie Spira | Posted 04.06.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

But do you ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at the online dating sites? Did you know you could find a date or a mate based on medical issues, pets or ethnicity?

The Perils and Joys of Online Dating

Julie Spira | Posted 03.30.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

Online dating. Is it safe to put up a profile? Should you try it? Does the Manti Te'o hoax sound farfetched or real to you? Is it a perilous landscape or can you truly find love on the Internet on one of the many popular online dating sites?

Left for Dead: Woman's Attack Exposes Real Risks of Online Dating

Damona Hoffman | Posted 03.30.2013 | Crime
Damona Hoffman

Beckman's story makes headlines because it is so unusual, the worst that most online daters encounter is stale conversation or a date that is 10 lbs. heavier than expected.

The Best Time For Online Dating

Posted 01.03.2013 | Technology

Love is in the air -- well, at least in matchmaking chat rooms. Resident researchers with Match.com told the Daily Mail that the week leading up to...

5 Online Dating New Year's Resolutions Worth Keeping

Julie Spira | Posted 01.03.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

Little-by-little, finding love online ends up moving down on the totem pole on your list of daily activities. Here are five simple dating resolutions I think you'll be able to keep, while casting your wide net.

Bye, Bye Bipartisan Dating: New Online Dating Sites Let You You Screen For Political Party

The Huffington Post | Christina Huffington | Posted 12.06.2012 | Women

If you follow politics, chances are you've seen odd couple Mary Matalin and James Carville engaged in one of their signature debates. Carville, a Demo...

The New Rules for Online Dating

Julie Spira | Posted 01.30.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

Don't focus on your life story. Too often, I see profiles that resemble a novel rather than a brief peek at your personality. The word count is so high that it's a huge turn-off to daters.

MTV's Catfish: The Digital Pen-Pal Syndrome

Julie Spira | Posted 01.21.2013 | Style
Julie Spira

It doesn't surprise me that singles looking for love online on MTV's Catfish have their hopes at an all-time high, but I wonder, why wait so long to meet in real life if you think you've found your soul mate?

'Catfish': Planning Wedding With Man Who Lied About Everything

Posted 11.20.2012 | TV

It was another case of online deception on "Catfish: The TV Show," though again it didn't seem malicious. Instead, it's kind of sad. Trina was an exot...

Sowing the Seeds of Love

Nancy Slotnick | Posted 01.15.2013 | New York
Nancy Slotnick

Okay, I admit it. I saw Tears for Fears in concert. My friend bought the tickets, but I did go voluntarily. I'm letting go of my shame in life. It's cleansing.

'Catfish: The TV Series': Male Model Online Really A Teen Girl

Posted 11.13.2012 | TV

After making a documentary film about his experiences with an online "catfish" -- someone who pretends to be something entirely different than who the...