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The economy is affecting all aspects of our lives, so it's no surprise that individuals on the dating scene are starting to check out their date's assets before getting serious. ABC news 7 reports that a recent Match.com survey found that over 80% of singles are more selective about who they date...

The most expensive date I've ever been on involved a hedge fund owner and a nightclub in Manhattan's meatpacking district. To get a table, my date had to pony up cash for a three-bottle minimum. While it was a nice gesture, it was one of the most boring dates I've ever been on. We sat around a...

Two of the most beautiful words in the English language are "love" and "free." Combine them together and you get the latest offering from Match.com, a free online dating service called Down to Earth. Not only is DowntoEarth.com free, but it comes with a built-in lie detector. The site's RealRatings...

If you're a single woman tired of the dating scene, but you still enjoy cuddling up with your man at night, then this item is just for you - - The Boyfriend Arm Pillow. He's quiet. His dimensions are proportionate. He never needs a shower. He's always available. He doesn't hog the covers. He's...

As anyone who's done a bit of dating can attest, playing the field can be a learning experience. Personally speaking, my years of dating taught me many key things that have helped me greatly in my marriage. I learned that I should never miss a birthday, that leaving the seat down is a great way to...

In my never-ending quest for cool things to write about, I read (or at least scan) three or four newspapers a day. One major trend that I've noticed in the New York papers is what I call the "how yuppies survive a recession" column. Every time the news is a little slow, I see yet another article...

In a column (subscription required) for the Wall Street Journal, Donna Freitas, author of the upcoming book Sex and the Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance & Religion on America's College Campuses, advises parents of college-bound youth to "find out about the dating lives and party...

The online mating service industry is thriving, with ads for companies like eharmony.com filling the screen during the hours singles are most likely to be sitting home alone. However, none have taken the pitch to the level of start-up ScientificMatch.com, which promises to find your ideal mate by...