After a four year hiatus from online dating, for a number of reasons, I was ready to give it a shot again. The most important being: I think you get out of things what you put into them, and my love life … well, let’s just say my effort level has been minimal at best. […]
There is only one Amelia McDonell-Parry on Planet Earth. Do a Google search for my name and the first page of results turn up links to my writing — much of it about sex and dating on The Frisky — as well as a highly ridiculous and random Google group discussion post claiming that I […]
Finding love online can be difficult when you are just one of millions actively seeking a partner. So Brandon Scott Wolf has found a way to increase the odds in his favor. He’s created Date Brandon Scott Wolf, a dating site where he is the only dating option. The website claims to be “America’s No. […]
Every good thing has a downside as they say. Well, it’s true. While you might have been given the promise of finding true love in just a few clicks on your mobile device, the reality of navigating a dating website isn’t so straightforward. Although dating websites may not pose any immediate danger to you, there […]
One question that is commonly asked by people who are planning to use a dating site is, should they pay for it, or not? Like everything on the Internet today, dating sites and applications come as free, or you will need to pay for them. Whatever you choose, your goal is to get a date […]
I received over 600+ messages from men while registered with OKCupid and PlentyOfFish. I have a fair amount of horror stories, possibly enough to include in an HBO series called “Internet Dating Tales From The Crypt.” I am not saying that there aren’t a good deal of great guys looking to meet great girls online, […]
You meet online. You have the same favorite book and it’s not The Fountainhead. You exchange emails multiple times a day and bond over your mutual love of cats, Frasier, and pretending you like to spend Sunday in bed with the New York Times crossword puzzle. It’s meant to be! The first date is around the corner. You’re bringing […]
When utilized properly social media platforms can help you to build and maintain healthy relationships. These relationships include romantic relationships and friendships with family, customers, colleagues, and friend. Social media has become an irresistible tool for the daily life of an average person. When overused or misused it can cause stress, desperation, and loss of […]
A few years ago, I had a Big, Terrible Breakup. I’d been living with a guy, whom I loved, wanted to marry and raise kids with. He wanted those things, too, until he didn’t. I hadn’t seen the split coming and felt completely gobsmacked. I turned around, reactivated my OKCupid profile, and began dating immediately. That […]
