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Couples Dating

01 28th, 2012

Several websites have recently cropped up that cater to couples looking to meet other couples for friendship, according to The Times Argus and The Telegraph.

The concept is simple: couples wanting to meet other couples for social encounters (not adult dating or swinging, however – there are many sites that cater to that niche market already) can sign up, log in, and create a profile for the kind of couple they are looking for. Think of it as Friendster for couples, or as both of the websites mentioned above call it: couples dating.

I may have been single for a while, but I would never have thought of using a website when in a relationship to meet other couples for friendship, and was surprised to see how many already exist – although all of them are still building their user bases. Kupple already has more than 2500 couples listed, Couplets is offering free memberships to anyone who joins before the site hits 2500 members, Couplicity.com is offering a free six month membership to build its user base, and CouplesWorldWide.com offers free memberships to anyone who hosts a couples dating event in their community.

Do you think couples dating is the newest trend in social networking sites? And for those of you in a dating relationship, would you sign up at one of these couples dating sites to meet new people?

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How Long Do You Wait To Have Sex?

01 17th, 2012

A handful of reader questions of late have focused on sex: when to have it, what frequency is normal, and what to do if one partner isn’t into it. Coupled with some recent research study findings that women are seeking more casual dating relationships, and



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The 2012 Dating Readers’ Choice Awards

01 7th, 2012

For year two of the Dating Readers’ Choice Awards, I’d like to add a significant number of categories for you, the readers, to nominate and vote upon as being your favorites. These are the categories we started with last year, and with links to the respective nominees and winners:

During the nomination period, I had several dating site owners, readers and experts suggest other categories that I’d missed, and so I took note to add them to this year’s list. Therefore, the new categories for the Dating Readers’ Choice Awards, are:

Nominations open January 18th, 2012 for this year’s awards, so I’ll post the forms and final categories soon. Until then, what do you think, dear readers? Have I forgotten an important category in the dating world that needs adding? Are there too many categories?

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Being Alone During the Holidays

12 25th, 2011

A few times in my life, I’ve had nothing to do for Christmas, or during the holiday season in general. Both of my parents passed away when I was young, and I’ve always felt self-conscious inviting myself over to a friends’ place for Christmas dinner. Throughout the years I’ve done various things to keep me busy, distracting myself from the thought of being alone:

  • Creating a tradition to share with a friend, which at the time was going to see an animated or kids movie in the theater on Christmas Day;
  • Volunteering at a soup kitchen or Meals on Wheels;
  • Watching sappy, romantic holiday movies; and/or
  • Inviting everyone I knew over for Christmas dinner.

    • Some years however, like this one, I’ve found myself grieving a loss and not feeling much like celebrating. Friends and family have kept me cheerful, and the Secret Santa exchanges I participated in this year warmed my heart. One gesture in particular from a group of my colleagues here at About.com made me feel more grateful, humble and thankful than I have in years, and I can’t thank them enough. It reminded me that people do care and want to help those struggling in any way they can.

    So for those of you feeling alone this time of year and with whatever celebration you normally recognize, this post is for you. I’ve written an article about Being Alone During the Holidays in response to this feeling I’ve had since mid November-ish, and I hope it provides assistance and comfort to those who need it. For everyone else, I’d love it if you shared how you cope with being single, alone, or otherwise sad during the Christmas season, or how you’re currently struggling with it and how you plan on working through it.

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Finding Passion and Inspiration In Our Dating Lives

12 19th, 2011

Last night, I went to see Prince. The ticket price was well over what I’ve ever paid for a concert in the past, and I was somewhat leery that I’d get my money’s worth. Once I arrived at the arena however, I had nothing to worry about. When I got to my seat I was both flabbergasted and overwhelmed: I was maybe a foot or two from the stage, at eye level of The Artist himself, and smack in front of the piano – right where a lot of the action took place. I was so close, I could hear him singing without the microphone at times, could see the sweat on his brow, and all of his facial expressions, little moments and other tidbits that folks sitting further away missed completely. I laughed, I cried, I sang and danced, and felt inspired, passionate, and alive. It was worth every penny.

So what does this have to do with this dating blog? For me, lots. I want to help create that sort of feeling, excitement, and passion in all of you, just like Prince did for me last night. And although I’ll never be a rock star, I’d like to think that what I write here helps people, makes their lives better, and helps us all to find, keep, maintain and nourish the kinds of relationships we all long for.

So I ask you, dear readers: What can I, or any dating blogger or expert for that matter, do create that kind of positive energy in your life, in your relationships, and in your heart?

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