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The Evolving Meaning of “Online Dating”
Published on October 23, 2017
With the undeniable and now thorough integration of technology with our social lives, the term “online dating†has evolved in meaning. At the most basic understanding, online dating refers to a romantic, emotional, and/or sexual relationship established and maintained with an individual online. This is reflected in people’s lives who are apart of online communities […]
Keep readingOne Outlook That Blocks Dating Success
Published on December 4, 2016
There’s this quiet perception that can sometimes arise while we’re reading profiles, connecting with someone, and assessing whether we wish to go deeper and to more intimate levels with a date. It’s a perception that influences how we are seeing the other person, how we are receiving their expressions, and it even impacts how we […]
Keep readingPeak Season For Online Dating
Published on December 30, 2015
Embed from Getty Images Christmas has come and gone but for singles looking for love, the plateau of the holiday season is right after the new year. It is commonly noted amongst top ranking online dating websites, including Match.com and Plenty of Fish, that there is a dramatic increase of user activity following New Year’s […]
Keep readingSafety Part 3: Privacy
Published on December 22, 2015
We have been exploring online dating safety in a series of three parts: 1. Emotional wellbeing 2. Physical safety 3. Privacy This article is the third and final part of this series, and will be focusing on the significance of maintaining personal privacy, how it may be compromised, and how to prevent a privacy breach. […]
Keep readingSafety Part 1: Emotional Wellbeing
Published on November 18, 2015
View image | gettyimages.com Online dating is an exciting and potentially rewarding experience that entails opening ourselves to an array of new people and situations. This series is going to explore how to keep it safe while online dating in three parts: 1. Emotional wellbeing 2. Physical safety 3. Privacy Emotional Wellbeing Dating requires us […]
Keep readingHow Do Algorithms Work & How Do They Influence Us?
Published on August 12, 2015
View image | gettyimages.com Online dating websites have designed algorithms that serve to connect singles based on their compatibility. Each programme holds claim that the technology behind the algorithm is intelligent, innovative and accurate. They are uniquely developed by the hosting company and operate with some variances when compared to one another, though the general […]
Keep readingMobile Dating Apps Bring Culture Change to Online Dating
Published on May 22, 2015
It seems like there are dozens of new mobile apps popping up daily, but never did I expect to find so many focused on helping people to meet in person. Seems a little ironic, doesn’t it? Staring down at our cell phones and swiping and clicking in order to get connected with someone local in […]
Keep readingHow to Know She is Flirting with You
Published on April 21, 2013
Have you ever wondered if she is flirting with you? Giving advice here around online dating, I know that when meeting using the internet, there’s often a lot of mystery around what type of connection there is until you actually meet in person. Once you do meet in person, how can you be sure that […]
Keep reading5 Reasons Why Online Dating is the Best Way to Meet Someone in Canada
Published on November 19, 2012
Us Canadians are known around the world for being one of the friendliest nations. Yet when it comes to finding successful relationships, we don’t always hit the mark. With 4 in 10 first marriages now ending in divorce, people across the country have started looking for a different approach to meeting new people. For many […]
Keep readingSummer Dating Infographic
Published on August 13, 2012
Below is what I would call a “Summer Dating Infographic”. This infographic is actually titled “Summer Romance on a Budget”…but there’s not a ton of budgeting advice in it! Still it’s fun and interesting. These graphics can get a tad repetitive, showing the same data with new images, but this one has some new statistics […]
Keep reading10 Tips to Feel Confident on a First Date
Published on August 6, 2012
If the prospect of going on a first date makes you feel the same as the thought of going to the dentist, there are plenty of ways to relax. Here are 10 tips for how to beat those pre-date nerves for your first meet-up. Choose an outfit you feel comfortable in When you’re on a […]
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