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The 10 Funniest 'OkCupid' Memes

TheFW Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:22:27 +0000

Online dating can be a real hassle, and sometimes (read: usually), despite your best efforts, you still attract an absolute creepster. Let’s be frank, if you can manage to find somebody who doesn’t continually sniff their fingers during a meal you’ve gotten lucky. While you’re re-writing your online dating profile for the millionth time in [...]

Here's Why You Don't Try to Impress Your Date With a Fake Mugging

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:30:29 +0000

Men doing foolish things to impress women has been a common thread throughout history. But, for today, we can call Jeffrey Tyler Siegel the king of the fools. The 26-year old Arkansas man wanted to make a good impression on his date. So he hired his friend to pose as a mugger and accost the [...]

Brothers Look for Love on Craigslist By Posing as Centaurs

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:38 +0000

Despite possessing many positive qualities, brothers Dave and Mike found themselves date-less for their cousin's impending nuptials.

Having been told by the bride that dates are "mandatory" because she doesn't want them "harassing all of my friends all night" the pair took to Craigslist to find two women -- preferably sisters or friends -- to accompany them to the wedding.

How Many Dinners Does it Take to Become Serious?

Brad Weiser — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:07:51 +0000

A new study says that around 3% of first dates eventually turn into marriages. They also note some benchmarks before a couple moves from dating to having serious marriage potential. It takes 22 dinners, seven major arguments, two trips, and spending $4,700 on each other. How many dinners did you have before you got married? via Daily Mail

OKCupid's Blind Date App Is Pretty Creepy

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:28:54 +0000

While Tumblr’s ‘NiceGuysofOKCupid’ is now sadly defunct, the online dating site OKCupid has gotten even creepier with the release of their new blind date app.Â This can’t possibly end well.Â The app is calledÂ ’Crazy Blind Date’ and is available for both iPhone and Android. It works like this: the user picks both the venue and the [...]

Brave Man Demonstrates 100 Worst Pickup Lines Ever

Emerald Catron — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:51:46 +0000

Bless this brave, Australian man — he has done a service for us all. Here is a video where he says 100 of the worst pickup lines imaginable to women, with varying degrees of rejection resulting. Hopefully all men will watch this video and never repeat any of these out loud ever again. Also, it’s [...]

Weed Dating in Boise

Jackie — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:43:04 +0000

Earthly Delights is a farm in Boise, Idaho that's come up with a creative way to get cheap help.

One night a year, they invite single people to come and meet each other... while doing work in the fields.

They call it "Weed Dating", and it's a chance to meet possible romantic partners in a new and different setting than most speed-dating events.

Would You Set a Co-worker Up With a Friend? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:35:34 +0000

A friend of mine called me last night and asked if I would set him up with a co-worker of mine. I automatically said, “sure” without even thinking about it. Later that I night I was thinking about when I would tell my co-worker, and it hit me…maybe it isn’t such a good idea to [...]

Here Are the Five Biggest Deal-Breakers on a Date

Jackie — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:51:35 +0000

Valentine's Day is almost upon us and there will be many, many couples going out on a date on or around the 14th.

A survey by PR Newswire asked single people what their biggest deal-breakers are on a date. Here are the top five things that will get you dumped.

83% of People Would Be Willing to Go on a First Date on Valentine's Day

Jackie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:11:13 +0000

I thought it was taboo to schedule a first date for Valentine's Day. Apparently, that's not true anymore . . . single people just really want dates whenever they can get 'em. A new survey found 83% of single people would be open to going on a first date on Valentine's Day, and 70% would be willing to take it even further and go on a blind date on the 14th.

Single? You're Spending Over $1,700 a Year on Dating

Brad Weiser — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:43:50 +0000

Being single is costing you a fortune. According to a new survey by Match.com, a single person spends an average of $1,741 per year on dating and going out. That includes things like $650 a year on bars, $431 on clothes, and $350 on hair and grooming. And after all that, the average person only [...]

Just Knowing That a Woman Might Talk to Him Makes a Guy Dumber

Jackie — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:52:46 +0000

A few years back, a study found that men did worse on tests when there was a woman in the room. The conclusion was that just the presence of a woman makes men dumber. Now, the same researchers have taken it even further. It doesn’t take a woman in the room to make men stupid [...]

What's Your Biggest Pet Peeve?

Jackie — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:21:03 +0000

This week is National Pet Peeve Week, and to celebrate, the dating site Zoosk conducted a survey from PR Newswire on biggest dating pet peeves.

Apparently, men are more annoying than women. One in four men could only come up with one pet peeve, if they could think of any. One in five women listed more than five.

New Online Dating Study Finds Like Attracts Like

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:38:46 +0000

That whole "opposites attract" thing? Pretty much a myth, at least on dating sites.

A new study out of the University of California, Berkeley has determined that people on online dating sites are drawn to each other based on a similar level of attractiveness and social desirability.

In other words, if you're popular, other popular people will flock to you. And if you're not, well, you'll have more dating success by setting your sights a little lower.

Making a First Date Even MORE Awkward

Jackie — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:27:35 +0000

Oh how I remember going on the dreaded "first date". While it was a little exciting to get to know someone knew it was always awkward spending a few hours with a complete stranger. I would think that no one, in their right mind, would want to make a first date even more awkward but apparently some people do.

In a new survey by the social dating website Zoosk.com reported from PR Newswire, only 4% of people, or one in 25, say that singing on a first date is a good idea. That includes going to a karaoke bar or just busting out some Jodeci in the car at the end of the night.

Women Prefer Men Who Look Miserable

Jackie — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:51:17 +0000

What is the first thing that you noticed about your spouse? If they were moody were you more attracted to them? I would think that nobody would be attracted to a moody, miserable person. Apparently I am wrong.

According to a study from Canadian Press out of the University of British Columbia in Canada, women are significantly more sexually attracted to a man who is MOODY, MISERABLE, or BROODING than a man who's smiling and happy.

Single Parents Actually Date More Than Single People Without Kids

Jackie — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:59:13 +0000

Well, this is some reassuring news if you're a single parent looking to get back out there. I mean, not good news for your kid or your babysitting budget . . . but good news for you.

According to a study by Match.com, members who are single parents actually date MORE than members who are single without kids.

Couple Meets on Blind Date, Discovers They're Siblings

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:21:03 +0000

After exchanging messages and photographs with each other on an online dating website, Scotland-based Sarah Kemp and London-based George Bentley naturally decided to take their romance to the next level.

Kemp made the trek to London to visit her new romantic interest and, about an hour into their conversation at dinner, realized they were estranged siblings who hadn't seen each other in over 30 years.

Woman Find True Love After Kissing 22 Men

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:45:42 +0000

A new survey tried to figure out exactly how much a woman has to go through before she finds TRUE LOVE. And here's what they found. Not to spoil the fun and excitement of your future. Just try to act surprised when all this happens . . .

The average woman KISSES 22 guys before she settles down with one for good.

One Out of Three Say You Can Fall in Love Online Without Ever Meeting [POLL]

Brad Weiser — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:13:33 +0000

Apparently, falling in love with someone face-to-face is for old folks. In this day and age, people are more than happy to fall in love FACEBOOK-TO-FACEBOOK.

According to a new study, more than one out of three Americans say they believe it's possible to fall in love online . . . without ever meeting the person face-to-face.