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6 Reasons People Avoid Online Dating

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What's stopping you? That elusive perfect match might be waiting for you to finally sign in!

Uncertain about the whole online dating concept? Don't be

The majority of single people who have dabled in online dating will usually have a long list of reasons as to why they wouldn't do it again. But I say this in response: Out of the many millions using online dating sites, it only takes one person to change your life and prove ALL the doubters wrong.

Despite the many reasons people shy away from online dating, many are misconceptions, and all of these reasons not to pursue online dating can be eliminated when you meet that person who can share those special moments together, and can bring peace and fulfillment to your life. And so if you're not dating online due to other people's bad experiences, it's time to move past this and make online dating your destination for love. Here are 6 reasons why:

1. If you are worried about posting a public dating profile, then there are a selection of quality dating sites available such as eharmony that will not allow their users to browse the singles listings. There's no shame about being single or posting a dating profile. Move past worrying about the embarressment and be proud that you've taken steps to be happy.

2. Too busy? Making time for ourselves is something that all of us do not do enough of. One of the main draw cards of online dating is that it saves you a huge amount of time so you can meet new people quickly. Don't waste time contacting people whose profiles don't measure up to your needs. Follow your gut feeling and pursue only a select few.

3. You don't like dating more than one person at a time? So don't! Do bear in mind though, that people you date on the Internet may well be going on dates with various people, so I'd suggest to refrain from growing attached to anyone too soon. Always avoid this topic when you date someone and take it slowly in the initial stages of many new online friendship.

4. "I don't like rejection." Rejection and online dating are part and parcel. People dating online always have a predetermined list of needs and wants. You can't be everything. Think of it this way, not everyone likes tall people, or fishing, so don't try to be someone you're not just because you're afraid of rejection. Move on, each time you move past a rejection is one step closer to finding someone that ticks all the boxes.

5. "I already tried online dating and didn't meet anyone I liked." Nothing in life comes easily, try updating your dating profile, add some new snaps, experiment with other dating sites - be smarter about it.

6. People often say "I would prefer to find someone offline in a natural environment." Agreed, most people would, so go out and start getting on with your life while maintaining a dating profile too. Don't take online dating too seriously, but let it work for you at the same time, because all it takes is for one amazing person to come into your life.

Online Dating Rejection: It Doesn't Exist!

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

By learning to accept rejection with online dating is the key to maintaining your self-esteem and finding an amazing partner.

Throughout your Internet dating experiences, I need you to master rejection. Being able to gracefully accept rejection is the only way forward in utilizing this dating tool to its full potential.

By giving up too soon through rejections is the number 1 reason so many people lose their initial enthusiasm, which can be a mentally exhausting process. What you perceive as rejection is a completely normal process in the online dating game.

In order to help you better deal with online rejection, here are 4 points I'd like to raise to keep your confidence level intact.

1. They don't know you

The only thing someone else see's about you is a snippet of information and a picture you uploaded that's not all that great. Remember, if someone does not pick you out of the crowd, there are possibly 100's of reasons that have nothing to do with the real you. Online dating allows people to look for potential dates that match a certain criteria - "blonde, under 22 years old, must live skiing and horse riding ...etc etc" Think about it, these requirements will exclude 90% or more of the dating pool. You're better off not starting anything with someone who prefers characteristics you don't have, you'll save yourself disappointment in the long run. There's a myriad of reasons why girls and guys reject each other online, so don't take it personally.

2. Defining rejection

Online dating rejection, and rejection in the real sense, are two separate things. Granted, when your lover dumps you after a 3 month relationship and you've spent time getting to know each other throughout this period, then this is the real definition of romantic rejection. When a guy or guy doesn't respond to a 'like' you initiated on the dating site, hey, please get over it - it's life!

3. Men dating online are like kids in a candy store

Statistics tell us that there are more women then men, period. Put simply, there are more females looking for love than males. Particularly with single people over 40, men have the advantage of choice. Even if a guy shows interest in a girl today, tomorrow he has the luxury of dating a dozen more women, and so he is easily distracted, especially when there is an element of sex or a pretty face involved. So if he suddenly loses interest after you both exchange several encouraging emails, you can bet this has nothing to do with you, he's more likely been distracted by another skirt.

4. Your age does count for something (for the girls)

For women 40 years and over, you have the benefit of experience, and a deep perspective of life. Women in their teens or twenties anticipate the guy to call her, and waits around biting her nails until the call comes in - if ever. An experienced woman can use her experience and confidence, she knows dating is a numbers game, and that all she needs is 1 decent guy. Online dating is a journey, so take advantage of the vast pool of singles and try to date as many people as possible.

Being able to master online rejection gracefully will allow you to stay online long enough to finally meet the person of your dreams.

Dating Online After 50, Dealing With Baggage and Moving on

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"If only I was more forward when I was a kid I wouldn't need to go online dating when I'm 50!"

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of 50-something single men and women use online dating. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls of love after 50.

Interestingly, the 50 + age group is the fastest growing group of Internet daters. However, searching for love online at mid-life often has more hurdles and challenges to conquer than those younger with less baggage.

It's no secret, the older we get, the more obstacles we seem to collect along the way, both physically and mentally. So let's address some of these obstacles and difficulties faced by the over 50's singles crowd with the help of online dating.

Data released by AARP said the 3 biggest complaints by those seeking new relationships were as follows:

Men often complained about women with too much baggage, women were too hard to get along with, and women wanting to fast track a long-term relationship too soon.

As for the women, the ladies also complained that men carried excess baggage and similarly wanted to get serious too quickly. The third complaint by women was that good men were simply too hard to find.

Despite the challenges and concerns of mid-life single people, the desire to find romance and fall in love still inspires single 50-something men and women to go beyond the traditional ways to find opportunities by searching online.

According to Nielson research group, seniors dating online now account for 17% of the entire online dating pool. If online dating is something that you've thought about, before you take this leap of faith, arm yourself with the following tips so you don't become an online dating casualty.

What's the best approach to finding love online?

Make no mistake, online dating is something that must be learnt. Success comes from learning new skills. By taking this approach, you can avoid mistakes that so many people encounter so you can take concrete steps to find love that you need and deserve:

Shedding emotional baggage that stands in the way of love.
Creating a stand-out online dating profile that turns heads.
Make a short-list of potential dates before contacting people.
Stop sabotaging your love-life.
Develop a healthy and determined optimism needed to experience all the joys of love and romance.
Build a relationship that's full of compromise and is built to last.
Never assume ownership over another person, let there be space in your togetherness.

Adopting These Skills

Don't do Blind Dates! Get to Know your date via fun video chats and instant messenger.
Carefully assess each profile to weed out the 'players'
Online dating is much more than a lonely search for love, join a dating site that offers social meet-ups, holidays and other fun activities.
Join an age appropriate dating website for seniors where singles are on the same level.
join an online dating site that offers customer verification authorization so you don't get your heart or life savings stolen.

By taking your love hunt seriously and taking on board these dating tips, the people you're likely to meet will be just as serious to find love as you, and you'll find

yourself among a more genuine group of singles and in a better class than the main stream online dating crowd.

Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right After 50!

For many, it's easier than they think. Past experiences and a lack of self confidence are the main reasons people find it difficult to re-connect with someone special.

The universal law of love states that people attract what you are, not what you want. And so this is where online dating comes into play and assists you with making that special connection by advanced matching algorithms.

Learn to fall in love again, keep doing what you love doing each and everyday, and strengthen the qualities that you know exist and the values that matter most to you, and in doing so, you'll attract someone who shares and appreciates your inner beauty.

Single? YOU'RE the Problem NOT Online Dating

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I'm becoming very tired of the whiners who try online dating for 5 minutes and blame everyone else because they didn't pick up! Honestly, it's the girls I feel sorry for, having to put up with the morons who spam them with absolute crap, "hey, geez you're hot, fancy coming over to hang out with me an my mates?" or "Can I ask you why my marriage failed" or "Hi honey, I thought I was hot until I saw your picture."

It's no wonder why online dating has a bad name. Here's an interesting statistic, out of every 100 men who use online dating, just 12 of these who initiate communication with a female invokes a response.

Even though I am not female and don't have to put up with the mindless nonsense they are subjected to by pathetic romantic advances from the masses of men, there's enough evidence freely available to suggest that women face an up-hill battle too with online dating.

For example....

10% of men using online dating are sex offenders

68% of men surveyed admitted that sex and visual appeal was their main objective

39% of men who found long-term relationships online secretly maintained their dating profile

Complaints against men dating online for violent behaviour has increased by more than 280% since 2006

I often hear grievances by men using online dating about how the women are so picky and they never get any replies to their messages. Not surprisingly, on busy dating sites, 1 in 30 messages sent to females only make it as far as the delete button. With the above examples weighing in, are you hardly surprised?

But the good news is - there's good news! According to the research team at Hookmeup.com.au, 72% of women who maintained their online dating profile for more that 5 weeks had been on at least 1 date. So the bottom line here is this: The girls ARE dating guys they meet online, but only the cream of the crop.

But I'm no Brad Pitt!!

Doesn't matter! Verbal appeal is attractive and a very powerful tool in the land of courtship. A buff bod and chiseled abs is definitely not a prerequisite for dating women on the Internet.

It's not likely your physical appearance that's not getting you a foot in the door, it's more likely related to what you say and how you say it. Women love to be made feel special, and hearing constant sexual innuendos is really not the best way to stand out from the masses.

When you think about it, from a man's point of view, the competition is seemingly intense for meeting women online, but in actual fact, the level of REAL competition is very small.

Men, listen, please...

The girls are handing you a unique opportunity to meet them that the offline world simply doesn't offer. With online dating, there's no small talk or having to worry about wasting time on girls that end up being unavailable.

What's the answer? Sometimes it's the most obvious things that stare us in the face which we dismiss as a waste of time, when in fact it holds the master key.

Online dating comes down to quality over quantity for both men and women's perspectives.

Study her dating profile with much detail, "Hi, I see you've been to Prague and Germany did you get a chance to stop by the Brandenburg Gate or Cologne Cathedral? I hope to visit these landmarks some day! Hope to hear back from you soon so you can tell me more about your holiday :)"

Reach out in a personal and thoughtful manner. Online dating is not hard, it takes a little practice and common sense.

What are some of the qualities of men who are great at online dating? Find out...

Online Dating One Night Stand Turns into Months of Nasty Text Messages

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After moving to a new town and not knowing a single sole, my loneliness got the better of things, prompting me to sign up to an online dating site. I began communicating with Jason from Australia. Although he by no means resembled Brad Pitt in the looks department, he did seem very nice and his personality drew me toward him.

I got pre-occupied with work and the communication with Jason had all but ceased, until he sent me an unexpected sms asking me to meet up for a night out. The following Saturday night we'd arranged to meet at O'Malley's, a popular Irish pub in town. However, the weather this night was not very forgiving, and the 70 mph gusts and pelting rain put a damper on the arrangement.

So instead, I agreed to meet him at his place!

I must admit, I had not revisited Jason's online dating profile throughout the previous few months we'd lost touch, and so I kind of formed an impression of what he looked like based on my selective imagination and a degree of fantasy. After a 2 hour drive in the pouring rain, I finally arrived at Jason's home. I'd heard and read lots of stories about how people look nothing like their online dating profile picture in person - after meeting him face-to-face I found myself in a real life scenario very similar to these stories I'd heard about: He looked a little shorter than I'd imagined (or hoped), I'd have given him a 4/10 in the looks department, but granted, he had a nice bod. Oh, and his dress sense was quite unimpressive, and he lived in somewhat of a shoe box at the back of the main house - a real fantasy killer!

Soon after my arrival, the rain began to settle, so Jason suggested we head out to O'Malley's which was fine by me, anything to get to a new environment! The drive into the city was a little forced as far as the conversation went, he insisted on talking about depressing stuff like how his Aunty recently died of cancer and how his brother suicided at age 16!! Geez, who talks about that stuff on a first date? But, at the end of the day, I didn't really care, if I was being completely honest with myself, I was only after sex which was the main reason I joined an online dating site. However my new job took all my time and I hadn't been with a guy for nearly 8 months. Talk about being in the right place at the right time! (I'm talking about my date) Throughout the drive into town, it occurred to me that Jason was not the kind of guy who'd offer me scintillating chit-chat, and I was dreading the thought of forced conversation for the next few hours at a loud bar. So instead, I ordered him to pull into the bottle shop where I picked up 3 bottles of Chardonnay (just to be sure I'd have enough to do the job properly) then told him to check into a hotel because "I was only looking for sex, nothing serious"

The next morning was a total blur, we parted company agreeing to catch up in a week or so. To be honest, I would have said anything just to get home into my own bed. Jason sent me a text the following day wanting to come and see me, but by this stage I'd changed my mind and wanted nothing to do with the guy, and politely told him so when I replied to his text message.

What happened next?

He becomes the ultimate rejectee! What was once this quiet, reserved and sweet kinda guy soon become and enraged, bitter and nasty dickhead. He commences to start a barrage of hate text messages saying "I know where you live and work" which is a load of nonsense since I deliberately withheld this information - just-in-case! Thank God for that little voice in my head!

He went on to make threats that he had filmed us having sex and that he would post the footage to all the social media networks, and would email graphic images to my work-place. I called his bluff and dismissed these threats, I may have been drunk, but not drunk enough to miss him setting up a secret hidden camera. He went on to label me a liar, a bitch and a manipulative cow - all this from just one night!!!

He proceeds to demand money for the hotel room he paid for. I ended up retaliating telling him he's not right in the head and that he should seek professional help and to f##k off and stop contacting me. The last message I sent him said "leave me alone or I'll call the cops" He eventually went away after I stopped replying.

After this awful experience, I can see how online dating can go wrong, and the people you meet online should not be taken lightly. If I do ever turn to the Internet for a hook up again, I'll be sure to have a few video Skype chats first, and to meet in a public environment.

Thanks for listening: Melissa.

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The Types of Women That Men Avoid

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Let's face it, many guys are players when it comes to the dating scene, but rest assured girls, when the right lady comes along a lot of guys will drop their philandering ways in a heart beat if you are deemed as a keeper. In general, guys are put off by a range of behaviour patterns. Find out what will send him packing in a heart beat! Men often tend to judge girls too quickly rather than basing their opinions on her strengths and

qualities and thus end instantly categorise her,often prematurely. Instead, try waiting until the second or third date to uncover more about her real self. What are some of the common signs men should look out forwhen dating the same girl for a while?

Flirting by Nature
Anyone, including your girlfriend has the right to talk to other people - she is by no means anyone's property. Although there is a bold line that need never to be crossed. Even still, flirting is a natural behaviour between men and women, and besides, the two of you would have never connected if there was no flirting involved.But if she makes a habit of becoming the flirting butterfly in every social setting, then things are doomed. In a new relationship, a woman who sees the need to flirtby habit spells bad news. You should be the centre of her affections, and if she needs to have constant hits of attention to keep her self-esteem in check, then guys, it's time to show her the door.

A quick Commitment
There's a sure way to kill off any romance in a relationship. And that is to broach certain subjects too soon in the relationship. This would mean talking about marriage, kids, and the white picket fence. A woman who sends out these signs too early in the dating stage means she is insecure even desperate.

Shadowing Your Every Move
when a girl feels the need to follow her guy into every place he goes and simply feels the need to go everywhere he goes, this almost certainly will see him walk - in the opposite direction. Watch out for the warning signs: She starts liking everything you like, starts befriending all your friends, cuts off her own friends, can't go a phone call to you without having to say "I love you" each and every time you speak. Being made feel appreciated and loved is great, but hearing it 10 times a day starts to lose it's effect pretty soon.

The Partly Girl
Guys love funny girls who have a happy go lucky nature and a bit of a wild side. It's human instinct to be attracted to people who are interesting and popular. But being involved with dating a girl who is the town social butterfly may initially appear like a great idea, but let's face it, no guy wants to be involved with a girl who spends most of her spare time off and out on the town crawling back home at 5am - or sometimes vanishing for days. It's one thing to be a jealous boyfriend, but this is more about respecting him and how you value the commitment you both share.

Getting Chemistry Back into the Relationship

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Most couples entering a new relationship start out with fireworks and amazing chemistry whenever they are together. It seems like there is just not enough time in theday to get enough of each other. You make the most of the time spent together and whenever you are apart, you are counting down the days and hours until the next time you meet up. It seems as though there is a strong connection or chemical reaction that binds you together. So much so, that your friends and associates can't help butnotice constant affections between you both. Chemistry between two people can vary from couple to couple, and is hard to describe. However the most simple way to describe chemistry is when two people just click. Real chemistry is something that comes from within, those tummy butterflies, you know the one's I mean. People often make the mistake of determining chemistry as loving that person, even if this is true or not, the best outcome for a new relationship is feeling as though you are still in love even after the chemistry fades. Although it's this undeniable chemistry that brought you together in the first place, it's part of the process for relationships to form one might say?

The feeling of exhilaration one experiences when they are head over heels in love is the most euphoric feeling, the top of the mountain, the peak of all peaks. Your heart rate is constantly beating above the norm whenever you are together, and it's difficult fighting off the constant need for attention from your lover. However,after a period of time, most couples lose this special chemistry to a degree, some more than others. The honeymoon is over and the momentum seems to have gone. Getting this back is a challenge, so here's a few tips for finding that special place again.

Physical Chemistry

Chemistry between two people has the potential to be either emotional or physical, often both. As far as physical chemistry goes, people all but too often fall into the trap of falling into a relaxed zone and become very complacent with their physical appearance - they let themselves go. when this happens, there is a big chancethat one person will no longer feel that attraction. And when it comes to sex, if there is too bigger emphasis on sex in the beginning, if and when sex starts tobecome too regular and loses its chemistry, there is little left in common. In the beginning things seem easy and uncomplicated - this does not last forever. Don'tmake the mistake of taking him or her for granted, show them that you still want to look your best for them. So by being sexually adventurous and spicing things up,this is a great way to maintain anticipation by trying new things all the time.

Emotional Chemistry

When is concerns emotional chemistry, this often happens through the loss of interest because of daily predictable routine. Much the same as getting back the lost physical attraction, finding that lost emotional chemistry too requires a fresh input on a regular basis, new perspectives. Holidays to break the day in day out routine are a great way to find those lost feelings. Find ways to communicate and determine what you both deem is missing, and there is no better environment to do this in that taking regular breaks from your usual routine. If your relationship is waning, take the lead, and if you truly love each other, maybe it's time you both made each other your priorities to find some lost chemistry.

21st Century Dating: The Way Dating Has Become

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Research Group Nielson, today released results of an online dating survey that provided actual insights as to how the dating scene has evolved leading into the 21st Century.

* 33% of people using the Internet have either or would use an online dating service to meet a partner for romance.

* Online dating has become the 3rd most common way for single people to look for a potential mate.

Even though more conventional methods for singles to meet such as at pubs, bars, clubs or via friends are more common, singles from many cultures are utilizing a wide variety of niche based online dating sites to meet a partner.

* Most Common Ways For People to Find Dates

# 1/ Friends, pubs, clubs - 53%

# 2/ At work, online dating, personals, chat rooms - 33%

# 3/ Matchmaking dating agencies - 7%

# 4/ Classifieds, newspaper personals - 6%

# 5/ Speed dating events/nights - 5%

# 6/ Other - 5%

For example: 53% of the surveyed respondents would by default elect to visit public venues such as bars and clubs or parties in order to find dates. Source: NetRatingsInternet Dating Survey, December 2011.

Head researcher and Internet Analyst, Alex Burmaster said "even though there is still a certain stigma attached to online dating sites, current studies indicate thistrain of thought among younger singles are shifting towards online dating becoming the norm along with bars and clubs. In the months of September and October 2011alone, two popular online dating sites, Match.com and DatingDirect.com have seen more than 500,000 unique visitors to their dating sites.

Despite the past controversies surrounding online dating as a legitimate source to meet people, in the main, modern single men and women are harnessing the Internet as a means to locate not only love and dating options, but as well as a means to locate special interest groups and to find new friends.

Using online dating to meet new people also has various distinct advantages for meeting new people compared to the most popular options - you need not involve or enlist any help from friends or work mates. Online dating sites are also available 7 days a week in contrast to gathering friends together to visit local venues which are restricted to time restraints. And once you weigh up the cost of just one night out to the local boozer, you'd easily spend up to 5 times the amount it costs for aone month subscription to online dating.

What Men and Women Say They REALLY Want From Online Dating

* Women tend to be more inclined to be looking for 'just friends' or at least someone who shares common interests with, to start with.

* Men tend to be likely to be on the look-out for intimate romance, short-term relationships, marriage or long-term relationships of sorts.

The following outlines the most popular types of relationships that are sort via online dating sites

* Friendships: men 39% - women 54%

* Long-term romance: men 46% - women 42%

* Intimate/casual dating: men 37% - women 16%

* Common interests: men 22% - women 27%

* One night stand: men 30% - women 8%

* Lasting love: men 14% - women 14%

* Wedlock: men 13% - women 8%

Source: NetRatings Internet Dating Survey, 2011

Researcher from NetRatings, Alex Burmaster said "The women appeared to less define the specific requirements regarding the types of relationships they sort from online dating, whereas men were more open and forthcoming regarding their online dating goals and were more concrete with their expectations. Surprisingly, men weresearching for marriage more so than women, however, not so surprisingly, men also stereotypically appeared to be searching online for something more temporary or casual."

Given that the category of marriage and long-term romance rated poorly is hardly surprising when you weigh up the fact that a huge variety of single people use online dating sites ranging from gays, lesbians, divorcees, travelers - and everyone else in between. Perhaps now we can understand that the act of marriage via onlinedating is not always a relevant goal for many.

Why Foreign Men Visit Asia to Find Love

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the main, and for those already in the know, sex is a large draw card for western men visiting Asian countries. Although digging deeper into this interracial interaction, many western men choose to visit Asia in search of much more than promises of easy sex. Asian cultures in general are a huge contrast to that of western countries, and for many many reasons.

Asian countries such as Thailand, China and the Philippines are an attractive location for an alternative lifestyle. Part of this attraction lies in the lifestyle itself. Western cultures are driven by greed, materialism and is largely judgmental. Western countries and their people as a general rule are rude, selfish unhelpful, unhappy where life itself is pretty much about 'you' and nobody else.

Money, greed and self-worth is pretty much the order of the day in most large western cities. It's expensive, and its people tend to live within their own bubble, their own little world of which can only be penetrated by a select few who match a certain set of criteria's. And then there's the dangers of living in such cities. Violence and other crimes are part and parcel of life. Folks are constantly having to watch their backs, no one knows who to trust, the cities are full of people who are out for themselves and those who succeed leave those less fortunate in the dust without a second though of lending a hand.

Asia! Asia paints a very different picture, and while the standard of living is by no way comparable to rich western countries, Asians lead a far more simplistic existence largely because there are not the pressures to get rich and to materialize their lives. The average Asian person is friendly, kind and very humbling. And so for those westerners looking for a lifestyle that offers no pressure, Asia seems like a very tempting proposition - particularly if you have no ties and are single.

Many western ex-pats who have immigrated to parts of Asia have been able to do so and become very successful socially and economically. Because a working class man with a modest nest egg can live like a king in Asia. Many of who have set up enterprises in Asia and built themselves a lifestyle they could have only dreamt of in countries like England, America or Australia.

Single and Well-to-do western men are highly sort after bachelors in Asian countries and can enjoy the attention of a vast choice of women, a luxury that seldom presents itself in big western cities.

Throughout the last 10 years, single western men immigrating to Thailand has been on a steady increase for the very reasons so far discussed, and remains a very viable option for those seeking love which continues to elude them in their native countries. By deciding to move to Asia as a single man suddenly thrusts you into a whole new category, a category that opens doors to meet beautiful women who are less fortunate than western people in terms of opportunities and life choice.

So by marrying a western man, these girls are literally thrown a life line, a life line that you as a western man will forever be eternally appreciated, loved, respected, have a faithful life partner and a life long companion that will forever be yours unconditionally.

How to Spot Liars in Online Dating

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With online dating, nobody knows who you are, yet research tells us that more than 85% of people dating online trust the word of that stranger they have so easily let

into their life. The scenario of people lying when online dating is all but such a common one, yet single people keep coming back for more despite this tricky terrain.

This experience for seasoned online daters is all but too familiar: The guy you're chatting to online and building chemistry and anticipation with turns out to be a dud in real life.

Why do we Trust Strangers Online?

In stark contrast to offline scenarios, single people using the Internet to meet new people are far more likely to trust people they meet online compared to offline

meetings. Why? Because the Internet creates an unrealistic illusion thus allowing our fantasy and desire to become somewhat clouded. According to TodaysDating.com

researcher Adam Hines, 86% of first online dates fail through misconceptions and misrepresentations while dating online. People simply do not stack up in personcompared to their online presence.

Spotting a Liar

There could be methods you can use in order to spot a liar before you find yourself sitting opposite them at a restaurant or cafe. Research workers based at CornellUniversity made physical and real life comparisons to the specific heights, ages and the weight associated with 96 Internet daters online profiles across the top 4dating and online matchmaking services. The researches identified key areas and patterns employed by those less likely to be forthright with their true identities, andthese subjects often used indirect adjectives such as "I'm not boring" rather than descriptive words such as "exciting" and preferred to use short descriptions.

Head researcher, Catalina Toma said "our studies were able to identify liars 68% of the time, we noticed a distinct pattern from these individuals who preferred todistance themselves from the often deceptive comments and remarks found in their online dating profiles."

The study also concluded that people lied most often about their weight, particularly women, who were 15 kilos heavier on average than stated on their dating profiles. More than 50% of the subjects changed their true heights to "taller", with around 30% lying about their real age.

What the study concluded is this: Nearly all subjects lied in some small or large way hence contributing to the large numbers of first online dates failing.

People find comfort hiding behind the security of their online dating profile. It allows them to artificially rectify flaws within themselves which identifies the

reasons as to why many online daters stop short of ever following through meeting their online friend in person.

Singles Cruises A Boat Load of Fun!

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For many single people, the online dating game is just that, a game. Many people become a little tiresome of the same old, well, same old. You send him or her a wink, maybe they wink back with a "hi". You eventually exchange a few emails while waiting for the next response. After a dozen or so exchanged emails you ask for a phone number, all the while this person is communicating with other romancers sometimes leaving you out on a limb, wondering what the next move is. And so the 'game' continues.

The Downside of Dating on the Internet

Finally, you arrange a date after finally exchanging phone numbers. From this point the pressure and anxiety starts to build amidst the anticipation. Will they stack up to their online appeal? Will their profile snaps look the same in person? And those awkward silences can be a real deal-breaker!

The problem often associated with online dating sites is that your hopes are often diluted upon meeting the real deal face to face. You begin to realize that your date's online perception of him/herself does not match that of reality. You both take a seat at the coffee shop and you're now in direct eye level only to realise in the first minute that you would in no way be interested in anything romantic with this person yet you are bound to them for an excruciatingly long period of time throughout the date.

Here's Why a Cruise Ship is the Ultimate Way to Meet Your Match

A singles cruise is the best way to skip past the "smoke and mirrors" and you get to see people's real and fun personality within a completely relaxed and fun-filled environment, not to mention the excitement of setting off into the wide open spaces of our oceans. A singles cruise lets you meet other single people right away, and the cruise operators set it up accordingly and so interaction is par for the cause. Got it?

Meeting single people on a cruise ship is the ideal and ultimate environment to discover a person's actual real life profile by actually getting to know them, and determining how they may or may not treat you around other people in a social environment. You get to meet that person in real life prior to actually dating them - it's fantastic!

Find New Friends For a Lifetime!

Don't set off on your voyage "expecting" to meet someone special. Chemistry can be an elusive thing, so prepare yourself to meet a new travel buddy at best, and if romance comes along then that's a bonus. Even so, you're more likely to meet your match on board a singles cruise given that there is no pressure, texting or emailing involved and it's a brilliant way to meet other guests who love to travel too.

The on-board event organisers will keep you and your fellow travelers busy meeting each other the entire trip with pool games, volley ball tournaments, day trips and stage shows. And there is plenty of after dark entertainment on-board with the bars, casinos and fine dining options too.

Digging into the Science of Online Dating

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Does science have the ability to solve part of the neurological foundation associated with love and discovering our soul mate?

There's an old and wise saying "love defies all calculation". Whilst many of you could relate to this expression, this can also be challenged thanks to the intervention of science concerning the act of love as well as the use associated with the scientific prognosis relating to modern day strategies of courtship or dating. Modern online dating services tend to feature or use sales hype regarding their use of biological studies including genetic screening in their quest to pair their members up with the most ideal match. Even so, some experts claim that such interference concerning efforts to disentangle these processes produce questionable outcomes in most cases.

With the surge in Internet usage across the world, this behaviour has witnessed significant changes among modern-day life choices, and online dating sites have become an instrumental dating tool for aspiring lovers across all age brackets. Added financial responsibilities coupled with longer working conditions along with the dissolution of conventional dating processes have added to the popularity of online dating and social chat rooms. The online dating space is one of few industries that continues to experience significant growth throughout economic downturns. Monthly subscriptions for members are generally an affordable proposition at around $30.00 per month, on average. Online dating is an attractive option for cash strapped singles when we compare the costs of meeting people in offline venues such as bars. Online dating offers a cost effective solution for meeting people as well as the convenience of doing so in the surrounds of your home.

Launched in 2006, EasyDate.biz, a popular online dating service which sets itself apart by matching their members based on their hobbies and preferences, is reported to have multiplied its profit margin by more than 3000% in 2011 (Espinoza). Big cities and heavily populated regions possess the greatest volume of active online dating profiles. In the U.S, Match.com boasts the largest number of members in New York which equates for a whopping 8% of the entire Match.com database (Sherman).

Traditionally, your average online dating service will match their members according to metrics such as their personal interests, professional history, values, goals and hobbies. These dating sites engage a variety of unique character tests and other various evaluations in order to establish qualities that people are looking for in their 'ideal' companion. Though the claims by the more modern-day matchmakers that traditional matchmakers are out of touch with their theories that "love is no coincidence" are becoming a thing of the past as science plays a more significant role these days with the new era of online dating as they promise to deliver longer-lasting relationships through genetic and biological hook-ups.

Accordingly, physiological anthropologists and neuroscientists have begun the process of dissecting the various chemical substances affiliated with love and romance. This ranges anywhere from a persons sex drive to romance, incorporating the sensation of needing security within a relationship from a person we may be romantically involved with for an extended period. Research such as this aims to solve various genetic variables and the sensory circuits of which underlie how we love a person. Scientists have thus far concluded that there are motivational and reward systems within various elements of the brain which are orchestrated as a result of the body's hormones. According to Meloy and Fisher, love is defined as a chemical phenomenon that can also be analyzed as a form connected with compulsion or obsession.

Dating Online - Why no body wants you

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Regardless of your physical appeal, the travesty of that all important initial message can spoil the chance of any romance or first date. If you're a young guy or girl and left university still single and without a significant other, there's a pretty good chance that you're using an online dating site, right? - right!

Using an online dating site does not make you a loser or a weirdo - trolling late night bars and salivating at the pretty girls does. Let's move on....

Thousands of single folk are connecting with future and long-term partners: even casual meet-ups, flings or whatever floats your boat - today, there is an online dating service to accommodate. And no, just because you use online dating does not mean you are an awkward person, although many an awkward moment is experienced with online dating, particularly when the first message is exchanged.

Granted though, the concept of online dating does involve browsing the single photo's, instantly culling the list into a selected few "not tall enough" "I don't want kids." So once all your boxes are ticked, now's the time to try and connect, ok! There are a whole range of openers that are bound to get you deleted from your digital dates inbox, although your opener does not need to be Einstein - worthy, but do at least take a moment to spell check your dialogue - and there is a whole myriad of opening lines that could be used as a simple ice-breaker to stroke their curiosity.

1/ The generalizer

Eg: Hey, wazzup?

And you're wandering why no body wants you: You must be rather stupid or illiterate - that's the first thing I'd think if someone sent me an opener like "hey, wazzup"

Maybe it's just me! Seriously, if you have nothing interesting or enticing to say, you need to pause your online dating campaign and start figuring this out!

2/ Writing a novel

Eg: Hello! I'm Jackie, I have been online dating for about 6 months. Had a few good dates but mostly bad! I currently work in hospitality as a chef. I grew up in Dee Why and still live here, I love it's proximity to all the ammenities and conveniences. I have been single for 18 months and my last bf was a jerk and the sex was pretty lame. When I'm not flipping burgers I love relaxing with some Lilian Jackson Braun - I love the cat he is sooo smart at working out all the mysteries! So, what about you, tell me more!

And you're wandering why no body wants you: If you spill too much info in your opener, people feel as if they have already been out with you - they are already bored without even meeting you! Telling someone your life story is reserved for Grandma and Pop, find something in their online dating profile that their passionate about that you may both have in common, and start working that angle. Save the boring chit-chat for when you have run out of things to say.

3/ The eccentric

For example: Holy cow! My, you really are a very purty woman! For our first date, can I meet you at the playground so I can push you on the swings? Afterwards, we can go build sand castles at the beach or go to the zoo and feed the monkeys!

Increase Visitors on Your Online Dating Profile

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The practice of online dating is increasingly becoming a popular method of meeting potential dates that might quite well be your soul mate in life. To ensure that you achieve this, it is of great importance that you learn on how to make your profile be a must visit in your online dating profile. In knowing what it is that people visiting your profile expect, you will surely increase visitors and thus increase the probability of meeting a great date.

Although having a photo of you is of importance in online dating, the most important thing that will help you realize more visitors is the language that you use. When writing on the opener, it is important that you ensure that you be as formal as possible. Using informal language such as “hey, wuts up?” is not advised as you will either seem stupid or illiterate. Instead, it is advised that you use normal formal greetings or something cool like “how’s it going?” Further, ensure that you pass your text through a spellchecker.

Next, ensure that when writing an overview of your profile, you do not write an autobiography of you. All that you should write here is just enough so as t create interest in a potential visitor to your profile. The reason no one will want to know more about you is because you have already told everything about you and there is nothing much that will be left to be found out by a potential date. A potential date will feel like they have already dated you and thus becoming bored by you.

Being of an eccentric character is also not advised. Most people love some form of uniqueness in their dates. However, being too unique creates fear in your dates. You should therefore strive on being of a unique character, but not too unique. This uniqueness should mainly be put into action when writing your first message. Take your time to read on the profile of a potential date and create a short customized message that will only appeal to them and appeal to the targeted individual. As stated earlier, do not write your life story in this message.

Do ensure that you do not become a gusher just to gather attention. Most people that might be termed as gushers are those that use physical compliments such as beautiful, sexy or pretty. According to research that was conducted by OKcupid online dating, it was found that the use of physical compliments even before you have met is a huge turnoff and should be avoided. If you need to use compliments, it is advised that you look at the incorporation of general compliments such as cool, nice and fascinating.

Finally, ensure that you discuss about specific interests with your potential dates who reply to your messages. In so doing, the person that you are conversing with and you share similar interests will genuinely be interested in you as they feel their time is well spent. To be even more effective in your responses, use language that shows that you have read on your date’s profile such as “you mention…”, “I noticed that…,” or “you have good taste in…”In so doing, you will realize that you will get an increased reply rate of your messages and of people who are genuinely interested in you.

Choosing an Online Dating Partner

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When you are online dating, have you ever posed to question on what criteria you use in deciding on who to reply to and who not to reply to? This is one of the interesting factors that you should look to find out so as to increase the chances that you will get a reply from the person that you contacted or if you are expecting to be contacted, increase the chance that you will be contacted.

It is quite true that much of it has to do with the way the profile on an online dating site has been written and presented, mainly addressing factors like demographics and social factors that will enable you to decide on whom to click on. According to a research done by psychologists from the University of Chicago, there is quite a lot that goes into the profile that you pick on replying to. This study examines the common factors that would make you click on the different user profiles and also explains why you leave others.

First off this research study states that you should examine the reason why you are online dating. By outlining this, you are going to realize the reason as to why you are online dating and this will help you in knowing what to present. Are you looking for love, curious of just looking for a casual relationship? This study outlined that most people who are online dating are looking for a serious relationship. If you are honest in the initial conversations, then you might end up having a long relationship offline

With that sorted, it is next required that you outline the people who will be more receptive to your emails that you send when you are dating online. On average, research showed that an average guy had a 40% chance of hearing about an average looking woman compared to 70% of an average looking lady having a response form an average looking man.

The research also showed that better looking men and women are choosier in the people that they would like to date with an average 14 % chance that you will hear from either of these groups of people. From this, it means that you should try even harder when you are online dating to get yourself the best date.

Through the use of the above statistics, you are well presented with the requisite information for you to make an informed decision of what it is that you would opt to choose to incorporate so that to ensure that you do get the best dates from any online dating site.

Attracting Singles to Your Online Dating Profile

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Almost everybody on an online dating site is looking for someone to talk to so that they can build an acquaintance. It is therefore important to look at the various things that research on online dating sites has yielded so far so that you are going to realize the beauty of meeting people on an online dating site and probably end up having long offline commitments.

The research that is used to come to this conclusion is based on the study into human relationships of people who were online dating on various dating sites for several months and thus the conclusion to this study done by several researchers of the University of Chicago.

One of the most important things that you must ensure your profile has is a photo. A photo will help you in guaranteeing that you do get replies. Research showed that men who posted a photo irrespective of their looks, had a 50% chance of getting a reply compared to men who didn’t post a photo. This goes a long way to prove of the importance of a photo in online dating.

Weight is another factor that both men and women who are dating online look at critically. It was observed that more men were looking for a slimmer and curvy lady rather than women of larger body sized. Women on the other hand look for men who are bulkier at a body mass index (BMI) of 27, which the American Heart association claims to be relatively overweight. The good thing about this research is that it is concluded that people will like to have a person that is close to their BMI, therefore ensure that you look for a person that is around your weight.

When it comes to height, it was shown that men will generally prefer sorter women while women on the other hand prefer to go out with shorter men. Most of the emails that were sent out and did not regard the above statement went unanswered. It is therefore advisable that you target people that are within your height range.

On your occupation, the most lucrative occupations that are sought after by most ladies include legal profession, military, fire fighters and professions in the health field respectively. These were seen to have by far the highest returns from the ladies. Men on online dating sites were however not particular into the different professions that the ladies were into.

Although the above statistics offer great insights into the various factors that people look at when online dating, it is important to note that honesty in all the above stated fields will present you with a higher probability of getting your online date.

Dating in the Dark

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Dating in the dark, it's a bit like speed dating on steroids combined with night vision capabilities that places emphasis on personality rather than looks. In this day and age of dating, there's no telling just what some single people will do in the quest to find love.

So what exactly is dating in the dark? Well, it's exactly what it sounds like, single men and women are required to undergo a series of challenges in order to find their perfect match - all of which takes place without the visual aspect of attraction. Personality, voice and general conversation is what participants go by in order to establish who they like or dislike.

A typical dating in the dark event unfolds when a group of love struck Romeos and Juliet’s gather in a venue such as a bar or restaurant. One by one, each person is taken away by the event host and seated at the dinner table. Much like speed dating, singles are exposed to a series of 6 minute dates but are required to wear blindfolds, adding excitement and anticipation to the atmosphere.

A series of dating in the dark events that took place in Australia's Gold Coast were recently held, and we had the opportunity to interview a few of the daters who shared their experiences. Kate from Broadbeach said she's never experienced anything quite like the recent dating in the dark event held at a local Surfers Paradise restaurant "I was really excited at the prospect of experiencing meeting new people under these circumstances, and at the end of the night, the guys I chose based on the dates we had were generally the guys I would have picked in a normal speed dating environment, my intuition served me well."

Trends among single people these days are gearing towards using online dating sites and chat rooms as a means to find new dating alternatives to bars and clubs. However, the likes of speed dating and dating in the dark events are becoming an added addition to finding companionship, again away from the bar and night club scene. Single people are far more savvy nowadays, their busy lives dictate their decision making process, and the Internet as well as other singles events puts love seekers in the box seat allowing them to pick and choose who they'd like to get to know.

If you're one of the many millions of singles looking on the Internet to catch your match, it really is a daters market. Here you have a golden opportunity to select prospective dates based on the information provided before you, allowing you to make a short list of those eligible singles. Dating in the dark and speed dating events go one step further though, allowing people to pick and choose in person rather than via an online dating profile or chat room situation.

So if you're single and stuck for dating ideas, these kinds of events can be a whole lot of fun and a worthwhile experiment full of potential surprises and anticipation.

To search for singles online, visit our free online dating sites and singles chat rooms Australia.

Online Dating and Social Networking

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Online dating and social networking - How are they the same? How are they Different?

There seems to be an element of confusion among some folk as to the targeted audiences when comparing online dating and social networking. Both models require their users to complete profiles that showcase their personalities. However the intended outcome for users is somewhat different in principal.

Particularly within the past decade, online dating has proven to be the fastest growing matchmaking tool for any age group. The sheer diverse, simplistic and easy-to-access nature of the Internet and online dating has proven to be a winning formula that's becoming entrenched into the lifestyles of all living generations.

The core fundamentals of dating online is very much a targeted and specific action whereby the main purpose of users is to seek out and interact with other members on a romantic level. Online dating instantly breaks down the walls of the unknown between two newly acquainted people - he's romantically available, she's romantically available thus the ice has already been broken in this regard before two people even meet.

According to a new survey published in a leading Australian online magazine, the most difficult part of meeting people offline is the initial introduction or the simple "hello" phase between people. The unknown part of one's single status is said to be the main contributing factor holding people back from approaching someone else there are attracted to. The possible outcome of rejection in this regard will usually put people off from making the first move with another person be it in a bar, the grocery store or at the gym etc.

With online dating, there are no barriers in this regard, people basically put themselves up on public display and wait for the offers to roll in or they can choose to be proactive and initiate communications with other users. The initial "hello" stage is not done face-to-face thus reducing the fear and humiliation of potential rejection.

Whilst the integration of online dating and social networking seems to have aligned over the last few years because of developing dating applications such as Zoosk and Social Connect, online dating and social networking remain as two very different platforms theoretically. For starters, 70% of the 750 million Facebook member data base are not single and maintain families and/or relationships.

Facebook is more about building a network of friends or associates based on similar interests and passions. Facebook and other social networking platforms have also become a launching pad for businesses to build their brand and for viral marketing intentions.

Having said that though, it's becoming more and more common for single people to use the massive reach of Facebook to find romance. Even though 70% of Facebook users are attached, on the flip side this means that more than 200 million Facebook users happen to be single, a hard statistic to pass up if you're single!

This online dating sites article was written by Tabitha Gordon.

Dating Sites For Professionals

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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In the dating game, mere good looks are only as good as getting your foot in the door, but they’re not enough to sustain the interest of the other party. Here are some suggestions of dating experts on how to improve your dating skills and score more dates.

Do you often wonder why girls seem to flock to some men like moths to a flame? Or as a woman, don’t you find it just a tad annoying that other girls less attractive than you are getting all the men? The answer lies in dating skills. In the dating game, social skills, rather than mere good looks, are the great equalizer. This dating know-how can spell the difference between having an active dating life and sitting in front of your PC night after night prowling the web for tips on how to improve your dating skills.

In a perfect world, no one, regardless of sexual preference, would be love-less or date-less by age 21. The reality, however, is that 44% of the adult population in America alone is single. We’re talking about roughly 100 million people in the U.S. here. This problem has spawned the rise of dating coaches and the Holy Grai l of these experts is to help as many single people as possible find each other and fall in love.

What are the secrets to scoring dates in the first place and making the date memorable enough to guarantee a repeat encounter? Let’s have our dating experts weigh in on these issues.

It’s important to create a good impression, says Dr. Phil McGraw, TV-host/author/life-dating coach most popularly known as Dr. Phil. The basics of making a good impression means paying extra attention to your appearance, speech, and body language so that you come across as a likable person.

The stuff you read in so-so lifestyle magazines advising men and women to “just be yourself” is mostly taken out of context. Dating is an art; it’s a learned skill. You do everything in your power to get your foot in the door, just like when you apply for a job. The term “being yourself” suspiciously reeks of something like saying and do ing things regardless of what other people might think. It might do wonders when you are trying to create a distinct persona as a Hollywood celebrity, but if what you want is to attract potential dates, try to rein in your eccentricities and save them up for later when you and the other person have already established a bond so strong that he or she is already able to look past your weird antics.

Dating experts also warn against making a full disclosure right away when you meet someone for the first time. Clueless men and women often make the mistake of revealing everything and anything about them (emotional baggage included) regardless of whether or not the timing is appropriate or whether the other person is willing to listen. They call it “honesty” but dating experts call it tactlessness and it’s a huge turnoff. Says relationship coach Rabbi Arnie Singer: Knowing how much to disclose to your date depend on how long you two have been together. You do n’t “have an ethical obligation to disclose everything,” he says, unless it’s probably about something as serious as STDs or inability to bear children.

Another problem that unsuccessful male daters have is that they tend to be afraid of highly attractive women and instead try to zero in on the ones that they find only moderately attractive. This observation is based on the statistical analysis of popular dating site OKCupid.com. This is because men have a hard time entertaining the possibility that they deserve to be with the best. This may not be considered an annoying habit, but it could hurt your chances of finding the best possible date.

Men suffer from a severe lack of confidence in initiating contact with women, says Angel Donovan, chief editor and co-founder of Dating Skills Review. The notion that you could have a better chance hooking the interest of a moderately attractive woman than a really gorgeous one might have a shade of truth in it but it’s very self limiting. Donovan’s advice: Muster enough courage to message or approach the most attractive women; otherwise, you are merely acting like a regular self-defeatist guy and missing out on a lot of opportunities.

Dating News Australia

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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Melbourne Clubs Bars Venues and Singles Scene

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Known for its style setting, fashion and art, as well as fantastic food and wine, Melbourne is a unique city with plenty to offer those in the singles market, provided you know when and where to be.

The Scene

When you boil it down, Melbourne is all about cafes, bars, and art. Whether it’s a bistro hidden away in some secret little alley, or a sprawling Latin club replete with salsa dancers, expect the unexpected in a city that was made to party.

Melbourne’s great appeal is that it is easy to navigate whilst filled with dozens of secret treasures. For single guys and girls this means an endless selection of new and exciting venues to discover, and interesting, funky new people to find and flirt with. Listed here are just a few of the many great spots singles go to meet and date.

Balcony Bar, Little Collins Street.

One of the city’s hottest locations, Balcony bar is a sophisticated venue offering the ‘true cocktail experience’ Fridays and Saturdays it opens as a nightclub attracting business professionals and sophisticated singles prepared to pay top dollar for a classy cocktail. With a maximum of 200 guests expect only the best dressed to get it.

Night Cat City, Flinders Lane

If live music is your thing, the night cat offers eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban, Hip Hop, Funk, Reggae, and groove. Popular with Melbourne’s music lovers, it is also a great place to meet singles in their 20’s and 30’s who frequent this club, set in the basement of the 1905 National Trust Building, to dance the night away to live music.

Atrium Bar, Southbank.

Adjacent to Crown Casino’s Atrium, the Atrium bar is a sophisticated venue where stylish singles meet and flirt every evening. Expect live Jazz and Blues accompanying a bevy of cocktails and beautiful people. Open year round and close to Melbourne’s only Casino, it is a great place to start an exciting night of high rolling fun.

North Melbourne Market

Winding through the historic Melbourne Lithuanian club experience over 70 stalls of Australian made designer clothing, vintage accessories, art and textiles. Frequented by funky artistic types it’s a great place to people watch and maybe even meet someone. Guys will be pleased to know there are plenty of single women here!

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (5-11 Sept)

Discover Australia’s newest and most exhilarating designers over seven days of frocks, fashion and fun. During Spring Fashion week the city is filled with beautiful people and attracts singles hunting for the newest look. If you like to be on the cutting edge or just simply want to be part of the party Melbourne is definitely the place to be during Spring Fashion week.

Of course, the best way to discover Melbourne is to get out there and discover its secrets for yourself. Whether it’s a stroll down Ligon street or attending The International Film Festival, Melbourne is a great party city that caters to singles with events, clubs, and a lifestyle of freedom to do as you choose.

Love Quiz: Find Out How Colour Effects Your Attractiveness

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There are colour interplays in love and attraction. Let’s see what’s your colour quotient. Caution: colour blinds, please skip this test.

appealing-colours-of-attraction

1. What colour of men’s clothing are women most attracted to?

a. brown
b. white
c. blue

2. What colour of women’s clothing are men most attracted to?

a. white
b. blue
c. pink

3. What skin colour do men and women most gravitate to?

a. brown
b. white
c. skin colour doesn’t matter

4. What colour of clothing do guys associate with strong women and which guys find intimidating?

a. yellow/green
b. white/black
c. deep red/burgundy

5. What is considered the colour of sex and power?

a. black
b. red
c. orange

6. What colour of clothing do men and women find most repelling?

a. black and white
b. reddish brown
c. yellow green

7. What lipstick colour do men find most attractive in a woman?

a. red
b. pink
c. nude

8. What underwear colour do men find most attractive in women?

a. black
b. red
c. pink

9. What colour of nail polish do men find most attractive in women?

a. nude
b. red
c. pink

10. What hair colour in women do men find most respectable?

a. black
b. blonde
c. brunette

Answers :

1.Blue. Pantone Colour Institute director and Colours For Your Every Mood author Leatrice Eiseman says women are most attracted to men who wear blue. This colour is associated with faithfulness, stability and constancy.

2. Pink. Women who wear pink exude an aura of approachability and vulnerability that guys find irresistible, says Eiseman. Pink also flatters most skin tones.

3. White. Free online dating service hookmeup.com.au analyzed datng patterns of users and found out that white males got the most number of replies and East Indian, the least.

4. Deep red, burgundy or plum. Guys who can’t handle strong women associate the colours of deep red, burgundy or plum with these women, and try to avoid them, says Eiseman.

5. Red. It’s the colour of sex and power, says Eiseman. Men interested in sex and those who like strong, powerful women are attracted to females who wear red.

6. Yellow green. Eiseman says this color tends to repel both sexes.

7. Red. researchers say men stare the longest at the lips of women who wear red lipstick.

8. Red. Men feel most amorous toward women who wear red.

9. Red. This colour is associated with romance, fashion and mating, says University of Rochester psychologists Andrew Elliot and Daniela Niesta.

10. Brunette. A study reveals that men tend to find brunettes more trustworthy, while a poll on the same topic shows nearly 75 percent of women think brunettes command more respect than women of other hair colours.

This love and dating quizz was authored by Lorren Smith.

Modern Dating - Female singles Don't Mind Paying The Bill

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Unemployed? Don't allow your employment status to hinder your chances of asking out an attractive lady. A recently published study regarding American single women reveals that 60 percent of respondents would happily date a guy who was jobless so long as he ticked several other boxes - attractive, funny and interesting.

Interestingly, the study found that only 21 percent of women thought it should be the responsibility of the guy to pick up the tab. So long as the guy has a valid, or believable reason for not paying the bill. More than 80 percent of women claimed they don't mind shouldering the cost on a first date.

According to a 2011 Match.com study, the overwhelming outcome was that women simply don't mind paying. The results offer a reprieve for penniless men who are struggling in the current economic climate hence signalling it's okay to date women at classy restaurants without having to borrow money from their mum, or wash the dishes at the end of the night, why? because the lady won't mind paying according to the Match.com study.

But guys, take heed, this offer of generosity does indeed have an expiry date. Should the first or second date progress into something more long term, you'd better pick up your act! 68 percent of respondents allege they certainly do not like the thought of the man assuming the stay at home role and becoming a regular Mr. mum. Once married or defacto, the thought of a role reversal at home was not a popular idea. Women still very much considered the man to be the breadwinner of the household.

Even though modern times have seen equality reach never before seen levels within society, it seems that many people really are tradionalists when it comes to the all important family unit.

This survey was undertaken in conjunction with dating site Match.com, Stephanie Coontz (social historian), along with other researchers Justin Garcia and anthropologist, Dr. Helene Fisher.

Internet Dating - Cyberdating for the oddballs

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

You start talking to this gorgeous guy and the sparks just seem to fly. Then you make the mistake of confiding that you have spent time in rehab and the connection suddenly goes pffft. So much for good chemistry. Next date prospect, please.

We all know that you’re not supposed to confide your darkest secrets to a prospective date lest you creep him out, the same way you don’t tell a job interviewer about hearing strange voices, seeing dead people or being abducted by UFOs. And yet, somehow a lonely part of you wanted to break free and test the waters by confiding your innermost secrets. Big mistake. Online dating, speed dating, mobile dating – these dating tools don’t have room for the neurotic. While they may be scores of nice men and women there, some have photos or videos which may not be impressive enough to get the attention of the opposite sex.

But don’t lose heart. There are a lot of groups in cyberspace that would not only accept you warts and all; they would in fact be surprised if you sign up when you’re 100 percent sane and healthy! It’s just a matter of finding them.

So, how about joining a forum or a support group? These groups cater to members who may share the same interests or health problems. Recovering drug addicts, people with weight issues or eating disorders, cancer survivors, people with irritable bowel syndrome, and those into witchcraft – you name it. There are also online communities for gays and lesbian or those into S&M. So you see, it’s not very difficult to narrow down your choices of prospective friends and mates, unlike with dating sites where you have to indicate certain details about yourself, like your sexual preference, so those with similar orientation can zero in on you. By joining a community or group catering to these interests, your sexual preference is already a given.

With standard dating services, there’s a tendency for members to compete with other hopeful seekers by presenting themselves as the most normal, well-rounded self-confident creatures to score a date. Whatever “baggage” is suppressed lest the other person thinks you’re too intense for his taste. This tends to make those with less than stellar past feel somewhat out of place, even pressured to make false representation of themselves.

By joining these online communities of like-minded people, you get to meet people who are sympathetic to your unique circumstances because they also share the same experiences. Then, as you continue to interact with each other, you get to know one another and may feel attracted to each other. Love happens and it’s made all the more memorable because you were not actively (or at least not obviously) looking for it in the first place.

You also get to see how the other person interacts with the other members by reading his replies in the threads. You can have a good idea whether the person has respect for others and whether or not he has something between the ears (very important for those who prefer substance over mere good looks). Even if you don’t find someone you’d like to spend the rest of your life with, you will at least gain valuable friendships with people who accept you for who you are.

Dating Ideas Men Love

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A horse-drawn buggy and delicious French cuisine may appear as being a fantastic date to you personally, nevertheless the chances are that this sort of idea will not likely rate at the top of his fun-meter. Listed below are some entertaining, sexy and appealing things to do together.

1. Guys Love To Gamble.

Forget the dull and depressing pokies room down at the local establishment. In case you didn't realize, casinos have gone upmarket and you'll find high-scale casinos in many major cities. In addition the Black Jack and Roulette tables, spots like Melbourne's Crown Casino or Sydney's Star City Casino also incorporate other entertainment elements such as restaurants, night clubs and accommodation.

2. Take a Cooking Class.

This idea is inline with the old phrase 'the way to a man's heart is through his tummy.' But why not take it a step further and 'spice' things up in the kitchen. Take up a Sushi or Thai class, something exotic. You'll have a ball together learning the various cooking styles and you'll get to devour the goods at the end of the class too!

3. Hire a Sports Car.

If money is no object, you'll really impress him when you show up in a brand-new BMW or Ferrari and throw him the keys. Book a flash car for the day and go on a road trip to a secluded location for a picnic or a swim in the ocean. Hit the hinterland for the day and drive through some of the quaint towns via the scenic route. Your date will absolutely love getting behind the wheel of a powerful car.

4. Pamper Each Other.

Find a hip seaside village and book in for a couples massage. This is one of the few girly type pastimes he'll thoroughly enjoy. It's a very sexy way to spend time together and will pay off in the end for sure.

5. Buy Him a Manly Beverage.

Wine tasting used to be the thing to do, but it's a little predictable. Forget the wine, start sipping the serious stuff and have him knock the top off an aged whiskey. This really is a sophisticated yet sexy way to hang out together.

Dating article by Matt Fuller.

Play it Safe When Online Dating - Date Locally

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the fact that online dating has become arguably the most popular form of matchmaking right now, many people still walk away from the experience feeling let down and disappointed which give legitimate online dating sites like hookmeup.com.au a bad name. Emotional loss and pain can make many people act impulsively when it comes to finding new companionship which often leads to devastating repercussions.

Nothing Beats Experience.

It's hard to know where to start if you're new to the online dating scene, it's somewhat complicated to say the least. Throughout your online dating search, you'll see a great many sites claiming to have many thousands of perfectly matched singles 'waiting online now' or some other sales pitch designed to inflict emotional pain and disappointment. Keep in mind that the majority of dating site owners have just one thing in mind - to get you to spend your money. There are exceptions to this of course.

So What Steps Can An Inexperienced Online Dater Take In Order To Have a Legitimate Online Dating Experience?

You probably do not realise just how simple it is to set up on online dating website that looks and sounds great. However, acquiring a massive database of legitimate singles takes years of shroud online marketing and a sound knowledge of search engine optimisation and other various traffic driving solutions. Think of it as any type of business model in the offline world. Let's say you set up a flooring shop, it takes many months even years to build up a reputation that will in turn see people talk to each other about your services and thus recommend you as a professional flooring expert. This principal absolutely applies to an online dating business.

Stay Within What Makes You Feel Comfortable.

Let's say you live in Australia, there's really no reason you should join an online dating site operating out of India. How does an Indian national know or understand the customs or requirements of the average Australian? Think of it this way, joining a dating service that is internationally based is a risky proposition so stick within the comfort zone and familiarities of your local area.

Here Are Some Ways To Determine If a Dating Website Is Local To Your Country.

Local Love is Best! There are a few key measures you can take in order to verify the locality of the dating site you're considering joining. Hop online and type in 'whois' into your search browser. The whois website will let you enter details into their system and will return results pertaining to the location and owner of the site. Always use a dating site with a local domain name address, for example - .com.au for Australia or .co.uk for England.

Dating sites offering great customer service is also a sign of a legitimate set up especially when they are more interested in helping you find your perfect match rather than simply trying to snatch your cash. You can also find dating sites that offer a free trial so you can make an authentic assessment as to the quality of the other members. Friends and acquaintances that have used online dating sites are one of the best ways to decipher the dodgy sites from the good ones - nothing beats experience.

You can also get opinions from others via dating blogs and forum discussions. Genuine reviews from other ordinary people like you offers a great deal of peace of mind. The key to success or failure with online dating is to research and investigate your options until your gut tells you everything is okay, so use this guide to get started, best of luck!

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Meeting Other Single Parents For Dating and Relationships

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Many single parents face isolation as a result of new (often unexpected) responsibilities that come with the duties associated with rearing children as the sole or major carer. There are various social challenges a single Mum or Dad will face throughout the years of being the primary provider for their child or children. One such element that often gets neglected is romance and companionship.

The Internet has become one of the main platforms that contribute to single parents making special connections. Single parents will usually bear the brunt of the emotional challenges within their immediate family and will often find it difficult to meet people to interact with who can personally relate to their day to day complications.

The result of a single parent household may occur for a number of reasons. Possible scenarios could include personal choice such as surrogate motherhood, artificial insemination or adoption, other unavoidable circumstances may include child abuse, sexual assault, abandonment, neglect, death or perhaps unexpected teenage pregnancy.

Arrangements for parenting and living for single Mums and Dads is very diverse. Some reside with other members of their extended families, with other adults, by themselves or in financially assisted government housing. As a general rule, one parent will be appointed as the primary parent with the non-custodian parent sometimes sharing the parental role based on a predetermined arrangement either by the parents or family law court.

As far as social opportunities go, statistics reveal that 48% of single parents in Australia (in 2010) are currently in relationships with people other than their children’s biological Mum or Dad. A further 18% of single parents in Australia claim to be having ongoing sexual relationships on a regular basis with their estranged partners of which 12% of these claim to be doing so because they are lonely.

Following the separation of a relationship, in the UK, 90% of Mums are appointed as the primary carer and the Dad as the secondary carer. In western countries there are widely practiced arrangements to always place the best interests of the child ahead of the parents individual or combined challenges. Relationships advisors and mediators commonly encourage mutual participation within the children’s lives and to never allow any personal grievances between parents to stand in the way or hinder prearranged child support agreements.

In the U.S, census statistics reveal that in 2006 12.9 million families were guided by single parent arrangements and more than 80% of these were led by females. The amount of single parent households in the U.S. has doubled between 1970 and 2010.

Throughout the year 2003, 14% of pretty much all Australian homes happen to be single-parent family units. Since the beginning of 2001, 31% of infant's born throughout Australia had been brought into this world to single mothers or fathers. This statistic has remained steady throughout the last 15 years as of 2010.

In certain Asian countries, society disapproves of unmarried or single mothers. Nearly 2% of births within South Korea during the year 2007 were to single females with more than 70% of those to have adopted their child at birth. Single Mums, on average, suffer from poorer health in comparison to Mum and Dad couples. Single Mums also risk living in low-income even poverty stricken conditions. On average, the child also poses a risk of being exposed to low levels of education and associated resources.

A Swedish study claims that children raised in a single household environment are more than twice as likely to either attempt to or commit suicide before the age of thirty.

Single parents certainly have the opportunity to avoid both themselves and their children from becoming part of these worrying statistics. A stable household with both a mother and father figure for the children greatly improves the development and social skills of young children. A stable household does not necessarily need to represent the typical biological parents, one biological parent and a non related but trusted spouse can have the potential to undertake the vital role of the once void Mum or Dad figure.

More and more of these romantic connections are surfacing due to the substantial involvement with both social networking and online dating sites. Single Mums and Dads now have a medium by which to interact with other single parents who can relate to one another hence improving the chances to meet other like-minded singles who share the same common life outlooks.

So if you're a single parent and looking for new opportunities to find and meet people, online dating and chat rooms are currently helping thousands of other single parents find companionship.

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Middle Aged Dating - Accept Yourself For Who You Are

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In the early stages of adult life many people have a preconception of where they would like to be in life by the time they reach middle age. By middle age I mean 35 - 40 years old. Many of you who have found this article today will know full well, just as I do, that 'things' don't always come to fruition once we hit middle age.

Certainly one of the best pieces of advice I have ever taken on board is that in order to get things done in life one needs to 'make things happen' rather than be fully committed to the notion that 'things happen for a reason' or 'if it was meant to be it was meant to be' For me personally and certainly from what I have learned and observed thus far in my life, sitting back and waiting for the fickle winds of fate to step in is a terrible judgement call, I'd even go as far to say that there is a certain amount of laziness and lack of motivation associated with certain life theories. It's great to be a believer of fate and destiny, I am to a certain point, but to allow this to be the decisive guiding force in ones life is foolish and completely unrealistic.

Although, 'things' are not always as cut and dry or as black and white as I may seem to imply thus far, by this I mean that sometimes life deals us a hand by which we have no choice but to adhere to regardless of the sound life choices we have made. In an instant, life can reach out and squash our life dreams and expectations as if God himself has made his own determinations about how the next chapter in your life will unfold.

Life can be cruising along beautifully but can easily be interrupted by things like financial disruptions, relationship breakdowns, illness or death. The scary thing is, is that it really is a matter of when not if, and all anyone can hope for is the circumstances by which many inevitable life changes occur are not under cruel or unfair conditions.

At any rate, today we'll talk about how men and women of middle age cope when faced with the prospect of being alone in their life unexpectedly. As the years tick by, our support system changes somewhat and possibly diminishes along the way therefore making it all that much harder to respond to a crisis than when we were in our teens and throughout our young adult life.

So whether you are personally in a relationship or have recently split up, here are a few statistics on various related topics so you can determine where you are at with your current situation and how you compare to others who may be in the same boat as you.

When considering single hood, there are definitely varying degrees - never married, widowed, perhaps divorced? Generally, all the categories that pertain to being 'single' often get clumped together, however one person's single status does not reflect another’s - there is the carefree single that's living it up every weekend with a debt free lifestyle and a nice disposable income. In total contrast, we have the single who has been caught cheating, dis-owned by his wife and family, facing enormous financial upheaval and is suddenly very alone from the world and his creature comforts.

So whatever basket you fall into, check out the results from our independent survey whereby 1900 respondents scored their level of happiness on a scale of 1 - 4, 1 being miserable 4 being really happy:*** Final results: Currently in a married relationship=3.4; Continually single=3.3; Separated=2.8; Widowed=2.7. Not much of a huge difference, is there? * Matrimony matters considerably less for women’s long-term ideals. Getting married does not matter as much for females as it did fifty years ago. (Men are living longer very likely due to the fact that the women take care of them!) Hence single females needn't dread a reduced life expectancy. The same holds true for overall health; almost nothing fazes females! * Yet another plus for women: single females above sixty truly feel healthier and happier compared to their male counterparts. In this particular UK investigation, one reason was that the females felt allayed at being totally free of taking care of an unwell partner. Also, females have a much better local community network system, and so they’re capable of getting out and being independent. * Single people weigh significantly less. This may be a broad claim, yet a University of Minnesota investigation discovered that men and women typically increase an average of 5 kilos within a couple of years after getting married. Females generally compromise their own dietary habits much more than adult males. Married men, specifically, weigh a lot more and also have significant weight problems compared to single men and women. Single people are likely to miss meals, or eat less; when married, servings are generally larger sized, with one or two courses. * Sociable single people rate at the top of the well-being scales. Simply having good friends plus a solid occupation really make a difference. Remoteness is what’s destructive.

Dating article by Matt Fuller.

Social Networking Websites When Should Kids Be Eligible

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

One of the many problems faced by parents and their children joining Facebook or Myspace is the age in which it's appropriate to do so. The issue is that one age does not necessarily fit all kids, some mature faster than others therefore cutting certain kids off from social networking may not suit every scenario.

However, in reality, there must be one rule that fits all and a definitive line in the sand must be drawn in order to protect the innocence of our precious children. According to the Facebook T&C's you must be at least thirteen years of age to join. However this isn't going to stop a ten year old from signing up and herewith lies the problem.

According to the privacy advisor for Facebook, the social networking giant removes more than 20,000 underage profiles a day from its database.

Should families permit their own under-13 youngsters to register on Facebook or Myspace? That number had been disclosed in the course of a testimony for the Australian parliament’s cyber-safety panel according to a local newspaper publication. Australia is contemplating legal procedures designed to force young people to obtain guardian authorization prior to becoming a member of Facebook.

Current policy regarding these issues within Facebook recommends that minors aged thirteen or older seek parental permission, however minors younger than thirteen are forbidden to join in accordance with Facebook policy, however, people lie and many under aged kids get through undetected.

The age cut off point under Facebook policy isn't simply a randomized policy, it's in line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The Act requires all children below thirteen years of age to obtain parental authorization.

However, as quoted in a recently released article in The New York Times, "“the bogus Identity is now digital, and even spread to primary school.” Reading between the lines, this article essentially means that the said 20,000 kids removed from Facebook each day is probably just a small fraction of what the actual amount should really be. According to COM score, there are nearly 4 million under age monthly visitors to Facebook from within the U.S. alone.

There are already online recourses available for kids 6-14. Disney owned 'Togetherville' is design for younger children under the age of 10. The Disney Corporation also owns Club Penguin targeting kids 6-14 years old. Sites like Togetherville and Club Penguin educate their members on the importance of online safety and involves parents as part of the process so the kids don't have total control over who they become 'friends' with. The concept essentially removes the fear of kids being preyed on or misbehaving.

The question still remains though as to whether kids will be satisfied with these alternative online social sites given that their friends and family are using Facebook. Should families become complicit around registering their own under-13 children on Facebook or Myspace? Many think firmly that parents ought to set in place the correct model regarding electronic citizenship by using established laws and regulations, and people who believe that enabling children to be able to navigate the online community globe can offer precious lessons via practice.

Dating and Social Networking article by Matt Fuller.

British Singles Meeting Online More Often

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GREAT BRITON - Mobile devices including smart phones are in fashion, personal ads and classifieds are out based on the latest published statistics in Britain.

The annual review into the latest social activities among Britons reveals changing tastes and an emerging appetite for new technologies.

Downloadable social plugins integrated with smart phones are also high on the agenda, and are starting to replace common mobile ringtones and various other current downloads. Other growing technologies within consumer markets include flat screen TVs and home cinemas.

A statement released from Britains National Statistics office claimed, "These items, among many others, indicate just how technology is transitioning our life styles. Many downloadable applications have become an essential means by which to communicate and to source information for many Britons."

Dating websites are in the infancy stages of rolling out dating applications as a convenient way for people to access their services, online dating sites are becoming a legitimate way for people to seek a partner.

Statisticians in the UK structure their periodical calculations associated with customer cost price rises on approximately six hundred and fifty components in twelve market sectors, such as food items, clothing, accommodation and every day services, furnishings, transportation, entertainment, restaurants and rental accommodations.

Dating and social networking remain at the top of the list in terms of transition from previous social behaviours. Convenience and affordability remains some of the key reasons as to why Britons are making the switch from more traditional options.

Contrasting to most other western nations, females out number males as far as active dating profiles are concerned. The average global ratio between the genders using online dating currently stands at 62% male and 38% female, in Briton, the ratio is 43% male and 67% female.

Particularly in outer London suburbs female patronage greatly out numbers male participation. Offline social options in suburban England limits the choice for meeting people, and the fact that the pubs close at midnight has instigated a culture of drunk men spilling out onto the streets at midnight brawling after downing as many Stella Artois as possible before last drinks are called - not the most desirable environment to meet your soul mate.

Online dating in Briton has become the norm for single men and women and has seen significant growth for the past five years.

Random Online Dating News and Findings

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Did you know....?

Marriages established online last an average of 18 months as opposed to marriages established offline lasting an average of 46 months.

In the U.S alone, in 2009, authorities received 2567 complaints against various online dating businesses. Just four years prior in 2005, the number of complaints was only 923.

The combined global value of the online dating sector is worth $4 billion.

In 2010, 20% of all married couples worldwide met online.

20% of all single men and women have dated someone they met online.

20% of all committed relationships began online during the past five years.

The amount of single Catholics in the U.S alone exceeds 23 million people.

Back in 1960, 86% of males aged between 33 and 46 were married, and for females 85% were married. In 2007, these figures reduced significantly with 64% of men being married and 71% of women.

Usage of mobile technology climbed dramatically in 2010 with an increase of 87%.

On average, mobile dating users spend 11 minutes and 23 seconds every week dating via a mobile device.

The three most visited online dating sites last year via mobile applications were Match.com, Flirtomatic and eHarmony.

By the year 2013, the mobile dating marketplace is expected to grow its revenue to $1.3 billion globally.

Females who marry younger males are 18% more likely to die prematurely when compared to marrying a man the same age.

In the year 1972, only 4% of women earned a higher salary than their husbands, today though, this figure stands at 28%.

The average age for women to marry is 26, and 28 for men.

In 2009 in the U.S. text messaging earned more than $70 billion, and by the year 2015, revenue is predicted to pass $120 billion.

From June 2009 to June 2010, American online dating usage grew by 15% although in San Francisco for the same period, online dating usage grew by 26% with Summer time experiencing the most activity.

Recently, New York became only the second American state to pass the Internet Dating Safety Law.

Online Dating Stats in Australia.

IBISWorld has forecast online dating growth within Australia to exceed 10% by the year 2012 amounting to $100 million in associated consumer fees and subscriptions.

There are currently 1.5 million singles profiles which have been estimated to grow to nearly 2 million by 2019.

The Australian consumer and competition watchdog published statistics indicating that 590 Australian consumers issued official complaints against dating services. There has recently been court action against one of Australia's largest dating sites for setting up fake profiles and sending fake 'flirts' to legitimate members.

Online dating has seen significant growth in many other nations around the world too. China and India have seen mobile dating activity increase by more than 200% in the last 6 months alone.

Facebook and Twitter Dating

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Depending on when you were brought up and in which era, by now, you'll have heard about online dating one way or another. Given that I am personally involved in the online dating industry from a business perspective, I've seen first hand just how much online dating is continuing to play a significant role in the way people socialize.

What seems to be occurring at the moment is a transition in technologies whereby mobile devices and social media platforms are combining giving the whole online dating concept new meaning and diversification.

Face book and Twitter have added dating platforms to their existing services. The Twitter concept uses the concept based on age and location. Users can restrict their search to local Twitter users and any nominated town in the world. Much like traditional dating sites, users can upload a photo and profile description. If you like the look of another Twitter dater, simply click a button to let them know they have your attention. The Twitter dating service is based on the existing 140-character concept.

The Facebook dating concept is slightly different whereby Facebook users can select various dating apps that can be integrated into a users Facebook account. So will the likes of Facebook or Twitter impact on the online dating market? Current trends strongly indicate that niche dating sites are continuing to hold their ground and the majority of singles looking to meet people online generally have several profiles in both online dating sites as well as social network sites - basically not putting all their eggs in the one basket.

Facebook now has more than 500 million active members, with more than 50% logging in everyday. The average person has 130 Facebook friends. The entire Facebook membership spends more than 750 billion minutes using the social network site every month.

Facebook itself caters for around 70 translations, and 70% of all users are located outside if the U.S. According to Facebook management, there were more than 300,000 translators employed to assist in setting up the site.

Entrepreneurs and programmers coming from in excess of 190 nations around the world build with Facebook systems. Men and women on Facebook set up twenty million apps every single day. On a monthly basis, in excess of two hundred and fifty million men and women build relationships Facebook on external web pages. Ever since social plug ins launched around April 2010, typically ten thousand brand new sites incorporate with Facebook every single day. In excess of 2.5 million Internet sites have incorporated with Facebook.

Online Dating Sites Reviews Australia | Dating Site Review For Singles

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We though it might be time to add some dating reviews that include many of the wonderful online dating sites both here in Australia and also from other countries. Take some time to read through them all there's quite a bit of information to take in. Online dating has seen an amazing turn around over the last five years, some of these changes have impacted positively, some negatively, many of the dating sites on the net do not represent the same quality as others, and so, we hope this online dating review will help you choose the best dating site for you.

Online Dating Sites in Australia

RSVP:

RSVP is owned and operated by Fairfax Media. RSVP claims to be Australia's largest online dating site for singles. RSVP has won some respectable rewards:

•the website was in fact ranked No. 1 by hits in the Hitwise Life-style - Dating classification for the month of January - March 2007

•Honoured with best social website in the NetGuide Australian Internet Accolades 2006

Aussie Matchmaker:

AussieMatchmaker offers an online community for everyone in search of companionship, love and more conventional romantic relationships.

This website isn't for those seeking R-rated or adult entertainment.

Users are from all states around Australia. All age ranges are present, but may be slightly older than on many of the more erotic Internet sites - a large number in the 30 - 50 age range.

Redhotpie:

RedHotPie features two distinctive sections or online communities - Singles Dating and also Uncut Adult.

Singles Dating - (YesDating) is for people searching for companionship within a typical relationship.

Uncut Adult Dating is for single people as well as swingers seeking casual dating, adult chat rooms, forums, adult swingers parties & sex stories.

Even though each online community is found through the same website, they are indeed quite separate and have specific membership choices. Regardless if you are searching for a conventional connection, or for something more "sexually oriented", RedHotPie provides you with the opportunity to make contact with as well as meet up with similar men and women using an extremely feature rich Internet site.

Online Dating sites in America and International

eHarmony:

eHarmony contains more than twenty million listed users. Typically, 236 people that met as a result of eHarmony get married every single day. This results in 86,140 weddings in a single year in America. This information demonstrates that eHarmony is definitely an important dating application for single people focused on finding love.

Friend Finder:

FriendFinder doesn't just offer its customers the chance to meet up with friends and lovers, in addition, it improves the member exposure using daily astrological readings, picture reviews, free egreeting cards, and also the fun FriendFinder Journal compiled by and for its members. The journal consists of member-submitted content articles as well as poems, together with a question and answer help and advice community forum.

Perfect Match:

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Dating in Sydney - Fun Things To Do

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An internet dating and life-style sex study exposed many quite interesting and sexy facts concerning the occupants of Sydney, Australia's most fertile location. Right from Cabramatta to Kings Cross, Sydney Australia is certainly one town that is up for it day and night!

Here is a fascinating stat you will probably find interesting, based on the investigation group Hennessey, Fuller and Galloway, an unbelievable 72,457 males and females have sex in Sydney at any given moment in time.

As you can imagine, these types of chronological habits have got their crescendos. The particular ideal time period is from 11.30pm to 2.30am, suggesting that roughly 228,467 people are” doing it" in this particular time period.

Based on the investigation group, these statistics consist of numerous categorizations which includes individuals having one night stands, fully commited partners and casual sex partners.

With a populace in excess of 4 million men and women, these statistics indicate that one in 20 individuals are 'getting it on' each and every day. Although our quick calculations suggest that for every person having sex daily, presumably this would require another persons involvement, therefore doubling this to one in ten people 'doing it' daily.

Throughout the peak periods for sexual activity when typical couples have sex, there's an approximated 420,000 men and women having sex on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Therefore throughout peak times, one in eight Sydney Siders are taking part in some manner.

Considering the fact that not all folks have an everyday sex buddy, we questioned the research workers if these statistics incorporated individuals having sex with themselves? We found out that it was a different issue completely, and even though we do not have these extra numbers available your brain boggles at how this information could be impacted if we were to incorporate this to the statistics currently presented.

Mobile Dating Service

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Apparantly millions of singles use their mobile phone as a dating service. 'Dating sites on the run', now refered to as mobile dating. Anyone who complains that there are no options for meeting new people these days are just, well, plain crazy! Do we need it, is it dating 'over kill'?

Really, the question has to be asked - what cant we do on the internet? Imagine what's in store for us in twenty years! We can order pizza online, a crate of beer, place a bet, buy a shirt, book front row seats for the big game, geez we can even take out a contract on someone's head online! Dating online is pretty popular in case you didn't already know so it was inevitable to see online dating merge with its mobile cousin.

The internet is the ultimate self and business marketing tool with the power to literally reach each and every computer in the world - mind boggling. I mean, the internet is commonplace for nobodies to become instant and overnight celebrities. Social networking and singles online dating sites take care of all our social needs right from our finger tips.

Recently, we've seen old technology join forces with new technology. Blackberrys and Palm Pilots along with all the other freaky technology that seems to over deliver in terms of meeting our needs. Mobile phones can now be used to easliy access compatible online dating services making a dating hook up so very convenient! As hard as it may be to believe, mobile technology has made it even easier to seek out a casual fling or a spur of the moment impulse.

Other cool features introduced into this market allows users to 'text and date' ever so easily! 'Location based dating' allows users to send anonymous messages to other subscribers within ten miles of where the text originated. Basically, the service will send you all the profiles of the members straight to your phone, and wham bam thank you mam there you have it literally on tap!

Yep, surfing for girls on your mobile phone is definately a reality. Your mobile can do just about anything! I’m basically looking forward to the time in which mobile phones will in fact be willing to transform into members of the opposite gender whom we are able to hook up with and then suddenly transform back to mobile phone variety after it's done.

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Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Online dating Corporates Size Up Australian Market.

U.S. Online dating companies have come to Australia to shake up the online dating industry down under. The impact is set to benefit consumers and singles with local and international matchmaking moguls offering great deals to singles to secure their business.

With the Australian economy in such great shape, it's hard for the American's to say no. Australia is a prime target for international business, and thanks to the strong Aussie dollar, an impressive inflation rate of around 2%, it's no wonder they want a piece of the Aussie success story.

eHarmony is the online dating site that has everyone talking. This outfit are one of the best in the business and are extremely likely to change the landscape of online dating here in Australia, and finally the Fairfax-owned rsvp dating site will have to relinquish some of its stronghold.

eHarmony already has many millions of singles registered on its database and plans to add to that number given the aggressive television campaigns currently hitting the air ways all over Australia in both free to air and on pay television. The online dating giant has an estimated $200 million dollar turn over annually and can therefore match the muscle of the local dating services.

There seems to be a new fascination going on right now amongst the singles in Australia . Online chat rooms are abuzz with excitement with word of the dating shake up!

Remember Naomi Robson from Today Tonight? Of course you do! Well, for the past 3 years, Naomi has been busy setting up her new online dating and relationships show - check it out Monday, Wednesday or Friday nights. The chat show has various groups of guys and girls in a casual relaxed setting talking about lots of upbeat topics regarding relationships, sex, love and everything in between.

Busy Lifestyles For Busy Singles

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Handling our own time efficiently nowadays can be a difficult task for active single people as well as couples too. Regardless of whether you are happily hooked up or even a fast paced single individual, finding the time for romantic endeavors may get forgotten.

Life coaches and advisors show us we have to focus on our obligations and also time aside for ourselves. This really is easier in theory though.Nevertheless it is sound advice, and organizing a stringent regimen may seem like the only real strategy to ensuring we all manage our careers, visit loved ones, meet up with friends and deal with personal matters.

Affording a home along with associated expenses has become a burden compared to our parents and grandparents generations. Until you have hit the lotto jackpot operating a business, remaining profitable economically demands two incomes however for single people 2 incomes just isn't an alternative. And for that reason single people have become obsessive about working much harder to boost their earnings and leaving various other important lifestyle elements behind - like dating as an example.

One vital element of our way of life single people continue to keep abandoning is romance which is the one thing that literally brings us supreme pleasure therefore it seems odd we're able to keep finding justifications to put our own love lives on hold. Based on this particular current development associated with unattached single people increasing, it stands to reason as to why we have been marrying later on in adult life and having scaled-down families.

One important thing that modernism has delivered all of us that will help anybody discover love is the world wide web. In accordance with a recently available publication in a London women's journal, dating online has become one of the most utilized matchmaking tool accessible to everybody who is on the lookout for their perfect match.

Australian Singles Travel Destinations

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Australia is among the hottest holidaymaker locations in all the world and it is no surprise. With such a huge selection of options on what you can do regarding holiday time, how could everyday people choose to go any place else? From 'roughing it' to 'opulent', private to open public, this particular nation offers every single type of encounter you may want to take pleasure in!

Getting away is an excellent move to make one or more times each year. When many people that are suffering throughout the difficulty of winter season prepare their vacation, they really are trying to find the hottest location around. Sunny surf and cozy exotic beach locations call to them. Australia can boast about enjoying 50 thousand kms of shoreline, which suggests at least 10,000 beach locations, all awaiting scanty bikinis and sun-tan oil! The ocean's nearby vicinity plays a role in the Australian casual way of life.

Many visitors are not looking for beach locations in any respect but they are searching for accommodations that provide shopping and fine cusine, or perhaps a vacation resort that will meet the needs of their winding down levels of energy. Byron at Byron is definitely this type of luxurious vacation resort, with full service which includes condominium style rooms positioned out of the main complex, 5 therapy rooms as well as Vichy style showers. Privacy and luxury are definitely the course of the day at major resorts such as this.

Australia is also filled with organic treasures. Uluru, also called Ayers Rock, was proclaimed a world heritage location. The truly amazing sandstone creation is full of waterholes and deep caves, and also engrossed in historical works of art, hinting at the unexplainable stories which encompass the enormous rock. Henbury Meteorites Conversation Reserve attracts scientific theories all around the globe and is the consequence of meteor explosions 5,000 years ago.

The Great Barrier Reef, yet another of Australia's purely natural destinations, happens to be a resource of travel and leisure for this nation. Significant elements of it remain safeguarded to lessen the influence of mankind upon the fragile coral formations system. Even so, holidaymakers can certainly still hire glass bottom watercraft or go deep-sea diving in certain places, to research the unusual marine vegetation and see the spectacular marine animals.

Nearby Victoria, a contemporary destination with fantastic structural complexes, provides balloon flights at both dawn and sundown over the city, and individuals can take heli-copter tours of the deep sea itself.

Online dating – how risky is it?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the last 10 years or so, online dating has been steadily gaining popularity. In fact, today, online dating has become a main attraction in meeting other people. In Australia alone, more and more online dating sites are appearing on the web. Each dating site is always trying to be different from the rest, especially in targeting specific backgrounds or interests. While the basic targeting is always by sexuality, sexual preferences, geographical location or age, some sites even go as far as targeting religion, pet preferences, occupation and even political affiliations.

The common denominator of all these sites is the offering of tips and information that include things like:

Don’t share too much information too early to guard your privacy and safety.
Setting up a separate e-mail account just for online dating for safety reasons.
Meet first-time dates in busy and public places like malls. A chaperon (like a friend) is not a bad idea for the females.
Be sure the person is genuine by doing a little background checking on the web, checking out photos or using a web cam while chatting.
Be on guard against people asking for help or money.

So with all the above, is online dating that risky? Honestly, the research on this is mixed but with a positive note.

Some years ago, research was done in the US and it suggested that online dating might present risks for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). This is due to the speed by which people meet on the internet, have sex, and thus, passing on STI. Those infected then pose further risk of passing the STI on to more people.

Another aspect of the research is that people who use the internet to look for sex are exposed to people with risky sexual behaviour.

Taking these two aspects into account, we realize that people looking for sex offline or through casual means are just as likely to contract STI or to meet people with abnormal sexual behavior. This means that the internet becomes just another instrument in seeking sex just as similar as meeting someone at the mall or the supermarket.

Part of the research also reveals that some cases of fraud and other crimes had been carried out through online dating sites. Again, one can be victimized by crime as easily as walking down the street. The internet, again, is just another instrument.

Certainly, when crimes are committed on the street or the mall, you don’t remove the street or malls, right? If telephones or cell phones are instruments of crime, so far they haven’t been removed. The same holds true for online dating sites.

The best way to counter all of the above mentioned, especially in Australia, is for online dating sites to do background checks using criminal and sex offender databases so people will feel more confident and safe in delving into online dating.

The same findings hold true in researching about Australian online dating. Yes, people have picked up STI from people they met online and, yes, some have been scammed of money and a few have even been stalked. These are horrible experiences but, again, these can happen just as much as when meeting someone from a bar or at the gym.

So whether meeting someone from a bar or online, everyone should take the same precautions and measures just to ensure maximum safety. Bringing a friend along on a first meeting or date, doing thorough background checks, checking out SMN profiles, taking a picture of a potential date’s license plate, and having two different mobile numbers are just some examples that can be utilized.

Online dating – is it risky? Share your thoughts.

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of a research project between La Trobe University’s School of Public Health and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society we're interviewing people online, using instant messaging.

In the interview you’ll be asked to discuss your experiences of online dating. In particular we are interested in finding out if you think there is any risk involved. This might be personal, emotional, sexual, financial or something we don’t know about yet. We’re keen to hear your thoughts and strategies on what you do to manage any risks you encounter. Or you might want to tell us there’s no risk for you. All thoughts, experiences and opinions appreciated!

All the interviews are confidential, and if you choose to participate you’ll be interviewed by a researcher who has also used online dating to meet people.

To find out more visit (including details on how your privacy is protected and how to consent) http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/Research/online-dating-and-risk/researchproject_online-dating-and-risk2.htm

Or add our email address, onlinedating@latrobe.edu.au to your Messenger and we’ll provide all details when we chat.

Hope to chat soon. : -)

What’s the Big Deal with Asian Girls and Western Men?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many western men who cannot get a good partner in their own country or have faced messy divorces are now fueled by the growing number of single Asian girls seeking marriage with westerners.

More than 90% of families in South-East Asia remain poor. Poverty stricken families are forced to prioritize on the male members and so the prospects of a prosperous future for the young girls become bleak. Many young Asian girls are often forced to work after finishing secondary school to augment the family income. Many converge on the cities to seek work as sales clerks, market vendors, or worse, prostitutes or dancers in Go Go bars and strip bars.

Most Asian countries do not have enough wealth to support unemployed or single parents on welfare or even to provide free medical care or education.

In countries like Vietnam, China, Thailand and the Philippines, though the sex industry is generally shunned, poverty has forced a passive acceptance of families forced to send daughters to work in the sex industry in whatever capacity they deem necessary.

Behind the less than desirable working conditions of these poor Asian girls comes the desire and wishful thinking that these Asian girls could one day get married to a western man and have a better life and future for their families.

Surprisingly, many western men desire to marry Asian girls because of the entrenched positive cultural qualities that these girls have such as their passivity, being very polite, charming personality and being extremely attentive to their husbands. Physically, Asian girls are very attractive, exceedingly feminine, petite and with refined features and a natural grace.

From an early age, Asian girls have been inculcated to face and enter marriage with extreme seriousness and sincerity. Marriage is of very high importance in Asian culture and is the ultimate trophy of success for women.

Thus, Asian women marrying someone outside of her culture will insist on western men accepting and adapting to her homeland culture and traditions.

Also, unlike in Asian cultures wherein Asian husbands still consider wives to be subservient and should not interact on an equal level with their husbands, Asian girls are quick to adapt to the more liberated and open western culture which is pleasing to a lot of western men.

Having a wife with both the attentive culture of the east and the openness of the west is a great compromise and makes for the qualities of a good wife.

At present, many online dating sites have become the doorways to which western men and Asian girls can now explore possible compatibility with possible future spouses even from across oceans. Many of these online dating sites feature decent female singles from many Asian countries.

Western men who are considering marrying an Asian girl should make a thorough research. First, they should study the specific culture of a potential mate. Second, he must accept the fact that Asian girls require the husband to make small financial contributions to her family. Third, he must accept another fact that his wife must stay in constant touch with her family.

Remember: small change in western countries become small fortunes in Asian countries. Choose your new bride well and treat her with utmost respect. Asian women are considered as very ideal lifetime partners.

(By: Eugene S. Kanlapan)

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Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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According to a recent research study in America, a movie or dinner is the most common choice for first dates. Unfortunately, it is also the wrong choice.

Let’s be practical. Sitting in a movie house for 2 hours without communicating is hardly the way to start off a first date. Having dinner is not the ideal way either since this is based on an old habit to meet new people by eating and is simply a false notion to “play it safe.”

The other false notion here is to make first impressions count and so ‘playing it safe’ means giving a lasting first impression during dinner or at a movie.

Many singles don’t want to admit it but they are actually looking for that first “spark” to light up an otherwise dreary and dragging life. Unfortunately, many fear to start the spark lest their first date think of them as “fresh” or ‘weird.’

Why not try some uncommon stuff? Grab a blanket and picnic basket (don’t forget the wine) and go by the lakeside, beach shore or just the park. Feel carefree with each other. Talk about every topic under the sun including about yourselves.

You can even think of some crazy games like writing questions on cards and answering them or talking about certain topics when prompted by the picked cards. It’s like a Do-Tell Game.

You can even initiate certain sexy “mmm” or “ooohhh” games, still with prompt cards and a timer, however, be very careful in suggesting such sexy games as no two women are alike and the one in front of you might be ultra cautious or just downright conservative.

The above suggestions are not only inexpensive but can be very romantic if done properly. You can even make adjustments or alterations like having a candlelight picnic. Just ask any girl if they prefer an expensive dinner or a movie and they will often tell you to take them lying and gazing under the stars or some romantic mountain spot with just a bottle of champagne.

The name of the game in dating should always be interaction.

(By: Eugene S. Kanlapan)

Why Do Women Cheat?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Cheating on a partner or spouse is usually physical or emotional or both. It involves dating and eventually going to bed with a third party who often than not is aware that they are a third party!

Though cheating is stereotypically attributed (unfairly) to men, a recent U.S. Sexual Behavior research has revealed that a 14% of women do cheat as compared to 22% for men. Though the figures may vary from one study to another, the fact is established that more women are now being unfaithful to their partners.

The usual reasons for women to cheat are:

1. Retaliation for a partner’s or spouse’s infidelity.

2. Relationship departure strategy.

3. General or extreme boredom.

4. A partner’s or spouse’s emotive withdrawal.

5. Feeling uncared-for, being brushed aside or feeling underappreciated.

6. Lack of closeness as when compared to their closeness before at the start of the relationship.

7. Revenge or retribution for a past wrong doing.

8. Raising of dignity.

9. Just being a bad girl.

10. Insufficient sex or lack of exciting sex.

Psychologists generally agree that more and more women nowadays are into cheating. Though the misconception is that men are hormonally made to cheat, men do cheat for physical reasons. Women cheat more for emotional reasons.

We can open any blog on the internet and read about married women who have gone out with an old flame or someone they met at work just because they wanted to feel wanted again and have self esteem again or have the feeling of someone interested in them. Some would argue that it was just emotional infidelity and it did save their marriage. But for what it’s worth, infidelity is infidelity no matter what angle you look at it.

To be exact, cheaters are unfairly judged because many people do not realize how complicated and different every single relationship or marriage can be. We might cheat with legitimate reasons in mind and in some cases, the reasons are genuinely legitimate.

Simply put, cheating doesn’t make you a bad person. However, maybe it’s time to look into the relationship and find out what is going wrong.

(By: Eugene S. Kanlapan)

Why Men Cheat

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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For men, cheating or being unfaithful is usually physical though sometimes it can also be emotional. Unlike women, men often go to bed with a third party more often.

The top 10 reasons why men usually cheat are:

1. Because they had the option or a chance was open.

2. It boosts their ego (the concept of boys will be boys).

3. You and the partner or spouse have become far apart.

4. You and the spouse argue a lot.

5. Both partners have fallen out of love.

6. The sex has become routine or boring.

7. To get revenge at a cheating partner.

8. It’s something new, different and exciting.

9. To see if they can get away with it.

10. Because a partner has consented to it in the past (the “no strings attached” policy)

Though a man’s reason to cheat is less complex than for women, the relationship problems still remain and must be hurdled.

Infidelity is a tough secret to keep from a woman, especially since women seem to be endowed with a built-in instinctive ability to sense cheating. Cheating also destroys the most important key to any relationship – trust.

In many blogs on the internet that covers on cheating issues, the common cheating events for men are always the “one-night-stand” chance meetings. Another common happening is for older men having affairs with much younger women. The men are generally surprised that these young women would still find an interest in them since the age gap is usually 10 to 15 years apart.

Men’s reasons for cheating may also vary or may differ from the abovementioned. Some would say it means nothing at all. Some say it’s an ego booster. A few feel downright guilty and never do it again. Some say they did it because their partner no longer likes to have sex with them.

A woman who discovers a cheating partner feels like they’ve been hit by a freight train. Does this mean that the relationship will end? It really depends on the woman or the couple in general.

Some women let go because they feel that their trust has been totally damaged and beyond repair. Some couples agree to part ways because they feel that the problems and other issues in the relationship are unsolvable and irreconcilable. Some do stay together but, usually the chemistry is never the same again and the healing process is very long and tedious.

(Eugene S. Kanlapan)

Maintaining Sex to Remain Fresh and Exciting

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Many couples in successful long term relationships will tell you that no relationship is without the road bumps, obstacle courses, major problems and other hurdles. However, the biggest hurdle in any relationship is always when passion, romance and sex run out of steam. This hurdle though is not insurmountable. Lighting the fire again just needs a little more effort from both parties.

Sex will never be like it used to be.

It’s so downright easy to blame the partner for a lack of exciting sex but this argument is a two-edged sword. Simply put, physical closeness requires extra extra and I mean extra effort, again, from both parties. Physical closeness never happens by itself. It never did.

Don't make the mistake of closing the communication lines.

Communication is a major key. It is THE major key, in fact. When partners stop talking about even basic issues – let alone about intimacy and sex – then they are on the road to an eventual break up or simply stay together for the wrong practical reasons. Some relationship gurus explain that it’s just a matter of breaking the ice or staying open or finding the right to time to broach a topic. Try finding something different to do. Go to a mountain resort. Share a bottle of wine at the beach under the stars. Go ice skating.

Planning for sex is a good start.

There is nothing wrong with planning ahead for sex. Don’t fall into this misconception. There’s nothing wrong with setting the mood first before making love. Send her flowers or chocolates at the office or have it delivered to the house. Send her a naughty e-mail describing what you want to do to her tonight. Send some “I love you” texts. Try having very early morning sex.

There should be no pressure in having fun.

Don’t create untoward pressure. You don’t need to move mountains whenever you have sex. Sex is not a performance contest and should never be a litmus test for anything. Remember the main objective of sex. Satisfaction. So enjoy making love to each other. Sex should not always be mind blowing.

Also remember this: while our everyday lives may fall into predictable routines, our sex life should never be routine oriented nor predictable.

(Eugene S. Kanlapan)

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Marriage hunters - The nasty side of online dating

Easy access to online dating sites has seen a rise in marriage fraud cases in recent times. The diversifying internet dating industry simply makes it all too easy to fool people.

Anyone who possesses an honest and open type of character and is engaging in online dating services is open to exploitation by opportunists who have an evil eye for detecting vulnerability. In a highly unregulated industry, online dating business owners are responsible to ensure they put in place security and verification measures to help protect their members from fraud.

In a recent online press release, it was reported that a 34 year old woman from Japan was arrested and charged with marriage fraud which also connected the woman to a series of deaths relating to men she seduced online.

Many of these dating sites are very cheap or free and have become a pillar for marriage hunters. Online hook ups are an easy way to get to know someone, and just as easy to make a big impression in a very short space of time leaving lonely and vulnerable people open for victimisation.

Online marriage fraud has become a real, career like occupation for professional marriage hunters. Some women are known to be keeping up to 8 relationships at once and are trained in documenting personal details about each victim in order to remain unnoticed.

Whilst online dating has become the match making choice for many countries, the stigma that has always been attached to online dating is ever present.

By getting further acquainted with someone via online chat rooms or email assumes that both participants are well intended, however the woman recently arrested in Japan employed any tactic necessary to hook her victims.

The convenience of online dating also raises the issue of whether this further debilitates those already experiencing offline social interaction difficulties - does online dating help or hinder this group or people?

Marriage fraud has always been there, but with the internet playing such a vital role in this day and age as compared to 10-15 years ago, authorities are faced with an uphill challenge with very little ammunition to fight against it's growth.

Age is only a number when it comes to the heart

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Many correctly feel that age is just a number. But many still feel that age difference is still important which is why many grimace when they see a couple with lopsided ages.

It’s an accepted fact that women mature ahead of men so a young woman dating an older man makes complete sense. There may be an age difference but the mental similarities are visible.

People still feel disturbed when they hear of old millionaire men trysting with very young women. However, people would even feel more disturbed if they hear stories of older millionaire women partying with a gang of 18 year olds. In short, people still have an unconscious queasiness about age lopsidedness.

Hollywood is another reason why the age factor is getting to be more palatable. Celebrity hook ups such as Tom Cruise marrying Katie Holmes and Ashton Kutcher with Demi Moore are paving the way for older men and women cougars to pursue younger mates or dates. And when sex is involved, it’s simply a matter of individual taste. No DNA or hormonal balance is concerned. Thanks to Hollywood, these types of partnerships are slowly winning public popularity.

The misjudging is often caused by the same sex involved. Fellow women will castigate a cougar for snagging a young target and men often look down on older men chasing younger hotties.

In surveys conducted on online dating services, the most satisfied and fulfilled wives were usually older than their husbands. Some older by as much as 10 years. It’s simply a matter of individually working out what works and what won’t. It’s how you compromise and how much you need to give and take. Every relationship has its obstacles, but, age does not have to be one of them.

(Eugene S. Kanlapan)

Your Choice and Use of Food Can Set the Mood for Sex

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Many people do not believe that food can be synonymous with sex and in fact both can go hand in hand. It was the Roman Empire who first inspired and utilized food for erotic purposes.

Let us be realistic. If romantic dinners can be related to passionate and romantic lovemaking so there seems to be nothing wrong in relating rich yummy food to sex or setting the mood for sex.

Remember the movies you watch wherein candlelight is always associated with romantic dinners? Well, creating the perfect setting for the dinner table, cooking or ordering stimulating food to set the right romantic mood and most of all, preparing everything with love, romance and a little naughty passion in mind could be the best dinner you could ever give to your date.

Dating someone for love or romantic reasons should encourage you to prepare flavours and exotic food that she will really appreciate and relish her appetite, thus, creating a very good first impression.

Variations of food servings or finger foods are also very stimulating. Indulge each other with finger foods. Feeding each other can stimulate feelings of enjoyment and eroticism. Hint: for the first date or dinner, stay away from grilled or barbecued food. Save this for later when you are both into a deep relationship.

A picnic at a secluded location in the woods, a mountain resort, or at the beach or lakeside can be a very sensual experience and can definitely break the ice as opposed to traditional expensive restaurant dinners. Make sure to take a blanket along just to make sure you are both comfortable and just in case other ‘activities’ come along.

If you still decide to go to a classy restaurant or have a traditional cooked dinner at home, take a look at some sexy ideas on how to combine food with love and romance.

Fruits – fruits are very nutritious and give a lot of energy for sustained sex activities. Preparing the tried and tested fruit salad is not a bad idea if the salad is sweetened just right and can facilitate finger food feeding each other. Or you can try eating an apple together when in bed to get a more sexy feeling of being together.

Vegetables – these foods are essentially rich in vitamins and minerals which make for a healthier body and, therefore, better performance in bed. During the Roman Empire, libido shaped vegetables like carrots, celery and eggplants were thought to contain aphrodisiac elements. Today, we know better but eating these vegetables make for good dietary additions to any meal or salad. Speaking of salads, it’s back to the finger food idea using vegetables.

In general, meals rich in fruit and vegetables increase our energy levels and maintains our performance in making loving even reaching peak levels.

And going back to the secluded picnic, you can hand feed sliced apples to each other while sipping wine or champagne. Or you can substitute the apple with pineapple bits or grapes. The combination of fruit and liquor actually has a good effect, similar to drinking punch. You can also try finger foods like celery with a dip. The dip does come in handy later if you decide to lick off the dip from your date’s selected body parts.

Dating article By: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Cheating Men and Women: “What Were You Thinking?”

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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The accepted psychological, psychiatric and even polling consensus as to why men and women cheat is simply a lack of satisfaction or excitement in having sex.

The general consensus again is that men cheat because they are biologically polygamous while women cheat only if they are extremely bored or not given the proper attention that they want. However, these are mostly misconceptions. Cheating has nothing to do with the home, insecurity or psychological reasons or even vanity. It actually all boils down to biology. Since we are biological creatures, often our biology wins over our brains.

Those who cheat are still in the minority simply because most people would rather live normal lives and face problems head on with solutions. Often times however, the gradual build up of seemingly insignificant issues, random problems or just being passive may cause a relationship to burst at the seams, precipitating the cheating.

When couples are facing too much of everyday realities, they tend to forget each other. Work, stress, financial problems, children and slowly losing self identity can all lead to being complacent. An unconscious pattern of self-pity begins to grow and remains unchecked until the marriage splits into two like an earthquake fault.

Relationships that lack proper communication are the ones that become ripe for infidelity. Generally, women who are unconsciously ignored or not given the special attention from their partner will also unconsciously lose interest in looking beautiful and sexy because of the gradual loss of self confidence. Once a relationship reaches this downward spiral level the sex naturally goes down as well. The man then starts to blame the partner for the low sex drive without finding out the real reasons that caused the relationship to break down in the first place.

Though both genders cheat, it is how you handle being cheated on that really matters. Normally, most people go into an angry rage or even minor violence with the thought of revenge ringing loudly. Believe it or not, revenge is the worst thing to do next to leaving the relationship.

The real bottom line is that people cheat because they have no real concept of the true essence of love. Their main focus in life is indulging in the core biological needs of basic feeding and animal pleasures.

People and relationships are not like food wherein we get tired of eating the same old dish day in and day out. It just does not work that way.

Dating article By: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Why is “Cougar Love” So Hard To Be Accepted in Society?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What is the true bottom line on cougar issues? What is wrong with women dating younger men anyway? It was a trend long ago during the Roman Empire so why shouldn’t it be acceptable now?

As natural geography will tell us, cougars are natural predators and hunters who need to hunt individually or in packs in order to feed. These elegant carnivore hunters have been roaming the lands of North America for thousands of years and are even used for symbolic corporate branding identities or are featured in movies and cartoons.

In today's liberal and more open-minded society, the cougar represents something much more different. It signifies older women going out or dating young men. When a group of people are talking and the word cougar strikes up, people think of a younger male and an older female going out together.

It is actually a lopsided term since older women dating young men are referred to as cougars while older men who date younger women are called DOM’s (Dirty Old Men).

An old accepted misconception in society was that a woman aged over 35 years was no longer a romantic prospect and at that age should either be married or remain a quiet spinster. An older woman looking for younger men was tagged as an immoral man eater. Society’s sudden change of mind has Hollywood to thank for.

Sexy but older female celebrities have epitomized the cougar image. Scenes of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher together or images of Anne Bancroft, Kim Basinger, Isabelle Huppert and Mary Steenburgen practically changed the cougar landscape immediately.

Aside from all the Hollywood hullabaloo that opened the flood gates for older women, the older generation of women baby boomers feel that it’s time for them to change society and leave their stamp and mark that their generation missed out on.

As more and more older men are feeling the pinch of maturity and responsibility and more and more older women remain unattached, divorced or just downright bored, these ladies are simply acting on the normal biological and psychological need to go around to try to attract men's eyes all over them again, especially if the attention comes from the younger ones.

As with everything new, controversy sets in because we deplore what we do not understand. For critics to keep labeling older women dating young men as predatory, or older women engaging in sexual activities with young men as cheap, or sticking with an ancient view that women of middle age should restrain themselves from having sex and seeking companionship whether it be with younger men or older suitors is just downright WRONG and very degrading.

If age is the issue, age is just a number. The true essence of a person is in the heart and mind.

If you are considering dating older or younger men and women, try online dating. You will soon realise there are many people on the internet who share the same desires and ideals.

Dating article By: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Couples Should Stay Fit and Healthy Together

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Couples who have been together for many years will eventually face two health issues. One is that they may both realize their bulging fats due to unbalanced diets or eating the wrong food and not exercising enough due to a hectic work life. Or two, one partner may notice that only the other one is getting the bulging fats because the former is more health conscious.

Whether it is the first or second factor, staying healthy and body fitness is a conjugal effort and not just for one partner, even if the other is more physically fit. As a conjugal effort, consistency and motivation to stay healthy together must be the serious push for both to stay on this routine. At the same, the thought of staying happy by being healthy must be permanently etched in both minds.

To properly motivate each other, the couple must realize that the first step to good health starts from what you cook or the food you eat outside the home. Once this factor is established, staying consistent in an exercise routine comes next. The couple doesn’t even need to go to expensive gyms. They can ask the advice of a fitness instructor how they can exercise from the home or outside of it.

Here a few tips couples can follow on the road to health and fitness:

Be a role model

Often one partner might be reluctant or just lazy to exercise. Instead of scolding the other or fighting over the issue, you yourself can follow the healthy food regimen (which by the way is easily followed by the partner; it’s the exercising that’s hard) as well as the exercise routine. To encourage the other, vary the exercise routines everyday to make things interesting. Sooner or later, your partner will want to join in or improve on the routines.

Set Realistic Goals

There is no greater turn-off to exercising than setting too far off targets. A goal of 2 or 3 months is realistic enough and whatever needs adding can be your next time frame. Set proper times and menus for cooking and eating your meals. Watch what you eat outside the home. Set proper times and days when waking up to exercise. Don’t wake up at 5:00 AM every day. Make variations such as an MWF or TTHS schedule.

If you both decide to take up the gym, stick to the regimen that the instructor has set for you both.

Plan Ahead When Cooking Together

The best way to bond as well as staying healthy is to map out your everyday meals together. Going to the market and buying and trying out different vegetables and fruits everyday is a great adventure in itself. You can mix and match or make variations in your cooking or salads.

Try Out Unconventional Exercising

Have you ever tried swimming, playing badminton or hiking? Just trying out something you haven’t done before can make a great exercise adventure. Just taking a romantic hike together can open more doors to the bonding. Get it?

Mutual Support

Lastly, you need to support each other. Support, please, not criticize. On the road to health and fitness one or the other might stumble or back slide. It’s a good feeling to know that one is there to pick up or to egg the other on.

Soon, you will both notice the great physical changes and this becomes a cause for celebration.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

What Types of Women Should Men Avoid

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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The worst thing that men can do when looking for a woman to date or for romance is to start segregating and categorizing personalities.

Unfortunately, this is a reality since some women do truly fall under certain behavioral categories. For this article, we shall merely point out a few of the negative categories that men need to avoid.

The ‘Out of Habit’ Flirt
Flirting and playfulness is all part of the dating game. These two can either bring out the best or the worst in a man or woman. The building up of the attraction generated by the play and flirting allows us to analyze a date’s reaction to certain situations. However, there are women who are habitual flirts whether it’s talking to a man who is charming or funny or shy. It doesn’t matter if she’s flirting with the mailman or a first date. A girl like this makes it difficult for a man to assess to whom this girl would give special attention to.

Speed Commitment
Literally speed commitment. This is the girl who starts to talk about weddings, potential children, how to meet the parents, future names of pets, on the first date! This is a virtual no-no since men generally do not like to be pressured or demanded on too early. This smacks of pure desperation on the girl’s part.

The Psychopath
Now here’s a girl you want to really avoid and stay away from. Another term for this girl is STALKER. She will literally shadow you and attach herself to you, call you almost every hour and send you text messages over the same time period. What’s worse is if you don’t reciprocate, she gets really mad. It’s good to be loved but it’s not good to be smothered. Time to skedaddle while you have the chance.

The Happy-go-lucky Girl
Once in a while a man becomes curious over what it feels like to go out with the frequently partying type. At first it may seem fun because the girl is very popular and the life of the party. But as the partying and drinking goes on and on you realize that this girl has no self respect and needs constant fun to maintain self confidence.

The Non-stop Talker
This woman starts to chatter non-stop as soon as she walks through the door. If it’s not with you it’s with her friends, your friends, virtually anyone. She will talk about anything under the sun regardless of whether it’s significant or not or whether it happened an hour ago or a decade ago. This woman is so self-absorbed she will never remember to ask how you are. Time to drop this one.

If you are really serious in finding the ‘right one,’ try searches in online dating sites wherein you can assess hundreds of potential women and analyzing each one before you finally decide to go out with a potential one. That way, you can detect early if a girl is one of the potential ‘negatives’ mentioned above.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Using Modern Technology for Online Dating Services

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Modern technology in terms of communication has come a long way. Computers, the internet, and mobile phones have literally changed the face of the world. On the internet alone, the e-mail, online chatting and social media sites like Facebook now allows people to communicate in real time even if separated by hundreds of miles. A letter that took a week or two before from one end of the globe to the other now only takes seconds, thanks to the e-mail.

Back in the 70’s and 80’s, the term ‘pen-pal’ was coined to denote singles from different countries writing to each other with the aim of getting married. Even in Australia, the term stuck when singles from different states had to write from across states.

From the internet alone was born the ‘chat’ and interactive sites. From these social media interactive sites was born the online dating sites.

The birth of online dating sites now allows for legitimate, fun and effective ways to meet singles. These online dating sites offer free online dating services through its 24/7 continuous and secure dating through profile making, category searches and ‘chat rooms.’

For those who want to experience dating through technology, online dating sites cater to free online dating membership for individuals all across Australia or other countries.

Like any other technology comes the issue of usage and security for all users. Users of online dating who eventually become members want to be assured that their profiles, searches and chats are done in safety and with maximum security.

In order to assure members of secure online dating, these sites usually give detailed advice to their members to be responsible in maintaining the confidentiality and security of their usernames and passwords. Members are also scrutinized properly and they are held completely responsible for all activities that occur or may occur under their dating account.

Online dating sites usually set high standards on security in order to prevent illegal or degrading activities like:

Scamming money or fake solicitations;

Soliciting detailed personal information such as passwords for ATM or credit accounts;

Blackmailing and exploiting persons under 18 years of age (Most online dating sites do not accept members or users below 18);

Promoting harassment, bigotry, hatred or racism against any race, creed or social group;

Promoting criminal activities;

Impersonating other persons or creating fake profiles for illegal activities;

Engaging and promoting pyramid schemes and chain letters;

Stalking other members or users for whatever purpose.

In order to prevent the above, online dating sites greatly encourage their members to report any of these infringements to the site administrator who can instantly terminate such illicit account and person or even report them to the proper authorities.

For everyone to enjoy online dating, all users must be responsible in using this fast growing branch-out of technology. After all, technology in every aspect must be used responsibly.

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Celebrating New Year with that Someone Special

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Some people think that the best way to kick in the New Year is with a new relationship.

For others, it is the time of the year to strengthen the bond of the existing relationship.

For whatever reasons you want to celebrate the New Year, there are a few points worth bearing in mind.

If you want to celebrate New Year with a new flame, then the time to look for one is as early as possible. Not on New Year’s Day itself, not during the Christmas holidays, but as early as possible. Celebrating the New Year with a new flame of at least a few months old adds a bit of spice into the relationship because more or less you have both adjusted to each other already.

Don’t celebrate New Year with your mates and virtually grabbing every girl you can get your hands on just to get a New Year’s kiss. This smacks of desperation.

In celebrating the New Year, the name of the game is always, Fabulous Fun! It can’t be anything else. New Year’s Day is Party Day. So have fun. And have fun with that someone special which will make the celebration all the more special.

So the question arises since you’re single and still unattached. Well, tough luck because you aren’t going to find anyone unless you go out into the world and get out of your comfort zone. Take up running, go to the gym, go to bars or art exhibits. Yes yes yes it’s old and worn out advice but its advice that does work. If it works for the other bloke, there’s no reason it won’t work for you.

But if you think going out doesn’t do the trick, you can always have a go at online dating. Your profile can be checked out by literally hundreds of girls out there and if a number take a liking to you, they strike up communications with you. From this number of hits, you can whittle down the selection until you meet up with the girl you think is the one for you.

Here’s the honest and truthful fact: many couples who meet at online dating sites eventually end up getting married, simply because they had ample time to check out the other’s profile and did some chats before finally meeting personally. 8 out of 10 chances, the meeting becomes the beginning of a longer bond.

Going back to the New Year’s celebration, you can try out various ideas with your partner. You can go bar hopping, you can go to a New Year concert, visit another city, of just stay home to celebrate. Either way, you know how the night may end.

Celebrating New Year’s Day with someone special is always the best way to celebrate. But before you can do that, do take some time to go online.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Some Tips to Overcome your Dating Worries

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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So you think dating is easy? Let’s be honest, it’s not as easy as you think. Dating has its share of intricacies, a little bit of psychology, and analysis. Dating needs chemistry and it’s not the kind where you can just use a periodic table. The bad thing that might happen to you is that eventually, after all the failed dates, you simply throw in the towel.

Giving up on the dating game will mean just one thing, and that is you simply gave up.

Whether you go to a singles bar or on online dating, you and everyone else has their share of failed dates or dating fiascoes. It comes with the fact that we are only human and prone to a certain number of failures. Some have more than others. So think of it this way: for every date you cannot work out with brings you closer to that someone you will eventually meet and end up with forever. No, it doesn’t sound mushy, it’s a stated fact.

The first step to take is to just be yourself, be confident in who you are and what you can do, and stop trying so damn hard. You will be surprised as to how much you can do just by being yourself. While one person may not appreciate your carpentry skills, 9 others will and even show you.

Self image is everything but stop trying to overly impress. Being yourself is more than enough.

The next step is to stop thinking of yourself as a failure. You don’t become a Cricket test player overnight, right? We have our shares of bumps before we finally get something right. Same goes for the dating game. The more you become afraid of rejection, the more it manifests itself and in the end you will be rejected because you acted like a reject. Face a dating challenge like you would face a challenge at work, playing footy or making a new wooden cabinet. Have confidence that you can do it.

The next step, again, is to leave the past behind and focus on the present person. Your present date certainly did not cause your heartbreak last year. Someone else did that to you. If you have been wallowing in self-pity and self-doubt because you were hurt before or have a need to protect yourself emotionally, then it’s time to stow it! The modern term is “move on.” You need to do this, or end up a dating failure.

A final barrier that many take for granted is the commitment problem. The normal human instinct is to preserve oneself and the thought of being responsible for someone else or sharing your life with this person can be, at first, scary. But the bottom line is that you go out dating to find that special someone with whom, sooner or later, you want to spend your life with. Commitment is not one-sided. It is mutual because now you get to depend on each other through mutual understanding and benefits.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Tips to Avoid Relationships From Going Bad

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Any new relationship is always bursting with excitement and enthusiasm. The intimacy, warm kisses, cuddling, exploring new places with each other; this is the phase we all call the “getting to know each other stage.” The fact of discovering each other in all possible aspects seems almost magical and the feeling gives a certain emotional high like no other.

But like every normal relationship, the real bottom line is in maintaining it and being consistent even when the relationship becomes somewhat monotonous and the spark and magic have gone out from the honeymoon period.

First, have patience and get to know each other REALLY WELL before indulging in sex. When you both have adjusted well to each other, discovering each other’s sexual side becomes an exploration that goes deeper and beyond knowing each other.

Second, the past is the past so set the past aside or leave it behind. Bringing a past hurt or pain to a present relationship wherein your partner had nothing to do with it is simply unfair to the other. Since both of you might have an emotional scar, you need to both talk this over and overcome the scars together. Moving on together will have the benefit of bringing you closer together, too.

Third, maintain the trust. Once the trust is broken through deceit, lying or having an affair, the damage is often irreparable or can no longer be reversed. In normal cases, once a person starts on the road to deception, it is very hard to stop and often leads to a road to perdition. Very seldom does a person change for the better after being deceptive.

Fourth, don’t be overly jealous and overly protective. Extreme jealousy will only lead to unfounded distrust which in turn leads to unfounded resentment and insecurity. Over protectiveness may be good for children on a temporary basis but is very disastrous for any relationship. This often leads to extreme and unwanted control over a partner and can be the later cause of stalking.

Take our advice. If your partner is suffering or has violated any of the four tips above, it’s realistically time to boot the person out the door and out of your life.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Why Jealousy Can Bring Down Your Relationship

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Many people have the misconception that jealousy plays a part in any relationship and that it actually strengthens it.

Nothing can be most farthest from the truth. In fact, jealousy eventually breeds possessiveness which eventually destroys any relationship.

Here is a quick analysis of what happens when a person becomes over jealous.

Jealousy is a normal reaction by anyone whose partner seems to cross the thin red line between normal conversations and actions and with flirting. However, there are people who are, by nature, natural jealous types whether the reasons are factual or unfounded.

Persons who are jealous by nature or by instinct are generally insecure and lack self confidence. These persons always have a fear that others are better than they are and that the partner will automatically fall for them. These persons feel threatened when others are physically more attractive than they are – whether this is true or fictional – or when others are intellectually better.

So the normal reaction of these jealous types is to try and limit their partner’s activities, exposure to other people and even decision making. Their mind set is that the more they limit their partner’s exposure, the less the (fictional) competition.

Tying up a partner, however, is not the solution and only leads to resentment and builds up rebellion from the partner. The natural survival instinct of the suffocated partner is to break free.

According to studies by American Psychologists, people are actually not born jealous types. This negative trait is usually acquired from a past experience either with an unfaithful former partner or if the person has a family history of bad affairs, lying, cheating and deceit.

These affected people bring these “bad memories” with them and it becomes the controlling factor in their behaviour. So, even if they have a good partner with no intention of cheating, the jealousy will persist and eventually possessiveness settles in. And the war for survival begins.

After the jealousy comes the possessiveness. Again because of the jealousy, possessive persons will seek to limit their partner’s contact with friends and even family, personal pursuits and work activities. Every movement, whereabouts, and even conversations will be scrutinized by the possessive person.

Always remember that every relationship has to develop in a positive and normal manner. Whether it is a husband, boyfriend or child, a certain space and freedom of movement and choice must be given for the person to fully develop and be him or herself. Jealousy and possessiveness only robs a person of self worth and positive productivity.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Why funny men are hot property.

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you were take a poll on women and asked them to give the top three characteristics that appeal to them most about men, chances are number three and two would be a job and looks, respectively. And number one? Why, humor, of course.

They say that it doesn’t take much for a woman to attract a man. A fine body and some brains is often all what it takes. Sometimes just one of both and even in a few cases none of the given. Not so much the case for men. Simply speaking, if a woman is not entertained, she has all the right to seek another guy.

Now, funny men really attract the attention of women. Women like to date funny men and love the way they are kept entertained. Even in a group of friends, they just love it when their man becomes the center of funny conversations and jokes and jibes. There is something about funny men that goes beyond looks, skills or even money.

Case in point are the not so attractive funny men in Australian showbiz or media and in Hollywood who either end up dating or marrying some of the most fabulous and sexiest actresses or supermodels or are voted at the top 5 in the top 20 sexiest men for such magazines as People Magazine and GQ. If you don’t believe us, just look at the comedians and who they hook up with.

We once read a very interesting article about a very popular and famous comedian in the Philippines who was married at least six times and had just as many affairs. He fathered no less than 20 kids with these women. He last got married at age 70.

So it really does pay to be funny. Pity the serious or nerdy types who will have to sit at the back of the room hopelessly wondering when they can ever date a Megan Fox or Heidi Klum or an Adrianne Palicki.

Recently, even radio talk show hosts have not been spared of this glory. Women who listen to funny radio talk hosts are simply smitten and adore them even if they haven’t seen them in person yet. Just look at the radio host talkers who have hooked up with super models.

So why do funny men ooze so much attraction to women? Simple. Funny men are confident. Confidence exudes mental stimulation and by nature funny men are intelligent. Also, funny men don’t take the world too seriously and so they give women all the escapism they want. A humorous man is also a great communicator. And a great communicator means a very open and adjustable character, just perfect for any relationship.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Let the Aphrodisiac of nature get you in the mood.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some couples actually believe that liquor and even drugs can enhance sexual activities and add to the mood or excitement. But like everything artificial, there is a downside to this.

So instead, why not try natural aphrodisiacs from fruits or vegetables?

But in reality, do aphrodisiacs really work?

Generally, an aphrodisiac is a substance that is supposed to increase sexual desire. The word itself is derived from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, goddess of love and sexuality. There have been many recorded historical events of sexual desires and behaviours greatly influenced by food or drink thought to contain aphrodisiac elements. However, from the evidence of modern medical science, there is no real proof to substantiate these claims and often the so-called results may have been more of a placebo effect on the user.

Aside from fruits, vegetables and drinks, oysters and rhinoceros horns have also gained a following as aphrodisiacs due to the shape of the source or the virile nature of the animal. Another example of this would be the tiger penis.

In other countries, they have strange aphrodisiacs. In the Philippines, cooked duck egg called balut is considered a strong aphrodisiac for men. In Taiwan and China it is the deer penis. In Korea, the now famous Ginseng can be found in many vitamins and food supplements. Lettuce is considered an aphrodisiac in Egypt.

Some fruits and vegetables in the USA and Australia have gained a somewhat aphrodisiac status such as artichokes, asparagus and the proverbial banana.

Science, though, has proven that zinc can increase testosterone and progesterone levels. This has made oysters and caviar popular in this category.

Chocolates, too, are believed to contain certain sexual desire enhancers for increased sexual drive. Remember the films, Like Water for Chocolate and Chocolat? Cheese also is believed to contain sex enhancers! Does one need to wonder why mice breed so fast? Same goes with rabbits who like to eat lettuce, artichokes, bananas and eggplants.

Another scientific truism is Vitamin B. This vitamin increases the body’s mental ability to fight stress, the greatest enemy of sexual desires. Naturally, the less stress the body feels, the less tired it is, the stronger the sexual drive.

But, going back to the main thought. Do aphrodisiacs really work? Some do and some don’t and sometimes it depends on the persons eating the food. Perhaps this is the best time and way to start experimenting and find out what works for you both. Who knows? By preparing and combining a lot of vegetables, fruits, oysters, chocolates, etc, for your meals or snacks, maybe you can find food that will really work wonders for you. And if nothing really works, at least the bonding will do wonders for your relationship. The pursuit of aphrodisiacs alone may be just the formula for your drive for better love making.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

The 10 commandments of online dating

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Online dating has been both a boon because of technology and a welcome trend for many people who want to meet others, especially with singles. However, take heed of these 10 commandments of online dating before jumping on the band wagon.

We understand that loneliness can slowly creep in and get a hold of any person and this might lead to desperation. Bear in mind that online dating is just another vehicle to meet people and so there is still a degree of caution to be heeded.

1. Stating what you really want or need.
Be truthful as to what you really want or need and state it well. If you want something long-term or permanent then say so. If you just want casual and minimal commitments then say so as well. Some single persons just like the online dating sites for their chat rooms just to have some company without actually meeting anyone.

2. Ask a friend who has done it before.
If you know a friend or acquaintance who has had experiences with online dating then do ask for their advice. Ask very specific questions. Remember, meeting someone online is far different from meeting someone in a bar.

3. Analyse everything carefully.
Research and study well every potential profile you may like before jumping to meeting face to face. Proper assessment is the key to online dating before meeting anyone.

4. Honesty is and will always be the best policy.
Be truthful and honest about your profile. Make sure that everything is true and updated including your latest picture. Do not place a picture that is more than 5 years old. You might look different and older.

5. Make a proper selection.
Do not send messages or keep beeping every sexy girl or hunky guy you see. Find out if you are somewhat compatible and delve deeper into their profiles and ask probing questions during online chats. Being selective also means you are being safe but personalized.

6. Do not be fish on a hook.
If you are like a fish that bites every potential bait and worm, then you are opening yourself to frustration or, much worse, to danger. Take note of commandment 3 and 5 then check out the potentials on online chats. You can even ask friends or acquaintances if they have met or chatted with a certain person you are not sure of.

7. Have good manners during online chats.
Pretend that a chat room is just like being in a park or room with other people you are talking with. Mouth off the wrong things and people will start leaving the chat or will cease to communicate with you. Worse, they will spread the word to other people about your bad manners.

8. Online Dating Sites are inexpensive
If you are the type that likes to hang out at singles bars every weekend or go to beachfront resorts or getaways frequently just to meet other singles, you might find yourself racking up long and huge costs that might be busting your wallet. And meeting other singles straightaway is no guarantee you’ll hit it on at once. Just study the previous commandments. Online dating sites save you both time and money because there is no commitment to meeting someone right away. The normal fees for 3 months are usually round about $ 120.00. The available online services are more than tremendous and you get all this in 24/7 live access.

9. Keep track of your account regularly.
Checking your mail and account on a regular basis means that you are available almost at once. If you are away too long, the person attempting to contact you might just move on to someone else.

10. And most of all, Stay Safe.
The safest places to meet someone for the first are always the most public places. Malls, busy restaurants or coffee shops are the most popular. If in case you are not really sure or comfortable about the person, always prepare a quick exit plan of action.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Online dating - young singles love it - and so do baby boomers!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Online dating sites used to be the domain of young singles but not anymore. Older generations with at least basic computer tech savvy are now jumping on the band wagon of online dating after seeing the many advantages of meeting other people of their own age or younger.

Online dating sites are just as much good news for newly divorced baby boomers (or for the odd baby boomer still single at this time) because they are afforded dating opportunities which they never experienced in their younger years.

Unlike dating agencies who select your date for you – and often with disastrous results – online dating sites is like a fast-food version because you have all the opportunity to study and research as many profiles as you want before selecting a few to chat with and even after this you can whittle down the choices, all from the comfort of your home or from the office.

Now that online dating is a modern trend, you have literally thousands of singles, older people, baby boomers, divorcees – in short almost everybody – signing on these sites just to get to meet other people for various reasons, the most common being friendship, companionship, casual meetings and long-term relationships.

As mentioned before, convenience is the main ingredient in online dating. No more having to go out with every single person you meet as a potential date and no more unnecessary spending. From the comfort of your own PC or laptop, you can do a selection process without wasting time, money and effort.

In selecting a good online dating site, ask around from friends or relatives if they had any experience with online dating or with certain sites. Check out forums and blogs about comments on certain sites. If there is a specific site you set your eyes on, check it out this way.

After selecting from numerous online dating sites, fill in your profile. Be truthful. Be honest. Don’t just make one to impress or to huff out air. But, do select a good profile picture. Honesty alone will get you far.

In chat rooms, be polite, be yourself, and be honest, like your profile says that you are. The old adage of ‘first impression counts’ still applies to most people whether you like it or not. So do make a good first impression.

Being yourself means being you. You can be no one else. So stop trying to mimic Mel Gibson or Russell Crowe because you aren’t like them. Don’t be boring either.

Hint: funny men are considered hot property for girls.

Lastly, don’t worry about possible rejections. You can’t please everybody and you certainly cannot date every single person in even a single dating site. Meeting singles means getting a rejection or two but, you yourself will be making some rejections, too, along the way.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Online dating sites - Utilizing chat rooms for success.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Aside from online dating sites, chat rooms are the best thing that ever happened to online dating. Unlike e-mails, online chat rooms give you actual real time to converse with someone and even view them through the webcam. It’s like talking to the person face to face minus the personal contact.

On online dating sites, the normal process is to search through profiles using certain categories like cities, age, etc. After checking out profiles of potential dates, the next move is online chat rooms. So, take note of the following:

Chat rooms mean you are safe because you don’t have to go face to face with anyone at once. You can end the chat anytime if you feel something is wrong or you simply don’t want to continue. It’s much easier to terminate an online chat if you feel that untoward advances are being made.

Chat rooms offer convenience either from your home PC or office PC or just about anywhere you may find convenient. No need to dress up or freshen up. No need to spend money or waste time on someone who turns out to be unlikable. You will actually feel more confident and be your real self on online chats because you feel comfortable.

Rejection is part of the game. But, remember this: while you may get a few (or a number of) rejections, you yourself will be rejecting quite a few. You can’t please everybody on the planet and neither can everyone on the site be yours. So be realistic in selecting a date from online dating profiles and potentials.

Try to be different but still be yourself. Sounds confusing? It doesn’t have to be. You can take a something simple from your life and highlight it proudly because this is you. You may have the unique talent of writing articles or short stories. Or maybe you’re good at carpentry. It may not sound so much but, in 8 out of 10 instances, people who don’t know how to write or make cabinets or tables will find you different. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to impress someone. And you can’t pretend to be Brad Pitt either.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Become successful in chat rooms

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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After the e-mail came the online chat. This form of real time internet communication has now become not only a trend but, now a standard staple for almost all social media network sites. Online chat rooms are also normal service offerings at online dating sites.

Online chat rooms give every person of every age from any country the chance to interact in real time with anyone from the comfort of anywhere they desire so long as there is a PC and internet connection.

In every use of technology, there are always rules to follow, even if they are unwritten.

The selection of a specific online chat room really depends on where the person is comfortable with or as to what social networking site they like to use. Free chat rooms are found everywhere from major online dating sites like Hook Me Up or SMN sites sponsored by Google, Bing or Yahoo. Because the main purpose of online dating sites are for match making, online chat rooms have special features like web cams or group chats.

If you are not familiar with online chat rooms, ask your friends or relatives who have had experiences with such. Ask them about good manners, proper talking, time differences between states or countries, etc. They might even recommend some good online chat rooms.

Simply narrow down as to what particular city, state or country you want to connect with. Next, look for free chat rooms in online dating sites that will cater to your specific need. Being specific in your search is just being practical because you don’t have to spend hours on days doing random searches from many countries.

Just because you decide to choose one free chat rooms service doesn’t mean you don’t have to try out others. There’s nothing wrong with trying out several online dating sites and choosing which one you are comfortable with.

Once you have established where you want to be, observe carefully who are the members of the online chat room you are in. Study carefully also, the culture of those from the other country you are chatting with. Look carefully at the profiles too so you don’t get mixed with chatting with someone from Lithuania or from the Philippines.

Of course, safety first. With every good side of communication comes a bad side. Be very careful of scammers or bad elements. Don’t just give sensitive information like your exact home address, bank account number and social security number. Make it known to everyone that you can be very friendly but you also need to be safe and cautious.

As soon as you get settled down and have adjusted with your online chat room community, you can now call yourself a real part of the online chat room society. Along the way you learn chat room manners and etiquette and other do’s and don’ts of online chatting.

Online chat rooms should be fun, enjoyable and above all, should open doors to meet new friends, acquaintances, and – who knows – the love of your life.

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Paying for online dating - Is it worth the dollars?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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So, you have been hitting the dance club or sports bar scene almost every weekend. You try to look as good as grooming and dressing allows you too. You even spent a few bucks on clothes, make-up or accessories to try to look hip.

Oh, sure, you’ve met a few. Unfortunately, these men or women have been real let downs or they’re not just your cup of tea or up your alley.

So what do you do next, hang out at the malls? Maybe it’s time you tried online dating for some major changes.

Yes, there is life – and sometimes better – beyond the bars and beaches you used to go to. Online dating sites gives you culture diversity like you’ve never experienced before. Who ever thought that you could ever interact with online chat room communities from Japan, India or even Estonia! All you need is a computer and internet connection. Voila! Use the major search engines to look for internet dating or online dating sites and the vast people profiles open to you will leave you at endless hours of frantic searching. What’s more, online dating sites are never judgmental because they cater to every person whether straight, gay, whatever religion, age or even sexual preference.

Online dating sites cater to almost every want and need.
If you need to just meet new friends who share the same likes or principles, online dating sites can give you that. Or if you’re searching for casual sex or a really serious long-term match up for life, online dating sites can help you, too! Some online dating sites are usually termed as “adult” and these are worth checking out if you are looking for something different.

There is always the good side and the ‘dark side’ of free online dating.
There are two types of online dating sites. The free online dating site has no fees or subscription payments. However, the downside is that, because it’s free, it’s accessible by anyone from Bangladesh to the North Pole. If you are not careful, you could be exposing yourself to scammers. The paid online dating sites, on the other hand, first offer their services for free but weed out the undesirable users and potential scammers. Eventually, the site will offer a subscription or trial membership with a small fee. However, if the member decides to remain for free, they can do so and still avail of the services.

When free members are offered subscriptions, the usual offer is a trial period of several days or weeks to allow the new member to test the upgraded services before paying for anything. The services will, of course, vary depending on the standard or premium level.

Instead of hitting the town this weekend and hitting zero again, seek new horizons and try out online dating sites.

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Find a sexy online dating profile - Become popular in the chat rooms.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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How do you attract the opposite sex in online chat rooms?

Do you need to be witty, charming, clever, sexy, ‘hot’, or friendly?

You will find that the approach to a really good or ‘sexy’ profile extends beyond the mere physical.

Be honest and true. Even if you spot a compatible profile and you feel that he or she is really hot, it doesn’t follow that you’ll hit it on at once. Just be honest and be yourself. Don’t pretend to be someone else and definitely don’t say anything just to impress. Sometimes, a potential is looking for diversity and something different.

There’s a saying that opposites do attract.

Reciprocity always works. If someone asks a question, follow up with a question of your own after you answer. If the person mentions about Italian food, mention some restaurants you have been to. Reciprocating and keeping the conversation going is the right formula to keep the other one interested in you. Hint: don’t just answer to impress.

Normal human reaction is to be attracted physically, both at the face and body. This is pure human instinct. However, when you spot an attractive prospect, do stay away from the overly used phrases and clichés that people have gotten tired of. Why not try something more indirect and different. There’s nothing wrong with just saying, “You’re really beautiful in your picture.” Or try examining the background of the picture and commenting on it along with the person concerned such as, “the beach where you took your beautiful picture looks nice and familiar” or is that your Beagle at the back? I just love dogs.” Also, giving positive comments based on a person’s profile can be amazingly cool, like, “Oh, so you like swimming? You must be a good swimmer. That’s something I never really tried.”

It’s all in the state of staying and being honest and true. Socializing in online dating chat rooms is never a license for deception. To get noticed in chat rooms is more than skin deep effort.

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Dating Chat Rooms - What to do, What to Avoid.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Congratulations! So you decided to try out an online chat room. The main reason you joined, of course, is to broaden your social options even if it’s online. However, make sure you are fully aware of the benefits as well what to remember and what to avoid.

Be polite and with a pleasing personality. Think of online chat rooms communities as if you were all present personally in one neighborhood. Be nice because you’re a newbie and stay nice even when you’re a veteran already.

It’s important to feel comfortable and at home in your new surroundings but it’s more important be very observant and see how things go in the online dating site. Every online dating site chat room has different rules and regulations so be sure you know what they are.

One of the bad things you should avoid is called Scrolling. It’s when someone repeats a block of words constantly, thus, making the page scroll down involuntarily. It is super annoying and will get you blocked out from a group at once.

Another bad practice is called Flaming. It’s a bad practice when you single out a specific person and attack that person. Or worse, the whole group is attacked by another group. The attacks always start out with insults and other anti-social behaviour.

Never try to be the center of the universe of the chat room. Let things flow naturally and just make friends normally like you would if you were in a group seminar or the like. If romance should blossom, let it develop naturally. Never gain the bad reputation of a sex starved maniac.

Know when to move in and not to move in. Don’t be forceful or you end up ticking off many people. When a person does not respond to your private chat function invitation, just be patient. Chances are that person may just be busy on multiple chats or multiple invitations. If after a few attempts and there is no response, just move on.

Don’t be naïve and don’t trust unconditionally. Never assume that everyone is telling you the whole 100% truth. However, don’t be too judgmental either. Some people just twist the truth a little because they are embarrassed or shy. Just the same, be careful of scammers.

DO NOT just give very personal information in online chat rooms such as your full name, home phone numbers, social security number or bank account numbers.

Take the time to properly get to know in full details everyone who wants to strike up personal intimacy or friendship with you. And this means male or female. Always remember that in a room full of strangers, assuming everyone is honest and genuine, that there will always be one or two snakes. Be cautious always. Be firm but, kind.

Remember, your safety should be your number one priority in any online chat room. If you feel that someone is attempting to scam something out of you, block this person at once.

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How to select a safe internet dating site.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Time away from work is very important to us. It gives us the time to rewind, refresh, and recharge. Sort of like an R and R from work. And because of this, our social circle is very precious to us. Friends can sometimes make the difference in our lives. This includes our online friends as well.

Online dating sites often are the best alternative to meeting other people, making new friends or for matchmaking purposes. It is said that these dating sites are even faster than most existing social circles.

In some cases, you get to meet – or even go out on a date – with someone who just lives near you or in the same city as you do. There are even cases where their work places were just beside each other. It can be that exciting and adventurous.

Like everything with rules, there are certain standards that need to be upheld:

Before you buy, you go window shopping, right? Same thing with online dating sites. So explore.

Take a look at a site if the site construction is professionally made and take note of the web designer and developer at the bottom of the home page or other pages. You can inquire from the web company about the dating site. Poor quality site means the services, features and protection will be very poor at best.

Accept the fact that a lot of online dating sites are affiliated with each other. This means these sites are run and owned by only one person or a single entity. This is the reality of business and is legal, so it’s up to you as to which site you are comfortable with.

Other dating sites are franchises of other bigger sites or the owner allows franchising to other cities or countries. Again this is very legal.

Before you register with an online dating site, take note of the member profiles on the home page or the special pages dedicated to profile searching. If the profiles are incomplete, or the pictures just look too perfect, chances are the site is running some dishonest front and you need to look elsewhere.

To be extra sure, check out the site’s privacy terms and conditions as well as the links to other sites. Always make sure that a dating site will GUARANTEE that your ALL your personal information will remain confidential. Be sure to read the fine print if you don’t want to suddenly get spam mail in your email account.

For further peace of mind when you register with an online dating site, just follow some simple safety tips.

Use your logic and common sense always. Don’t ever be naïve and gullible.

Never, ever give personal information to anyone such as bank account or social security numbers.

When meeting someone for the first time, do it in a very busy and public place.

Inform others you are meeting someone or bring a chaperon with you. This is not being old fashioned. It’s called safety.

No matter how friendly, don’t let your date drive you home after your first meeting.

Online dating can be fun, but play the game with safety and caution, like you would play any field game.

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How your gym routine will deliver better sex.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Are you planning to register with a gym or are you already working out in one?

Try something different and work out your body to become good in bed!

Here are some important points:

Good and strong sex means a good body foundation – building up your muscles to hold up your weight for long periods of time will help you sustain your love making in certain positions, if not the basic positions. Pay attention to your legs, chest and shoulders.

Versatility – this also means being flexible. And being versatile means being great in sex no matter what position you make love in. Experiment on several stretching exercises to increase your flexibility and resistance to getting tired.

Stamina is the key – because no matter how big your muscles are, the name of the game is stamina and resistance to getting tired easily. Stamina means satisfying your woman outside HER bounds because some women take time just to get started or to work up satisfaction. Do some endurance exercises like running, bikes, and of course the proverbial push-ups. Get your wind up and get ready for your second wind so your girl will have to play catch up with you and feel very happy.

Balance everything for maximum performance – once you settle into a routine of pumping iron and doing endurance and flexing exercises, balance everything to make sure no one routine gets more than the other. Just because you can pump 100 lbs easily doesn’t make you the ultimate sex machine. Aside from your balanced routine, be sure to eat the right balanced diet. It’s useless to go to the gym if you don’t watch what you eat. You can ask advice from your local fitness centre or simply follow a set program they give for you.

A better body boosts your self-confidence – it doesn’t matter whether you are single, married, or just seeking casual sex. A great body is a confidence booster and increased confidence means better performance in bed.

Gyms and fitness centers are sprouting everywhere like mushrooms because more and more people are positively convinced that a good and healthy body means better confidence, and so, better performance when making love. Just go to the beach and eye the gorgeous singles who proudly show off their splendid bikini forms. Or just take a look at all the profile pictures at online dating sites that show off the terrific muscles and body forms which, ultimately, are the real chick magnets.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Get her into bed tonight - formulas that work!

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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If you are really in love with the right woman, it doesn’t take much to convince her that she’s THE ONE you have been searching for all your life.

Tell her how bad your life is – if you have been through a messy divorce, no one listens to your bright ideas at work, or you had a bad childhood, then tell her. The feeling of being helpless or downright trodden will make her look at you like a lost puppy. Automatically, the female instinct of protectiveness takes over and she will want to cuddle you and hold you and protect you and…… probably do anything just to make you happy. Get the picture? Remember that women can be very compassionate.

Worship her body like she is a goddess – most women can easily be insecure so why not try something like this: spend a day or two just in bed together. Now, gently, touch her starting from her hair then going down to her eyes, lips, neck, etc. As you touch each, give her praises as to the attributes of each part you touch. If you can go lower from the neck, just keep going. If she stops you because she wants you…… well, who are you to stop her from feeling happy?

Showing her your sly selfless side – whether helping an old lady cross the street, being kind to a nervous waiter, or rescuing a neighbor’s cat, it doesn’t take much to show your girl the sly good side of you, so long as its natural and honest. Putting others first sends a message to her that you are very much willing to do the same to her and she will have great respect for you.

You can feel tired together – if you see that she’s always tired from work and that often you are too, then don’t let that take over your sex life. Give her a body or foot massage in bed then slowly kiss her body. Tell her she doesn’t have to do anything because all she needs to do is to feel what you’ll do to her. At the end she will realize that a good orgasm is the best way to release stress.

Make her a full part of your life – tell her your dreams, ambitions, plans for the future and goals you want in your life and make it clear to her that she’s part of all these and you can’t live without her if she’s not part of your life and future. Remember that aside from being compassionate, a woman has strong family instincts and the more secure she feels with you the wider her legs open up in bed.

Make use of telecommunications – send her a loving or sexy text message or a love quote. Send her a very sexy e-mail outlining what you will do to her tonight to make her orgasmically happy. Or just call her at work for a few seconds and tell her how you will totally spoil her.

The growing popularity of online dating sites has seen singles and couples easily meeting for love or sex through its various online chat room services. If you both met through a dating online service, keep this service open for the two of you because sometimes you can use this to enhance a sexy side of you that you never knew you had.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Date stunning women in Perth Australia.

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Perth is the capital as well as the largest city in Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia, with an estimated population of more than 1.5 million.

The busy central business district and suburbs of Perth are situated on the banks of the romantic and popular Swan River. A perfect getaway for couples or lovers who like romantic river sceneries.

Fremantle is one of the oldest establishments in Perth, dating back to the founding of the port in 1829. Fremantle was catapulted to world fame in 1983 when Alan Bond took away the America’s Cup Sailing trophy from the USA, establishing Australia as a world sailing power and putting Fremantle forever on the tourism limelight.

Perth has come a long way from the sleepy colony town founded in the 19th century and has now become known worldwide as the "City of Light" and is now tied for eighth place in The Economist's 2010 list of the World's Most Livable Cities.

In spite of being a modern world class city, Perth is full of sun, scenery and surf for every couple and lovers looking for romantic getaways. The swimming sensation of its lagoons and beaches, classy restaurants catering to every global palate and bars gives a variety to both local and foreign tourists.

Because of a recent Australian Commonwealth government law directing immigrants to stay at least 2 years in Perth before moving to other cities, Perth has become the melting pot of the Australian continent and many immigrants especially from Eastern Europe and Asia have even decided to remain permanently in the city.

One romantic walk way is Barrack Square located on the shores of the Swan River. Originally an armed forces parade facility, it is now a well groomed garden square coupled with cafes, coffee shops and other shops alongside the ferry terminal.

You can also take a ride on the Swan River Cat Ferry and head to the Perth Zoo, one of the continent’s wide collections of native and other creatures.

If you are into online dating sites and would like to meet other singles in Perth, this city has a lot and more! Restaurants, fashionable wine bars and party night clubs complement each other and dot the night scene at Northbridge. This small city block is filled with over 100 restaurants, 10 pubs and 20 night clubs all catering to the different tastes and sensualities of a vibrant Perth population.

Voted as the number dance club in Perth for 5 straight years and established as one of the top 50 best dance clubs in the world, Ambar Night Club offers the best local and international DJ’s mixing the latest dance, trance and hip hop funk music that couples and lovers can shake their booty with.

If you want something quieter to take your loved one to, try the Cottesloe Beach Hotel overlooking the Cottesloe beachfront. Aside from its world class amenities, try out the renowned beer garden.

Meeting new people is sometimes hard to do in very large city like Perth. While the city boasts of many sights and sounds, looking for that one single person to be your lifetime date can sometimes be frustrating even in the sea of humanity. Good thing there are online dating sites that allows thousands of singles to meet in Perth’s trendy getaways.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Savvy singles in Adelaide Australia are in a class of their own.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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As South Australia's capital and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions. Most of these are concentrated in the city centre along the cultural boulevard of North Terrace, King William Street as well as in various districts of the metro area.

With a population of over 1.2 million people and still growing, Adelaide is known world-wide for the many festivals, sporting events, food, wine and culture and the long beachfronts it offers to couples and lovers looking for different romantic getaways.

Adelaide ranks in the Top 10 of The Economist's World's Most Liveable Cities index in 2010 and being ranked the most liveable city in Australia by the Property Council of Australia in 2011.

Though known globally as the ‘City of Churches,’ Adelaide is also known for its rich cultural heritages in the form of its art galleries and theatres. It can also boast swimming beaches and even world class sporting facilities such as the Adelaide Cricket Ground and the Australian and Rugby Rules football fields.

Of course, the crowning glory of Adelaide and only an hours’ drive from the metro area is the Barossa Valley wine growing region. Founded mostly by German immigrants in 1837, the valley’s splendid climate goes hand in hand with its resorts, hotels and restaurants, not to mention the romantic hot air balloon ride available. Red wine is produced and exported by Wolf Blass, Krondorf, Yalumba, Peter Lehmann, and Seppelts.

Live bands, cold beer and the Oktoberfest is made popular by the trendy pubs and watering holes along Rundle Street, right next to Rundle Mall, the only store lined street in Australia closed off to traffic to serve as a street mall.

East Terrace is home to many entertainment night and dance clubs such as PJ O’Brien’s which features Irish comedy acts as well as local rock bands. The Planet offers sexy and hip-hop dance tunes up until the wee hours of the morning. The Planet features some of the best local and international DJ’s and DJ mixes.

While the entertainment scene may sound inviting to search for female singles, the sea of humanity might be too much or too rowdy to really meet and talk seriously to anyone if you are looking for a real date or even a soul mate and not just casual sex. It’s a good thing that there are free online dating sites in Adelaide that allows singles to meet and chat in the comfort of their homes or offices without having to scream at each other competing with loud music.

And even if you really can’t go out to the loud night life of Adelaide, you can still meet singles on online dating sites and maybe you can meet someone and eventually go out on a date in one of the Rundle Street pubs or clubs. Anything is possible with online dating sites.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Take a sneak peak at what Brisbane singles are getting up to!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and is the third largest Australian city. It is the only city on the continent which more or less enjoys an almost year-round tropical weather due to its proximity to Southeast Asia and Papua New Guinea.

Due to major infrastructure developments and an influx of major international and local businesses and companies, Brisbane has been on a boom for the past 10 years even with the recent global economic crisis. The booming economy has seen the city’s population rising to over 2 million alongside an influx of a very young age bracket between 18 to 49 years.

The booming economy coupled with the young population makes Brisbane a haven for meeting singles. Not to mention the fact that Brisbane enjoys lots of tourist attractions such as good beaches, trendy restaurants, pubs, dance clubs and even shopping. Brisbane has always been the holiday destination of Australia.

Brisbane, or Queensland in general, is famous for the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Dotted with theme parks, beach fronts and first class hotels, these areas are a natural magnet for singles looking for romantic venues either for casual or permanent relationships. Of these, the Great Barrier Reef is the greatest, considered as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The opportunities to explore its underwater wonders is unlike any in the whole world.

For those who don’t like the water, they can meet singles or bring the person they just met for a date to the Noosa Heads for some exotic shopping or fashionable hotels. For nature lovers, they can take in the animals at the Australian Zoo, home of the world-famous crocodile hunter fame. Or they can go camping or trail blazing in the Glass House Mountains. Spending romantic time in a tent up there is certainly worth the climb.

If you are more of a party animal, the dance, party and drinking scene in Brisbane is definitely second to none. Only in Brisbane can you find everything in extreme from the thunderous dance club scenes to very quiet and serene outdoor beer gardens and pubs. The countless entertainment hubs of Brisbane caters to every generation and taste from retro 80’s and 90’s music to rock bands to DJ music to imported Asian beer.

One particular place we would like to mention – since this place has won some awards as Brisbane’s best restaurant – is the Caxton Hotel. First built in 1884, the hotel is a mix of both the old Australia and the modernistic era. Of its 4 bars, the Cauldron is the one to proudly boast of.

And if the bar hopping or pub drinking isn’t your cup of tea, Brisbane’s singles are some of the most active in the online chat room sceneries. In fact, there are regular online dating services in Brisbane that host many “Let’s Meet” or “Eye Ball” events for singles in online chat rooms to finally meet, go out, and maybe strike up a relationship. These events often save time and money rather than running the risk of meeting and going out with someone who might turn out later to be married!

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

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Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Single in Melbourne? Meet the local singles.

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Melbourne is the second most populous city in Australia with almost 4 million. Founded in 1835, its development grew with the Victorian gold rush.

As the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne has always languished in the shadow of its eastern neighbor, Sydney. However, in recent years, the city is beginning to find its roots and new identity rather than challenging its neighbor.

For instance, Melbourne is now the television and cinema film centre of Australia and many major film companies are housed there. Many Aussie actors like Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe filmed many of their hit films in Melbourne and Victoria while Cate Blanchett, Olivia Newton-John and Kylie Minogue all hail from this city.

Melbourne, by the way, boasts of the largest tram network in all of Australia.

The sporting scene in Melbourne is unmatched in the whole country. Fanatical Melbourne sports followers will fill up the Melbourne Cricket Ground during test matches against England and the West Indies or an Aussie Rules Football match. Even rugby and football (soccer to the yanks!) are not spared this fanaticism and the same holds for the AFL, the St. George Marathon, Grand Prix, and the Australian Tennis Open.

Tourist and other laid-back spots are not undone in Melbourne. The Yarra River alone shows singles and couples the vast cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants, promenades, sports venues, parks and art venues that anyone can choose for casual or serious dating.

Victorian bachelors have something to cheer about since Melbourne is known to have more single women than men. This is good news for male singles who like to go to online dating sites since there are more girls than men in online chat rooms.

For kinky dates for singles, the St. Kilda is the city’s Red Light District if you want pumped up sexy dance clubs or strip clubs. The area also has live band venues for the less kinky atmosphere.

Unlike common world casinos, the Melbourne Crown Casino is not just for gambling. Its 40 restaurants and coffee shops offer the most variable of cuisine choices. You can then choose from among 17 bars or night clubs for a night of dancing or laughter. And if you want, you can even check in their Crown Hotel which offers world class accommodations and amenities.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Eat your way to better sex and more dating.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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If you want better sex with more quantity and better quality, the formula is very simple: better diet or eating and more exercise.

The concept works something like this; a strong building needs a strong foundation. Weak buildings crack or crumble easily during earthquakes. Likewise, a car that is well-oiled and well-maintained means it will run smoothly with little trouble. The same holds true for our bodies.

The foundation of our bodies is what we eat. So the more vegetables and fruits we eat the better the foundation of our bodies. At the same time, when we eat good and proper food, our bodily systems work very well and so we function well because our body is healthy.

Need we go through our past lessons in elementary and secondary school about the benefits of vegetables and fruits? Everyone knows how vegetables greatly benefit the body because of its rich content of protein, vitamins, provitamins, minerals, fibers and other phytochemicals that all have antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anticarcinogenic properties. Vegetables have been proven numerous times to prevent heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and kidney stones.

And of course, fruits are rich in fiber, vitamin c and phytochemicals proven to prevent cancer, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, cataracts and even Alzheimer disease.

So what’s the connection with sex? The analogy is very simple. When your body functions well, your sex life functions well. As your body gets healthier every day, your sex life greatly improves. Take it from the numerous singles and couples who have given their testimonials in many online dating sites. Many members have testified to the health benefits of proper dieting especially eating fruits and vegetable which in turn has greatly benefited their sex life.

On the same note, exercising makes your body function better because our body gets to be “oiled” on a regular basis. On top of this, our muscles develop well enough. Like a long distance runner, exercising gives us enough ‘air’ to last a long time when having sex. The more air we have and second wind, the longer and better our performance. Coupled with this are the well developed muscles that can support us with any sexual position we can think of. Sex isn’t just done lying down, you know. There are various positions for sex and some of them entail doing it standing up!

A fine example of the above is the push-up exercise. How many push-ups can you do? Now imagine making love in the missionary position, which is just a modified version of the push-up. If you can do A LOT of push-ups then we’re sure you can do a lot of pumping too. Get the drift?

It’s a sad thing to note that good health and sex are virtually free in life. Still, many people do not take the time to get and stay healthy and many more do not realize the connection of both. It’s an even sadder affair when many men, singles and married, who like to have sex but just do not have enough stamina and energy to do it. Sadly, some are in it just for themselves.

Always bear in mind that sex is a give and take activity. And the more you give, your partner will be encouraged to give to you also. So the mutuality of the activity will just grow. So the way to give more is to eat well and exercise. The healthier you are, the better you are at making love and the more you can give.

Oh, and staying healthy means you won’t get a heart attack while having sex!

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Dating sites with a distinct difference. Dating for the not so normal!

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you explore or enter any “normal” online dating site, what do you expect to do? You register, create a profile, try to sell yourself well in the description, upload your best (hopefully) pictures and then begin to match up or chat with others in the hopes of meeting someone special for a long term relationship or just something casual.

Believe it or not, some people just don’t like the “normal” routine of normal online dating sites. They want and need something different. They want “not normal” stuff.

For some married men, they want to have an affair because they’re not getting enough sex at home! Now this is something you can’t put in a normal dating site profile unless you get blocked out or ignored by the general member populace. However, there are websites that cater to this kind of online dating search and some even offer a money-back guarantee if you can’t have an affair! Surprisingly, these ‘cheating’ sites are gaining in popularity and there has even been talk of online cheating and affair sites for women.

For those who believe in scientifically based match-ups, there are sites that cater to match-ups or meetings based on DNA extracts taken voluntarily from registered members. Even for a hefty one-time membership fee (anything ranging from $1,000 to $4,000!) these sites do get a generous number of registrants. This only goes to show that for every need, niche or fetish, there are always sites or businesses that will cater to these specific markets. Some of the basic beliefs based on scientific findings that draw many members to these scientific matching sites include:

Reduced possibility of cancer due to high DNA match-up of couple.

Babies born to DNA matches are healthier.

DNA matched couples very seldom have affairs.

The lovemaking of DNA matched couples is more frequent and intense.

There is a natural ‘animal’ attraction to DNA matches.

Unfortunately, there are people out there whose “unique” wants or fetishes just cannot be accommodated or even goes beyond the ‘not so normal.’ For instance, there are men who really get a kick out of communicating with criminal elements in state prisons. For some, it’s out of pity for these women. Then there are those men who want to cater to singles with mental illnesses! Talk about not normal, try to imagine yourself going out to meet an ex-felon just out of prison or a girl suffering from schizophrenia. Catering to gays and lesbians is one thing, but this?

Of course there are always the men searching for leather bondage and stuff like that. We are refraining from even giving these men attention and certainly hope that sites that cater to this very abnormal behaviour will be kept to a bare minimum.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Girls of Japan - What makes us wild about Japanese girls?

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It’s when you’re big in Japan, then, I’ll sleep by your side all through the night. Big in Japan, it’s easy to be. (Big in Japan – Guano Apes)

I think I’m turning Japanese, I think I’m turning Japanese, I really think so. (Turning Japanese – The Vapors)

Western culture has always been both fascinated and ignorant of the Japanese. Unlike their Southeast Asian neighbors who have more or less similar character and cultural traits, the Japanese are very culture centered and seldom adapt to western characteristics. Though we might see the Japanese as technologically advanced like the west, but nothing else follows after that.

The same holds true for their women.

Similar to their Southeast Asian neighbors, Japanese girls are very devoted and loving to their boyfriends or husbands. Aside from this, they are very dedicated to the careers and decisions of their man.

However, Japanese girls are not swayed by poverty or financial needs or family pressures since Japan is a well developed country. Since western men traditionally are frowned on as ‘gaijin’ or ‘foreign aliens’ or outsiders, they must earn the love and respect of Japanese girls and show her that they are deserving to be loved in return. Often it takes many dates with a Japanese girl before any reciprocity starts to occur.

At a young age, Japanese girls are severely pressured to pass their subjects in school. Failure in school means dishonor to a family. Often, these girls have little time for a social life so they take on pets. For western men, the way to a Japanese girl’s heart is through her pet. If she doesn’t have one yet, offer to buy her one since Japanese are generally pet and nature lovers.

Japanese girls also grew up in a strict parent-controlled environment so they seldom go out to eat. When taking one out to dinner, don’t bring her to a Japanese restaurant. Let her savor the romantic atmosphere of Italian or French restaurants. Never take her to other Asian restaurants. The Japanese despise their Asian neighbor’s cuisine, especially Korean food.

The typical Japanese girl that many western men picture out is the type who is cute, young and usually wears colorful dresses or doll fashion clothes. However, there is another type which western men mistake for liberated women. These ‘Gal’ girls are usually found in very urbanized areas wearing new wave or rock outfits. However, they just like to dress this way in imitation of their rock band idols. These ‘Gal’ girls are technologically savvy so they like the newest or the trendiest techie gadgets around. Be careful when buying a ‘Gal’ girl a tech gadget because she might either already have one or it might be inferior to what she already has. Another type is the sophisticated Japanese girl who is career minded and can even speak in several languages or at least has mastered proper English. They are very ambitious and always wear the latest fashions. These are the girls who always on the prowl for either wealthy Japanese men or, you guessed it, wealthy gaijin.

Dating article by: Eugene S. Kanlapan

Book a date with destiny - online dating - give it ago!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Unless you've been living under a rock or on a remote island, you will know that online dating has become second nature and a choice by instinct for busy and smart singles.

We've all heard of the horror stories shared by the media and online dating reviews about liaisons gone wrong with online dating. Some pretty common bad experiences we sometimes hear about include people mis-representing themselves when comparing their real life appearance to their online dating profile. We hear stories about online daters meeting up only to discover their picture doesn't match them in person, or their profile picture is 10 years old, we even hear about cheeky online singles posting photos on their dating profile of someone else!

Ever heard how one bad apple can spoil the whole batch? With online dating, we don't hear enough about the thousands of successful outcomes experienced by technologically savvy singles!

In America alone, there is an average of 3 million marriages each year, with online dating accounting for an average of 360,000 of these marriages which is basically 10% of all marriages in America each and every year. So to those people who are inclined to knock online dating sites, you can hardly argue with this statistic. Then you need to factor in the de-facto relationships and casual relationships discovered through online dating, and we are realistically talking about over 1 million new relationships each year in America thanks to online dating.

And who could argue or find fault with the concept of free online dating site. If you know how to pick a non-genuine online dater, and have an eye for the real deal, the internet has an array of free online dating sites. And unlike many so called free offers we see around these days by marketing companies, a select number of free online dating sites are ad-funded and have no need to charge member subscriptions, so they really do offer the lot for free - free to browse - free to join - free to contact - free to chat.

Even though we can date for free online, some online singles prefer to stick with the tried and trusted established online dating sites, and are prepared to pay for their membership, which is fair enough, sometimes it's better to stick to what you know and trust especially when it comes to finding someone to share your life with.

www.match.com is the worlds largest online dating site and charge their members a subscription to use their dating service which proves that many singles are first and foremost selecting their choice of dating service by reputation over cost.

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Meaningful gift ideas for your special lady.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some of the most thoughtful gifts you can surprise your lover with.... Making the effort to bring her happiness is what she will see as gold. Take a look at some of the inexpensive gifts that will make her day.

It's time for a change from the usual lingerie piece that will only get worn once or twice, or the standard box of Rose chocolates for her birthday or Valentines Day gift, try something personalized that shows you've made an extra special effort - there's no surer way to a woman's heart than to put in some effort.

Scrapbook.

Dig through some of your old memories that have worked their way to the back of your closet. Pull out some old romantic photos and some of the first love letters or cards she wrote to you. (lets hope you kept them) Maybe you still have the drink coaster from the bar where you first met that has her phone number on it. If you met through an online dating and singles site see if you still have the first few exchange of emails when you first met. Then buy a scrape book and arrange the first memories you both shared.

Beauty therapy.

Buy her a gift voucher for a beauty therapy treatment, or arrange for her to be sent away for a full body treatment with a relaxing and invigorating day out. The perfect gift if your lady is in need of a break from the stresses of daily life.

Her ultimate comfort zone.

If she is the sentimental type, this idea will pull on her heart strings. You may need the assistance of her mother-in-law for this one so hopefully you're in good standing with your partners Mum. Find out what her most cherished child hood possession was and try to track it down. Perhaps it's a one of a kind Barbie doll, or that special teddy she won at the Royal Easter Show that kept her company each night as a young child. Then wrap it up and give it to her as a surprise - expect lots of hugs and kisses!

Make it all about her.

Set aside a day that is committed to just her. Set the alarm early and make her breakfast (in bed). Take her shopping and buy her an outfit to wear out later that night when you take her out for dinner. After shopping drop her off to have her hair and nails done - don't forget to leave your credit card with her.

Book a plane ticket.

Book a mystery flight and take her on an adventure. There's always an adventure to be had when staying in a fine hotel, it triggers the fun and excitement in her. If a plane ticket and holiday to the Maldives is out of your budget, you need not worry, somewhere out of town within driving distance that has beautiful scenery will do just nicely.

Naughty nights.

If you're both in need of some lovin, let us suggest an oil massage combined with a G spot vibrator. With this little beauty you're well prepared for a memorable night in behind closed doors. Then cook her dinner and feed her - don't forget to prepare desert!

Why do men feel intimidated by good-looking women.

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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This question seems to come up from time to time on various blogs and forums. In this article we address the hurdles so many men come up against when they come into contact with attractive and inspiring women.

Achieving success should only be an obstacle when we make it one. Let it be known that women create their success as a point of rivalry. Successful women will measure men in direct contrast to their level of success.

Acquiring success for a women is all about a complete package rather than physical beauty alone. A powerful and commanding woman exudes beauty by her sheer presence, and men in her company are quite often known to feel as though their manliness won't measure up to her expectations.

Ambition is not something one should treat as beyond their reach, ambition is your friend, your key to unlock doors. As tradition goes, a man is expected to be the foundation for relationships, the provider and protector. A successful and beautiful woman has no call for a man to provide such roles, she is by no means a damsel in distress, thus a man is simply out of his depth and comfort zone when confronted with such a complete package.

And it's only right that women continue to influence other women to stand up and become what most men accept as primarily a male role. Socially, men are reluctant through intimidation of getting together with a women who trumps their own success. There is also a general male perception that successful women are stuck up and are high maintenance.

Because of this unofficial Mexican stand off between high flying successful women and ordinary men, social trends reveal that many up market and ultra eligible women remain single for long periods of time. Online dating sites are recording high volumes of beautiful women signing up as a result of limited choice or limited male attention offline, why? - because the men are intimidated.

Women who are ambitious spend their precious spare time in important ways. Such women are not inclined to be waiting around for their handsome Prince. So when you're seeking her out, you need to show some initiative and cleverness.

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The most valuable sex tip you'll ever need.

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Let's brush aside one of the most common myths of all regarding sex and marriage - walking down the aisle leads to a diminished sex life?

Chances are, you have been involved in a relationship with a girl that you (at the time) considered to be 'the one'. However, the weeks and months go by, and yet you remain single. Subconsciously your mind is programmed to scan every opportunity hoping destiny will step in and save you. Whether it be a crowded room, at work, an online dating site , or friends of friends.

Every mans dream (deep down) is to believe that our heart will thump when 'the one' finally crosses the room, and there will be no mistaking that she's the one you've been waiting for. As it goes, (sadly) this kind of dream usually only seems real for brand new young adults who's minds are young, fresh, inexperienced and full of hope. Us guys who have been around the block a few (dozen) times, and as life inevitably starts to twist and turn, reality dashes all hope that our dreams once held.

Many people view a wedding ceremony as some kind of expurgation rather than a celebration. The day a man commits to his wedding vows, as the rational goes, the man relinquishes his entire privileges and commits to be on his best behavior. Bear the thought, the general consensus would suggest that monogamy decreases for married men given the passing of time, and on the surface, some married men would suggest a lack of monogamy as true manliness.

So what's the deal with so many married men being perceived as sexless and desperate, when study after study proves that married men are stoking the flames of love far more than their single male counterparts. Acknowledged, a married mans sex life (hypothetically) is with the same women, but at the end of the day it's up to each individual couple to keep the torch burning.

The thing is, there is always going to be the odd guy who always gets loads of sex with multiple women. But let's face facts, are you really one of these people? Didn't think so... But let's pretend that you were, just for a moment, will you still be pulling them in left right and centre in 15 years time? No way, you would probably be all alone trying desperately to extract any hint of youth that you probably don't have left anyway.

If your highest goal in life is for untapped and great sex, I'd be backing marriage.

Most common places to meet singles.

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Best places where to meet singles

Searching for ideas to meet new people can be a little depressing if your love life has hit a flat spot. So we have conducted a little research and come up with some fresh ideas on where to meet singles .

The most typical hot spot for meeting a guy or girl is of course a bar or night club. For the majority, it ends in failure, instead your night turns out to be fuelled by alcohol which presents you in a more than less desirable state to women than if you were sober. So you end up leaving the club at 1am and head straight for the kebab house - sound familiar?

Hitting on waitresses at a restaurant is usually a long shot, she will more than likely feel intimidated and out of her comfort zone being hit on at work. Although at least you have a clearer idea of who your hitting on because alcohol has not clouded your judgment.

You have a far better chance of hitting the mark by approaching them when they are in the ideal location and with little distractions. The key is to choose your time and place wisely. Determine where the girls are likely to be out in numbers, and choose your location with the help of our advice.

Perfume Stores. What a great location to meet women, they are in their element in these types of stores and take pleasure browsing through the bath oils, body lotions, scented soaps and perfumes. When a women is shopping in a perfume store (department perfume stores are better) she is already lulled into a sense of relaxation and will be inclined to be more receptive to conversation.

Shopping centre's. Again, we can't go past a shopping centre environment as one of the best places to meet women (and guys). If there is one thing that the ladies can't get enough of, it's shopping. So again, pick your mark, try one of the surf shops and compliment one of the girls how great she looks in her new summer dress she is trying on. Shopping centre's are our number one choice for meeting new singles, every town and city has one, so the opportunities are vast.

You don't even need to leave the house. Join an online dating site. Start chatting up singles when your still in your pajamas, and forget paying hundreds of dollars on new clothes, taxi fares, drinks and kebabs on an expensive night out, join a free online dating site and chat them up in your lounge room.

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Online dating and chat security - do you know who you're talking to?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you're a single person or a parent, there is every chance you or your children will chat to unknown people on the internet. Perhaps you use online dating as a social tool, maybe your children use chat rooms as a social tool, either way, you need to know the good and the bad that goes along with online dating and chat rooms so you can protect your yourself.

Vulnerability plays a huge role for online dating predators and they will stop at nothing in their relentless pursuit for self gain. Nigeria and Senegal are two countries that have a massive underground network and thriving illegal economy based on deceiving lonely hearts. These countries are a breeding ground for online con artists as their governments do not police these criminal activities as online fraud is part of their economies. A bit like the opium farmers in Afghanistan, or the clothing markets in South East Asia who sell fake designer goods, the governments won't stop it because such illegal activities prop up their economies and provide income for the people that governments can't.

Common sense will see you beat the criminals and allow you to utilize the power of online dating sites to meet real and genuine singles . Begin your online chat anonymously, and give very little away until you know what you're getting yourself into. Don't be too eager to rush out and meet a guy until you have been able to verify certain things. You want to know the basics, where he lives, his home phone number, and where he works etc. I'm not suggesting you turn up at his home or work place, but it's a simple process of indentifying him and eliminating doubt.

Here is a typical example of a scam email, although common sense would indicate it's not genuine, some inexperienced singles who are new to online dating sites will get caught out.

"Hello my dearest, even so we never knew one another, after attending to your dating profile I know we can be more than friends and share much love and happiness in marriage. My family is from of import wealth and my dying father has necessitated me to deposit $8,000,000 into your appointed banking institution so we can start a family. Please react to this email destination with your bank facility numbers so my very sick father can complete the distraction before his death so we can be marry".

The best thing you can do is to delete the email and don't engage them at all, you are just one of thousands of people who have been spammed. The sad thing is, people really do fall for these scammers and have no way of catching them as they are international criminals and local authorities have no jurisdiction.

Always take heed of your instincts. And always remember, online dating is fun, convenient and perfect for new relationships, but never allow your safety to be compromised. If your instinct says it's wrong - then it's wrong, don't settle for anything else.

Meet decent men - start your crusade today!

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Are you feed up with being alone? Does it feel like your efforts are fruitless in your quest to find the 'one' ? Is your man search something you have decided to leave in the hands of fate?

Whether you're a big believer in fate or not, one thing for sure is that Mr. Right isn't going to simply walk up to your front door, take you in his arms, and save the day. Now that would be relying on fate just a bit too much.

Leaving things to chance is an easy way to programme yourself limiting many available options you may never have considered. Why limit your options when fate and karma are just one of many options you can still utilize, a lot of singles get caught in a rut and leave their destiny to fate, and fate alone. Don't leave your future romance to chance, only you can make it happen.

When we are planning for important aspects such as work choices, finances, real estate or holidays, we all make a plan and give these decisions serious assessment. Can you imagine if we left finding a job down to fate, or relying on karma to save up enough money to buy a car. Well, dating and searching for compatible singles requires the same amount of consideration and planning as other major life decisions do.

Meeting an amazing man is going to come down to a lot more than pot luck, so let us plan your next big life decision - find a man, start your campaign now! Try to picture the type of man you would love to meet. Do you like someone who is sports minded, of a certain age bracket, older or younger than you, does or does not have children etc. Consider past experiences you have had with relationships and what it is that you most miss.

Is your presentation going to make you a saleable item? Men are very visual and whether you like it or not, you will be judged on your appearance. Give your wardrobe a make over and buy some new outfits, eat well, exercise regularly. Give yourself an 8-12 week make over time limit and dedicate this time to improving your self confidence. When we look and feel great it maximizes our chances of appealing to the opposite sex.

If your out of touch with the latest in the singles and dating scene, try posting an online dating profile now that you look and feel confident about yourself. Online dating is a perfectly normal and socially acceptable way of meeting new singles.

Give your love life the attention it deserves, and start your crusade to find a man who is worthy of having you in his life.

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Are you dating a married man.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A man who cheats on his wife is rated by women as one of the lowest acts possible according to a leading British women's magazine. Cheating rated as low as other anti-social betrayals such as violence against women and neglecting basic family values and commitments.

With married women showing such strong opposition to unfaithful husbands, it does not seem fair that single women would target married men for relationships knowing the potential damage it can cause to entire families.

Further studies suggest that one-fifth of British women who are in romantic relationships are doing so with the full knowledge that their lover is married, however this figure is thought to be much higher when taking into account those who keep their affairs with married men private.

For those single or attached people who use the internet to find love or sex, every 3rd person you come into contact with will use deceptive behaviour to achieve their purpose. Why are online dating sites so popular for prevaricators?

Anyone can set up an online dating profile and simply input any information they please. They can also alter their profile at any time depending on whether they want to be seen as married, single, gay, bi-sexual, older, younger or what ever unfulfilled fetish stirs.

Chat rooms are also another online arena shielding married men from exposure offering them another perfect environment to prey on unsuspecting online chatters. Deceptive social behaviour certainly does not limit itself to online dating sites...

Married men who meet women at clubs and bars is rife and is part and parcel of singles life. Wealthy men are particularly guilty of using their confidence and power to seduce single women. Another emerging trend is that many wives of rich cheating men turn a blind eye to their husbands infidelity preferring to remain as a kept women with access to their husbands finances and lavish lifestyle.

For those 20% of women who willingly date married men, this choice can often be reflected by her selection of lifestyle and that dating someone who is married simply suits her. She may not be looking for a commitment and doesn't want the complications an honest relationship can involve. Many mistresses are in it for the 'now' time and are incredibly independent women choosing their careers over normalization.

Finding romance in under a month.

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Finding love and romance in under a month.

Finding romance in under a month. From venturing back into the singles scene, avoiding basic relationship slip ups, working through your outlooks, and expert tips on starting out. Like any new beginning, it's important to sit down and make a plan. This is a pretty important piece of advice with any journey in life you are preparing to undertake. Your first steps towards finding romance should start with none other than yourself. The best thing you can do in getting yourself back out there is to just worry about you.

Feeling good about yourself is the best and only way back into the land of love. If you are feeling down about yourself, have a low self esteem in general or are overly self conscious about your body image, all these factors will literally stand in the way of allowing someone else becoming part of your life.

The majority of singles who are just starting out fresh often make the mistake of hitting the local bars and clubs, or online dating sites and chat rooms as soon as they become single again in the hope of miraculously meeting someone special. If you have just come out of a long term relationship you should assess your appealingness before throwing yourself into a sea of singles.

To find love in under 30 days you need to portray yourself as a glowing beacon shining brightly and radiating happiness. As you grow more comfortable within your own skin, others will feel more comfortable getting to know you.

Head back to the gym and get extra serious about getting back your peak fitness and health. Go to the beach everyday after work and let the salt water reinvigorate your mind and body. Take your dog for a run every morning and start the day feeling happy and charged. Take time to relax and become at peace within yourself, this could mean taking art classes, meditating at the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean or what ever works for you. If you can develop such a routine, you will see after just 2 weeks your whole perception about yourself will start to improve.

Be open minded.

Try not to dwell on what it is you don't want. Avoid letting your previous failed relationships form the basis of what you will and won't except, too many ground rules will not only limit your options for a new love but will kill off any hope of succeeding with a new partner. With so many pressures in modern society, singles who are down to earth and don't bring their baggage into new relationships are highly sort after.

Managing your expectations.

Remember, when you find someone to be apart of your life don't make the mistake of expecting anything too soon. Singles who are dating each other for the first time should never simply expect something. Perhaps you expected him to pick you up for the date instead of meeting him at the restaurant, you may even be surprised when he offers to pay only half the bill. Concentrate on getting to know your date, if you end up dating him on a more regular basis, you can always make a joke about him not willing to pay for dinner on your first date. Most important thing - Get to know your dates personality don't worry about his behaviour not stacking up to your expectations.

The most crucial tips for finding true happiness:

* Become a saleable item. Explore ways to lead an exciting and interesting lifestyle. Your happiness will radiate and make you easily approachable and intriguing to the opposite sex.

* Leave the house. Get to know where the local singles events are. Become known around your local neighborhood, take up Salsa dancing, the opportunities are endless.

* The timid guy always comes last. Initiate some confident eye contact backed up with a nice smile. Most of us like an informal chat, so practice chatting to people when your out and about. Chat to people like you who appear happy and interesting.

* Try an online dating site. Just do it, your not alone any more, it's thought that more than 40% of singles in America are using online dating. Dating on the internet is a fantastic opportunity for you to build on your confidence, and if you take just one piece of advice away with you from this article, remember that confidence is the ultimate characteristic to master.

Interracial dating trends.

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Common hurdles faced by interracial couples and how to beat the traditionalists.

It is important to point out that gender is one of the determining factors of interracial dating trends. Caucasian females are least likely to date Asian men, whilst white males in the U.S tend to be least attracted to female African Americans. With all the choice and online dating niches available for today's singles, cross cultural online dating is one niche that remains untapped and according to statisticians will remain that way due to a lack of potential demand. Trends in the online dating scene strongly indicate that singles prefer to pursue romance within their own domain.

Whist these trends are a generalization, it is not uncommon to see happy interracial couples who have blended their traditions, and if you are one of those people who prefer to date outside your race, we have compiled some tips to help facilitate your non traditional dating experiences.

The diehards: Staunch traditionalists cannot conceive or tolerate the idea of their children interbreeding. This mentality can be aligned with religion, or strong influences from previous less racial tolerant generations. Up until 1967, U.S law prohibited marriage outside of ones race. Whilst there is still alot to do, interracial dating and marriage is far more acceptable in main stream society than previously with current trends slowly dissolving steadfast views.

Individually, many people strive for the acceptance of personal choice, however our choices and decisions are still heavily determined by outside influences such as friends and family. Open racial dating is something that needs to be supported in current times of global unrest as combining traditions sets the scene to better understand divided races.

The media should also shoulder much of the blame for our divisive society. It's far easier and financially viable for advertisers, television/radio networks and newspaper publications to cater for the general audience than it is to introduce media campaigns targeting individual ethnic groups.

To give you an idea of the marriage statistics when it comes to interracial dating and marriage, we have compiled some interesting statistics based on the 2008 U.S census results:

Black husbands: Married 310,000 white women - Married 4,190,000 black women - Married 39,700 Asian women. White husbands: Married 55,399,200 white women - Married 137,000 black women - Married 713,000 Asian women. Asian husbands: Married 193,000 white women - Married 8400 black women - Married 2,790,000 Asian women.

Thanks to modern technologies, the internet is also contributing to more interracial dating and marriages. For singles with the desire to form relationships outside their race, online dating sites provide this opportunity. Determining and recognizing opportunities offline together with constant negative influences, online dating sites will take you directly to those looking for foreign lovers.

Dating someone of a foreign background will also cause people to stare when you are out in public. Whilst this may seem offensive and off putting, there is every chance these looker-ons are intrigued and fascinated. See this as your opportunity and contribution to show the world that we are all of one race, the human race.

Finding: Great sex life leads to health benefits.

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leading a loveless and sexless life may have negative implications on our longevity. A good sex life and a loving relationship has untold health benefits.

Modern research suggests what most of us already know: A fulfilling sex life makes us generally happier. Scientific evidence proves that couples who partake in regular sex will see an improvement in their overall health and well being.

An increasing number of medics are starting to recognize the growing health benefits regular sex can offer. Doctors are also trialing the theory that the joyfulness of intimacy between couples can also ward off potential disease or illness. Other medical research suggests that our overall health and well being is not solely dependent on components like a healthy heart, genetics and a healthy lifestyle. Sexual satisfaction and inner fulfillment plays a big role in our overall health.

Relationships and dating expert, Linda Thompson, is a full time author for some of the worlds leading online dating sites and personals publications. Linda's advice for couples struggling to maintain a happy and healthy sex life should start to focus on their daily interaction for the healing process to occur. Our busy daily routines often leave sex out, especially for couples who have been dating long term, or who are married. Couples need to strive towards finding balance in their lives.

Linda also goes on to suggest that dating in short term relationships won't produce the same level of overall stimulation as long term couples. For a couple to get to know each others particular turn ons, this takes time and lots of practice :) The height of sexual arousal comes from many body areas other than genital stimulation. People have different sensitive areas such as toes, neck or nipples and uncovering all of our partners turn ons can only occur in a long term relationship as opposed to a one time occurrence.

Increasingly, the internet is being utilized by singles as a means to get to know a potential partner without having to enter into a physical connection in the interim. Online dating sites are an ideal way of breaking through some of those personal barriers to weigh up any potential chemistry without having to lay it all on the line.

At this stage, there has been no proven theory, but many researchers across the world are testing the possibility of how the way we think, feel and our sexual system can actually affect the quality of our health. Statistics relating to heart attacks and particular diseases have also been associated with individuals who lead a non intimate life.

Sexual enjoyment increases the level of hormones that stream thorough our bodies which is intensified during the height of sex. It is the increase in hormones that can be associated with health benefits.

Online dating for nudists.

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The nudist community can enjoy their nudism at a nude beach, a nudist resort a nudist party, and more recently, nude dating sites.

Not to be confused with an adult dating site, a nude dating site is for groups of men and women to come together online to expand on their existing nude social communities that already take place offline. To become a member of one of these dating sites, you are required to undergo a rigorous application before being accepted. This process is to ward off any un-savor people that may mistake a nude dating site for a sex site - Yes there is a big difference.

Nude communities have regular social gatherings just like non-nude groups of friends. The nudies have BBQs, play tennis, go to the gym, go swimming, go to Yoga etc etc. The main and of course major difference between the two groups is that the nudist group attend these regular social events completely, utterly and un-mistakenly naked!

Most of us have seen or heard of nude beaches. By law, nudists must visit certain designated beaches so as to not integrate their nudism into main stream society, fair enough! But these nudies also congregate in other pre-arranged social locations. My dear old Nana, before she passed away, used to live in an over 55s retirement village directly opposite a fitness centre. The owner of the fitness club just happened to be a nudist and would host private gym sessions for nudists after the gym closed to the general public. This became common knowledge around the local area , and the poor old dears at my Nanas retirements village were totally shocked and bewildered as you can imagine.

If you are searching for a genuine partner who also likes to nude it up 24/7 and has a genuine desire for this lifestyle, search online for a nudist online dating site and become involved in loads of activities being hosted every week by nudist groups. It's a great way to expand on your current resources.

Nudist online dating singles sites are owned and run by nudists and they know first hand about the importance of protecting your privacy when you join. To be on the safe side, spend some time reading their terms and conditions, and try to find member reviews and recommendations.

Effective dating advice for ladies over 35.

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Everyday, we have women in the 35+ age bracket venting their frustrations regarding the limitations they face as a single middle aged women.

In a nutshell, these women who believe they have no opportunities to date other men because of their age are simply wrong. What these women do face though, is dealing with their own personal demons that their own mentality has created thus creating a negative outlook on this subject. It's time to clear your mind of the false restrictions society has put there, because for some reason you have decided to live within these restrictions.

The first thing you must do is to stop listening to other peoples ideas that if you're not married with kids by the age of 35, you're destined for the singles scrap heap, and stop being influenced by what you read in trashy women's magazines. Your future is your own destiny, and only you have the power to change it. Here's how:

Be careful what you wish for. Finding the right man who's attractive, successful and more importantly, single, can be achieved by training your mindset to believe this is achievable. Henry Ford quote "Whether you believe you can, or that you can not, you're generally correct"

Take others views with a grain of salt. Many single women hold far too much value in their friends negative opinions and idle chit chat. It's very common that this perception of difficulty is heavily influenced by friends and family. It's easy to have others sympathize for you and dwell on what you may have done wrong in the dating department. Start thinking outside the square and change your outlook.

Have you really explored all options? Time for a wake up call, start opening some of those doors you have never opened before. Here's a fact: In Australia's most populated city, inner city Sydney, there is an average of 64 singles between the ages of 35-45 living within a 2.5 km radius from each and every postcode. The first thing that comes to mind for me is, if you are single and living in an isolated or sparsely populated suburb, move to the city - You're single remember you can do what ever you please!

How do you actually meet them? Now that you have less options for meeting other Singles than when you were in your 20's, the internet is where more and more middle aged singles are connecting. And it's not just hype, onlne dating sites are now the most common method of discovering new middle aged singles in your local area according to our relationships psychologist Karen Smyth.

The only thing left for you do to now is to get out there and start attending some arranged singles events. Some of the larger online dating sites host regular singles functions that are age specific. Set yourself some goals and challenges and take a look at what the real world has on offer.

Your guide on becoming proficient at flirting.

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Are you stuck for ideas on what to say to someone you would love to ask out, but just can't come up with the right words? Utilize our proven flirting advice and make the right impression.

For some, flirting is second nature, if you are one of these lucky naturals you really do possess a talent many singles envy. Sadly, flirting does not come naturally for most of us. If you have ever wondered how someone you know always seems to get the girl, you can be sure they have mastered the art of flirting and charm.

Attitude and spunk. A seasoned flirt isn't worried about taking a chance, and knows that the occasional rejection is all part and parcel of flirting. Be friendly, confident and genuine - Try making someone's day with flattery, it's the best way to make a girl or guy go weak at the knees.

Conversation. There is wide spread mis-conception among singles that flirting requires a killer opening line when you first hit on someone. Not the case, by simply saying hi, asking for some assistance, or asking for their view on something is much easier and more convincing than some cheesy pick up line.

Enjoy yourself. People are drawn to fun and interesting people. Smile! Be slightly mischievous and impulsive. You will soon start to attract attention from the opposite sex and begin laying the foundation for your expert flirting moves.

Have a plan. Successful flirts always have pre-planned conversation or actions as part of their flirting arsenal. Try focusing on a piece of clothing, (yours or theirs) comment on her perfume, or ask for her opinion about your aftershave.

Become the master of ceremonies. A good flirt is not passive and will take charge of the moment. Insist on paying the bartender for her drink, then pick up both your drinks and guide her over to your table. You will soon see if she is interested.

Be complimentary. Compliments that have the best impact are taking someone by surprise. It's the best way of making someone's day, and you will, at the very least receive a thank you and a smile so long as your compliment is whole hearted and not shallow.

Flirting online. Flirting with other singles when using online dating sites uses similar principles as offline flirting. Single people are usually more confident flirting online. Online dating removes the face to face nervous anxious feeling. Whilst its easier to flirt online, dating on the internet is far more competitive. As a single guy or girl, it's not uncommon to get hit on once or twice when you are on a night out. When singles post an online dating profile, it's not uncommon to get hit on 20-30 times a day.

How to tell if your man or woman is cheating on you.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Even if you don't have proof that he is playing up, but his change of behaviour suggests something is not right, the worst thing you can do is blame him for something because you don't have any evidence - Yet!

If the guy your dating is acting in a suspect manner and you decide its time to keep tabs on his behaviour, keep a close eye on him but do it with some subtlety. Make sure you eliminate any of your own personal demons before your pursue your investigation. Are you being paranoid? Are you a jealous person and not being rational? When you are confident you are thinking clearly, here are some tell tail signs that your suspicions could be justified.

Sex. After having allot of sex, 99% of guys are well and truly spent. So if he is coming home from where ever he claims to have been and is not responding in the bedroom and is occurring regularly, your relationship is experiencing some worrying signs. Its a tough ask for any man to sustain a high level of sex and passion between two women.

Nervous phone calls. You've been dating this guy for a while now so your pretty used to his mannerisms. Something else to watch out for is when he starts leaving the room to take phone calls, is often clearing out his inbox on his phone, and is protective about anyone else touching or answering his phone other than him.

You stop getting invited. When you first start dating someone, you go everywhere together and do everything together. Before an affair starts between your guy and another woman, its not uncommon for him to innocently talk about the new girl he just started working with in general conversation. If her name keeps getting mentioned on a daily basis, trust me, he is keen on her. If you are finding yourself being invited less and less to social gatherings, chances are, its because his new female friend is at these gatherings.

He's withdrawing. Pulling away emotionally is also a dangerous sign. One of the first signs of a relationship being in trouble is when the guy your dating stops communication both mentally and physically. He stops talking about normal everyday things, and everything seems like an effort.

Missing in action. Sudden bouts of disappearance with weak excuses. If the guy your dating is a traveling salesman, or perhaps a pilot, then sure, he is bound to be unavailable from time to time. However if he has a steady daily routine then yes, be alarmed if these patterns start to emerge. Phone being turned off for hours several times a week, canceling your plans unexpectedly and via a text message, or is vague about what he has been doing and where he has been going. Take mental notes about your conversations with him, you may be able to catch him out later on.

The internet. Online dating sites are where more men seek affairs than anywhere else and has over taken the number of affairs that take place at the office according to The Australian Centre of Sex/relationships and Wellness Research Project. Online dating offers anonymity and discretion with cheaters able to source affairs outside their local region to avoid being caught. Savvy cheaters can easily escape suspicion by setting up secret email addresses, and conducting their online dating from work. Cyber dating has grown in popularity by gigantic proportions in recent years for both singles and attached daters.

A good private investigator will usually always bring you the evidence you need. It's worth the investment, you don't want to be wasting precious time with a cheater. Build a strong case, be patient, and before you confront him with the proof, make your decision as to how you will deal with him, don't let him talk his way out of it.

Barman shares tips on picking up girls.

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pick up men, women guys and girls at local bars or online at Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth Tasmania Darwin and Canberra.

No one is more qualified than a bartender when it comes to making an impression with someone when your out on the town. Learn what works, and when to walk away.

Bar staff have front row seats into the singles and dating scene every time they turn up for a shift. Every night, barmen and barmaids observe men and women either sinking or swimming in their quest to hook up for the night. Long term bar staff will have observed all the pick up lines that work, and equally, the ones that fail miserably. Ben, a seasoned barman from the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney Australia shares some advice for your benefit.

"Firstly, you need to scan the room in a subtly nature to determine the single girls. Once you spot the girls you fancy, casually move over near them. Observe when she moves away from her table and heads over to the bar, stand next to her and offer to pay the barman for her drink. She will at least show you some appreciation for your gesture, and if she is also keen, she will hang around for a chat."

"What they are drinking says alot about them and goes along way to making an impression. Most women around the city bars and clubs are drinking pink or blue alcoholic drinks, commonly referred to as lolly water. Look for a girl who is knocking back bourbons or scotch, these women unquestionably have a little more mystery about them. Equally for men, if you stand around drinking beer, you will blend into the crowd, order a cocktail or a few shots instead. Drink something that suits your personality, and have a funny story to go with it as a conversation opener."

"Most guys don't know when to walk away. From my experience, if your hitting on someone for more than 3 minutes and your not getting the right vibe, know when to walk away. I cant recall ever seeing a guy change a girls mind after giving it his best shot for more than around 3 minutes. Don't embarrass yourself, its not going to happen."

"A common myth that needs to be dispelled is that only bad boys or sexy and smooth guys pick up. I see women respond much better to men who come across as sincere and thoughtful. Most women are sick of being approached by serial players whose only goal in life is to pick up women.

"Its simple to pick the girls who have come out to play and flirt. When you spot a group of girls that have arrived together, they will often cue up at the bar in the hope of being hit on. If they are drinking cocktails and shots, these girls are there for the same reason as you, to have fun and chat to other singles."

"Spend up, its worth it. Buy a few bottles of champagne and send it over to a group of girls. I know this seems like the oldest trick in the book, but it works, I've seen it happen time and time again. If your looking to make an impression, this is such a stylish approach".

Sadly, some people (men and women) don't feel comfortable or confident going to bars to approach strangers, the pressure for some is enormous. Loads of singles are using online dating sites to hook up. Besides the convenient and economic advantages of online dating sites , if you have an internet connection, getting acquainted with other singles is simple and can be done without leaving the house. For those who live for the thrill of the chase, and thrive on the social atmosphere, online dating may not be for you.

Middle aged dating - Alot to look forward to.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many middle aged singles focus too much on what things used to be like in their 20s and 30s. Read on, lets see exactly what you do in fact have to look forward to!

Twenty years ago, if someone remained single into their 50s, they were doomed to live a life of sexual abstinence, and their life long journey of finding 'the one' was over. It meant your family life was now confined to traditional catch ups with your brother or sisters families for birthdays and Christmas, and your relatives couldn't help but have pity on you.

Like I said, that was twenty years ago, so be happy that you are part of a generation where 50 is the new 30. Today, middle aged singles are rarely sitting at home day after day counting down their last years.

As we start to get on in age, our desire to live a romantic and sexually fulfilled life is as strong as ever.

If you are 50, married or unmarried, there are numerous reasons to enjoy this stage of your life. Thing is, why must you act your age? By the time your reach this mile stone, your kids (if you have any) are usually off your hands, and suddenly, you are back to the same position as when you were 20-30 years younger, which meant fun and freedom. Make the most of your singles status, don't become one of those people who dwell on the 'what if' or 'if only' factors.

The most important aspect for anyone of any age is to maintain good health, if you have this on your side you have the world at your feet. So c'mon, throw some caution to the wind and take action. Ever heard this saying? You can lead a horse to water, but you cant make it drink. Most middle aged singles fall right into this category. Where to start...

Join an online dating site. Online dating for seniors is a multi million dollar industry. Participate in singles chat rooms, most of the online dating sites will have these features and will offer online chat for all different age groups. You don't need to settle down with the first person you meet online, maybe you need to sow your wild oats, 20 year olds are doing it, and there's nothing stopping you. Try dating a younger man or woman, your single remember. Many online dating sites also host regular offline singles functions for every age group, and then there are singles holidays you can investigate.

New friends. Dating again in your 50s means you will also meet new friends. When first dates don't turn romantic, you are more likely to remain friends than younger daters. And good friends are always valuable at any stage of life.

Body image. Forget it! You don't need to be hitting the gym 6 days a week, scale back to some moderate exercise - relax. Take up tennis or dancing instead, its fun, great exercise and very social.

Where all doing it! Dating that is. The latest Census data released by the American Bureau of statistics claims that 40% of people aged between 55 and 77 are single, representing millions of singles who are also on the look out for romance.

Experience wins every time. With two daters in their 50s merging 60 - 70 years of sexual experience, this is definitely what we call a win-win situation. And forget about being restricted to dating on a tight budget like you used to when you were 25. Dating in your 50s will see you taking regular weekends away to the winery, B&Bs, and will allow you to take short or long holidays together now that you have less budget constraints.

Just because you have turned 50 and are single should not mean you hide at home in front of the TV relying on your home creature comforts to pass time. Put yourself out there and doors will start to open up again. This fundamental piece of advice is crucial for any individual who is looking to further themselves whether it be for romance, business, sport, or absolutely anything you want to achieve in life. No-one is going to come knocking on your door and give you the answer.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Women in their 30s are very sexy.

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Now that your a woman in your 30s, do you worry that men are not as attracted to you as they were before you hit the big 30?

We recently surveyed 100 men on this very subject and have included some of their comments that we randomly selected from those who participated in our questionnaire.

Alex Peterson - 31. Perth Australia responded: What would be the basis for me to want to chat to someone over 30? Actually I wouldn't care as long as they had a good soul and could hold an interesting conversation - That's attractive.

Anthony Gilmore - 28. Gold Coast Australia responded: Given the choice, I would prefer a lady in her 30s. These women have seen enough to know that men aren't perfect, that life isn't perfect. Younger women are often caught up in trying to create an unachievable model, perhaps call it a vision. Bring on the sexy 30 year old babes all day long, as long as they can maintain one very important quality - Are passionate lovers.

John Campbell - 30. Adelaide Australia responded: I am often attracted to singles in their 30s and love dating women who are comfortable in their own skin and make no excuses for their age. That's why I like to meet singles from online dating sites, its easy to spot women, based on their online dating profiles, that are at ease with themselves and have woken up to the fact that its what's on the inside that's counts.

Derek Heywood - 34. Bondi Australia responded: Female singles in their 30s have been around the block a few times and know what they want and don't want. 30+ year old ladies are not as likely to hold individual principals regarding what men should or should not do. 30 year old women (and men for that matter) are aware that successful partnerships involve both parties willing to make concessions.

If you are female, single, and have recently hit the 30 year old mile stone, you have just entered into an age group that is highly sort after by single men. Modern single men are looking for independent women who have direction.

Women in their 30s who use singles online dating sites are more likely to receive responses from men seeking relationships than women in their 20s. What could be better than dating a sexy 30 year old woman, she has experience, maturity and class

Spicing Up Your Internet Dating Profile

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Spicing Up Your Internet Dating Profile.

When it comes to sex and online dating, should the subject of sex be something that is included in your profile?

At what point in time during online dating is it okay to broach the controversial subject of sex. Sex has a very different meaning to individual people, so be careful how you address this topic. Clearly, sex is important in most flourishing relationships and whether you have joined an adult oriented dating site, or a religious based dating site, sex plays a part at some point. Whether you meet someone online for a fling, or are or looking to marry, once you have found the appropriate person, the subject of sex is inevitable.

Depending on the type of dating site you join will depend on the level of sexual innuendo you should include. What is appropriate for an adult based dating site, certainly isn't appropriate for a dating site which is based on love and relationships.

Common sense would tell us that if you are looking for a life partner and have joined an online dating singles site catering for long term romance, including the measurements of your sexual organs would, well, seem fairly inappropriate. However don't be afraid to offer a small amount of sex appeal in your online dating profile. There is no need to be a total prude but when you cross the line and start posting half naked pictures, or have a username like Hardman69 you are sending the wrong message. If you feel the need to be overly sexual in your dating profile, you have probably joined the wrong type of dating site. Romantics still appreciate someone sexy, so posting a tastefully sexy photo of yourself at the beach, in your gym gear or in a slightly flirtatious pose is just fine.

Photos are without any doubt the most important aspect of posting a winning online dating profile. The online world of matchmaking is very competitive, and without placing emphasis on making a good statement with your profile, you will probably end up disappointed with the lack of responses you will receive. However if you are one of the few singles who put together a funny, visual and interesting profile, guaranteed it will change your life!

The next most important component is to have a killer opening headline. Try using something funny like, * Just like an important career I include fringe benefits * Any respectable E-Males available?

As far as discussing sex in your profile, probably best to steer clear at that point. Most people are a little guarded when they come online seeking a partner, perhaps wait until you get to know someone and are comfortable in their company

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Most of us are skeptical when it comes to trusting new people we meet in our everyday home, social or work environments. So why do the rules seem to change when a stranger comes knocking at your door through the tangled wires of the internet.

When Comparing the two scenarios of meeting a complete stranger face to face or via an online chat room, its pretty easy to see how people can get lulled into a false sense of security. But, realistically, there is no difference what so ever. What better opportunity for an online predator to weave his way into your home (and your children's) and gain your trust even before you meet in person.

Put yourself in the same scenario in the offline world. Even if you are single and looking, lets say (hypothetically) a man was to walk straight up to your front door and engage you in a conversation that involved questions about your personal life such as where you worked, what you liked to do for fun, how many kids you had, when was the last time you had a love interest, are you single etc etc The vast majority of people would close the door and call the police. Why then, are we willing to divulge all of the above information to total strangers that approach us online?

The internet provides innocent, lonely and vulnerable singles with a sense of protection that really is not there. Yes there IS a real person sitting at their computer hacking away at your personal details for their own gratifications. The internet and chat rooms can be a very dangerous option for lonely hearts. On the other side of the coin, many singles who use online dating that are clever enough to be very selective with whom they trust on the internet often go on to finding someone very special to fall in love with.

According to social behaviour analysts, there are two distinct groups of singles who are vulnerable to internet predators. 1/ Teenagers: Particularly those young people that have had little or no guidance in their upbringing. Interestingly, teens with no male role model were targets of online sex predators. 2/ Lonely women and men recently split from a long term relationship: Many people that have recently split from their partner will face issues such as low self esteem and anxiety. This group of singles are also in danger of abuse if they are using online dating sites .

How can we be sure that the person we are chatting to online is really the person they say they are - We cant be sure. You may be engaging in conversation with a pedophile, serial rapist or a murderer. Whilst women find comfort in the degree of initial anonymity, they would be well served to research security measures they can apply before signing up to cyber dating.

What do bad boys have that attract women.

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Women know they shouldn't go there, but they do. There is simply something about bad boys women cant resist.

The alarm bells are ringing, past experiences are telling you to stay away, but trusting yourself to stay away is too much to ask. Bad boys don't often possess the stereo typical qualities of your everyday eligible man. According to social behaviour analysts, bad boys are less likely to be: smarter, successful at their career, family oriented or as physically attractive than their 'nice guy' counterparts.

So what constitutes a 'bad guy' and why do women want them.

Women feel safe and protected.

" He's not boring - never a dull moment."

Bad boys are charming and lustful.

" He no Mummy's boy "

Makes women feel incredibly beautiful during sex.

Brings out the true dominant and submissive roles men and women are biologically programmed to display.

" He's robust and competitive "

Bad boys do not come across as desperate.

Women feel complimented that someone like that would be attracted to them.

Some women find intimacy as a major issue in their lives. This being the case, its not uncommon for her to choose a man who is distant emotionally but strong and firm physically and who takes charge of the intimate issues the women has difficulty with and ultimately hands him control.

It is true that for some women, they forever sub-consciously seek out relationships that take on the same role as when they were children. If she has lead a healthy and family oriented upbringing, she will seek out a partner with whom she can continue this way of life with. If she was brought up as the primary carer, she will look for someone that she can take care of. If she has been brought up as a young girl with negative or violent influences and has longed for care and protection, then she will be attracted to bad boys.

Signs that your man really is a bad boy.

Any of the following represents that your man is not treating you in a respectful manner. You probably already know this but feel like you have a guardian that you can turn to for protection so you learn to accept the following as normal behaviour.

Rarely plans to do special things with you, rather calls you in the early evening and expects you to drop everything.

Doesn't show up at pre-arranged times and offers no explanation.

Prone to bleeding you of finances and is always promising to pay you back money he has borrowed.

Forgets or dismisses important dates such as your anniversary, or Valentines Day.

Has no issue flirting with other girls but will become volatile should you interact in a friendly manner with another man.

Turns up at your place after a night out in the early hours of the morning for sex and then leaves.

Dating bad boys offers women a false sense of self esteem which is propped up when they are together. Female singles who target bad boys for dating and relationships will usually end up hurt and rejected. Long term happiness within a relationship can only ever be achieved when a partner reciprocates expressing the importance of believing in yourself and encouraging each other in your beliefs and dreams

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Dating coach - Do your dating and social skills need a tune up?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We all Know about fitness personal trainers, the services of life coaches are becoming more common. A new niche is emerging within the dating and relationships industry where dating experts are coaching those who are socially challenged.

Dating coaches are charging fees to assist singles who's social skills are lacking, have a cronic fear of rejection, or needs lessons in the basic dating ediquette fundamentals. Whether you are looking to brush up on your social qualities online or offline, talk to a dating coach and start to get noticed by other singles.

Probably the biggest mistake men are making with women is not taking the initiative to improve their self confidence. Acting in a shy or submissive manner when you are in the presence of a woman will not send her the right signals. The majority of women want to know that their man is capable of taking charge. Women look beyond the physical attributes, where chemistry and charm comes first.

Men, on the other hand are very visual. As shallow as it sounds it is simply true. Good first impressions for men are often based on the initial physical qualities he is presented with. Men generally prioritize their requirements when seeking a partner in the following order: Looks & body, interlect, followed by the womens level of independence.

There are numerous reasons why singles are engaging dating coaches that are in addition to improving social skills, for example: Some men prefer to date foreign women and learning about a specific culture is where a dating coach can help. They can also assist singles that are thinking of joining an online dating site and offer advice or provide documented reviews as to which sites are recomendable. Setting up your public online dating profile correctly is paramount in order to be considered by other singles.

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The financial outlay for a private dating coach is restricted to the wealthy. Typically, a dating coach will spend up to 12 hours a day with their client for between 3- 10 days charging out their time at around $2500 per day. When you are deciding which coach to employ, ensure you doing some thorough research on them and be guided by recommendations from other people

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Single? Asian? Living in Australia?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Asians have been migrating to Australia since the eighteenth century. In 1861, they represented almost 2.5% of the population. Australia's current population is 21.5 million making it the 53rd most populous country in the world. The number of Asians living in Australia has grown to more than 1 million in 2008, which is nearly four times that of twenty years ago.

Australia is located in South East Asia and surrounded by Asian countries. An increasing number of young single Asians and families are calling Australia home. With such a diverse multi culture sweeping through Australia, Asians moving to the land of Oz are enjoying western culture with a blend of multi culturalism at its finest.

Two decade’s ago when Australia's multi culture society was young and still developing, creating a life in Australia was much harder then compared to moving here today. The young country of Australia was still very much becoming accustomed to foreign influences and cultures which created a social divide.

Singles moving to Australia from Asia found it difficult to integrate into mainstream Australian society. Socially, they found it challenging to meet other single people of the same background or culture as Australia is such a huge country and the concentration of Asians was spread out very thin throughout the major cities. With today’s technologies, online dating sites and social networking seems to be an obvious solution offering them the opportunity to meet a variety of singles within a suitable demographic and eliminating geographical boundary issues.

As the years past, the Australian government opened the flood gates allowing a huge boost in immigration from countries like China, Vietnam, Korea and Japan. This decision improved prospects for young singles to form communities based on certain religions or cultural parameters. Today, Australia has a huge Asian influence which has become an integral part of the Australian way of life.

Sydney is where the largest Asian communities are located. Cabramatta, is located south west of Sydney with 93% of locals coming from Asian heritage. Cabramatta represents working class families and is typical of suburban style living. China Town, which is located in the city of Sydney is a thriving village serving up a wide range of Asian culture including restaurants, bars and night life. Asians new to Australia often start out in these areas to integrate and locate ethnic communities.

Various communities such as matrimonial matchmakers exist both online and offline. Services such as Asian on line dating sites or traditional parental arranged marriages can be located in Australia including organized singles events. Freedom for Asians to marry into other cultures in far greater than many other non-western countries. Britain has the highest number of marriages recorded that took place outside of their ethnic circles according to the latest census.

Today, Australian born Asians are increasingly marrying other nationalities which comes as no surprise given the influence of the 160 different nationalities that now contribute to the countries cultural diversity

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Sydney - The city of dreams and broken hearts.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian city of Sydney has transformed itself into a world class international city launching itself onto the world stage in the last ten years and has been voted as the world's most popular tourist destination for the previous two years.

The exciting atmosphere and vibe consuming Sydney makes this destination an absolute must for young travelers and singles looking for the holiday of a life time. Sydney city and the Greater Sydney region is split up into four distinct areas.

Western Sydney: Is a sprawling mass of suburbia and is typically home to young working class families. The west is an urban centre within its own right holding nearly half of the entire Sydney population.

Southern Sydney: Is also typically suburban. Many cultures from around the world call the south of Sydney home serving up a vast array of multi culture with one hundred and sixty nationalities spread out amongst the south.

Northern Sydney: The north is the gateway to the magnificent city of Sydney which will lead you to the stunning beaches of Manly and Palm Beach, posh restaurants and cafes of Mosman, then further north directly into the arms of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, offset by 'the' finest view on offer anywhere in the world - Sydney Harbour, and within a five minute drive over the Harbour Bridge you will find yourself in the very heart of this golden city.

Eastern suburbs/City: Sydney Harbour is surrounded by a vast array of waterfront restaurants and international hotels. Delving just metres inland is where the fun really begins. 'The Rocks' is home to Australia's first ever established town and is where Australia itself was discovered by Englishman Captain Cook more than two hundred years ago. Today, The Rocks and Circular Quay have been transformed into an exciting harbourside village combining old and new Australia.

Put plainly, Sydney is a fun city, especially in summer. By day spend some time at Bondi Beach where there is a good chance of bumping into a celebrity. Bondi is frequented by people from all walks of life and is on just about every visitors agenda that comes to Australia. Come summer, Bondi is packed with beautiful bodies both on the beach and hanging out on the cafe and bar strip.

Options for night life are vast, world famous Kings Cross offers everything from pumping night clubs, pubs, wine bars, restaurants and 24/7 strip clubs. The 'Cross' has a nasty element too and those visiting this notorious hot spot should do a little research on where to go and where to stay clear of. Darlinghursts Oxford St has an even wider range of venues on offer and is located just five minutes away from Kings Cross. Oxford St is traditionally 'Gay country' and in recent times has become more commercialized with a mixture of the heterosexual trendy crowd transforming Oxford St into party central.

Singles visiting Sydney are spoilt for choice and will leave there with life long memories. Sydney is also the perfect destination for families, couples and has a multitude of romantic hideaways if you are dating someone special.

The Rules of Attraction.

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to romance, opposites don't always attract. We uncover the fundamentals of how science could help you find 'the one' Chatting to someone you've met for the first time for several minutes is usually enough time to assess whether you are attracted to them or not. If you are, then singles will be fascinated. If you are attached and in a happy relationship with someone else, be careful.

Anthropologist Diane Bishop, says that the reason sparks fly for certain people in an initial conversation depend on how well personalities types suit. Well that doesn't take a genius to figure out or require a great deal of scientific input! Or does it, Bishop disagrees and goes on to say that four chemicals are responsible in deciding who we are attracted to. 1/ Two sex hormones 2/ Two neurotransmitters 3/ Dopamine and serotonin 4/ Testosterone and oestrogen.

Out of these molecules determine four clear-cut personality types. 1/ The builder - Has increased serotonin bodily function and is conservative, stereotypical and a leader. 2/ The director - High testosterone levels form a self-asserting, volatile and closed minded personality. 3/ The negotiator - Is regulated by oestrogen and is sympathetic by nature. 4/ The explorer - Characterized by extreme levels of dopamine, likes to explore and is inventive.

A U.S based online dating site provided Bishop access to their member data base where details of a questionnaire were compiled largely confirming her own separate studies. Bishop undertook an experiment for her hypotheses regarding personality and chemistry between the sexes.

Studies have been carried out regarding how chemistry relates to romance for years and the only outcome that has ever been identified is that opposites attract. Nothing more nothing less which seems like a narrow view or outcome given the abundance of influences society and genetics play.

A resounding outcome for Bishop's work on this topic was that similar personalities most certainly attract to each other according to 50% of singles that took part in the questionnaire. i.e. Builders attract builders, Explorers are attracted to explorers, and so on. Builders like the open space of the suburbs which is the serotonin. Explorers seek stimulation and excitement of busy city living which is the dopamine. Whilst it was determined that builders attract each other, and like wise for explorers, opposite personalities - Directors and negotiators were found to be drawn to each other needing each others skills (indecisive personalities need a decisive influence)

When next you are at a singles bar or dating someone new, find out what category they belong to, it will make for some interesting conversation

Dating Agency Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Agencies

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Singles who are looking beyond conventional means of dating other people are engaging options such as a dating agency or online dating sites. Both options offer untold opportunities that will unlock a sea of new singles.

Using these alternative options for finding romance offers anonymity, a wide selection of singles and a highly targeted group of potential matches. Whether you choose a dating agency or an online dating website one thing you can be sure of is that the people you will meet are also looking to find someone that will bring a spark into their life. The possibility of meeting someone that isn't available simply wont happen, its just a matter of whether you both click. Hence the journey begins!

You will be able to locate a dating agency in every major Australian city including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Tasman.Dating agencies offer a much more personalized service as compared to online dating sites. However with this added service comes cost. To join a programme through a dating agency can cost hundreds even thousands of dollars. You will be issued with many details about potential matches including portfolios and photos which have been carefully prepared by the dating agency representative and their client. The process to find someone you are mutually attracted to can take longer than searching online however you are strategically paired off by the dating agency based on your portfolio.

Online dating is some what cheaper, in fact many dating sites are 100% free. There are benefits of using dating sites including convenience - Search for love online at home in your pajamas if you want to. You have the advantage to assess hundreds of singles in a very short period of time. Given such a huge amount of choice isn't always an advantage however. Unlike dating agencies, some singles who post profiles online are known to be very deceptive and mis-leading in the details offered in their member profiles, unlike a dating agency whereby a profile is carefully and professionally constructed by the dating agency so the best possible matchs can be identified.

So both options have their pros and cons, try doing your own research as to which is most suitable. Many singles tend to start out joining a free online dating site. The fact that it is free is a great starting point and you can progress onto a dating agency if online dating isn't working for you

How to successfully run an online dating site.

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Online dating has had an enormous impact on the singles market over the past twelve years or so and has gained incredible momentum during this time for both business owners and end users (customers)

Big corporate online dating companies, 90% of which were among the first to enter the dating industry have well and truly entrenched themselves as industry leaders. This principal certainly relates to any industry meaning those who successfully put new ideas into action usually end up leading the way in their chosen industry. Sooner or later as they become more successful, others will begin to challenge them for market share.

So the online dating industry from a business point of view as it currently stands is made up of a handful of huge companies and thousands of smaller businesses competing to find untapped niche ideas. Competing in the main stream is achievable but requires extreme patience, research and careful planning even before you launch a new dating website.

One of the biggest hurdles new comers to the industry will face is achieving good search results within the Google search engine. It is relatively easy to optimize a website for search engine rankings if you target less competitive keyword phrases than the most commonly searched keywords. Commonly searched keywords such as online dating, dating or singles could take around one or two years to achieve search engine exposure due to the amount of competition fighting for those same keyword rankings.

Most search engine optimization experts will recommend that in competitive online businesses, it is wise to aim for high search engine results targeting less competitive keywords. For example: 1/ Competitive keyword - 'Singles' 2/ Less competitive option - 'Online singles website' Option 2 is also referred to as a long tail keyword. One of the benefits of targeting long tail keywords is that several other search combinations are also being optimized at the same time. For example: 'Singles online' and 'singles website'. So from that one keyword phrase stated in option two, there are three keyword phrases that you should soon start ranking for on Google search.

Setting up your site: Structuring your online dating site is the first thing you need to get right so your dating site is search engine friendly. If you are out sourcing someone else to build your online dating site make 100% certain they know how to structure your site correctly for search engine purposes. You would be amazed at the amount of diligent website designers that have little clue on structuring a website correctly for search engines. Its a very similar comparison to an offline business where by a shop may have had a $100,000 fit out and looks amazing, but its five streets back from the main road and nobody knows its there. A website is no different, you need to be seen.

Firstly, it is important to include text on every page relevant to the topic of that page. Don't use images for text purposes, in fact try not to over do it with images for illustration purposes either. Search engines ignore images but love text content. Meta titles and descriptions are what Google first views when it starts crawling your site. Customize the meta information for each pages relevancy. Your meta title should be less than ten words. Your meta description can be as long as you like, however two or three sentences is fine. Next you need to make sure each page's url is relevant to the topic of that page and includes keywords - Notice the word relevant keeps coming up! Now you have a well structured search engine friendly online dating site, however it wont be enough to rank on the first page of Google, yet, but at least you know you are starting on a level playing field.

These next steps will bring you inbound organic links. Organic links are when other sites or blogs link to your site from theirs. These types of links are far more valuable and will bring you much better results than manually listing your site with directories. Listing with directories is fine for building some foundation for your link building campaign, but organic (natural) links is what you need, and lots of them that are mostly relevant to singles , online dating or chat rooms depending on your target niche. Don't get conned into promised short cuts like link farms, there are no short cuts that will give you long term rankings, the fastest way is to do it by the book. Organic links don't grow on trees so you need to be able to make your dating site interesting enough so others will want to link to you. Heres how....

Install an article software module on your home page. Ensure the software allows you to customize the meta information as described above so each article is search engine friendly. You will need to compose three to five articles per week each of around 450 words and upload them onto your articles module. The articles you compose will need to be original, 100% unique content and relevant to your site. (Don't try to fool anybody by submitting other peoples work that is already on the net, it will do you more damage than good.) Wait for around 2 weeks then submit the article to around eight article submission sites. Bloggers, journalists and the like will use your articles for their sites effectively giving you organic links.

Its a long haul, but for those willing to commit to the challenge, owning one or several successful online dating sites can be lucrative and offers a great lifestyle allowing you to work from home setting your own hours

Boys night out - Singles online dating articles.

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A night out with the boys is as easy as a few quick calls to the rest of your buddies, some high energy and abit of spontaneity - Right? Oh, but that was when I was single!

Life as a long term attached man can make things feel as though we have had two life times within the one life. How many of you (men) often ponder about what your missing out on as a non-single and responsible citizen? On the other hand, remember when you were single and experienced the odd dry spell and yearned for a women to be in your life. Well, from my experience, and weighing up the pros and cons of the singles life, I would opt in for the lata. This decision does not come lightly, and as an attached man I often have to re-convince myself why I made the decision not to be single. I always end up winning the little battle that goes on inside my head.

A boys night out as an attached lad has its negative aspects. As attached men we cant have our cake and eat it too, whys that's? Because it can mean some serious repercussions from the one we hold nearest and dearest - The 'Missus Engineering a night out with the guys should be like changing your own oil: It ought to be easy, however something usually goes wrong, it gets messy, and you end up wishing one of your other mates had taken care of the nights proceedings.

The instigator of the big night out usually becomes public enemy number one with the respective girl friends and wives of your mates. So when things don't go to plan guess who gets the blame! There are few excuses that will cut the mustard when you arrive home and stagger in the door at 4am blind as a bat, turn on the stereo and wake the whole house up, then fall into bed fully clothed next to your irritated lady, then expect sex, snore like a monster and wet the bed to top it off! Or worse, you don't make it home at all! So there are several scenarios that come to mind here....You've been locked up, your passed out in some park, or you wake up next to a complete stranger you thought (the night before) was a dead ringer for Paris Hilton, only to discover the next morning that your beer goggles were in fine form.

You make yourself a stern promise that this will never happed again and you feel ashamed and even depressed about what has just occurred. Facing your missus will be a challenge and from that moment on, you will never have to convince yourself that the singles life is for you. You will appreciate your lady, whether you tell her about your deceit is up to you, this article isn't going down the moralistic road. Dating multiple women isn't something that brings any long term fulfillment - Short term, yes absolutely, however men who are into serial dating are often less fulfilled individuals who are more concerned with self indulgence.

Online dating sites provide singles with an easy option to participate in serial dating . Dating sites are extremely easy to access and forming a brand new connection with other singles can take a matter of minutes if you own a computer. Online dating also provides singles with the opportunity to meet people for romance and long term partnerships. The internet provides us with a sea of options, the decisions you make will impact on your life forever. The choices we make early on in our lives often form the basis of success or failure, happiness or unhappiness - choose wisely in your life's endeavors

American dating giants eye ball China & India.

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The online dating phenomenon first gripped our singles society in the U.S a decade ago and quickly spread worldwide. Ten years on, online dating heavy weights look to Asia to maintain growth.

With relentless pressure from rival online dating sites and a forecast predicting a slow down in market growth, the big online dating sites in the U.S look to fertile markets such as China and India. Revenues earned by the big four online dating companies in the U.S have averaged around 650 million dollars over the past three years indicating a slow down in growth for the online dating industry in the U.S.

China and India have a combined population of nearly 3 billion people. So on the surface it would appear as though these countries would be an ideal market for U.S online dating companies to target. Whilst these countries have massive populations, around 80% of their citizens are poverty stricken farmers, and would be the least likely folk to be shelling out for an online dating subscription.

Certainly there are already singles sites on the internet targeting these markets and are set up and run by local people who understand their respective cultures and don't have translation issues to deal with comparable to what their American rivals will face. International singles match making presents hurdles for foreign businesses. Differing societal attitudes, cunning rivalry and cultural quirks to dumbfound the most sophisticated professional. It is true that love takes on a different set of meanings depending on which part of the world you belong to.

One thing for certain is that romance and love is extremely remunerative and has proven to be virtually recession-proof. Transforming operations to suit such differing market places is worth the initial headaches that will be endured adapting to the new cultural conditions. The Chinese and Indian markets are set to take on a completely new look to how westerners utilize online dating sites . Parents of young singles play a pivotal role in matchmaking with regards to arranged marriages. An initial introduction between a man and a women is likely to begin with the parents attending. The parents will later consult to determine if their children will make a suitable husband and wife.

Modern times and the gradual integration of Chinese society into western culture will provide the big U.S dating companies with a mixed variety of clientele forcing them to have functionality available on their websites that allows for arranged marriages and for a more liberal match making service akin to what they are currently accustomed to. The push into the Asian markets is seen by analysts as a long term strategic move to sure up future commercial growth

Infidelity and Online Dating.

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whilst online dating proves to be convenient for many honest singles , some married men and women also think its a convenient way of cheating on their husbands or wives with around 30% of online daters being married.

Dating online is incredibly easy for absolutely anyone to become involved in. With such easy access for honest and dishonest online daters to charm their way into our lives, how do we really know what we are getting ourselves into. When you first become involved with someone you have just met on the internet, you need to be taking precautions to ensure they are on the level and your not setting yourself up to have your heart broken or get ripped off. You need to pay extra special attention to what information they give you about themselves and see if this same information remains consistent as you get to know them better.

The biggest give away to discover whether you have just become involved with a married person or someone who is leading multiple double lives is if they are frequently going on so called business trips, and cannot be easily contacted or never answer their phone.

Traditionally, society frowns on cheating men and women labeling them as home wreckers among other things. You may remember the TV programme 'Cheaters' where by a team of private investigators would be hired by someone who was suspicious of their partner being unfaithful. Over weeks of compiling evidence and video footage of the suspecting cheater, 'Cheaters' and their client would carry out a surprise visit catching out the unfaithful person with cameras rolling and evidence beamed into millions of house-holds worldwide. Over 70% of those caught cheating on this programme had met their lovers through online dating.

So why is cheating online so popular? Its simple to post a profile, and even more simple to lie about your married status, new relationships can be initiated from the work place computer rather than from home, communicating can take place without raising suspicion of unknown people calling at the family home. If you suspect your husband or wife is cheating via an online dating site, here are some measures you can take to catch them. You will need to be patient especially if your partner is computer savvy.

1. Try to get passwords that your partner uses for email and any social-networking sites. There is a good chance these same passwords will access their online dating membership. Try logging into as many dating sites as possible in order to find the one/s they have joined.

2. Check the temporary Internet files and history log on your computer. The history will also tell you whether your partner has set up an additional email account which may have been set up to contact others online. If they have set up a secret email account, set one up yourself, email your partner posing as someone from a dating site and wait for their response.

3. Install key-logging software onto your computer. This is especially helpful if your guy is the type to clear the temp and history files after he is done surfing the Web.

4. Credit card statements are also something you can keep your eye on. Subscriptions will often appear on statements each month for the same amount and billers names will usually sound completely unrelated to an online dating site.

5. If you are still unable to compile proof, consider employing a private investigator. A good private investigator will know all the tricks needed to catch them out

Metrosexuals are out, hot tradesman are in.

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Like many trends, they have expiry dates. According to recent media reports and surveys, there is a strong suggestion the metrosexual's have lost their sex appeal with modern women. Tradies are back and are hot property.

Metrosexual is a neology normally applied to heterosexual males who put a substantial amount of effort into their appearance, and their lifestyle commonly exhibits attributes stereotypically assigned to gay males. The past eight to ten years has seen mainly city men spend as much time and in many cases more time working on their appearance's than women do. Anyone who has visited or lived in an international city and has been mixing in social circles will see how men's fashion, hair styles and accessories are very much part of the metrosexual trend that has swept through our cities. In recent months, research indicates that women "were" keen on their man looking spruced up ie: waxing their bodies, gelling their hair, moisturizing daily and wearing the lastest clothing labels. However todays modern woman is overwhelmingly favouring a less materialistic style of man that is more focused on his lady and family rather than on himself and how good he looks.

A six month survey of more than five thousand Australian women, which was conducted by an Australian online dating company leaves no doubt that tradesmen are now hot property and the metros need to "man up" abit. There seems to be a shifting of a generation where by young women ten years ago were crazy about pretty boys. As a new generation of young women emerge, the sex appeal of tradesmen is evident according to results from the online dating survey.

Many female singles find tradesmen to have a laid back attitude and don't seem to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Women were increasingly put off by having to share their beauty products and the mirror with their man. One women is quoted as saying "I sometimes feel like I'm sharing the bathroom with another female when my previous boyfriend would stay over I seriously had to get out of bed forty five minutes earlier than normal so I wouldn't be late for work so he could moisturize, gel and blow dry the hair"

We can also reveal the results of the most sort after tradies. Carpenters, tilers, painters, builders and plumbers were the top five hottest tradies in the dating scene at the moment with only 4% of women preferring a metrosexual. How the tides have turned, it seems men aren't a fashion accessory anymore instead women preferring "real men" which represented a perfect view of tradesmen. Their work life looks sexy - tanned up and out in the sunshine each day, hard work, not as much to worry about on the job, less likely to bring their work home with them and are well paid.

At the other end of the spectrum , white collar workers are viewed as often married to their work, have less spare time, and have let unhealthy habits consume their lives resulting from a time poor schedule. Men in uniform still rate highly. This is one trend that isn't going away anytime soon with some women suggesting that the attraction with fireman is the fantasy of being rescued and swept off their feet.

Online dating sites and chat rooms provide female singles the opportunity to make a short list of dating potentials simply by searching through profiles. Online dating profiles will usually provide you with a basic background of the person giving you valuable insight into what you might expect if you end up dating someone online

Secrets of dating on a shoestring budget.

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It seems as though the recession has basically forced much of society into re-thinking how we used to do things compared with what we are currently facing. Unfortunately for singles , dating is something many take for granted, however the economic slow down effects us financially as well as socially.

Luckily for many of us, we are well in front of the game when tight budget measures are forced upon us. The current financial climate has forced many regular people to reassess their usual spending routine. We are even spending less on everyday type items normally regarded as essential. In difficult times, society has a way of making things work and improvising through a tough period.

Dating and the singles scene, like other areas in our lives and not necessarily protected from a poor economy. Venturing out to a local restaurant or cafe once or twice a week has become more like a little luxury we now undertake once every few weeks or months. Spoiling the ones we love with presents and little surprises is also something that has been scaled back for many of us.

So is the answer to simply stop enjoying life as we knew it? There are people who are gifted in the art of saving money and hunting down bargains and cheap ideas so they can still enjoy life much the same as what we have been used to in the past. You can easily train yourself to be one of those people. Many shops, hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants offer deals depending on what you buy and when you buy it. Many restaurants for example offer their customers half price meals on certain days of the week. Pubs and bars often have happy hour at certain times of the day. Shops will often discount clothing at the end of a season or when they have stock take. The secret is to educate yourself which businesses offer these deals and when.

Dating at home is one of the most romantic gestures available to couples and singles. Nothing beats a home cooked meal and a bottle of wine. Dating at home also has its advantages and allows you to get nice and cozy with your date with the creature comforts of home at your disposal.

Online dating sites provide singles with the ultimate in budget dating . For the same price as a night out, singles can purchase a yearly subscription on a dating and chat site unlocking the door to an empire of new social opportunities. It doesn't stop there, in fact it gets better, the internet also offers free datingand chat rooms . You may be asking the question "what if I don't have a date and my finances have taken a big hit of late" Answer - Join a free online dating site. If you have the opinion that dating sites are only for the desperate, its time you moved on and joined millions of other singles online. Have you ever heard the saying "you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink" Don't be one of those people, jump online and get amongst the action today! http://www.hookmeup.com.au

Dating tips for single Mums - Why is dating as a single parent different?

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dating sites for single mums dads and parents

With children almost certainly being the main priority for a single Mom, finding dating opportunities or introducing a new love interest to your children can be very challenging for single Moms.

There is a multitude of dating advice on the internet, however little applies to single Moms and often isn't practical advice for a single Mom's lifestyle. Life as you knew it before your children came along has had a dramatic effect on your social opportunities as you try to balance your needs and your children's needs.

One of your biggest challenges with dating again is how to approach the subject with your children. For a period of time, your children will have had you all to themselves, so suddenly introducing a man into their life can be very unsettling and confusing for children. A new love interest should be introduced as a friend and slowly converted over weeks and months as Moms new boyfriend/partner. Avoid having him around 24/7, especially at the beginning.

Once you've found an appropriate date, you need to ensure you relax and are committed to your night out. To make the most out of your evening you will need to forget about everything else. You will of course have had to find a baby sitter worthy of your trust. A family member is an obvious choice however this option ensures your private life will be distributed amongst your family which can be annoying especially if you have just met someone and merely testing the waters.

Single Moms often find romantic interests on the internet . Forget about the stigma attached with online dating , someone you meet through a dating site has just as much chance of being Mr perfect. You have a much better chance of locating other male singles that are online who perhaps share your frustrations and are often single parent's themselves. According to census statistics in 2007 there were 13.1 million single parent families in America. Of which 10.8 million are single Moms and 2.3 million single Dads. Around 60% of singles in general are thought to have used online dating sites . So if this same number is applied to single Moms and Dads it could well mean that technically there would be around 6 million single Moms with online dating profiles, and around 1.5 million single Dads online. There are also free online dating sites online which makes the whole online option even more inviting.

When you finally meet a great guy worthy of you and your families trust, be careful not to make him into a ready made Dad straight away. Your children will resent you for this. So now that you have finally met you're man, pay special attention to how you are going to maintain you're existing life and you're new life. Any new relationship is a big decision and also keep in mind not to lean on him too quickly.

Always stay focused on your children. Remember they are consistently changing and evolving and will need your special guidance to protect them and ensure they have every opportunity life can offer them

Sydney Australia - See what your missing out on - Singles destinations.

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Over the last fifteen years, Sydney Australia has come of age and is now undoubtedly a worldwide hotspot for backpackers, holiday makers, traveling singles, international celebrities and world leaders.

Summer time in Sydney sees tourism boom as international visitors converge on this incredible city. Sydney has everything you could ever want to see and do all wrapped up in one big location. This amazing Aussie city has been voted the most popular tourist destination in the world for several years in a row.

By day and night, the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour is commonly thought of as the most beautiful anywhere in the world. Sydney Harbour is located in the heart of the city and is surrounded by Sydney's central business district, multi million dollar real estate, international hotels and five star quality restaurants. The harbour is a constant buzz of boats, yachts and ferries. The postcard perfect view also captures the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

By day: Summer in Sydney for young singles offers a massive array of things to do. City beaches like Bondi and Coogee are packed full of good spirited tourists and locals. Bondi and Coogee are exciting locations for the secret voyeur in all of us to people watch, as these beach locations seem to attract the genetically blessed. Australian and international celebrities are often spotted in trendy Bondi cafe's. There is a diverse blend of people ranging from the rich and famous through to backpackers, holiday makers, and from every possible country imaginable. Pubs and bars are brimming with activity by day and is a great way to chat to some of the many singles visiting from overseas. There are dozens of other locations worthy of a mention but not enough room in this article to fit them all in. So to get an immediate taste of the kind of singles holiday you are in for, book accommodation in Bondi or neighboring Coogee and kick things off with a bang!

By night: There are hundreds of bars, night clubs and restaurants within either walking distance or a quick cab ride. Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Darling Harbour and the Central business district is where they are. Kings Cross is pumping 24/7 offering revelers the ultimate in night clubbing and adult venues. The Cross is renowned for its strip clubs and is the heart of Australia's sex and drug's trade. Kings Cross has it all, although those new to the area should be made aware of the seedy and nasty elements that go along with such a place. Darling Harbour by day is a great family day out for shopping, eating and strolls along the waters edge and is surrounded by the city on one side and five star international hotels on the other. Star City Casino is also within walking distance. Darlinghurst is another Sydney party central location. Darlinghurst's Oxford St is located next to Kings Cross. Darlinghurst is a super trendy location for both heterosexuals and gays. Oxford St is approximately two kilometers long and is jam packed with shops, bars, night clubs catering for all walks of life.

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What man drought? Singles online dating sites are raining men!

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Common frustrations from single women include the lack of quality single men. The online dating world has an over supply of very eligible bachelors.In contrast to women looking for men in the offline world, single women who post profiles on online dating sites are unindicted with single men wanting to meet them.

Many women who seek male partners for long term relationships share a common issue in that many available men seeking the same type of relationship are a rare breed.

Night life as we know it has turned into a pit of late nights fuelled by alcohol, drugs, violence, bad attitudes and deceit. Wine bars are often frequented by married men looking for something on the side. The local pubs are often full of just men and very intimidating for a couple of single girls wanting to come inside for a few quiet drinks without having to put up with dozens of drunks gurgling at them through their beer goggles. Night clubs are fine if its just to pick up for the night, but for locating a long term sincere boyfriend, your chances are pretty slim.

Other issues singles of both sexes often vent is that when they hit their late 20s and early 30s, meeting a new partner through friends becomes increasingly hard as this age group typically moves away from the singles scene and into married life.

Through researching this dilemma single women face in today's society, it was truly staggering to come across the amount of intelligent and beautiful single womenwho could not find a man worthy of a relationship.

Online is where they are! Women using online dating sites are spoilt for choice with eligible sincere men. A common complaint by many single men online was that the competition was very tough.

Whilst the numbers of single men compared to single women online are roughly the same, the etiquette seems to be that the women posts her profile and waits for the offers to just roll in from the guys. So the girls usually don't even have to do alot. Its pretty much just a matter of sitting down for half an hour each day and clearing your inbox of the unwanted advances and making a short list. Yep its that easy. Just make sure you pay attention to posting a profile that has some sort of appeal - perhaps a fun photo or a catchy opening headline.

If you haven't ever entertained the idea of joining an online dating site, then be prepared to stay single for some time yet. There are millions of male singles online to chat to. You don't even need to leave your house !

The online dating industry is massive on a global scale. Many dating sites are 100% free of any cost to their members. You can meet single guys in free online chat rooms before meeting them in person.

Children's chat room safety - What you need to know.

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you are a parent the chances of your child entering a chat room full of strangers and putting themselves in potential danger is greater than ever. Chat rooms provide predators the perfect environment to lure innocent children (your children!) into harms way. Do you know the danger signs to look out for? Protecting your children from chat room danger starts with the core fundamentals of good parenting - child communication.

Keeping a very strict and non - bending attitude with your child's behaviour may not be the best approach in protecting them. The last thing you would want is your children being cornered into a routine where they hide there actions from you. Being partially involved and having some input with how they spend their time is a good way to stay abreast of what they are getting up to.

Whilst minors need a certain level of privacy, it is also necessary for parental inclusion in their lives. Pedophiles haunt chat rooms and online allurement creates a great deal of suffering for any youngster.

The five primary ways these vultures communicate with minors are: Websites, E-mail, Public chat rooms, Private chat rooms, Instant messenger. You as parents need to know exactly which forms of internet communications your child has access to. The most threatening and most common ways pedophiles operate is by chat rooms, but don't dismiss the other means as mentioned because this group of predators will often engage various methods.

Chat rooms are best described as an electronic forum, which are offshoots of conventional bulletin boards. Initially, chatters placed messages, ads, and questions. Once the bulletin boards went electronic, you could post answers to a posting. In chat rooms , notices and replies can be viewed and responded to in real time, hence reducing the opportunity for parents to intervene before messages are responded to. A predator will check the minors profile to acquire further information about how to best make their advance on the minor and gaining their trust. If their profile does not offer adequate details, the predator would normally attempt to engage in a live conversation with the minor. Their tactic normally is to persuade the child to meet them in a private chat session.

Spotting danger signals!

Spending endless hours online - often at night, so keep a regular check on them.

Telephone calls from unidentified persons.

Uninvited presents arriving from the post office.

Your child switches of their pc when you come into their room.

Detachment from family and less involvement in family activities.

Hesitation to talk about online actions.

What you can do to stop this!

Use children chat services that are principally centered on children.

Moderated chat rooms should be engaged. Many chat rooms do not have monitoring devices.

Make certain your children do not hand out any personalized details about their house address, school address or any other personal details wotsoever.

Majority of kids chat groups allow for chat rooms for age groups. Make certain your child remains within their age group.

Observe when feasible. No line of work is more significant than being a parent.

Necessitate that your child logs their chat session. Virtually all chat networks allow for some logging procedures.

Make sure your child fully understands the potential dangers of arranging meetings with someone from the chat room.

Internet predators are extremely cunning in the way they approach children. Predators often search for children that appear to have few friends, and are vulnerable as a result of feeling alone and isolated from their piers. They commonly disguise themselves as another teenager to gain trust. As mentioned at the start of this article, being a loving and involved parent is definitely the best way of preventing a pedophile coming into your lives.

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www.rsvp.com.au RSVP

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Australian online dating all started with RSVP. Many online dating competitors have emerged since then and has seen the online dating industry become ultra competitive providing singles with a huge choice.

Having said this though, RSVP have still maintained their dominance in the land of cyber dating July 11, 2005: John Fairfax Holdings Limited announced that it had purchased privately owned online dating site rsvp.com for $38.92 million. Launched in 1996, RSVP is a Sydney-based online dating service. All 25 RSVP employees were offered the opportunity to hold on to their jobs at the time of the purchase.

Mr Revell from Fairfax attributed the (some what unusual) RSVP purchase to its consistantly growing earnings and impressive profit margin. During the ten years RSVP was operational as a privately owned dating site, it showed continual member growth and offered excellent cash flow making the deal too tempting to pass up.

Online dating has become one of the most searched online businesses in recent times and is now a mainstream classified, much the same as buying a home or boat. Since the RSVP purchase, RSVP has grown its singles data base from 600,000 to the current amount of 1400000. In addition to online dating, rsvp was the first online dating site to introduce mobile chat dating. RSVP also hosts singles events and singles holidays. RSVP hosts speed dating events all over Australia in most major towns, cities and major regional areas.

There is evidence based on statistics that the online dating industry has turned into a cyber monster, as online dating sites are now the largest paid content websites in America. Online dating sites in America pull in over 1 billion dollars annually in member subscriptions. Since the combination of fierce competition served up to RSVP from other dating sites, and the quest for RSVP to maintain profit now RSVP is part of a public corporate monster, rsvp will target any competitor who attemps to stand in its way.

The majority of other dating sites online charge subscritions by way of a per monthly fee. rsvp however has maintained its concept of selling stamps where by members pay each time they initiate contact with a new member.

Although still the dominant force in the Australian online dating industry, recent years have seen the gap narrow with free dating sites coming onto the scene. The free sites earn revenue not by charging singles to join but by advertising instead.

RSVP will probably always remain number 1 in Australia, being the most recognized and most established dating site around, however Fairfax probably wouldnt have for-seen the competition that has since been challenging for market share.

Guys fantasize about sexual encounters every 52 seconds. What about the ladies?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Its no secret that many men live and breath sexual thoughts throughout their daily routines. Are women matching their male counterparts in the dirty laundry department?

Who says guys cant multi task. With some men having as many as 700 sexual thoughts daily, multi tasking must be part of their daily lives trying to juggle work, family and other untold commitments all while thinking about satisfying their trusty fury little friend.

Researchers have indicated that males between the ages of 15 to 45 entertain the thought of sexual activity every 52 seconds. While there are no conclusive statistics on this for women, online dating sites have seen a dramatic increase of female members. Conclusive research that has however been examined includes hundreds of female singles online dating profiles indicating more than 65% want a sex buddy rather than a commitment. Five years ago the average dating site had an average of 70% male and 30% female memberships. Over the past 18 months, in some cases, female numbers surpassed men. This could well suggest that some women certainly have sex on their mind much the same as men. Is this a shift in sexual liberation for women, or has it always been there but in hiding.

Whether it is the progressively lax opinions society has on casual sexual activity or the receptivity that it is now talked about, female members using adult dating sites certainly indicate the gap is closing between men and women looking for no strings fun. The online world and the rise of the internet offers women a secure environment to a certain extent. It allows them to act out their fantasies in a way the offline world doesn't.

Sex predominates and it does dominate powerfully in healthy men and women. Apart from those who trust in dedicated relationships, people do look fierily for sexual activity online. Men and women look for love as well. On the other hand for discovering love many complicated ingredients regulate the chemistry of romanticism. Thus, compatibility is a difficult issue on which love depends. With a sexual arrangement, compatibility is to a lesser extent a lesser issue and physical attractiveness and sex appealingness of someone is sufficient to make the match. Therefore, sex is easy to encounter online than a love relationship.

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Hotspots, adventures and first date ideas in Phoenix Arizona.

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Why would anyone decide to build an urban center in the heart of a desert? Agriculture. Modern years have seen a resurgence, with stylish hotels, bars, stores and restaurants making Arizona a highly desirable destination.

Care to take a holiday or re-locate to the middle of the desert? Wait there's more!
Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona sharing borderlines with Scottsdale. Scottsdale is Arizona's main resort destination. Both metropolises have an assortment of hotel options and attractions, plenty of shopping opportunities, exquisite art picture galleries and numerous cultural events. Phoenix is the sixth largest city in America and is the capital of Arizona boasting more 5 star hotels than any other American city.

Phoenix is a great city for singles with its active atmosphere. Singles living in or just visiting Phoenix Arizona will be spoiled for alternatives when it comes to choosing a dining, dating or singles venue. Some helpful reviews of the the literally hundreds of eateries to select from will help you get started.

Money too tight to mention:
Looking for options offering a cheap bite out to eat that rate a mention?

6102, Nth 16th St 1 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 1752
Check out A & J Chicago trend Bar - You will arrive at an establishment that specializes in American cuisine with a menu dominated by barbecue specialties. An average meal will set you back around $8.00 - $12.00 per person - Great value! Take away meals also available.

Alexis Grill 3550 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012-2105
At Alexis, you will be charmed by this fine Italian restaurant with a long term reputation for a great value Continental menu ranging from $8.00 - $12.00 per head. Book ahead for this popular Italian feast!

Bobby Mc Gees of Phoenix
8501 North 27th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona.
Bobby Mc Gees caters mainly for American dishes where pasta dishes are very affordable and more importantly come highly recommended by its many local customers. Bobbys atmosphere combines its restaurant with an impressive urban/art deco décor look and feel . A vast choice of alcoholic drinks are also available. Reservations are recommended.

Money is no object:
Looking to really impress and make your mark with some fine dining?

Avanti Restaurant-Distinction 2728 East Thomas Road - Phoenix.
Seats nearly 200 lucky diners, this restaurant is romantic and relaxed and will impress any date. Table chat is a breeze and is quiet, comfortable and subdued. There is a piano bar that fits the mood offered at Avanti and compliments its style setting the scene.

Corkn Cleaver - 5101 North 44th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85018-1623.
Corkn Cleaver is an up market eating house that dishes up a diversity of foods emphasizing ribs and steaks. Expect to pay somewhere between $20 to $30 per head. This classy and very popular steak house serves up one of the best authentic American feasts Arizona has to offer. The Corkn Cleaver is fully licensed and has a bar area for your enjoyment.

Don't have a date? Don't worry, Phoenix has got it covered!
check out some of the night life and singles scene on offer. We have done some of the hard work for you and have compiled some awesome clubs and bars so singles can par-take in some fun.

Amsterdam N Central Ave Phoenix.
Although a new comer to the array of bars in Phoenix, the locals have given us excellent revues with this club. Ornately beautified with marble flooring, chandeliers, huge armchairs and wrought iron barstools, Amsterdam boasts a fashionable reprieve from other noise obsessed clubs. The piano bar and low key live entertainment allow for a lounge ambience and is frequented by groups of young to middle age patrons, singles and couples, serving an array of cocktails late into the night.

Club Central 3121 N 3rd Ave # 140 Phoenix.
The Hottest R&B Night Club Entertainment in Phoenix!
Easily the best R&B Night Club entertainment in Phoenix, just ask one of the revelers frequenting the Phoenix clubs. Club Central holds the reputation in the valley as the leader in premiere R&B and hip hop tunes. Club Central rotates its themes every night adding excitement for these lucky clubbers.

You need not be single and dateless for long in Phoenix Arizona. There are also other great cities such as Scottsdale offering countless entertainment establishments including an array of world class casinos.

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Alaska - See what your missing out on !

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alaska holds a special place on earth like no other. It is its own world within our world.

Like any new town or city you may be unfamiliar with, there is always going to be a transition period to get to know your way around, meet the locals, and find your place within your new society. Whether your looking to meet new singles, needing a lifestyle change, job re-location or somewhere for you and your family to embark on a new beginning, Alaska will bring you an amazing new life in every way, shape and form.

A general overview of Alaska, and some basic statistics will give you a general idea of the look and feel this amazing part of the world offers.

Juneau is Alaska's capital (Alaska's population is around 686000), however Juneau cannot be accessed by road. Sou'-east Alaska is sandwiched between the robust coastal chain of mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Entree is only by means of air or sea. Cruise ships transport thousands of visitors to southeast Alaska and Juneau daily between May through to September. The weather in Juneau and the southeast panhandle can be depicted as cooler and wetter. Southeastern Alaska (The last Frontier) encounters plenty of downfall in the form of rain, snow, and fog. This is how it appears much of the time. Downtown Juneau is compact and is easily able to get around by foot, however higher up fourth Street it gets extremely hilly. Virtually all locals travel by car or by the local bus service. In the summertime , Alaska enjoys drawn-out daytime throughout the state. Alaska's wildlife is among the most stunning in the world and will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the bears of Hyder to the American eagle of Haines, the whales of Frederick, Sound to the birds of the Stikine River, to the Inside Passage Segment of the Alaska Coastal Wildlife. Alaska Fishing is a fisherman's wildest dream come true and simply offers the most fabulous fishing on earth. Alaska's oceans, rivers, and lakes are abundant with immense runs of record breaking Salmon, Rainbow Trout, beautiful Arctic Char, barn door Halibut and many other challenging sport fish.

On the social side of things, how many singles out there fancy getting together for a social outing? Before you get too excited, this part of the world is not party central, but its easy to chat with the locals and meet new people.

Far and away the most common with locals is The Alaskan Bar, listen to music and drink an Alaskan beer with an Alaskan. A bit harsh looking but a cool place to hangout and chat. Other establishments we have reviewed include:
Island Pub in Douglas. Squire's eat out in Auke Bay for a rustic experience. Visit the popular Alaskan Brewery to sample the brews. Pel Meni! Pel Meni dishes up genuine Russian Dumplings. Forget ordering from an extensive menu as Pel Meni dumplings are all they serve. it's humble and not the most flash place on earth, but its a recommended eatery while in Juneau.

Monday's @ RAW at the Alaskan: Who would have conceived anywhere in Juneau could be so busy at the start of a working week? How bout some karaoke on Wednesday night @ Sandbar? This joint is extremely active on Wednesdays and the restaurant's open for all those late eaters. Triangle hosts Trivia on Wednesdays and Fridays. Thursdays: Rendezvous holds a rock, paper, scissors competition. Dancing on Fridays and Saturdays? Looking to get down and groovy? At the Imperial Bar, Marlintini's Lounge and the Viking's back room you will find dance/R&B/hip-hop music.

Alaska will leave you feeling with a sense of total relaxation and adventure at the same time. A destination that must be seen to be believed so you can capture this beautiful world within our world.

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Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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How does the online dating scene in Australia compare to online dating abroad.

The cyber dating market place in Australia consists of around 250 dating sites. 80% of these dating sites charge monthly subscriptions ranging from between $20-$60 per month. Other methods of member subscriptions include a more expensive concept of buying books of stamps or kisses. The remaining 20% of Australian online dating sites on the world wide web are 100% free with these sites earning revenue through Google's cost per click Adsense programmes. Ironically, the free dating sites also earn commissions by referring their customers to subscription based online dating sites.

Similar to the U.S market, there are the main players and the smaller players. The three main Australian online dating sites are rsvp, yahoo personals and Aussiematchmaker representing around 30% of the entire Australian market. Having said this, new dating site oasis active has grown at a fur nominal pace within ten months of their website going live and is now the second fastest growing dating site in Australia behind rsvp. oasis active has around 15,000 unique visitors daily and averages 40,000 active members daily. oasis active recently partnered with another well known dating site www.hookmeup.com.au Hookmeup has assisted oasis active in their launch in an un-disclosed deal. Hookmeup is a free dating site offering chat rooms, private chat and singles personals on their dating site.

Australian singles are logging onto dating sites and chat rooms at a rate of 2 million times per month. The online dating industry in Australia is one of the few industries set to benefit from the current economic down turn. Since Christmas 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 there has been a 25% upward spike in online dating and chat room traffic. Some feedback to analyze this data includes singles prioritizing their lives and searching for security and comfort in a life partner.

There is also much to be said by Australians about the comparison of social network sites and online dating chat sites. In a recent article complied by an author for www.hookmeup.com.au ( http://www.hookmeup.com.au/News.aspx?id=64 ) there are some interesting points that clearly give merit to the existence of both services. Generally speaking, it was determined that social networking is mostly used as a referral system linking old friends. Nearly 50% of Face Books 90 million members were not single.

With online dating and singles chat rooms, members basically have an open ended invitation to be forward and suggestive to other members with meeting someone for a romantic or sexual connection clearly being on the agenda

Singles dating agencies on the rise again - Join one or start your own agency!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ten years ago before online dating became popular, dating agencies were a common alternative for singles. With a huge influx of online dating sites flooding the internet market, dating agencies are making a come back.

Many of us have a desire for some sort of relationship to make our lives complete and this is unlikely to change. According to Census data there are well over three million adult singles throughout Australia. This figure is set to gradually increase as the population increases.

During the past couple of years there have been significant shiftings in attitude amongst many singles with respect to the use of singles - introduction agencies. Many singles are now looking for alternative options outside of online dating sites that can offer a more personalized service with attention to individual needs. Until recently, using a dating agency wore the tag of the last resort when all other avenues of meeting singles were exhausted. Today more and more people are sick of with the singles-bar scene and are searching pragmatic options to meeting appropriate people. A recent online survey suggests that people are willing to invest money in a quality dating agency and see this as an investment for their own happiness.

Those using dating introduction agencies range between the ages 18 to 70. Although the majority age range is between 21 to 40.

These members are found to hold average to above average incomes and mostly account for single professional workers. This group of singles have in general lost faith with conventional methods of meeting singles in places such as bars, through friends or at their work place.

Dating introduction agencies offer excellent potential for budding entrepreneurs. A well run agency can produce big profits and serious singles don't mind paying for a membership if they are confident of achieving results. Latest technology offers members video, newsletters and computer matching. As an alternative, you can forget the sophisticated side of the business and see what it takes to be an individualized matchmaker to your customers.

If you are serious about starting an introduction agency pay special care to your pricing system. It is paramount to ensure your membership charges for your service are not discounted and this can be achieved when putting together your business plan and undertaking appropriate due-diligence with regards to research. Preparation of a business module which will include quality selling points will ensure your service is worth every penny you charge your customers. There are introduction agency start up packs available on the internet so be sure to seek appropriate advice when conducting your research. Be sure any start up packs you purchase offer demographics on your chosen location, appropriate membership fees guide, marketing tools, business premises requirements, finance requirements, set up and operating costs.

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Online Dating Research Update - Hookmeup

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You may remember late last year we ran an article and a call to action asking if our members would like to participate in some online dating research that is being conducted by La Trobe University and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society.

The research is being conducted online in IM with online daters between the ages of 18 and 30. Participants chat with the interviewer about their online dating experiences – what’s been good, what’s been bad and anything in between. Participants discuss if they think there’s anything risky about online dating, how many people they’ve met through online dating, what have been the outcomes of these meetings and how does it all compare to meeting people in other ways.

Well, some of the interim results are in and we’d like to share them with you.

Professor Pranee Liamputtong says:
It’s interesting, when we compare these early project findings to some similar research we did five years ago, you can see a real change in how and why people are using online dating. Five years ago online dating was less common and a lot of people felt some stigma around using it, whereas now it’s much more the norm. Many participants are reporting that this is one of the most common ways they and their friends meet people.

So what are people using online dating for? Participants so far have shared a variety of reasons. It seems most people seem to be using online dating to seek out a long term partner. But that’s not to say sex doesn’t feature. For some people online dating still offers an opportunity to explore their sexuality; such as allowing people to try different sexual behaviours or to explore their sexual orientation. As one participant who uses online dating as with her partner summed up “meet people and maybe have sum fun, make friends”.

Online dating also offers a great way for people to widen their networks allowing you to meet people that you wouldn’t otherwise and it can all be done when you’re comfortable at home. One participant noted that she liked online dating because it “enabling me to meet someone who I shared interests with - without having the hassle of trying to have a conversation in some noisy bar or pub where all of the guys mates are watching his every move”.

Of course everyone has some method of screening their potential dates. The most obvious are by looks and personality as they are displayed initially through a profile and then through chat, email and phone calls. But how else are our fellow online daters screening their potential hook ups?

Increasingly people are using an array of online methods to screen their dating prospects. Some people like to look for consistency between what a person writes on their profile and what they type in chat. Some people like to use webcam as it helps them read body language and expressions to assess sincerity and honesty. And now with the rise of social networking sites, a number of online daters will check out their prospective dates MySpace or Facebook pages to see if everything adds up and matches what they already been told and the photos they’ve already seen.

So does this all sound similar or different to your own online dating experiences? If you’d like to be part of this project and share your thoughts, experiences and opinions about online dating then just add onlinedating@latrobe.edu.au to your messenger or visit the project webpage to find out more.

Valentines day dating ideas

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Valentines day is the most popular day on the calender for sweethearts to celebrate their love.

St Valentines day is a special day of the year set aside for sweethearts, husbands and wives and lovers embarking on a journey of love, and is celebrated on the 14th of February every year. Unattached singles can register on online dating sites leading up to Valentines day in the hope of getting their fair share of love.

To make the most of your special day, here are some inspirational dating ideas to capture the heart of your Valentine!

Cook together.

Eating out is one of the most obvious and common ways to celebrate Valentines Day. Set the mood at home with candles and wine, select a recipe and have some fun cooking together. A great way to start a memorable evening.

Adventures.

If you both enjoy common interests such as being active try roller skating, ice skating or a theme park to kick off the nights proceedings and catch a bite to eat afterwards.

A picnic.

Its hard to beat a romantic picnic. Pick a nice location such as the Botanic Gardens, a river or the best of all the beach, followed by a dip in the surf at sunset.

Valentines Day Sydney restaurant dating ideas.

Summit Restaurant & Orbit Lounge Bar
Level 47, 264 George Street, Sydney CBD
A famous icon on the Sydney Restaurant scene, Located in the heart of Sydney CBD.

Sydney Tower Restaurant
100 Market Street, Sydney CBD
Australia's tallest and most spectacular revolving restaurants.

Mazzaro Italian Restaurant
Address: 279 Elizabeth Street Sydney CBD
"Nice restaurant good food and ample portions"

Valentines Day Brisbane restaurant dating ideas.

Brasserie on the River, Stamford Plaza Brisbane (cnr Margaret St)
Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
This famous riverside spot - Brasserie on the River, encourages restaurant guests to partake in a very civilized buffet, or perhaps an indulgent chocolate high tea. Sip your cognac and enjoy the terraced gardens and the beautiful Brisbane River.

Zi Bar, 308 Edward Street Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4000
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Online dating for singles in their 40s

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

40 something's are choosing online dating as one of the most popular ways to meet singles.

Finding yourself single again at the age of 40 can be a scary thought. For those of you that have suddenly been thrust into the singles arena at this age, dating other people again and putting yourself out there is probably something you never thought you would have to entertain again. Having your appearance and sexuality judged again will be a great challenge.

Many 40 something's will have been married for many years and will have raised a young family. Common advice for new singles in the age group and indeed any age group are often advised to enjoy your own space, be on your own for a while and re-discover yourself. But realistically, when we are single and 40 time is often of the essence. So where to go from here? How do 40 year old singles start dating again, and just as importantly what is the most effective way to find Mr. or Ms right, right now!. Internet dating!

Online dating today is a world away compared to how someone in their 40s would have met their husband or wife 15 years ago. How things have changed in this amount of time. As we get a little older, our sub-conscious asks questions such as "do other people even look at me in that way anymore" The real answer is yes, but given that you have been unavailable for such a long time you will be very insecure in this department.

Learning to date again on the internet, yes the internet, get used to it because its your best bet now your options are limited regarding meeting someone. Clearly the club, pub and lack of single friends scene are not an option for many, but this is certainly not the end of the road for you, in fact there is a maze of singles in their 40s lining up and who are just as eager as you and wanting to chat.

Taking the first steps. There are free dating sites on the net so join up to one. No-one needs to know just yet. Communicating with strangers in chat rooms and starting to develop a friendship with someone with whom you click, will help build your self esteem and soon those little tummy butterflies you haven't felt for many years could start fluttering again. Once you start feeling confident, just watch yourself start to take control and start to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves on the dating site you have joined.

You will soon learn what an array of online dating sites present themselves to you. There are sites catering specifically for love, sex, gays, fetishes, extramarital affairs, religions and others. An interesting statistic regarding older women using online dating, you are squarely a magnet for younger men. Whether these guys are preying on lonely hearts, or are genuinely seeking older women comes down to individual experiences.

Many single women in their 40s who have become accustomed to using online dating claim to have dated many more men through the internet than when in their 20s. Its a common fact that there are more and more genuine singles joining dating sites, and assessing others through their profiles and chat rooms before dating them in real life presents you with a means of cutting to the chase

www.hookmeup.com.au announces partnership with Australia's largest free online dating site.

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Australia's free online dating industry is set to turn the online dating industry on its head with the announcement of a joint venture between Australia's two top free dating sites.

In an undisclosed deal, hookmeup is assisting oasisactive with their push into the Australian free online dating market. So successful has the launch of oasisactive.com.au been, within ten months of their website going live, their site has the second largest market share of online singles in Australia.

Traditionally, online dating site owners have racked in mega revenue over the years from subscriptions charged to their members. So lucrative has this market been, that billionaire media tycoons have snapped up several leading dating sites in Australia and the USA to add to their portfolio of companies.

Whilst the free online dating concept has been around for many years in Australia, none have penetrated deep into the Australian market such as the likes of plentyoffish.com in the USA, which is now the largest dating site in the world.

The partnership between www.hookmeup.com.au and oasisactive is tipped by industry experts to loosen the grip that the three big Australian paid dating sites have. With charging their members subscriptions being the only way to remain viable for the traditional dating sites, this new free dating partnership will send a worrying message to the big three paid sites.

In this fiercely competitive industry, the sudden success of oasisactive is largely due to its founder and Managing Director, Daniel Haigh. Daniel has been involved with online dating for many years and attributes his success partly to joint ventures such as the likes of the recent agreement between hookmeup and oasisactive. In recent years, Daniels group of companies, 3hgroup has been involved in other joint ventures including a partnership with MSN (MSN messenger).

With over one million Australian singles searching for love on the internet each month, hookmeup and oasisactive are telling singles to forget about paying, put their credit cards away and sign up to their dating sites for free

Are you between the ages of 18 & 30 and using online dating to meet people?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We'd love to chat with you!

In the interviews you’ll be asked to discuss your experience of online dating. In particular we are interested in finding out if you think there is any risk involved. This might be personal, emotional, sexual, financial or something we don’t know about yet. We’re keen to hear your thoughts and strategies on what you do to manage any risks you encounter. Or you might want to tell us there’s no risk for you. All thoughts, experiences and opinions appreciated!

All the interviews are confidential, and if you choose to participate you’ll be interviewed by a researcher who has personally used online dating to meet people.

Or add our email address, onlinedating@latrobe.edu.au to your Messenger and we’ll provide all details when we chat.

Hope to chat soon. : -)

Share your online dating experiences, strategies and insights.

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With the growing popularity of online dating as a valid, fun and useful way to meet people, La Trobe University’s School of Public Health and the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society are conducting a project to find out about the experiences of young adults who use online dating. In particular they’re looking to interview people between the ages of 18 and 30.

This project grew out of a smaller study conducted by one of the researchers, Danielle Couch, when she was studying and using online dating herself:

‘I’d used various online dating sites to meet people and had my own little processes for making my way through the online dating world. I’d send a wink or a kiss, maybe we’d correspond via a few emails or chat online for a while. Then if we decided to meet face to face I’d want to think about when and where that would be. I started wondering if other people followed the same kind of routine or did they do things differently. So I started developing a research idea.

The outcome of Danielle’s ponderings was a small research project as part of her post-graduate studies. She interviewed 15 people online, using chat. In the interviews the participants chatted online about their own online dating experiences, what they did and didn’t do to manage risk, how many people they’d met, how many people they’d had sex with through online dating, did they take safety precautions, were they into safe sex and how did it all compare to meeting people in other ways.

Working in public health, I knew there’d been some research in the US looking at the relationship between online dating and the spread of sexually transmitted infections - how the internet can let you meet people quickly and how it could be an efficient way to access casual sex partners and potentially spread infection. I wondered was this relevant in Australia? Did other online daters think about this stuff? Was it any different to going out and picking someone up in a bar on the weekend?’

The interviews ranged from 30 minutes to 3 hours in duration, depending on what each person wanted to share and what else they were doing at the time.

One of the things about interviewing people online is that you have to recognise they’re probably multi-tasking. We all do it when we’re online. So I knew when I was chatting with people I was one of several things they might be doing - that’s just the reality of being online. I had one memorable interview where a participant was in four other dating related chats and also watching some sexually explicit webcam action. I remember her apologising to me at one stage as she was a bit slow in responding to one of my questions as she was getting distracted by the web-cam show.

The general consensus was the people interviewed enjoyed the process; in fact several interviewees would often update Danielle via chat on their most recent experiences as they wanted these included in the project.

The findings from this earlier study have led to the current project. Over the next few months the researchers are looking to interview between 30 and 40 people via chat about their online dating experiences. If you’d like to be part of this project and share your thoughts, experiences and opinions about online dating then just add onlinedating@latrobe.edu.au to your messenger or visit project webpage to find out more. All interviews will be confidential.