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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This Valentine's Day it has become clear that American men have lost the drive to meet women in person, according to a study of dating habits conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the international online dating service, AnastasiaDate. The findings show that one in four men are too lazy to go out and find the woman of their dreams, and of those who do, one quarter are too nervous to speak to a woman they find attractive. And this...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of single baby boomers say they are interested in dating and finding companionship later in life, according to Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey data released this month. When asked about their attitudes toward dating, 56 percent of single adults ages 50 to 75+ surveyed said they are open to dating, showing love and companionship knows no age limits. Among those surveyed: 45 percent of all single boomers...
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If the prospect of Valentine's Day has you looking for love online, you're not alone. According to Match.com(®), the dating site typically sees a 25 to 30 percent increase in new member registrations between December 26 and February 14.(1) While more members means increased possibilities for finding the one you love, it also means you need to be more wary of potential scams. (Logo:...
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- If you are married, separated, or going through a divorce, you might want to make sure to fill out your online dating profiles as accurately as possible. Overall, 59% of the nation's top divorce attorneys have seen an increase in the number of cases using evidence taken from dating websites during the past three years, according to a recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Match.com was cited by 64% of the...
April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online There are nearly as many clichés for falling in love as there are couples. "It was love at first sight," "Inner beauty is what matters," and "opposites attract" are just a few examples. But when we select a new romantic or sexual partner, what is really going on? Elizabeth McClintock, a sociologist from the University of Notre Dame, has examined the impact of physical attractiveness and age on the selection of a mate and the effects...
TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- We live in enlightened times, our constant connectivity firmly rooting us in the 21(st) century. And yet when it comes to dating, old habits die hard. Take the notion of women asking men out or initiating first contact on Lavalife.com, Canada's leading online dating site. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20060208/NYWFNS1LOGO ) Conventional wisdom dictates that men should get the proverbial ball rolling, as if proactive women are...
LONDON, February 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Redefining how singles meet, MeetMeLifestyle.com connects members based on common interests, lifestyles and cultures. With over two thirds of 'first meets' arranged via the internet, there is no denying that online dating and social networking are two of the most popular past-times in the world. However, thanks to MeetMeLifestyle.com, the two concepts are about to fuse into a single platform,...
In the news release, More Men Than Woman Prioritize Dating Over Work, issued 06-Feb-2013 by It's Just Lunch over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "More Men Than Women Prioritize Dating Over Work" rather than "More Men Than Woman Prioritize Dating Over Work" as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows: More Men Than Women Prioritize Dating Over Work More Women are Willing to Cancel a Date Due to Professional Commitment...
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Men and women are shifting gender roles in yet another aspect of modern life, according to a new survey by It's Just Lunch. When the specialty dating service asked more than 4300 singles a series of questions regarding how they view dating issues related to work, there were two unexpected responses by each gender. The most surprising were the answers to "How often do you cancel on a date due to work related issues?" The first choice answer...
BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealing with Valentine's Day in mid-February is often difficult for people still looking for a relationship, but by the end of the month, singles in the Seattle, Wash. area will have a new resource for finding true love. MakeItaGreatDate.com (http://www.makeitagreatdate.com) will provide Seattle singles with three avenues for finding the person of their dreams, personalized matchmaking services, online dating opportunities and "Mix Up"...
