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Finding a Safe Dating Personals Site

How to determine if a dating personals site has your safety in their best interest.

Dating Acronyms

Trying to decipher an online dating profile? Keep this list of acronyms handy and you'll understand internet lingo in no time.

Cheap Date Ideas

Want some date ideas that won't leave you scrounging for change? More than twenty cheap date ideas await you...

Top Breakup Songs

Wallow in your recently broken up misery or repair your self-esteem with a 'moving on' song. Whatever the circumstances, enjoy these special breakup songs that let everyone know: you aren't alone.

Valentines Day Gifts

Finding the perfect Valentines Day gift can be a challenge - if you don't have any help. Get some ideas, tips and suggestions all in one place, here.

Dating Advice - Is My Boyfriend Right?

A short and sweet question from a reader about something her boyfriend said, with a longer than normal analysis about her boyfriend question - because sometimes, its about what's not being said.

Romantic Text Messages

Surprise your sweetie with these romantic text messages.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Dating Couples

A master list of holiday gift ideas and suggestions for dating couples.

Can Casual Sex Become A Relationship?

A female reader asks if it is possible to turn casual sex with someone into a full-blown relationship.

Halloween Costume Ideas for Couples

A list of original Halloween costume ideas for couples.

Master List of Reviewed Dating Sites

A list of dating sites that the Guide to Dating at About.com has personally reviewed, as well as user reviews and recommendations.

Season One The Pickup Artist Recaps

A recap of the first season of VH1's The Pickup Artist, starring Mystery.

Did He Get Caught Cheating?

A reader wants to know if her boyfriend got caught cheating by her friends, and whose story she should believe.

Flirty Text Messages

Need inspiration to send a flirty text message to your loved one or romantic interest? Look no further.

Choosing Between A Casual Relationship And Something More

Scott asks for some dating advice about the woman he's pursuing who can't decide between a casual relationship and long term love.

Relationship Expectations

Unwittingly or not, we all have relationship expectations when meeting new people. What are yours, and are they conducive to finding love?

Am I Ready To Date Again?

When you are ready to date again, you're ready to graduate from Dating Prep.

Dating Advice: He's Not My Type?

A reader asks how to bust out of a "he's not my type" rut.

The Pickup Artist 102 - Season One, Episode Two Recap

If you weren't able to catch The Pickup Artist, this is a recap of Season One, Episode Two.

The Pickup Artist 101 - Season One Premiere Recap - Part One

The first episode of VH1's The Pickup Artist, part one.

Relationship Advice: Dealing with Unfinished Business

Have some lingering conflicts that need resolving before you can move on? Work through this relationship advice to deal with any unfinished business so you can start meeting new people.

Long Distance Relationship Date Ideas

Just because you're in a long distance relationship doesn't mean you can't have a date.

10 Unwritten Rules For Summer Love

Are there rules for summer love? Of course there are, but they aren't obvious. Read on for author Sheri Rifkin's list of unwritten summer love rules.

Dating Blog Carnival

A weekly blog carnival showcasing topics relevant to dating.

Should We Take This Relationship to the Next Level or End It?

After a couple of months dating each other, it's time to decide whether or not your relationship should move forward or end now. These three key questions will help with your decision making process.

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