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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Love Quiz: Is It Love... Or Lust?
Take this love quiz to find out whether or not your relationship is built on love, lust, or something in between.
Love Calculator - How Strong Is Your Love?
Wondering how strong your love romance is? This love calculator will show you.
Top Free Dating Sites
There are so many free dating sites to choose from - but which are really the best?
Cheap Date Ideas
Want some date ideas that won't leave you scrounging for change? More than twenty cheap date ideas await you...
Adult Friend Finder
You've seen their ads all over the Internet. Now it's time to find out if Adult Friend Finder is the adult dating site for you.
Love Quiz: Test Your Chemistry
Wondering how much sizzle or fizzle there is between you and your boyfriend or girlfriend? Find out with this chemistry quiz.
Being Single Quotes
Inspirational and thought-provoking quotes about being single.
Conversation Starters
One of the scariest parts of meeting new people is trying to start a conversation with a stranger, but it doesn't need to be.
Top Online Dating Sites
Which are the best online dating sites, and why?
Plenty of Fish
Owner Markus Frind has worked hard to keep Plenty of Fish free and available to anyone wanting to find love. Learn why Plenty of Fish has so many devout followers and why its the first online dating site to join.
Fun Date Ideas
Where do you go when you want to inject a bit of fun into a date, or are not quite ready to introduce a romantic date setting just quite yet? You hit one of these eight locations for some lighthearted, youthful excitement to share with someone special.
Ok Cupid Dating Site Review
Why is OkCupid the Dating Guide's top free dating site pick? Read on to find out.
Romantic Text Messages
Surprise your sweetie with these romantic text messages.
Flirty Text Messages
Need inspiration to send a flirty text message to your loved one or romantic interest? Look no further.
Dating Quiz: Are You Over Your Ex?
Are you over your ex? Take this dating quiz and find out.
Are You Ready To Fall In Love? Quiz
Using research from a well-known university on building trust in interpersonal relationships, this love quiz will help you determine if you are able to fall in love.
Dating Quiz: How Jealous Are You?
Is your jealousy helping or hindering your relationship?
Adam4Adam Dating Site Review
Adam4ADam is the most popular gay dating site according to Hitwise. Does it live up to its hype? Read on for a full review.
Dating Rules
When dating someone, are there rules? You bet there are. These dating rules apply to every relationship, no matter if it's new or long-term, casual or serious.
Dating Quiz: Are You Ready To Date?
Wondering if you are ready to date again? Then take this quick dating quiz and find out.
Dating Quiz: How Romantic Are You?
Just how romantic are you? Take this dating quiz and find out.
Romantic Date Ideas
Inventive, creative and interesting date ideas that don't leave the romance to chance.
Couples Communication Skills Quiz
Determine how strong your communication skills are between you and your partner with this true/false communication quiz.
Am I In Love?
Questions to help you figure out whether or not you're in love.
Casual Kiss Site Review
A full review of the inexpensive, internationally available dating site, Casual Kiss.
Review: Fling.com
Offering a free trial, oodles of members and some neat features, Fling.com is definitely a site worth checking out for those looking for casual dating.
Relationship Quiz: Are You a Good Kisser?
Are you a good kisser or not? Take this relationship quiz and find out.
6 Great Pickup Lines
Simple, straightforward and minus the cheese factor, these ten great pickup lines should start a conversation flowing in no time.
Where to Meet Singles
Need ideas and suggestions on where to meet singles? Read on for a comprehensive list of places to meet other single people.
Do's and Don'ts of Texting
A list of the do's and don'ts of sms texting in relationships.
Date Hookup Review
A review of Date Hookup, a newcomer to the free dating site market.
Get Serious Or...?
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.
20 Questions - Communication
Ask your date these 20 questions to get a better idea if the two of you are on the same page when it comes to communication.
Who Is Kristen Stewart Dating?
Get the latest scoop on who is Kristen Stewart dating, and who she's dated in the past.
Bad Relationship Fixes
Is your previously healthy relationship flailing or failing? Learn how to fix bad relationships with these seven straightforward steps.
Break Up Rules
When you've finally decided its time to come to terms with your break up, read this list of break up rules to commit to in order to heal.
Breakup Movies
Breaking up is never easy. Console yourself with these supportive breakup movies while grieving the loss of your relationship.
Creative Date Ideas
Creative and intriguing date ideas that aren't the same old you've heard before or done already.
Adult Match Doctor
One of the few free adult dating sites still available today.
Long Distance Relationship Tip
In a long distance relationship? Read on for ways to keep your love alive.
Date Ideas for LDRs
Just because you're in a long distance relationship doesn't mean you can't have a date.
Seductive Dating Ideas
Dating ideas to seduce a lover or date.
Dating Rules to Meet Someone
When trying to meet someone to date, there are rules to follow. Learn what they are now.
Is He Still Interested?
A dating reader wonders whether or not her partner is still interested in her and asks for dating advice.
Avoid Internet Dating Scams
Meeting people through internet dating sites means being aware of the most popular dating scams today.
What Is Love
Defining true love - what is love, and what its not.
He's Just Not Into You Quiz
A quick dating quiz from Dr. Diana Kirschner, author of Love in 90 Days, which will help you determine if he's just not that into you.
Zogo Free Mobile Dating
So far the only free mobile phone dating service available, Zogo is a fully-functioning texting option for singles looking for love, romance, or a hookup in their geographic area.
Connecting Singles Review
Connection singles is one of the top free dating sites currently available. Find out why with this dating site review.
WooMe Online Speed Dating
A review of WooMe, the first online speed dating website.
Dating Profile Don'ts
If you aren't getting the quantity of responses you'd hoped for after posting an online dating service profile, read these crucial dating rules for how to increase your odds quickly and dramatically.
Lavalife Dating Site Review
Lavalife was one of the first online dating sites available, and has updated itself nicely over the years to continue meeting market demand.
Dinner and a Movie Date Ideas
Tired of the same old dinner and a movie date? Spruce up your usual by using some of these simple date ideas to turn a routine date into something memorable.
Write an Online Dating Profile
Suggestions on how to write a captivating online dating profile to attract a date.
Sexy Games for Couples
When you need a creative, fun, sexy game to play with your partner, you'll find some great bets in this list.
Match.com Review
With more than a decade under their belt offering online dating services, Match.com is one of the top dating sites around today. Read on for a complete review of Match.com including special features and costs.
Book of Matches
A heterosexual free dating site for international singles, Book of Matches is a viable alternative to other free dating sites.
Am I Ready To Date Again?
When you are ready to date again, you're ready to graduate from Dating Prep.
Flirt Using Body Language
Wondering whether or not he's just a flirt or if she's really into you? This body language primer will help.
Online Dating Dos and Don'ts
With a little bit of sass and a lot of laughs, the authors of Still Hot, Sue Mittenthal and Linda Reing offer up these dating rules for internet love.
eHarmony
eHarmony is one of the more unique, yet successful dating sites available today. But is it worth the highest of all dating sites' membership fee?
Casual Dating Definition
Its hard to know if you are dating someone, much less casually dating them. Find out the definition of casual dating, here.
Does She Miss Me?
A recent breakup with his girlfriend makes a reader ask, "Does she miss me, and if so, how can I tell?"
Pick the First Date Location
There are ten dating rules to enable the best first date possible. Read on and make sure to incorporate all of them into the planning for your first date.
Afraid of Commitment?
Wondering if your boyfriend is afraid of commitment, but aren't sure how to find out? Read on for relationship advice for how to spot relationship commitment issues, and what to do about it.
Breakup Comforts
Working through a breakup? Give yourself some well-deserved tender loving care with these essential comforts for the recently broken up.
Online Service Dating How To
If you've never used an online dating service, or want tips to make your online dating experience better, there is no better place to start than here.
Romance Ideas
Stuck for romantic ideas to put some spark back into your dating relationship? Look no further.
Meet Someone Myths
Many of us have a set of personal myths we carry around with us that may hold us back from meeting someone new. Learn how to dispel all four so you can meet new people today.
Sexy Gift Ideas for Men
Sexy gift ideas for the man in your life, including sensual and unusual gifts.
Dating Advice Submissions
Have a dating question that you'd like answered? Fill in this dating advice submission form, and have your most pressing concerns answered by a dating expert.
When Not To Date
Learn when its time to take a break from dating with these handy when not to date tips.
Open Relationship
Definition of an open relationship.
Review: Club Intimate
Should you subscribe to free adult dating site, Club Intimate? Find out by reading this full review.
Best Date Movies Of All Time
Inspiring date movie ideas for film lovers of every genre.
Say Anything Halloween Costume
A Halloween costume idea for guys, where they dress up as Lloyd Dobbler from the movie Say Anything.
Low Self Esteem
For those wondering if they have low self esteem, and how it affects a dating relationship.
Couples Halloween Costumes
A list of original Halloween costume ideas for couples.
Top Breakup Books
Need a pick-me-up after a particularly bad breakup? Take a peek at one of these break up books for advice, support and guidance to get you back on track quickly.
Cute Love Quotes
Cute love quotes for those in love or wanting ideas for romantic text messages.
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.
OutPersonals
Out Personals is another Friend Finder Network dating site. Should those targeted to this website - gay and bisexual men - sign up for this website's dating services? Read on to find out.
Review: SinglesNet
Hitwise consistently lists it as one of the top dating sites in the world. Find out why, and what SinglesNet can offer you, here.
On a Date, Who Pays?
The age-old question of who pays on a date is answered.
Relationship Expectations
Unwittingly or not, we all have relationship expectations when meeting new people. What are yours, and are they conducive to finding love?
Getting Back Together
A dating reader wonders: will getting back together with her ex work out this time?
Tummy Butterflies Adult Dating
This reader-submitted adult dating service review is for Tummy Butterflies, a dating site which caters to married adults looking for extramarital affairs.
Crush or Flush Mobile Dating
Hot or not meets SMS dating for a unique twist.
Singles Cruises
Cruises that cater specifically to singles looking for love are on the rise. Here's a quick run down of single cruises, what they entail and what to expect.
Feel Better After A Break Up
A long list of ways to feel good fast. Part of an eCourse series about working through a breakup, although the suggestions can help anyone feel better, quickly.
More Ways To Meet New People
Run out of ideas to meet new people? Try some of these suggestions to get your social calendar hopping in no time.
Dating - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Dating guide site.
Friends with Benefits
If someone referred to another as having a "friends with benefits" relationship and you had no idea what they meant, learn what it is here.
Choosing Dating Services
More than nine million online dating services are vying for your attention. Learn how to decide which ones are the best for you.
He's Just Not That Into You
Relationship book review for He's Just Not That Into You, a dating advice book for women.
Signs of Cheating
Wondering if your partner is cheating on you? Read on for a list of the most common signs.
Advice: Casual to Serious
A female reader asks if it is possible to turn casual sex with someone into a full-blown relationship.
Love Quiz: Is Your Long Distance Relationship Meant To Last?
Wondering if your long distance relationship will go the distance? Then take this quick love quiz to find out.
Shagpal Adult Dating
A full review of adult dating site, Shagpal.
Definition of Intimacy
The definition of intimacy in a dating relationship.
Review: Pink Sofa
A full review of Pink Sofa, a bisexual and lesbian dating site catering to women seeking a relationship with other women.
Feng Shui For Love
Use these helpful and simple Feng Shui tips to attract a love relationship.
Valentines Day Costumes
If you want to dress up in something sexy for Valentines Day, you've met your match.
Yahoo Personals
According to Hitwise, Yahoo Personals is one of the most popular dating sites in the US today. But does popular mean you'll be happy with their services? Read on to find out.
Can I Date My Best Friend's Ex
Is it ever okay to date your best friend's ex?
Romantic Gifts For Men
If you're in need of some great romantic gift ideas for the guy you're dating, read for a lovely list.
Unfinished Business Advice
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.
Chat Before Dating
The importance of chatting with someone you've met from an online dating site before meeting face to face.
Meet Moi
People of all sexual orientations can use Meet Moi's simple and straightforward services to meet local singles using their cell phone. A slick graphical interface, attentive customer service and extremely inexpensive fees make this a mobile dating company worth looking into.
Gift Ideas for a Big Date
Got your eye on someone and want to interest them further by giving something fun and unusual on your first, big date? Here's a list of suggestions and ideas.
Safe Dating Personals
How to determine if a dating personals site has your safety in their best interest.
eBook Review: Get Ex Gf Back
How To Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back is a package of four eBooks created by Dr. George Karanastasis, and all are reviewed in full here.
Trophy Wife Halloween Costume
Jennifer was a Trophy Wife for Halloween a couple of years back, and the costume served her well when it came to meeting other singles.
Phases of Courtship
Describing the five stages of courtship with links to further, more detailed information.
True Dating Site Review
True dating is the first online dating site to offer background checks for convicted criminals and married people.
Pansexual
A pansexual is someone who is attracted to people regardless of their gender, sex or sexual orientation.
Kick Love Habits After Breakup
In the habit of calling your ex or seeing them all the time and need to find solace after a break up? Here's how.
Top Dating Blogs
Do you know about the top dating bloggers online today? Find out with this list of dating blogs you're probably not reading (but should be).
Advice: Casual Relationship
Scott asks for some dating advice about the woman he's pursuing who can't decide between a casual relationship and long term love.
Dating Acronyms
Trying to decipher an online dating profile? Keep this list of acronyms handy and you'll understand internet lingo in no time.
First Date Tips
Suggestions to make a first date flow into a second.
Cheap Gift Ideas
Cheap gifts (under $30) for dating couples.
Mobile Match.com Review
Thinking about trying mobile dating - also known as text dating, mobile flirting or cell phone social networking? Mobile Match.com has been around since 2003, and offers a host of services to US-based customers of all sexual orientations.
Advice: He's Not My Type?
A reader asks how to bust out of a "he's not my type" rut.
The Four Man Plan Book Review
Cindy Lu, comedienne and writer, was tired of dating the wrong kinds of guys and getting nowhere. That's why she created The Four Man Plan to find her 3 1/4 man. Curious as to what she discovered?
I Love Texting Mobile Dating
This U.S.-based cell phone dating company offers SMS dating services to all of the major cell phone carriers.
Dating a Man With Aspergers
A book review of the niche, although very helpful, 22 Things A Woman Must Know If She Loves a Man With Asperger's Syndrome by Rudy Simone.
Review: USearchLocal
A review of dating site USearchLocal.
Romantic Gifts for Her
A list of lovely romantic gifts for her, perfect for any romantic occasion, including birthdays, Valentines Day or just because.
Question: Commitment Issues?
Reader Renee asks the dating question: is her relationship suffering from commitment issues?
Review: Down To Earth
A full review of Match.com's version of a free dating site, Down To Earth. Does it compare to the other massive free dating sites?
Poll: How Long Do You Date Someone Before You Consider it Exclusive?
Poll and results for About.com Dating readers to see how long singles feel two people should date before choosing monogamy.
Advice: Jobless & Dating?
A lonely reader wants to know if he should bother trying to find a date while also trying to find a job.
Roller Girl Halloween Costume
Halloween costume for a single gal from the movie Boogie Nights - Roller Girl.
Who Is Megan Fox Dating?
Who is Megan Fox dating? Get the latest scoop, as well as who she's dated in the past.
Bisexual Dating at Bi Cupid
A dating service review of bisexual dating site BiCupid.
Meeting the Parents
Concerned that your first interaction with your date's parents this holiday season will resemble a scene from Meet the Parents? Read these tips to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved.
Single Parent Love Life
Single Parent Love Life caters to single parents looking for love, and those who appreciate them.
Singles Cruise.com
Looking for your own love boat? Singles Cruises.com has many options to choose from for the solo traveller.
Womanizer
A man who has casual sex frequently with a series of different women. Also...
No Strings Attached Definition
Explaining the context of a no strings relationship.
How To Speed Date
Interesting in attending a speed dating event but unsure what to expect? Then read on for tips and suggestions on what to do, what to wear and how to act during a speed date.
Mend a Broken Heart With Food
Who needs a diet when you're trying to mend a broken heart? Become your own best friend by using these food-related soothers that will only make matters better, not worse.
Real Christian Singles Review
A full review of Real Christian Singles, a free online dating site for Christians.
Review: Rainbow Singles
A review of an unusual dating site, where LGBT Christians can look for a mate.
Bellydancer Halloween Costume
Amy in Connecticut dressed up as a bellydancer for her Halloween costume, with great success.
Advice: Lack of Responses
Why would someone not get any responses to emails they've sent out from their online dating profile? Find out here.
What is Dating Violence?
The three types of dating violence explained: physical, emotional and sexual.
Free Dating Site: Engage
A full review of Engage.com, an unusual free dating site that lets your friends play matchmaker.
Chemistry Dating
Chemistry dating's proprietary matching system is of interest to all U.S. singles, no matter what their sexual orientation.
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