I Heart Online Dating

Well, here we are again. It’s Halloween in New York. Yours truly has trolled Ok Cupid for spooky profiles and definitely found some good ones! But for now, I’m focusing on my costume. Guess what I am….

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Tags: costume, halloween, masks, new york, okcupid

OK, so I know that sometimes this girl in the city is cute/sophisticated and, sometimes, I can overdose on the cute. But now that fall is getting ready to start, I can’t help but trade my summer flings for the romance of fall. (more…)

Tags: cheesy, cute, drew barrymore, hugh grant, love, sophisticated, true

• A Chicago reporter and blogger has her own critique of online dating questionnaires. Her suggestions? Well, for one, start getting down and dirty quicker- let’s find out your real hobbies.
• One single lady asks for advice- how long should you let your man leave up his profile after you’ve started dating?
• Bored on OKCupid? One user suggests that moderating flagged images is a fun- and scandalous- way to pass the time.

Tags: advice, moderating, okcupid, online dating news, profiles, questionnaires

• OKCupid works well for this hot blogger in Minneapolis. Apparently, it’s “taken over her life“.
• Hey guys- want to become a pickup artist? VH1 has launched a new website for season two of their hit show. Get ready to hit the bars…
• Should a woman bring up the topic of marriage with her date? This blogger says that, within reason, it can make sense to raise the question of popping the question.

Tags: bars, marriage, okcupid, online dating news, pickups, vh1

• Going on a date but don’t know who should foot the bill? One blogger looks a a survey, personal experience, and your opinion to find out the answer.
• So- worried your date will “Google” you? Then try an online reputation tracker on for size and see what they’ll find.
• Sometimes, the best solution in your search for love can be to stop searching, and start looking around and having fun.
• New OKCupid test-what wine is right for you? One blogger finds it works surprisingly well.

Tags: bill, fun, google, okcupid, online dating news, paying

I couldn’t decide how to dump Pete. I know, I know- I should have decided by now. But it’s so hard when you aren’t really even going out in the first place. Fortunately, he hasn’t written me either, so I think it will be ok. But I took an OKCupid test yesterday too- it was something like “Are You Afraid of Happiness?” The results were interesting… (more…)

Tags: okcupid, pete, true

You know what I would love to write? That my True date with Pete, the crazy laugher, went wonderfully. And as far as the food goes, it did. It was some of the best stuff I’ve ever had. The chef is Korean, but from Maryland, I think, so he makes the most amazingly unique food that I’ve ever had. So good. But not everything about dinner was great. For one, Pete was there.

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Tags: delicious, laughter, momofuku, okcupid, pete, true

• Dating is good- but this columnist says to make sure online romeos don’t waste your time.
• Online Dating- the pros and cons, put in a short but handy list.
• A blogger recounts exploring the online world in a continuing series of posts- stay tuned.
• Want to know how to get the girl? A woman blogger writes a helpful list of tips.
• And finally, for another blogger, OKCupid is strikingly accurate. Again.

Tags: cons, exploring, okcupid, online dating news, online dating tips, pros

Fantastic! Yesterday I finally took the plunge and asked out my online crush. He wrote back! Guess where we’re going to be tonight? Right here! I’m going to get Green Tea Ice Cream- it sounds amazing.

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Tags: chinatown, green tea ice cream, okcupid, true

I know what you’re thinking- I’m a wimp for not immediately writing Pete back about our date. Well, you’re right. Today I took another OKCupid test (addiction index: equivalent of coffee). The test said that I have a serious problem with pulling the trigger. So today I decided to be a power girl and ask out my new find… (more…)

Tags: chinatown, match, okcupid, starbucks, trigger

OK- I know some of you are going to totally hate me and think I’m a huge nerd, but let me tell you. If you want to date me, you need to know your grammar. For example, take this guy that contacted me on True last night. I managed to book it to create my profile (I know, I’m a star), and then this one guy writes me the following: (more…)

Tags: homonyms, okcupid, spelling, spotted pig, true

The Site: OKCupid (Go There Now)

The Deal: Love to flirt? Then OKCupid is the site for you. With tons of fun questions and quizzes to find out what you’re like (and who you’re compatible with), this site makes online dating as fun as it should be.

OKCupid’s Mission: If you want online dating to be as fun as dating out in the world, then OKCupid is the place to go. You’ll be presented with questions about tons of different topics. Want to test politics? Favorite movies? OKCupid will help you find your potential sweetheart by looking at your answers. The more answers you have in common, the better your chance at love.

The site has a vibe that’s fun and still scientific- it’s like a milkshake in a test tube. Once you find possible friends, enemies, and intersections, the romance begins with opportunities to contact and meet people who are compatible with you. So get ready to start a quiz- the score may be one of the most important ones you’ll ever get.

Who It’s For: OKCupid is an exciting, young community that can help anyone looking for Christian dating, Gay dating, Latino dating, African American dating, Asian dating, a fun fling, or a lifetime lover. Its fun vibe and easy access have made it one of the quickest growing dating sites on the net.

The Price: Fortunately, getting hit by the OKCupid arrow is painless and free. Users can take as many tests as they like, reach out and contact potential pairs, and browse the profiles of people that they’re compatible with.

The Bottom Line: OKCupid is cute, fun, free, and a totally new way to look at dating on the web. That said, it’s also got some serious firepower to help you find your partner- after all, we think we’ve heard about this “Cupid” guy before. He’s pretty good at what he does.

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Online Dating: Dive Right In

Remember the first time you went off the high dive? You thought everyone was watching you as you stood there, your toes gripping the edge of the board, trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge. Well, we know that online dating can be a similar situation. And we’re here to tell you to dive right in! But first, we’d like to teach you how to swim in the online dating pool.

Choosing the Right Online Dating Service

There’s a wide range of different services that cater to your personality and goals- Match, eHarmony, OKCupid, Singlesnet, True, and yes, AdultFriendFinder all offer different things for their users (to find the right one, we recommend checking out our own online dating reviews). Learn more about the possibilities and give a new site a try. In fact, most of these services provide free trials, and some like OKCupid are always free. These services want you to dip a toe in the water, so go ahead, sign up, and find the ones that are right for you.

Personality Matching: How You Find Potential Dates

Obviously, each site is different- eHarmony will give you a complex compatibility test, while Singlesnet will get you signed up withing 30 seconds (here’s our primer on online dating questionnaires). But, basically, all the sites mash up the hard facts with your unique personality. You’ll be shown people who are your preferred age, gender, and location no matter what. Then it gets interesting. Personality matching will help pair you with the type of person that you might have fun with. It’s both a science and an art- and it’s up to you to experiment and find the person that works for you.

My Profile: Making A Great First Impression

When you’re online, you’ll create a representation of yourself (check out our tips for creating a great online dating profile). It’s a rundown of what you’re like, who you are, and who you’re looking for. Potential dates will look at it to get a feel for your personality and to see if you’re a Match. It’s important to keep your profile fun, flirty, and most importantly, honest. This is your first impression for a potential date, so you want it to be an honest one.

Messaging: What’s a Wink?

Each dating site will provide a mix of different ways to start flirting. Some use “winks”, others have live chatting, and some even have video. The differences between services aren’t important, however- the key thing to remember is that you’re here to flirt and have fun. Messaging is a way to reach out and show a new person how cool you are- have fun doing it!

There are a couple of tips to remember as you get started. First, keep it casual- messaging too much could be too aggressive for potential dates. So always have a laid back approach to your replies (just as you would with a phone call). Secondly, be careful with your real contact information (e-mail, phone, etc). You should give that info out eventually, but don’t open with it- you have to make sure you’re speaking to a cool, safe person first (You can also check out our tips to read more about how to learn to flirt online).

That First Cup of Coffee: Meeting In the Real World

If there are sparks, you’ll want to leave the keyboard for your first real date.

How do you set up the big first date? Simple- just ask. Once you determine a time for you and your date to meet, you’ll be set. A public place is best for that first interlude. Meet and then, once you’ve gotten to know the person better, decide where to go from there. You’re well on your way to finding a new relationship.

The Rest of It: What To Do Now?

After that first date, it’s all up to you. You may want to reunite for a second date, find a new person, or even try a different service. Whatever you do, you’ve done the hardest part- you’ve jumped off the high dive. And you can go ahead and admit it- now that you’ve taken the plunge, it feels pretty good.

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