There is something captivating about the world of Hollywood. The glamour, the lavish lifestyle, beautiful people, money, expensive cars and the fame, oh the fame! And even if most of us aren’t born under a lucky star, many are still dreaming of getting themselves a slice of the cake by dating a celebrity just like Hugh Grant did in Notting Hill. But there is a reason why these fantasies remain fantasies, and those who do still manage to find happiness in the arms of a superstar should prepare for many obstacles that they wouldn’t face with a regular partner. Read More…

Let’s make one thing clear: never, ever bring up your lack of dating experience without your partner first asking it. Even though it’s certainly nothing to be ashamed of, it’s not a topic to brag about. Despite the popularity of online dating and the convenience of meeting someone at a bar, park or gaming convention, many people still feel too timid or nervous to make the first step. And while holding out for true love should be praised, many singles still feel a need to explain themselves to their partner. However, pointing the spotlight at your insecurity and flaws is never a good idea while on a date. Instead of trying to dodge the bullet, try working on your confidence and social skills. Read More…

Trying to find romance on a dating site is like stepping on a mine field, one wrong move and your chances for success blow up. Not literally of course, but don’t forget that being unsuccessful in matchmaking can destroy your self-esteem or cause burnout. Because of the high-stakes nature of online dating, singles welcome any advice from experts or simply anyone who has experience in the field. And who else would be more perfect for this role than celebrities, who face no difficulty in finding a partner thanks to their reputed social status and lavish lifestyle. Whether they manage to keep these relationships going or not is an entirely different question… but nevertheless, here are a few tips on finding love online from famous stars. Read More…

Have you heard about the butterfly effect? It suggests that even small actions can have drastic effects in the grand schemes of things, such as how a butterfly flapping its wing could lead to a tornado a few weeks later. Something similar happened during March 2018, when the U.S. senate introduced two new bills – FOSTA and SESTA – in order to combat online sex trafficking, prompting popular advertising website Craigslist to remove its personal ads section in fear of being fined.

This section of the site was popular among singles, using it to post free dating ads in the hopes of finding a partner. As such, these government regulations on sex trafficking have led to the closure of a long-standing dating billboard; now that’s a perfect example of the butterfly effect in action. Read More…

The promise of an in-depth personality evaluation is the main selling point of any dating site. eHarmony, EliteSingles and Chemistry.com all proudly boast their personality quizzes, which are based on the decade-long research of big name psychologists like Dr. Neil Clark, Robert McCrae and Paul Costa. But are these personality tests accurate enough to reveal the inner self of millions of unique individuals or are they just smoke and mirrors to bewilder naive singles into subscribing to the service? In order to determine the reliability of these quizzes, we should first take a look at the mother of all personality tests and how this craze began. Read More…

Just like everything in the world, online dating has a natural lifecycle. At first you will likely feel encouraged to give digital matchmaking a chance, especially when you realize how easy the process is. After the first rocky introduction, online mingling even becomes a fun activity as you browse through a list of attractive dates in hopes of finding true love. Even if the first matchup doesn’t strike oil, it will further strengthen your determination.

However, enthusiasm can fade away as time passes, making room for bitterness, frustration or desperation. These are the earliest symptoms of dating burnout, an issue that many long-time daters suffer from. But don’t be afraid, the condition isn’t lethal and with a little bit of self-reflection is all it takes to bounce back. Just follow what the love doctor says! Read More…

Online dating has gone through an interesting evolution over the course of its existence. During the early days of the internet meeting someone online was looked down on and singles often felt ashamed for giving matchmaking sites a chance. Fast forward to present day and online dating has become the most popular way of finding a companion. This is no exaggeration, either, since more than one-third of American couples that were married between 2005 and 2012 had met their partner online. This stat only covers newlyweds, and the numbers have further skyrocketed ever since.

Then why is the internet full of horror stories about botched dates and why are so many singles suffering from dating burnout? As it turns out, online matchmaking isn’t without a dark side and suffering with it for too long could put a strain on your mental health. Read More…

Being fooled by fake profiles is something that every online dater experiences one way or another. Sometimes you’ll discover that your partner has uploaded a photo of them from their graduation when they had far fewer pounds and basically no wrinkles. Then there are Catfishers, a far more sinister category of person who crafts a whole universe around their fake persona just to trick someone into falling for them. And then there are the scammers, the bottom of the bunch. They put up a convincing act in order to bamboozle naive singles and then proceed to empty the victim’s bank account.

What’s the common thread in each of these stories? Fake pictures. Be it portraits that underwent heavy photoshopping, images stolen from other unsuspecting Facebook or Instagram users, or photos cropped from a foreign country’s model agency, the deception of using fake photography can come in many forms. Luckily we know a trick or two for unmasking such charlatans. Read More…

One of the biggest shackles of dating is the inability to interact with others in a confident manner. The crippling fear of being judged or looked down on by your partner coupled with inexperience of social interactions could potentially hinder your chances of meeting someone in a bar or night club.

But don’t be afraid! Online dating is a viable alternative for singles dealing with social anxiety because you don’t need to first meet your partner face-to-face right away and have plenty of time to get to know each other before testing the waters with an actual date. On top of all this, there are other factors that make virtual matchmaking even more alluring if you suffer from feelings of inadequacy of anxiety. Read More…

You’ve been matched according to your mullet; you’ve successfully sought your gene partner; found love by first smell and even courted singles with the same food allergy. For sure, it’s getting harder and harder to come up with a quirky idea for a dating site. Words of Heart, however, has managed to add a rather interesting spin to the formula by creating a matchmaking system based on passwords, of all things. The basic premise is that the passwords represent your innermost thoughts, therefore they are the ideal link between daters. And we thought Ghost Singles was weird… Read More…