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North Carolina Couple Has Awkward Date Where Man Hides Behind Menu and Ends in Viral Embarassment [PHOTO]

Nick Cooper — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:45:09 +0000

Everyone has at least one awkward date story. They range in shades of embarrassment but this one ranks toward the top. A couple out to eat at an Olive Garden in North Carolina apparently weren’t having the best experience, as the man built a wall of menus to block his view of his date while she sat awkwardly [...]

Do You Keep Love Letters From Previous Relationships? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:05:07 +0000

According to a new survey from the dating site Seeking Arrangement, the nature of the love letter has radically changed over the last decade. Instead of putting pen to paper, amorous messages now usually come in the form emails or text messages.

But the question remains: Do you keep such notes after a relationship has ended and you've moved on?

Single, Bald, Middle Aged Men Wanted For Dates In Minneapolis

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:32:31 +0000

Single? Bald or Balding? No need for a toupee, just move to Minneapolis. In a recent survey The Huffington Post listed the Top 10 cities for men who are lacking some hair on top of the dome.

Dad Makes it Loud and Clear, With 10 Commandments to Dating His Daughter [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:42:50 +0000

This guy is great and is almost as funny as the dad who shot his daughters laptop. It is natural for fathers to be protective of their daughters, I mean they were that age at one point to. I feel for the next guy that knocks on his door. I think it is essential though, you have to police your kids at some point, just hard to find that happy medium.

Guys, What Women Hate About Your Dirty Apartment

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:31:07 +0000

Everyone knows that first impressions last a life time, so make it a good one. And guys, if you are having your girlfriend over to your place for the first time, for gods sake clean the place up! I know first hand what pigs guys can be, having had male and female roommates, but on [...]

Creepy Guy Asks Girls That Go on Dates With Him to Complete Post-Date Survey [IMAGES]

Nick Cooper — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:11:51 +0000

As a guy, I can admit it is hard to read what a woman is thinking from time to time. It's one of those fun little mysteries that surround the dynamic between men and women. Figuring out whether someone is interested in you after a first date can be equally tricky, so one Philadelphia man decided to go directly for the answers. Jeanne and I talked about this guy in today's (May 17) Idiots in the News and the survey was too good not to share.

What Do Men Say Is the Most Frustrating Aspect of Dating?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:44:47 +0000

Dating is tough, and interpersonal communication can be even tougher. But the electronic age has brought with a whole new layer of angst — it seems nothing is more perplexing to a man than talking to a woman via text message.

Website Helps Re-Connect With Your Ex To Find Out How You Screwed Up

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:59:42 +0000

WotWhatWrong.com is a new website that claims to help people find out the reasons behind their failed relationships, as it’s developers put it, “in a socially acceptable way.” Once you sign up for WotWhatWrong, you can send a feedback form to your ex or failed date(s). The form contains a bunch of reasons they can [...]

Chris Brown Attempts to Hit on Woman By Saying He 'Won't Beat' Her

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:15:49 +0000

Whatever happened to cheesy yet awkwardly charming pick up lines like: “Is your father a thief since he stole all the stars in the sky and put them in your eyes?” Apparently, Chris Brown has never heard of those. A woman reports that Breezy, who is still serving probation after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-lady [...]

Kim Kardashian Wanting to Date Jeremy Lin Is the Real 'Linsanity'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:57:08 +0000

Reality star and famous dater of athletes Kim Kardashian looks like she has her eyes on America’s newest jock sensation. In a related story, the sun rose and set today.

Yup, Jeremy Lin, the Harvard graduate point guard who has revitalized the New York Knicks and energized the entire sports world is now in the laser-sights of America’s premiere athlete paramour. According to a report in Media Takeout, Kim thinks Jeremy is “cute.” Run, Jeremy! Run away now.

Skrillex and Ellie Goulding Are Dating

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:19:18 +0000

New couple alert. Grammy-winning dubstep DJ Skrillex is dating British singer Ellie Goulding, who last year nabbed the gig of a lifetime by singing at the royal wedding reception of Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton.

What's the No. 1 Quality People Look for In Their Relationships? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:48:03 +0000

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, romance in the air. However, when TouchTunes recently polled 120,000 adults as part of their third annual Love Survey, they found that the quality most important in a romantic relationship had nothing to do with chocolate, sexy lingerie or candlelight dinners.

6 Valentine's Day Dates Gone Horribly Wrong [PHOTOS]

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:46:40 +0000

While Valentine’s Day is considered the most romantic day of the year, it doesn’t always go according to plan for everyone. Here’s a look at some people Valentine’s Days that could’ve been better. All photos are credited to Thinkstock and all added graphics were created by TheFW staff. Read Original: [...]

A Must-See 80′s Video Dating Montage

Laura Peterson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:15:52 +0000

Why, oh why, could I not be a single gal in the 1980's?

Before the days of Match.com and eHarmony, the best way to get out there and meet new people was to get all dressed up, or dressed down, sit in an uncomfortable chair, and record a message hundreds of singles would browse through

Rihanna Tells Ellen Being Single Is Not Good for 'Her'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:20:28 +0000

Rihanna‘s new album ‘Talk That Talk’ is as sexed up as it gets. When RiRi appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres show today (Nov. 21) to promote the album and discuss her romantic life, the sexpot was quite forthcoming, revealing that “I am not dating anyone right now … I am not dating at all.”

Cell Phones Eliminate the Three-Day Rule in Dating — Survey of the Day

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:32:53 +0000

If a new survey from dating site Match.com is to be believed, the rules of dating have changed — largely because of cell phones, email and texting. The so-called LoveGeist survey, given to singles in the UK, found the traditional “three-day rule” for contact after a first date no longer applies. The new standard? A [...]

Jordin Sparks is Dating Jason Derulo

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:00:12 +0000

‘American Idol’ winner Jordin Sparks and singer Jason Derulo had their official coming-out as a couple on Sunday night when they attended Derulo’s belated 22nd birthday party together in Hollywood.

Dating Site For Pretty People Nixes 30,000 Members

Wendy Gould — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:30:43 +0000

Finding a date — let alone a life partner — is hard enough, but the dating website BeautifulPeople.com has just made things a little more difficult for their paying members.

The site, as the name implies, only allows attractive men and women to flirt and mingle amongst each other. However, a virus dubbed ‘Shrek’ infiltrated the site last month, allowing tens of thousands of newbies to become members without going through the proper vetting process, first.

Dating Do's and Dont's-Teen Dating Education from 1949 [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:51:49 +0000

Single? Thinking about how you can go about finding that “special someone?” How about this video from 1949? Some really good tips for the kids…