Dating

Match.com Screening For Sex Offenders

ISSUE 47•16 | 04.20.11 | American Voices

Following a lawsuit from a woman alleging she was raped by a man she met on Match.com who had previously been convicted of sexual battery, the dating website announced it would begin vetting its members to exclude known sex offenders. more»
Man Feels 19 Again After Not Getting Laid

ISSUE 47•13 | 03.29.11 | Radio News
Woman Always Really Excited To Be In Whatever Relationship Status She's Currently In

ISSUE 44•37 | 09.13.08 | News

KINGSPORT, TN—"I'm so happy now!" said Ann Castlen, who uttered the same words after her ex first said 'I love you' and when they briefly split to see other people. more»
Double-Jointed Man On Date Breaks It Out Too Early

ISSUE 44•33 | 08.14.08 | News in Brief

COOPERSTOWN, NY—Double-jointed man Stephen Rothkowitz's first date with Lois Hiller, 30, was irrevocably derailed when the 29-year-old... more»
Upcoming Date Only Thing Between Area Man, Utter Self-Neglect

ISSUE 44•31 | 08.02.08 | News

MORGANTON, NC—"This girl better be hot," said Glick, who otherwise would be stubbing out his cigarette on his bedpost instead of walking four steps to the ashtray. more»
Bluetooth Headset Worn Throughout Date

ISSUE 43•33 | 08.14.07 | News in Photos
I Never Talk On The First Date

ISSUE 43•15 | 04.11.07 | Commentary

People are so impatient nowadays. Everyone's rushing to find someone, get married, settle down, and have kids. Call me old- fashioned, but I... more»
Derek Jeter Dating Jessica Biel, Repeatedly Reports Derek Jeter

ISSUE 42•48 | 11.30.06 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—According to his teammates, other MLB players, Yankee management, friends, relatives, his old college professors, and any random... more»
Boyfriend Ready To Take Relationship To Previous Level

ISSUE 42•48 | 11.28.06 | News

COLUMBIA, SC—"I can tell by the look in her eyes—that loving, longing gaze—that I must act now before I miss my chance," boyfriend Matthew Sullivan said. more»
Former Marine Sniper Slapped With 3,000-Yard Restraining Order

ISSUE 42•44 | 11.01.06 | News in Brief

MACON, GA—Citing Emily Holman's right to feel safe traversing vast open spaces, especially when within visual range of clock towers, parking... more»
Area Man Going To Go Ahead And Consider That A Date

ISSUE 48•09 ISSUE 42•42 | 10.17.06 | News in Brief

MOUNT PLEASANT, PA—Anthony Pennline, 28, decided Tuesday, following a random encounter at a coffee shop with 26-year old acquaintance April... more»
Woman Finds Imperfect Mate At Outlet Mall

ISSUE 42•14 | 04.05.06 | News in Brief

CLINTON, CT—Joan Cruzan, a 39-year-old graphic designer and frequent factory outlet shopper, discovered her imperfect mate at the Clinton... more»
First Date In Six Months To Be Last Date In Six Years

ISSUE 41•17 | 04.27.05 | News in Brief

ROSEBURG, OR—Although he is unaware of it, Jeff Schyler's date Friday will be his last until May 2011. "I'm so glad I finally got up the balls to ask out my friend's cute sister," said the 28-year-old, whose last date was in October. "I haven't been getting much action lately, but I have a really good feeling about this." Schyler plans to take his date to see Fever Pitch, hoping the romantic comedy will "get her in the mood," which it won't. more»
Oysters Have No Discernible Effect On Date

ISSUE 41•13 | 03.30.05 | News in Brief

SEATTLE—According to Justin Grammling, 24, a close inspection of date Karen Stavers, who ate a six-oyster appetizer platter, indicated no marked increase in her libido. "Those things didn't do shit," Grammling said. "She didn't inch closer to me, or play footsie, or take her sweater off. I was keeping an eye on her, and her color didn't even rise." Grammling said he will fall back on Seduction Plan B: alcohol. more»
'Missed Connection' Ad Obviously Cheney

ISSUE 41•13 | 03.30.05 | News in Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—In spite of its anonymity, a "missed connection" ad posted on the D.C.-area Craigslist Monday was clearly the work of Vice President Dick Cheney. "You: the attractive blonde from Newsweek," the ad read. "Me: stout, thinning hair, glasses, surrounded by Secret Service agents. Our eyes met as I was walking across the tarmac. I thought I felt a spark." The posting closed with the message, "Coffee? I'll grant you an exclusive." more»
Woman Begins To Regret Dating Someone Spontaneous

ISSUE 41•06 | 02.09.05 | News

AUBURN, CA—After four months of romantic involvement, Wells Fargo mortgage lending assistant Heidi Bird, 27, said Monday that she is beginning to regret getting into a relationship with the carefree Jason Maddox. more»
I'm Not Sure If I Know How To Treat A Lady

ISSUE 40•23 | 06.09.04 | Commentary

There are a lot of ladies out there, but if you want to keep a good one, you have to know how to make her feel appreciated. A lady wants a man who acts strong and confident. That way, she knows she's with someone who's strong and confident. Then again, ladies probably don't like men who are cocky. So I guess you should be sensitive, too. Maybe being polite is the most important thing. Or maybe it's good to know how to dance, or how to wow her in the bedroom. I don't know. I guess, when it comes down to it, I'm not sure I know how to treat a lady. more»
Online-Dating Tips

ISSUE 40•12 | 03.24.04 | Tips

More people are using computers to find that special someone. Here are some tips to help make your online-dating experience safe and fun: more»
Sheets Changed After Every Breakup

ISSUE 40•11 | 03.17.04 | News in Brief

ITHACA, NY—Michael Pelske changes his bed sheets after every breakup, the 24-year-old bicycle messenger announced Monday. "I'd never bring some woman I just met home to a set of filthy sheets," said Pelske, who changed his sheets Saturday before hitting the bars following his break-up with Linda Keely, his girlfriend of four months. "But then, a few weeks into the relationship, you start to let things like that slide." Pelske's cotton-twill, 180-thread-count, light-blue sheets have been washed 13 times since his mother bought them for him in May 2001. more»
Short-Distance Relationship Too Much Work

ISSUE 40•02 | 01.14.04 | News

GASTONIA, NC—After four months together, sales manager Jack Petrakis, 29, and paralegal Justine Froeger, 26, reported Tuesday that dating someone who lives in the same building isn't worth the hassle. more»
Woman Only Dates On National Television Now

ISSUE 39•33 | 08.27.03 | News in Brief

HOLLYWOOD—After stints on Temptation Island, The Bachelor, and For Love Or Money, 23-year-old bartender/model Angela Langdon announced Monday that she refuses to date anyone who's not courting her in a front of a national TV audience. "Unless there's the promise of a million-dollar payday, a romantic evening in the tropics, or a humiliating rejection in front of all of America, I'm not interested," Langdon told potential suitors. "Come with cameras, or don't come at all." Langdon also expressed a preference for network shows over those in syndication. more»
Horrified Teen Stumbles Upon Divorced Mom's Personal Ad

ISSUE 39•33 | 08.27.03 | News

NEWTON, MA—Derek Friedman, 16, was "shocked and disgusted" Tuesday, when he discovered a personal ad posted by his mother Susan on the popular online dating service Match.com. more»
Internet Social Networks

ISSUE 39•31 | 08.13.03 | Infographic

Friend-matching web sites like Friendster.com are gaining in popularity. What's the appeal? more»
Date Reeks Of Febreeze

06.11.03 | Newswire
Toll-Booth Girl Hit On Quickly

ISSUE 38•36 | 10.02.02 | News in Photos
Hi, I'm Just Calling To Follow Up On That Make-Out Session We Had Last Week

ISSUE 38•25 | 07.17.02 | Commentary

Hello, is this Megan? Hi, Megan, it's Patrick Hewitt from Brian's birthday party. Just calling to follow up on that make-out session we had last week. Do you have a minute? Great. more»
Fat Couple's Love Like A Fat Flower

ISSUE 38•19 | 05.22.02 | News in Brief

DECATUR, AL— The love shared by Gene West and Brenda Goslow, who together total nearly 600 pounds, is as precious as a heaving, bloated rose, friends of the Decatur couple report. "It's so inspiring to see two people lumber through life hand-in-hand," friend Alice Toffler said Monday. "Their love is like a big, beautiful, morbidly obese chrysanthemum. Or a new spring tulip that just can't lay off the Fritos." more»
Friendship Blossoms Into Unrequited Love

ISSUE 38•18 | 05.15.02 | News in Photos
Ugly Man With Huge Penis Unsure How To Get The Word Out

ISSUE 37•41 | 11.14.01 | News in Brief

AUBURN, ME— Overweight and balding Ira Groff, 37, is unsure how to get the word out about his 11-inch penis. "In theory, I could fumble around in my wallet for something and then—whoops!—an extra-large condom falls out," the acne-scarred Groff said Monday. "But that would come off as staged." Groff has also pondered wearing tighter pants, leaving penile-reduction-surgery brochures around his workspace, or sporting a button that reads, "Ask Me About My Huge Cock." more»
Man Pretends To Hit On Woman He'd Like To Hit On For Real

ISSUE 37•41 | 11.14.01 | News

BATON ROUGE, LA—Employing a silly voice and jocular manner to suggest a lack of serious intentions, Dennis Vukelich, 29, pretended to hit on a woman he'd like to hit on for real Monday. more»

dating

Match.com Screening For Sex Offenders

Man Feels 19 Again After Not Getting Laid

Woman Always Really Excited To Be In Whatever Relationship Status She's Currently In

Double-Jointed Man On Date Breaks It Out Too Early

Upcoming Date Only Thing Between Area Man, Utter Self-Neglect

Bluetooth Headset Worn Throughout Date

I Never Talk On The First Date

Derek Jeter Dating Jessica Biel, Repeatedly Reports Derek Jeter

Boyfriend Ready To Take Relationship To Previous Level

Former Marine Sniper Slapped With 3,000-Yard Restraining Order

Area Man Going To Go Ahead And Consider That A Date

Woman Finds Imperfect Mate At Outlet Mall

First Date In Six Months To Be Last Date In Six Years

Oysters Have No Discernible Effect On Date

'Missed Connection' Ad Obviously Cheney

Woman Begins To Regret Dating Someone Spontaneous

I'm Not Sure If I Know How To Treat A Lady

Online-Dating Tips

Sheets Changed After Every Breakup

Short-Distance Relationship Too Much Work

Woman Only Dates On National Television Now

Horrified Teen Stumbles Upon Divorced Mom's Personal Ad

Internet Social Networks

Date Reeks Of Febreeze

Toll-Booth Girl Hit On Quickly

Hi, I'm Just Calling To Follow Up On That Make-Out Session We Had Last Week

Fat Couple's Love Like A Fat Flower

Friendship Blossoms Into Unrequited Love

Ugly Man With Huge Penis Unsure How To Get The Word Out

Man Pretends To Hit On Woman He'd Like To Hit On For Real

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