Archive for the 'Dating Technologies' Category

Ghostwriting your way to love

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Once again, the internet has given rise to a new industry. Well, it’s not completely new- ghostwriters and surrogates have been around since long before the .com age. However, a new spin on an old need was created and ready talent has been lined up to fill it.
First came the personal ad experts who could […]

Choosing who you will love

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Robert Epstein, PhD and former editor of Psychology Today magazine wrote an article for the Scientific American Mind that talks about a new (and radical) way of finding love. Essentially, Dr. Epstein believes that we can nurture and grow romantic feelings towards someone we barely know or haven’t felt if we do know them. This […]

“Age” and “Science of Love”

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Two nights ago the second segment of “Age of love” was on, followed by “Science of love.” Must be the season for love… When I watch these shows, I look for significant or enlightening comments or dynamics- that could help to answer questions that many people have about attraction and relationships. Both of these have […]

Tell On Your Two-Timer

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

A publicist in Miami, Florida, created a website that is designed to EXPOSE guys who cheat on their women. It’s called Dontdatehimgirl.com, and it’s a dream come true for all those broken-hearted women out there who want the world to know how awful he really is. Perhaps it will also be very attractive to those […]

The Breakup Chronicles

Sunday, October 2nd, 2005

It has been far too long since my last log… Things have been very busy at Consum-mate, and I was tempted to write about all the happenings, but instead decided to tell you about a very interesting website called “BreakupChronicles.com.” They call themselves a Rebel relationship site, where users can tell their stories about […]

What If Trust Could Be Bottled?

Thursday, June 2nd, 2005

An experimental hormone spray containing Oxytocin has been found to raise our level of trust in other people. Interesting idea. Imagine….
“He’s a commitment phobe, so I’m giving him this hormone perfume for a Christmas present.”
” I’ll pretend it’s breath spray and just slip and fire in her direction- I’ll have her eating out of my […]

Taking Another Look At Geeks

Sunday, May 8th, 2005

Tired of struggling to find dates because you feel as though you can’t “compete” with all the “beautiful” people out there? Maybe it’s time to consider a cute geek…
As a dating coach, I get many emails from singles who are frustrated with the online dating experience. They believe they are passed over because they are […]

Has “Typing” Gone Too Far? Blood Type And Compatibility

Thursday, April 28th, 2005

Author Kim Nang, of Korea, has written book called “Dating a Type-B Man”. It has been selling well in North Asia, where associating blood types with personality traits has been going on for years.
A Type-B man is really out of luck there, as he is considered “selfish and hot-headed.”
There is a strong belief in North […]

Mind Your Manners- Your Next Date May Get A Grade

Monday, April 18th, 2005

So, you met online, emailed for a few weeks, talked on the phone a few times and finally met. The connection didn’t feel quite right and it was hard to read your date. The evening ended up with
pleasantries but no plans for a second get together. OK, you could handle that. Then your friend tells […]