Archive for December, 2006

Time to Reflect

Another year has passed and it's time to reflect on what went well and what could be better in your dating life. Are you happy with your partner? Are you single, searching for that special someone. New Year's Eve...

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Get it Done Now

There's still time in 2006 to get something done to improve your dating life. Don't wait until next year, make it happen in the next day or so. You'll close it out before the new year starts. Do you...

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Go to Bed Happy Together

Sleeping it off is not the way to go in relationships. When you have tough fights, going to bed angry just makes things fester. Instead, work it out before you hit the sheets. It may seem like a tough...

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Good News for Cat Lovers

If one partner loves cats but the other is allergic, it used to mean cats were out in the relationship. That is no longer the case. Companies are now producing hypo-allergenic cats that make no dander, the thing most...

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Pay Attention to Mom and Dad

If you want to learn a lot about a new partner, pay attention to their parents. You can learn tons from how your partner acts around your parents, as well as the personalities of both parents. You'll likely find...

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Match.com CEO, Jim Safka - OPW Interview

OPW INTERVIEW -- Dec 27 -- Match.com has a new look, new services and a new ad campaign. I interviewed Jim Safka to find out more. - Mark Brooks What proportion of your advertising budget will be dedicated toward...

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Play with your Profile

If you have the time and energy, joining two online dating sites is a great way to experiment with your profile. You can use each site to put forward different aspects of your personality, and see which gets more...

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Matchmakers Fight for the Hearts of the World’s Singles

FINANCIAL TIMES -- Dec 21 -- After surging 77% in 2003, the online dating industry's revenues grew by only 7% last year to $516m (Jupiter). The fastest growth is coming singles 50+. While it took a while to catch...

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Know Your Strengths

In any relationship, certain things will annoy you about your partner. But always remember that strengths will stay strengths, while weaknesses rarely turn into strengths. If your partner is not detail oriented, then you're setting yourself up for disappointment...

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Gift Returns

The day after Christmas is always a huge shopping day, especially for returns. We all get gifts that we just don't need. But should you return a gift from your partner that you don't want? It really depends on...

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