Archive for August, 2007

U. Texas study reveals Internet dating increases risky sexual behavior

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

(U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas — A survey taken at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston suggests that women using Internet dating services often engage in risky sexual behavior they would not normally partake in offline. “About 500 women all over the U.S. who actually posted ads online were self-surveyed,” said Paige Padgett, […]

Report: One third of female online daters have sex on first date

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Online dating sites come with all sorts of enticements — and cautions.Many women take safety measures when using them and choose a public spot when the virtual connection turns into the initial real-life encounter. But once they feel safe, women are not as viligant about safeguarding their sexual health, according to a Houston-based study. While […]

middle age relationships // Internet dating lures with false sense of security, Tom Blake Middle Age Relationships

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Women who use the Internet to meet potential mates realize every person they meet online is a stranger. They are aware that among the strangers are scammers, fakes and bad guys who have evil intentions.Nearly every online dating site warns singles to be careful when interacting with strangers. Most women heed the advice and proceed […]

Middle age relationships // Don’t take foolish risks in online dating, Tom Blake Middle Age Relationships

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Women who use the Internet to meet potential mates realize every person they meet online is a stranger. They are aware that among the strangers are scammers, fakes and bad guys who have evil intentions.Nearly every online dating site warns singles to be careful when interacting with strangers. Most women heed the advice and proceed […]

Study finds caution with dates online, but not in person: Women seeking suitors on the Web take sexual risks once they meet, UT researcher says

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

Aug. 30 Women who date online are likely to take precautions to protect their personal safety when first meeting a man face-to-face, but often are much less careful about protecting their sexual health once that encounter moves to the next level, a Houston-based study has found. While the women who were surveyed went to great […]

Charges expected in local slaying

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Authorities revealed few new details Tuesday on the murder of State Line resident Betty Jane Dehart, but other information on her accused killer emerged from online profiles that he posted on social networking and dating Web sites. Charges against Paul Devoe III, 43, in connection with Dehart’s death, are expected to be announced today. The […]

Middle age relationships // Don’t take foolish risks in online dating, Tom Blake Middle Age Relationships

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Women who use the Internet to meet potential mates realize every person they meet online is a stranger. They are aware that among the strangers are scammers, fakes and bad guys who have evil intentions.Nearly every online dating site warns singles to be careful when interacting with strangers. Most women heed the advice and proceed […]

Niche sites cater to special needs

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Online dating sites such as Match.com and eHarmony draw millions with a promise of replacing chance meetings on the office elevator with a targeted computer search for a soul mate. Now there’s Prescription4Love.com, a dating Web site “for people with special conditions.”Launched in 2006, Prescription4Love was created by Ricky Durham in memory of his brother, […]

eHarmony.com - Chairman & Co-Founder Interview

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: Well, you want to avoid dating a guy like Michael Vick? My next guest is kind of here to help, not literally. But he will screen out troublemakers and help you find the right person.Greg Waldorf is the CEO of eHarmony. It’s a huge online dating site.How do you stop, Greg, potential […]

ETwine Dating Site Launches Follow-Up Application For Facebook

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

August 22, 2007 (FinancialWire) Online dating site IamFreeTonight.com, a property of eTwine Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: ETWI), has launched a second application built on Facebook platform. The newest online dating application in the eTwine portfolio is called “Yes or No,” and since its launch on August 14, over 72,000 Facebook users have added the application. The […]