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Millionaire Dating: Singles, Find a new friend to enjoy this Christmas together!

2011-12-13T22:28:00.000-05:00

Christmas season can be one of the most exciting moment in the full year. But if you are still single and will have to spend this Christmas alone, nothing can be worse than this. However, don't be disappointed, things won't be so bad. You still have opportunities to meet some great people and enjoy a great Holiday season, as you have the great millionaire matchmaker: MillionaireCupid.com!

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Millionaire MatchMaker: What Millionaires Want?

2010-01-19T01:07:00.001-05:00

Two top New York matchmakers share on finding love with successful singles in the New Year!

When people talk about millionaires, many may think about the lavish lifestyle, luxurious vacations and designer clothes. But a happy and long lasting relationship requires more than money.

So how do millionaires make the most important decisions in their personal lives? Lots of successful and wealthy singles use matchmaking services.

New York was recently named the best city for singles, and we know two top New York matchmakers who provide some great -- often surprising, but helpful -- tips on how to snag a rich one.

We sit down for a Q&A with both of them.

Siggy Flicker, MQI

Lisa Clampitt, VIP Life Siggy Flicker is the head matchmaker for Model Quality Introductions in the New York tri-state area with more than a decade of matchmaking experience. Lisa Clampitt is the president of VIP Life and co-founder of the Matchmaking Institute, a book author and a professional matchmaker since 1999.

NBC New York: Who are your millionaire clients? Why do they use a matchmaking service?

Flicker: Most of our male clients are between the ages of 35-60, have graduated from Ivy League Schools and have mastered their professions. We have clients that range from celebrities, CEOs, Doctors, Dentists, Attorneys and Inventors. What these men have is success and brains. What they don't have is TIME to find their partner. Just like most people including myself, I go to professionals to have my hair done, my nails, my facials and so on. The male clients hire me to weed out the garbage and find them a compatible match. Most people outsource everything else in their lives to experts, so why leave the most important part of your personal life to chance?

Clampitt: VIP Life male clients tend to range from late 20’s to mid 50’s, with varied occupations including CEOs, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, finance professionals, entertainment executives, doctors, lawyers, among others. Clients are often very busy and are ready to outsource their love life. Male clients tend to want it all, beauty, brains and a heart of gold. However, sometimes the skills that make a man successful in business, such as being the aggressive top dog that leads all the meetings and demands attention, are less impressive on the dating scene. A balanced conversation, curiosity about others, humor, flirtation and confidence with a touch of vulnerability are all key qualities in successful dating.

NBC New York: What are they looking for?

Flicker: Attractive, fun, polished, intelligent, classy ladies who posses “THE WHOLE PACKAGE” - beauty, brains and a body. Some men are searching for an athletic partner, or one who can travel, or a partner that has attended or has graduated from an Ivy League school. Some of our male clients have gone as far as to request a partner based on ethnicity from Asian, Latin, and American, etc. Some of our female clients have requests such as height, age or ethnicity, and just recently I have had a female client request a male partner who plays a musical instrument.

Clampitt: Men are visual creatures to begin with and when a man has it all, his visual expectations can become even more particular. But these days, looks alone don't cut it. Men are looking for it all; looks, style, personality, intellectual compatibility, good nature and in the end; LOVE. VIP Life works with the most discerning clients who are not willing to settle.

NBC New York: What are some tips on dating and keeping a millionaire?

Flicker: My advice to dating a millionaire is not to be intimidated by the word “millionaire”. Remember that if one has been chosen by me and I think you are worthy then you must be. Be truthful, Be sincere, be cool, calm and collected and most importantly, have fun and be yourself. Act like a lady and keep conversations on the first few dates light. Don't talk about failed past relationships or financial problems or politics. Remember that if it was meant to be than it is going to be. The easy part to my job and to all that are in search of love is to remember that chemistry comes from the man above. You can't buy it. You can't create it. It just happens. It is important never to give up and to continue to go out and date and date until you find your special someone and remember that life isn't supposed to be easy and where there is a will there is a way. Stay positive. Stay focused and enjoy the journey.

Clampitt: One of the biggest requests VIP Life gets from its male clients is that they want a sweet and genuine woman who is not angry or jaded. Key tips on finding and keeping a millionaire are to be open, approachable, loving, fun, happy, flirtatious, curious, and light hearted especially in the beginning. Once in a relationship, don't forget the beginning tips and never take the relationship for granted. Continue to have fun, feel sexy and remain loving. Love and business are two completely different skill sets. A common misconception is that a millionaire has all the answers and knows exactly what he wants. That is not always the case. We all have a desire to love and be loved and the path to a long-term healthy relationship is not always the obvious road.

NBC New York: Who are your female clients? What are the chances for an average looking gal to date a millionaire?

Flicker: Age 20-50. The chances are great. What is average for one guy could be spectacular to another.

Clampitt: From early 20’s to mid 40’s. They are beautiful and sophisticated women interested in having a long-term relationship with dynamic and attractive men that have proven their success within the business community, and these men want to meet women of exceptional beauty, grace and substantive intellect.

Beauty is to the successful man as money is to the attractive woman. That being said, the more important question is why is marrying a millionaire so important? The less boundaries and rules you put on the game of life and love the more the world will open up with limitless possibilities.

NBC New York: What are your fees?

Flicker: Men pay $20,000 and up a year. The broad range is set based on one location or multiple locations throughout the county. The women, if accepted pay nothing. We have full time recruiters working throughout the tri-state area searching for women that fit a certain criteria that MQI has established. After I interview the potential women, I use my gut instincts and decide whether or not that she fits the MQI criteria.

Clampitt: Fees start at $12,500 and up for men and membership is free for exceptional women who qualify to enter the database.

Dating Advice: New Year's Resolutions. Who Needs Them?

2010-01-05T01:02:00.001-05:00

Bah humbug? No, not really. I met several singles over the holidays who dreaded this time of the year and were happy for a chance at a new beginning. January is the single largest month for new subscriptions to online dating services. When they discussed their frustrations with online dating, I asked why it wasn't working for them.

Their number one reason was FEAR. Yes, fear. Fear has caused many singles to lie about their age to fit into a search. This isn't new. So, when a 59 year old fairly attractive male told me he said he was 55 in his profile and he wasn't planning on changing that number, I asked him, "Will you still be 55 when you are 60?" He had to think about the answer.

Most of us look in the mirror and think we look younger than we are. We see photos on Facebook from high school and college friends and they always appear older than us, or at least we think so.

I continued my discussion with the almost 60-year old man. He was concerned that only older women would write to him. Maybe some will. When I convinced him that he didn't have to go out with every woman who wrote to him, especially those that didn't fit into his search, he eased up for a minute. When I was positive that he wasn't going to tell the truth about his age, I asked him how he'd feel if a woman lied about her age and said she was 5-10 years younger. Although it's a common trend in cyberdating, he said it's a turn-off to him.

Finally, I asked him to make a New Year's resolution to update his profile. He was not going to say he was 59 as fear of turning 60 made him panic. He did reluctantly agree to adding a "disclaimer" in his profile saying that he was really 59 but looked and felt much younger and wanted to fit into a search. I asked him to be honest about his age. He said he'd try it. After all, he hadn't been successful in lying on his online dating profile in the 3 years he has been on multiple Internet dating sites.

It's a New Year. 2009 was difficult for many with the economic turbulence. The desire for singles to couple-up is at an all time high. Wouldn't you want someone to be honest with you from the beginning? New Year's resolutions. Who needs them? We all do, if we want 2010 to be better than 2009.

Make it your New Year's resolution to live your life with authenticity -Online, offline, and where ever you may roam.

Dating Guide 101:

Dating Guide: If you are dating and over 40, then...

2009-12-01T03:51:00.000-05:00

Dating is supposed to be a fun activity no matter what your age or experience with the opposite sex. That being said, here are tips to bear in mind if you are either coming out of a bad marriage and are in the market again, or are continuing to date till now.

Although there are no secret formulae to make your date a hit, there are, however, basics which are the same even today as they were when our grandparents, perhaps, were around. When it comes to dating, the three principles are: 1) relax, 2) pay attention and 3) be yourself. Some people may be setting the bar too high when it comes to dating.

Relax: This is of utmost importance. C'mon, it's not that serious. It's supposed to be FUN! Take a tip from the "younger" set and "just chill." Don't look at your date as the answer to all of your problems – your ills, shortcomings, things you didn't get as a child, things you did get and want to keep getting, or any other entitlements on your list. Rather, enjoy your date's company and look at the experience as a chance to make a new friend, or to be enlightened on a subject you knew little about before the date. Because at this stage of the game it means nothing, and therefore nothing should be read into the experience. Period.

Pay attention: From the first date to whatever transpires over the next few months. Remember, even though you're still "chilling," if you've gotten past the first few dates, it's time to show the other person you are sincere about getting to know them. Let's stop right here and think about that phrase (go back and say it out loud if you need to)...now ask yourself, did you really get to know the person during those first few dates, or were you concentrating on your needs again and what you want and expect? This is where many of us get into trouble – especially women.

Avoid tunnel-vision: 1) how much money he makes, 2) what kind of car he drives, 3) how does she dress, and keep an open mind about his/ her potential as a mate (if that's what you're looking for) based on what you've learned about him/ her already.

This openness can spare you from wasting time in dead-end relationships, because you'll find out all you need to know about the person simply by listening to them and observing their actions.

Be yourself: You’ve heard this before, but if you still find yourself acting weird on a date, then you've not been heeding to this warning. Keep in mind that the other person is nervous too; it's natural. Meeting a complete stranger (or if a friend introduced you, a once-removed-complete-stranger) can make anyone uncomfortable. By being relaxed and acting natural, you can help your date do the same.

Dating pet peeves
Now that we've got the principles of dating down, let me share my pet peeves.

Peeve No. 1 : The guy who has to tell me all his personal business in the first five minutes upon meeting him. This signals that he's impatient and wants to cut to whatever chase he has in mind. Usually, this man is scared to death of growing old alone and doesn't want to waste time.
What to do? Avoid this type like the plague and remember this: your 40-plus age doesn't negate the need to take your time.

Peeve No. 2: When a guy tries to impress with all the things he says he owns. But how do you know he's telling the truth? And besides, when you're over 40, you probably already have things and you're likely now looking for "substance."
What to do? Take it all with a grain of salt, be nice and when the date ends, rely on your gut to tell you your next move.

To be blunt, dating is a way to search the marketplace for someone who's compatible with your values, likes and dislikes. Things like who pays for dinner, whether you meet him at the restaurant or get picked up, or who calls whom first, is basically kids' stuff.

Do what you feel comfortable with and don't let convention (or your friends) rule. If it feels right it probably is, and if it doesn't feel right, follow your intuition, which at 40-plus should be nothing new.

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Michelle Obama gives dating advice to women

2009-12-01T03:47:00.001-05:00

In a series of dating tips, US first Lady Michelle Obama has urged women to look beyond good looks and settle for a man with a good soul. “Cute’s good. But cute only lasts for so long and then it’s, “Who are you as a person? That’s the advice I would give to women - don’t look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul,” said Michelle, who is married to President Barack Obama for the past 17 years. The 45-year-old mother of two warned women against marrying “somebody who doesn’t make you completely happy and make you feel whole”, Glamour magazine reported. She also spoke of the qualities which drew her towards her husband. The couple, who have two daughters, met in 1989 while working in her native Chicago at a law firm. “He was always special, you know. And not special like, he’s gonna be important, he’s gonna be president. He was special in terms of his honesty, his sincerity, his compassion for other people,” said Michelle.

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Online dating: You're never too married to go dating

2009-12-01T03:43:00.001-05:00

"Married dating" classes promise to drag you and your partner back to the days when you were tearing each other"s clothes off and conversation consisted of more than "good night" at the end of each day.

Married dating classes attempt to school you back into being old romantics by using techniques including individual discussions with a consultant, tips on how to flirt with your partner again, how to dress to impress and how to surprise your partner like you used to.

"When you"re dating, everything is new and exciting," says Elect Club"s Haley Hill, who organises couples" classes. "But when a level of security is reached, we tend to slip into our comfort zone and that initial desire we felt for each other disappears."

The rise of married dating classes comes on the back of new research which states many couples are unable to divorce because of financial restraints.

According to the study by divorce firm Law Options, 60 per cent of married people are too scared to get a divorce because of the cost and more than a third would never leave their partner because of loans and shared mortgages.

For those who find time a problem, some class organisers such as Asian Dinner Club will not only send you out to dinner after your flirt class but will find a babysitter, book you a table and even get someone to vacuum while you are out so your boudoir is ready for romance when you return.

"The hardest part is actually getting people out of the house," says director Salima Manji, whose service will organise surprise "dates" throughout a six-month period and introduce them to other married couples at networking nights.

"During that time we will help you plan any important dates like birthdays and anniversaries and get your confidence back," she says. "Also, by introducing you to other married couples you take the burden of conversation off each other – we encourage you to make new friends and spend a little time apart."

Doctor Manoj Mistry, 35, and his wife, Sam, 34, from west London signed up for the Asian Dinner Club"s married dating classes after routine and work pressures had meant they had started to take each other for granted.

"I went on a “blind date” – with my husband," says Sam. "This happened after the club had given us both a bit of a style makeover so we looked sexier. Just arriving separately made it seem exciting again, like in the days before being married when you never fully know how the night will turn out."

Manoj was less enthusiastic to begin with but was soon convinced.

"As a guy I feel the responsibility to think of romantic things to do, so it was good to have someone come up with cool places to go out in London and do the “man” part of sorting out all the bookings."

These classes are a much less serious alternative to relationship counselling, says Elect Club"s Haley Hill (pictured). In her "Passion Reviver Package" you meet a consultant as a couple, then on your own to find out what you feel is causing the relationship to stall. Then follows "tailored relationship consulting", including style and fitness advice. Fed up of his spare tyre? Has her nagging put an end to sex? Get the consultant to let each other know. The consultancy then books you a sexy weekend away.

If all else fails, you can always put a gun to their heads.

Hill says: "The most popular part of our service is the Spy School weekend – it"s hard to see your wife in the same way after you have watched her shoot a revolver and learn body combat. It provides sexy new experiences to talk about over a romantic dinner that night."

Dating service for lawyers and attorneys launched.

2009-11-11T23:18:00.000-05:00

MillionaireCupid Dating Network, the international leader in millionaires, wealthy men, high caliber singles online dating, today announces

the launch of a brand new niche dating site, datelawyer.com, a premium dating site for laywers, attorneys, as well as others who are interested in singles in the legal industry. Besides dating lawyers, members can also meet other successful, quality, high caliber singles as well. Just as the website mentioned: Every serious and quality single is welcome here. However, datelawyer.com hightlights lawyers and attorneys dating. Unlike on the main network MillionaireCupid, where members can meet CEOs, pro athletes, doctors, lawyers, investors, entrepreneurs, beauty queens, fitness models, and Hollywood celebrities, successful, excellent singles, and lots more.

To find a partner through online dating is not so easy, to date a lawyer can be much more difficult. The reason is: all lawyers are different people. Let's hear the voice of a single lawyer: I am a lawyer and I would hate for people not to date me just for my profession. That being said, if you can't handle the occassional "I'm really busy right now, can we talk later," then you may want to look to a different profession... Without doubt, all lawyer work a lot of hours. "Lawyers working 70-hour per wees don't have time for happy hours or any type of significant social life," said Elena, practicing attorney and founder of the lawyer dating website. "This can result in a high level of personal dissatisfaction." Lawyers have less time to spend on family and lovers. To help them find love more convneiently, MillionaireCupid dating network launched this lawyer dating website. With a short glance on google, we discovered that this is absolutely the first dating service which is dedicated to lawyers dating.

Take a short look at the features on this brand new dating site, live chat, webmail, free wink are the most frequently used tools for dating. Personal blogs, forums, albums ensure members on this site can have enough customzied content on their profiles. Photo, age, occcupation, education, income verification can make sure members on this site are real and credible. Various search tools made the search simple and easy. Dating tips on this site can be helpful to any members who are new to online dating.

DateLawyer.com is a premium online matchmaking site exclusively dedicated to lawyers, law students, and legal professionals. The site is open to all serious quality singles at this moment. Interested? Why not have a try?

celeb dating: Hayden Panettiere dating Kevin Connolly?

2009-09-24T22:27:00.000-04:00

Actress Hayden Panettiere has fuelled rumours of dating Entourage star Kevin Connolly.

The 20-year-old actress - who has previously dated her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia and British TV presenter Steve Jones, was seen holding hands and enjoying an intimate conversation with Connelly at the HBO Emmy Awards.

"They were there to hang out together and stayed for hours until well after midnight,” Contactmusic quoted a source as telling gossip blogger Perez Hilton.

“Kevin only left Hayden's side towards the end of the night when he wanted to chat with someone at another table," the source added.

Panettiere was recently linked to millionaire Harry Morton, after the two were seen holding hands with just three weeks ago. "He still thought he was dating her last week and told friends all about her. Harry was bragging about getting her to do anything he wants," the source added.

Millionaire Dating: Find Your Millionaire Match Today!

2009-09-09T05:47:00.001-04:00

You know, it's a secret dream that almost everyone would love to meet a millionaire and fall in love. Will it ever happen? For most people, it won't. But the truth is, if you do it, you can do it! According to a recent survey, the number of the wealthy singles are increasing. And the singles who are seeking millionaires and wealthy men are also increasing, especially young extremely beautiful women.

More and More women who are looking for their perfect wealthy millionaire matches are more willing to show themselves in the millionaire matchmaker clubs just like millionairecupid.com, wealthychats.com, etc. With little doubt, MillionaireCupid is the leading online dating community dedicated to helping wealthy and successful men and beautiful women meet the other half in a comfortable online environment. Charlie sheen has found a match here a few year ago. And a great number of new success stories are coming out one after another. That's the reason why millionairecupid is becoming the first choice for millionaire dating. "Finding love can be tough enough but finding a mate that's wealthy and beautiful can even be harder. That's the reason WealthyChats.com comes in", wealthychats.com is pursuing the romance between wealthy men and beautiful women. It provides some more special features dedicated to wealthy men and beautiful women dating just like certified wealthy men, photo & age verification, etc. It highlights the quality of their members. More people are willing to make them verified since verified members get more privileges and more opportunities here.

Probably everyone has ever dreamed of a love story with a millionaire or beautiful woman. However, you are unlikely to find many millionaires in your average suburban nightclub, cafe or restaurant. You need to strike out for new territories. The easiest way is to open your computer and start a millionaire match search on the internet. The world is small once you make your search online.

Most of wealthy men and successful singles have been busy at their businesses, they don't have enough time to find their loves via conventional dating style. Thus, they prefer quality millionaire dating clubs. CEOs, celebrities and many more have been joining millionaire dating club. Will you be the next one?

Internet dating: I'm Addicted to Dating!

2009-08-13T05:40:00.001-04:00

It was Saturday night. I poured another glass of wine for myself and tucked in to my takeaway for one. Absent mindedly flicking through the tv channels, mixed feelings of boredom, loneliness and sheer terror washed over me. After just four years of marriage, I was on my own again. And with the big 40 around the corner, I wasn't looking forward to being 'back on the market' one little bit.

Me and my ex had met through work. I was his boss. He was younger than me. There was a kind of ego power trip going on when we got married. It was fun. Adventurous. I felt in control, like I was his mistress. We'd met in March and were married by that December with a baby on the way. But the spark I'd mistaken for love was nothing more than excitement. It soon vanished and we both knew we'd rushed into things.

Four years later, I was a 39 year old single mum with very few single friends to go out with 'on the pull'. And despite the wonderful world of cosmetics, I wasn't the spring chicken I used to be. I certainly couldn't compete with the silky smooth, cellulite free species of half naked girls who thought a stretch mark was something you got in an over used pair of tights.

Of course, I had my six year old boy, Matthew, to keep me busy. But you soon get fed up with night after night sat in on your own with nothing but Thomas the Tank Engine for company.

My days of clubbing were over. I needed to meet single men in a more suitable fashion, in a way that didn't leave me looking desperate like Jennifer Saunders' sad character in Ab Fab. I was actually a very sociable and outgoing person, spending all day with all sorts of people as a fully qualified nurse. Being on my own scared me more than the thought of a date with strangers. I just needed to meet them in the first place.

"Why don't you give the personals column in the local paper a go?" suggested a friend one day.

"No way!" I laughed. "That's so sad!"

The next day I went out and bought a local paper, turned straight to the personals section and read the ads with curiosity. I decided it wasn't that bad. I'd give it a go.

'Bubbly blonde looking for friendship. Maybe more.' It was totally unoriginal but I was new to this. It was still good enough to get several messages left in my voice mail box which I collected that weekend. Most sounded duller than a party political broadcast. But one was OK. His name was Steve and he lived pretty nearby. I liked his voice and the fact that he described himself as someone who didn't take life too seriously. I was a sucker for a sense of humour.

That first date was terrifying. But very exciting. I felt like a school kid all over again. We met a few times and got on fantastically. But there was something missing. That spark, that little something extra. We both realised that we were destined to be best mates...but not lovers.

Despite the lack of romance, I was determined not to class it as a failure. It was a success. I'd had a few nights out, which beat Saturday night telly hands down. And I'd made a new friend. After that...I was hooked!

My second date in comparison, really was a disaster. I sat in my car on the beach where we'd agreed to meet. He was rallying his beach buggy up and down on the sand. I waited for the hunk of a man who'd replied to my latest ad to drive over and say hi. I had a picture of him that he'd posted to me, and couldn't wait to meet him in the flesh - he looked gorgeous! And here he was, racing on the beach like a character from Baywatch. I dreamed of how I wanted the next hour to go and drifted off into my own world of romance and sex Gods.

"Hello," came a shrill voice at the car window, suddenly, making me jump. "You must be Shelley. I'm Paul."

He smiled a big smile, revealing the best advert for going to the dentist I'd ever seen. He must have had two teeth if he had any at all! I burst out laughing hysterically, couldn't keep a straight face. He looked more like Paul Daniels than Paul the hunk I was expecting! Not only did he have the misfortune of no teeth and of looking nothing like the picture he'd sent me, which must have been easily twenty years old, but he was also cursed with the foulest of breath and had apparently had a complete personality bypass operation. Three hours later he was still talking about engineering over the same glass of orange juice. I wondered if the edge of my wine glass was sharp enough to cut my wrists.

Sadly for me, that wasn't the last nightmare date. It was the first of many. But as I became more experienced and confident, the nightmare dates began to split up into sub categories. There were the nightmare boring dates, the nightmare pervert dates, and the nightmare stalker dates.

At first, I often felt too mean or bad to say 'no thanks, not for me' as soon as I knew a man wasn't right for me. I'd endure painful nights out, even go on second dates with men I wouldn't have looked once at in the street. But several 'bored to tears' dates later, I became much better and stronger at saying 'no thanks'.

But it was the men who wouldn't take 'no' for an answer who were the worst...and the scariest. One man seemed perfect to start with. He was kind, caring, attentive. I received flowers delivered to my door, loving text messages, romantic meals. We had three dates in total. But I knew deep down he just wasn't my Mr Right, there was something about him but I didn't know what. After I told him, he changed completely, showed his true colours. I started getting viscous, evil text and phone messages, saying that I was an evil bitch who didn't deserve to be happy. He parked up outside my house for two days straight in his van. Never budged. He sent a text saying he knew where my mother lived and that he'd pay her a visit. I was terrified.

"If I ever see you again I'm going straight to the Police...you freak!" I screamed down the phone before hanging up. I never saw him again.

After that date, I gave it a rest for a few months. But the boredom soon crept back. And even a rubbish date seemed more appealing than a lonely night in on my own.

I turned to text dating. You submitted your post code and got texts from people in your area, looking for a date. It was a lot more successful than the paper for actually getting out and meeting people. I must have had ten dates in three or four months. People were braver with the text dating. No pics, no voices. The texts could often be very saucy. The danger was that each date was a totally blind date which had its obvious pitfalls. But there was an extra excitement too. Not knowing what to expect.

I always tried to be as careful as possible, arranging dates in public places and letting a friend know where I was going. I'd often turn up early for the date and case the joint. Once I turned up for a date and recognised the man I was supposed to be meeting from his description of what he was wearing. I was horrified. He looked more like 68 than 38. I felt slightly ashamed as I kept on walking right past him and straight back to the car!

The text dating produced a lot of dates, but no success. And an enormous phone bill. I stared in horror at my mobile bill for £350 one month. I soon stopped text dating after that.

"I'm on the net and having some great results," said Steve, the guy I'd met on my first ever date. "Give it a go."

He recommended a few dating sites and I logged on, built my profiles and uploaded my pics. He was right. The internet was a great way of meeting people. It was a simple case of there being so many profiles for both men and women to look at and email. It was almost overwhelming. In my first weekend on 'U Date', I got 33 messages! And from guys of all ages. The oldest was in his seventies, looking for a younger woman for a bit of no strings action. I laughed at the thought of seeing him naked. Thank God he didn't send me any pictures. Unlike so many other guys - who seemed to think that emailing me a disgusting photograph of their genitalia was all that they'd need to secure a hot night of passion with me at the nearest hotel!

Even gorgeous young lads as young as 19 and 20, desperate to get laid by a sexy older woman and report their conquest back to their pals, were convinced that a video of them masturbating would have me flocking to their bedrooms and stripping off. If I was supposed to be impressed, it wasn't working. If I was supposed to laugh until almost wetting myself, it was working a treat.

The other predator on these sites, as I discovered the hard way, was the married man. Twice, I met up with men who seemed perfect in every way, only to discover they had a wife and kids. One man really wooed me, picking me up in his Porsche and whisking me off to a luxury resort for the weekend. I fell for his charms and was convinced I'd found Mr Right. But the second we'd slept together, he broke my heart.

"You're not for me," he said coldly, "but if you want to meet up regularly just for sex then that's fine."

I was gobsmacked. I felt so used, so dirty. I'd never had a one night stand in all my life. Now, at 40, my record had been shattered.

"Get over yourself you creep," I yelled. "Who the hell do you think you are?"

It became painfully obvious that despite the high numbers of men on these websites, more than half of them were after only one thing...and it certainly wasn't love or romance.

I couldn't trust the pictures they posted as their own. I couldn't trust their description of themselves as honest, caring, single men looking for a serious relationship. And I couldn't trust myself not to fall for it again and again. 'Genuine' was a word used all too often on these profiles. But in reality, few actually were remotely genuine. But when you're lonely, a little affection and a bit of flattery, plus a bottle of wine can get a girl into situations that you wouldn't normally let happen.

One guy described himself as tall, muscular, handsome and Italian. He turned out to be 5ft 3" and had the build of the man off the Mr Muscle ads! There was more 'Italian' in my PVC handbag.

Another man from Bristol couldn't keep his hands off me from the other side of the table in the restaurant.

"You're gorgeous," he letched. "All my Christmas's have come at once. You're my dream woman."

He made me feel sick.

He gave me a lift home but when I turned down his offer of meeting again, he wouldn't let me out the car! It was funny at first, but an hour later I was still persuading him to let me out as he begged me to give him an other chance. I was genuinely terrified as I sat there, wondering what the hell I'd got myself into this time.

After two years of playing the dating game, I've earned the title 'Ice Maiden' from my friends. They think my problem is that I'm too fussy. But the truth is I'm an old romantic, and with one failed marriage to look back on, I'd rather wait for Mr Right than settle for Mr Right Now! I don't think I'm asking for too much. My dream man is no different to any other woman's. Tall, dark, handsome, muscular, intelligent, independent, kind, loving, and with a great sense of humour!

My latest adventure is speed dating. It's definitely a good way of meeting people, but it comes with no guarantees! I've had some great nights out, but sadly they're far out numbered by the amount of awful nights I've suffered. >From being bored to death, to having men not taking no for an answer, >to being practically stalked.

I've had love letters, proposals, churches booked for the big day after one date! Flowers left at the door, boxes of chocolates and bottles of wine...even a kebab and chips from the man up the road in the chip shop!

But for all the fun, it's very hard work being single at my age. Especially when some men won't look at your son as part of the package but more like unwanted baggage. I'm at the stage now where I don't even think I'll meet Mr right through the internet or any other dating method. But the truth is I'm addicted. I've tried refraining from dating in the past but it doesn't take too many nights in on your own for the dating to look like a good idea again.

I know I'm not the only one, there must be thousands of us out there looking for someone with that bit of something extra. Now, two years of dating later and still alone, I've had enough disaster dates to put most women off the idea for life.

I don't know if dating has become a void filler or a lifeline for me, but it's certainly an addiction. And as more and more dating possibilities and services spring up, I can see that loneliness is nothing if not big business. Ideally I'd like to meet a man in a more natural way. The websites are too clinical, too deliberate. There's no element of romantically bumping into a stranger, eyes meeting across a crowded room. The dating sites, text dating and even speed dating are all... to finding love, what IVF is to making babies!

Well, I've got to go now and get ready...I've got a date tonight!

MIllionaireMatch Dating: 3 Dating Internet Service Signs that He is Jealous and Possessive

2009-07-30T03:15:00.001-04:00

Jealousy is often a sign that the man cares for a woman. He cherishes her and wants to protect her, that's why he becomes jealous of a few things and a few people. But what happens when those "few" things and people get more and more? That's the time that jealousy is not productive anymore.

As the woman in the relationship, you need to know some of the concrete signs that you can watch out for to determine if your millionaire match is not the "gentleman" he is setting out to be:

1. Too much determination to spend more and more time with you. This is not a bad thing, in itself. I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their time with a great woman like you? However, alarm bells should start ringing in your head if he insists on spending more and more time with you that it eats up your time with your buddies and friends offline. He insists on chatting with you right after work, like if your work stops at 5, he'll be at the chatroom or email you at the exact dot. He'll ask you why you were late and who you were with, then at what time did you exactly get out of work, and how much time you spent on travel. In short, he's monitoring out your social activities. By making sure that you know he's waiting will pressure you to go back home ASAP and go online with him.

2. Too much interest with your social life. He would insist on knowing each and everyone of your friends and family members. If he sees you chatting with someone you did not introduce to him, or catches you talking with someone else, then he's get into irrational anger and demand that you tell him who you were chatting or talking to. Why does he do this? To put it simply, he's worried that you'll dump him for that "guy" on the phone or chatroom. Again, he doesn't think that he deserves to be loved, so he would always wonder why you would love him and he will be constantly afraid that you'll leave him for a better man. He would also say how each friend is a bad influence to you, and you'd do better to dump them and spend more time with him.

3. Too much involvement with what you wear. Admit it, as women, we love to make a fashion statement. We always try to look our very best when we go out, right? Even if we're only meeting someone through the web cam. This is where you can usually find out first if he's possessive and/ or jealous. How? He will try to influence you and the way you dress. He will insist that you change into something else if he sees you wearing a particular set of clothes. He will insist that you can't wear certain shorts, skirts, and your jeans, and will insist that you let him know all of the outfits that you will wear. If this happens, then tell your guy gently, that you are comfortable with your clothes and you will wear what you want and he'll have to live with it. But again, say this gently, so as not to arouse an even bigger monster inside him: anger. He will also start attacking your self-esteem little by little, making criticisms on how you look in certain outfits, and then telling you that you should feel lucky that a girl like you has a millionaire match like him. Do not believe this. You are an extremely beautiful woman inside and out, and he's the one who's lucky that he has you.

It is always great for women to feel loved and wanted, and a little bit of jealous actions will be an indication. However, it has to have its limits and should be kept in control.

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Through body langague, how can you tell if a guy likes you?

2009-07-24T02:54:00.000-04:00

Take notice of how many times he looks at you. Do you catch his eye every time you glance at him? If he is looking at you frequently and flashes his pearly whites when you look at him, there is definitely some interest on his part. A quick turn of his head when you've caught him looking at you is also a good sign.

Check for signs of nervousness. Nervous laughter, sweaty palms, fidgeting, looking away quickly when you notice if he is watching you are all good signs of an attraction towards you and that he is nervous about making an impression on someone he fancies. Also notice if you call his name, does his head snap around right away or does it turn gradually?

Note his body language. Does his upper torso seem to be pointed towards you when you're around? Are his feet pointed toward you? Does he ever mimic your movement? Ever fidget? These are all signs that a boy gives off subconcioiusly that are signs of interest-and he doesn't even realize that he's doing it! That's the fun part. But do look out for those kinds of signs and anything else that's non verbal.

He seems to find reasons to be with or near you. Does he find ways to be closer to your body, near you, sit close or on the same side of the room as you? Does he want your opinion? Cares what you have to say? Does he seem to be around you often, when he can? Does his face lighten up or seem to go from stress to unstressed when you walk in or say hello? Beware, these are all the good signs that a guy probably likes you so much.

Think back on conversations you have had with him. Does he remember the little things that you said? Guys remember little insignificant pieces of conversations when they like you. They are letting you know that they are interested in everything about you. This is a good sign of his desire to have a relationship with you.

Pay attention to his friends. If they know he's interested in you, they might tease him subtly when you're around, hint to you that he likes you, or even try to find out if you like him. Study their reactions to your presence - do they smile? Do they turn to him? Do they smirk in a way that suggests they know something that you don't? If so, then there's a good chance that they know that he really does like you.

Check with your friends. Guys often take a greater interest in a girl's friends as a way to get closer to her. Find out if he is asking about you when you are not around. Sometimes guys are too shy to express their interest in you, so they will go about it in a roundabout way.

Finally, to make sure whether he likes you or not then you can go ahead and ask him. Do you fear rejection? Well, he can say no to you, that is for sure, but think a little. You will save a lot of time and you will not daydream without any guarantees that something will ever happen between you two.

Online dating is not cheating, 70% pros

2009-07-02T03:23:00.001-04:00

Green Bay, US, July 1, 2009. Over 71% of women who visit websites like WealthyChats.com for a bit of fun do not see online flirting as cheating and more than 72% of men share the same opinion.
A recent survey carried out by flirting dating site, collected more than 5,400 responses from men and women who currently have a spouse or a full time partner. The fact that over 70% of both males and females answered 'No' to the question 'Would you consider flirting online as cheating?' would suggest a shift in public perception.
With the rise in popularity of introduction agencies and online dating websites came the inevitable birth of casual dating for people looking to flirt and have fun on the net, people whose aim was not to find a soulmate with a view to getting married but only to make new friends and have fun along the way. A more relaxed approach to relationships is now growing stronger.
Views on online dating have changed over the past decade and casual dating websites are now popular amongst the British. Just as many dedicate time to watching TV, playing console games and browsing the web, a great number of people are now spending time on online flirting websites. The future of online dating is yet to be decided but it is safe to say that an increasing number of British men and women, currently in a relationship, regard their online chats and flirting sessions as a fun and harmless way to spend their spare time.

What Really Killed Michael Jackson? - A Message from the Grave

2009-06-30T23:25:00.001-04:00

June 25, 2009 will go down in history as the day an American Icon took his last breath.

As I watch the media regurgitating over and over the news of the untimely, unfortunate and very unnecessary demise of Michael Jackson, with an occasional flash to the suffering and death of Farah Fawcett, it takes me back many years to a specialized forensic school where daily we were given the challenge of "profiling" someone in the news. I can't help but profile Michael and the personality that resulted in his death. At the same time I am quite saddened; not only in sympathy with the millions of mourners, but by the depth of the real truth and the knowledge that on a much less famed scale millions will bury family and friends for the very same reason. I feel a responsibility to share truth, to give the uninformed a "heads up", a "profile" of what killed Michael Jackson. Farah's death is a whole different story for a whole different but no less important article, but Michaels passing can serve to save the lives of the millions that are on their way to join him in death because his personality is the personality of many millions. Michael won't be giving live concerts but in death he can remain an icon nevertheless…..

What really killed Michael Jackson?

The toxicology report is not yet in because Michael's autopsy is only now being scheduled, but that matters not. What matters is the knowledge that a human heart is designed to operate much longer than 50 years unless impeded in some way. We know Michael would have had the best of the best in modern medical care and heart disease would have been known and attended. I suspect a long term habit of over medication, and profiling his reclusive personality substantiates that possibility in my mind. If this is determined to be the case, which I suspect it will be, some "in the know" would say certain suicide, and although correct, many would fail to understand. Some would say Michael's blood is on the hands of the many paid and personal enablers, and they would also be right. Others would say it was modern medicine and pharmaceuticals, and yet others would declare the fault lies with society. All would be correct. In hopes of keeping the message in Michaels death from fading, providing an opportunity that I think he would take if he could, to save millions of lives, those of your friends, family and perhaps even yours, let me explain.

It all began many years ago, in fact about the beginning of time. Man has eternally searched for ways to escape from his own mind, ways to depress anxiety and ways to stimulate from the depths of depression. Ways to achieve balance between the extremism of the two. Throughout history man has searched and experimented with alcohol and virtually every form of substance in a quest for that miracle panacea to help him avoid dealing with the stress of life; a way to "feel good". We have witnessed an era when multiple thousands decided to "escape reality" by sucking down marijuana as a full time occupation. We are now in an era when many turn to illicit drugs to make it through the day. On the other side of this eternal search we have witnessed the development of multiple mental health counseling models from Freud to fraud, which may be one and the same, and throughout these many years and developments, we have failed to find that panacea.

The 20^th century revolution in medicine ushered in a new hope and what many believed would be the "fix". When valium came along it seemed the answer to our eternal quest, but the mind has a unique way of reaching out with new symptoms at any attempt to avoid self responsibility. From valium we have gone on to develop innumerable chemicals to sedate the mind, to block the reality of our daily demons, to escape from ourselves, our daily stressors or our unhappy lives. I would like to say that believers in the Word are immune to this eternal search and intense need for a way to blunt reality, but unfortunately they suffer even greater stress for various reasons that are beyond the scope of this article to discuss. Suffice it to say that the Church is failing in its responsibility to teach the entire Word, and the congregation fails to follow the very instructions intended to keep them mentally healthy. Believers and non-believers alike suffer the stress of being human.

I imagine we will find that Michael Jackson's untimely demise was ultimately fed by this eternal quest for a way to deal with is chronic stress, from failure to take control of his own mind and allow logic to reign over emotion. You see it is illogical (an emotional act) to abuse medication when the warnings are clear. Michael was witness to the death of Anna Nicole Smith from overdose, he was married to Elvis's daughter, he had knowledge and notice and he ignored the warning. Perhaps it was a death wish, perhaps simply addiction which is my suspicion, but we will never truly know the answer to that. He differs from Elvis, the king of rock only in the fact that he lived 8 years longer. While life for the average human is stressful, being the "King" understandably adds a few degrees of stress. Michael awoke every morning and went to sleep every night a victim of his fame, and at great mental cost which led to his physical demise. We witnessed over his last years, through the child molestation trials and financial failure, the demise of Michael Jackson. We witnessed a complete transformation from the innocence of "I'll be there" to a figure we came to know as "whacko Jacko". His personal transformation from the King of Pop to Whacko, was certainly the result of his emotional distress, perhaps from his inability to find himself in adulthood, but his death can be directly attributed to his failure to take control of that stress, and to those that enabled him.

So who really killed Michael Jackson?

Regressing for a moment to the first paragraph of this article, we discussed that fact that man has searched for a magic pill to control stress since time began. Even though we have yet to find it, human greed combined with a true desire to advance medicine have provided a deadly cocktail for those who choose to use and abuse it, but still the stress lingers waiting for us to take responsibility, to face our demons. I would first and foremost lay the blood of Michaels death on the "powers that be", on the government and States that permit the pharmaceutical companies to advertise to an unwitting public that the latest dangerous chemical is the answer to all problems, and to lavish rewards on the doctors for prescribing them. This greed for the almighty dollar with carefully orchestrated advertising has turned the American people into a nation of Sheople, looking to medicine to solve all their problems, never mind personal responsibility.

Next I would have to lay Michaels blood on those who enabled him, they too acted out of greed. The high paid medical "professionals" knew the dangers, they knew right from wrong but they didn't just say no. Lastly, I would have to submit that none of this would have mattered and Michael would likely be alive today if he had taken responsibility for managing his stress without chemicals.

Michael paid the ultimate price because the government chooses to ignore the millions that perish from dangerous drugs, in favor of pursuing those that offer natural solutions, those that threaten drug profits. He paid the ultimate price because of the greed of pharmaceutical companies that work to convince that dangerous drugs are the first choice for all human ills, and due to the irresponsibility and greed of the very enablers that he undoubtedly paid very well to help him kill himself. Michaels death was by his own hand, facilitated by a very broken society. Michael has been exonerated, he has paid the ultimate price for irresponsibility. If we are to cast blame on his enablers, let us cast it fairly and levy charges against all the above.

And the Sheople will continue to perish

I offer these thoughts for the many millions that feel they cannot make it through the day without drugs to blunt reality, and mostly for the few that might read and choose not to perish due to their own irresponsibility. As long as we remain a nation of followers, believing in science to deliver us from self responsibility, we will continue to perish unnecessarily. The medication promised to deliver us, only dilates brains, suppresses logic and converts the masses into a writhing, squirming mass of emotion, a volatile recipe for disaster. Half of our cars are driven by medicated drivers and we have road rage, we have adults walking into schools slaughtering the innocent. Half of our families are medicated and we have mass family dysfunction, turning out dysfunctional children into a dysfunctional medicated world. For believers, we see in Genesis what happens when we subrogate logic to emotion; it was certainly not a logical act that started the downward spiral in which we find humanity today, and it is the failure to walk in logic that continues to destroy millions. It is not logical to strap a bomb to a child and send him into a crowd to die, it is not logical to believe this is what God desires for the children he created. Remember Michael, and remember the dangers lurking beneath the high priced pharmaceutical ad's, these chemicals do little more than destroy logic. If you are one of the millions that are crying one minute and a raving lunatic the next, change your diet, stop with sugar free chemicals and processed junk, and eat wholesome natural foods. Your hormones will balance as will your temperament. Help those you care about to seek help in dealing with stress and to cast off the daily medications. Stop setting a medicated example for your children and teach them logic and self responsibility, for you are setting them on the path for the rest of their life. Find safe, natural methods of dealing with your stress before it deals you that last hand. Remember that stress is a "state of mind" and that state can be changed by you, or you can allow it to consume you, that is a choice. Remember that your past does not dictate your future, how you handled the stress of life yesterday does not dictate the manner in which you have to deal with it tomorrow. Realize that even though chemicals may be helpful at times, long term use is what happened to Michael and don't let that happen to you. If you suffer chronic pain and you were not "hit by a truck", it is probably just stress and it is probably in your best interest to stay away from the doctor who has only medication to offer. Let logic reign, if you cannot avoid influence by slick television ad's promising to take all your problems away, drop kick the sucker out the back door and grab a good book on nutrition, better yet grab a Bible and look for instructions….

Remember Michael, he either passed from us leaving only his music, or in death he can remain an icon to set millions of sheople free from slick drug advertisements and the resulting drug dependency. Which will he be to you?

Reference: Dr. Eric Carter holds a　PhD in behavioral psychology, and multiple awards, certificates and diplomas in alternative medicine modalities. He currently serves as the President of the World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners

Online dating: Make your decision wise!

2009-06-29T02:41:00.001-04:00

A brooklyn, NY man has sued match.com for $5 million, accusing the most popular online dating website of fraud for posting profiles of eligible singles who can't be reached at all.

According to Sean McGinn, who is 37, he hated meeting women in bars, although it may be a nice choice for some guys to meet new singles. Online dating seemed the right and nice option for him. So he carefully constructed his profile, worked hard to include all his great characters in the profile. Let's see: "Last Reads" .... Eat, Pray, Love, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, Love in the Time of Cholera. "Likes" ... Leather jackets, the movie Cocktail, Caribbean steel-drum music, oh! And Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback! "Smoking?" ... No way! "Interests" .... NO DRAMA.

Things were not going well for him. All the women he tried to contact got back to him. So he made some adjustment and improved his profile: "Interests" ... Wine tasting! "Pets I Like" ... Lions! Ha ha! "Body Type" ... Average Cuddly, but Toned! "Turn Offs" ... Skinny dipping. "Turn Ons" ... Thunderstorms. Again, he got no response after a long long waiting. Finally, he got the result: None of the women he was contacting were real. And his emails might not be read at all! He had been sending hundreds of carefully crafted, artfully capitalized messages into space. He was humiliated and fooled by the dating site at the very beginning. And he paid for nothing. Then Sean McGinn got mad. Really mad. And called his lawyer.

This dating story turns out to be a mess. It's not proper to say someone is right, while another one is wrong. But we should keep an deep eye on the problems. Match.com is one of the largest international dating site. But is it the best dating site for everybody? On match.com, unsubscribers (free members) can do nothing. They can't send emails, and they can't even read emails from other members. In their own words: "if you want to email, if you want to read email, you must subscribe. If you don't subscribe, you can do nothing". When you send an email to another member, you don't know whether your email will be read. If you want to know that, you need to subscribe more.

Are all the dating services working this way? Of course not. If you don't like the 100% free dating sites just because of their profiles with hookers and frauds, you are still able to find a number of dating sites which don't restrict messages. MillionaireCupid.com is one of them. Members can join them for free. But only paying members can initiate email messages. Free members, on this site, can view and reply to emails without subscribe. Compared with the paying to read emails on match.com, it's more humanized. At least, the members you contacted has the ability to read your emails and reply to you without restriction. Sounds much better? Actually it's easy to find other sites with similar features.

As to online dating, a correct choice at the very beginning is very important. There is no need to trust the words which dating site is the biggest or the largest... just like you don't need to marry the more beautiful or the most handsome, you just need the dating site that works for you. Online daters, make your choice wise!

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SeekWealthy.com links the rich and wealthy western men with the pretty and attractive oritental females

2009-06-17T00:07:00.001-04:00

The trend of many urban female Chinese has within the past several years manifested a preference to wait it out for "Mr. Right" to arrive and not subscribe to the age honored tradition of early marriage and children in order to meet parental and social expectations. What are all these Chinese women doing with their time and how are they expending their feminine energy and traditional nesting instinct if not in pursuit of Chinese men? At least one source seems to have the answer to this social phenomenon and apparent Westernization of Chinese women. seekwealthy.com, a fast growing online resource for Western men wanting to connect with Asian women for friendship and marriage, has recently seen a significant spike in registration from ladies in major Chinese cities…Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Western men have long considered Asian women ideal companions and superlative wives because of their unique appeal and traditional values. Now the sense of admiration seems to be returned as Chinese women are joining virtual communities and marriage websites in droves in their pursuit of Mr. Right in the form of a Western male.

Statistics from seekwealthy.com seem to support the fact that even though Chinese women may be prone to selectivity when choosing a mate, many seem to prefer the company of Western men as evidenced by the increasing number of Chinese women actively seeking love and romance online from the West. Embracing Western men and values has been a trend among women in China for the past decade at least. This follows a development that combines traditional Asian values with a movement towards Westernization for the 456 million Chinese women of marriage age, outnumbered by a mere 3% or just over 16 million males. According to a recent American study, 45.3 percent of Chinese women oppose giving up a career for a family life, 72 percent of female executives believe being a 'career lady' does not contradict being a 'family woman, 51 percent of female professionals believe they can balance their careers and their family lives and 88 percent of consider themselves good in handling their personal relationships

The adaptation of these Western values mixed with solid traditional beliefs creates a profound and very attractive package for a Western man seeking compatibility with an Asian woman and vice versa. In the end it could be the dawn of a brave new cross-cultural world.

SeekWealthy.com: Match.com's Response To The McGinn Suit

2009-06-16T22:56:00.000-04:00

OPW -- June 15 -- I asked Match.com for a statement regarding the McGinn suit where Match is accused of 'defrauding customers who paid for the dating service by failing to disclose that it lumps together current subscribers and canceled members and displays them as the same.' The CEO of Match, Greg Blatt, states... "Match.com's continued success depends upon the success of our members in making online connections and turning them into meaningful relationships offline. The allegation that we would deceive our subscribers by encouraging them to connect with inactive members therefore makes no sense and is contradicted by our 14-year record and the hundreds of thousands of members who find someone special on Match.com every year. We understand that finding romance, offline or online, can at times be emotional and personal, and we wish Mr. McGinn well in his search. But his lawsuit is without merit, and we will defend it vigorously."

Dating Guide 101: Online Dating For Women

2009-06-15T22:47:00.000-04:00

If you are a single woman looking for a date that you have many options for being you. First you must know that in the world of online dating women have the upper hand. Many more men use the services online dating than women means that women have a much better choice.

When you start dating it is important to be realistic about what you want to leave. Many links are doomed before they even begin, because the expectations of women, and this can lead to years of failure.

As women, it is important that you do not try to rush things or you can turn off your dating partner (this advice applies to men). In the world of meetings, it is better to stay light and casual at first. Give things a few weeks and probably months before trying to get more serious with your significant other.

Looking for the right dating service online is easy. All you have to do is read some comments, and then you are away. The popular appears again and again to let you know what Web sites the most popular and successful.

Your profile is the most important part of your online dating success. You can tell immediately if someone is really interested in you, and not just your photo. There are many dating services on men who refuse to pay for a subscription, and they just send free messages to hundreds of women every day, just because they like their photo.

Sending a photo will allow you to improve your strike rate. If you have a photo on your profile, you will receive up to 20 times more messages if you do not. When you receive multiple messages, you'll have a much better choice of singles, which means you'll have more chance of achieving your perfect match.

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Dating guide: How to spot online dating scammers.

2009-06-09T05:32:00.000-04:00

If you have used a dating site in the past, it is likely you have come across a dating site scammer at some point. If you haven't, you are either very lucky or maybe they were not uncovered by you at the time. You may even have been conned into sending a scammer hundreds or thousands of hard earned dollars, never hearing from them again.

A dating site scammer is a person who may contact you in order to obtain money. They will use a false name, age, country of birth, occupation and most cunningly, they will have a misleading purpose for contacting you. They will appear sweet, caring and in-need of your help.

Dating sites are very prone to dating site scammers. Generally they will prey on people who are prepared to "open their heart" to the scammer, often being "sucked into" the scammers lie. The ultimate goal of their lies is to receive money from you - often in large quantities.

As the operator of the dating site Pricelesspartner.com, I have come across every story, every username, every lie that a scammer could possibly think of. I thought it would be useful to share my knowledge of dating site scammers and to write a "How To Avoid" guide to dating site scammers in the hope that it may save you both time, possibly money and give you a more enjoyable online experience on dating sites.

In no particular order, here is a list of what to look out for when dating online.

The Email Address

From my experience, the most popular email service used by dating site scammers is Yahoo! Mail. At present very few scammers use Hotmail or Gmail, although they are both not immune from being used as scamming email addresses.

The email address will often contain a username similar to their registered dating site username. See below.

The Username

The next most obvious sign of a dating site scammer will be his or her username.

Generally, their username will consist of love related or relationship related terms. Common terms include 'luv' or 'love' or 'real' in combination with a common generic name such as 'Bob' or 'Jane' or 'Jennifer' etc.

Often the username will also contain a string of numbers at the end, perhaps helping them exhaust a range of memberships or registrations with a site. For example 'Bob4real' may have '001' at the end.

Here is a tiny sample of random usernames I have rejected:

Jennifer4real

Vivian001

Bobtrueluv

Luv4real

Jennifer_brown03

Lovely2000

Honest005

God_fearing_001

plus thousands of variations of the above, and more.

The Description

The personality description used by the dating site scammer is probably the biggest giveaway and sometimes the most humorous (when you have gone through thousands of profile registrations like I have, you need to have the odd giggle here and there).

Most commonly, the dating site scammer will use the following phrases or word combinations in their personality description:

They either live in a common scamming country or region (Nigeria, Senegal, and Russia) or they will state they were originally born in the USA, London, Australia etc and are currently living in Nigeria, Senegal, and Russia etc.

They will start a sentence with "Am" eg. "Am Jennifer Smith by name…"

States they are god fearing, or have the fear of god in them.

The dating site scammer will describe themselves as "real, honest, sincere, loving, careing (often spelt like that), genuine".

They will often tell you about their tragic life story or history. Often this will include the death of both parents at an early age, they are recently widowed, they have a sick child or a child has died.

In combination with their life story, the dating site scammer may also claim to do saint-like activities such as work with disabled people and students, work for a charity such as UNICEF, or even work for the United Nations.

Alternatively, some dating site scammers (usually from Russia) are very sexual in nature and desire to be loved and cared for by you and to please your every desire, despite only having read your profile for 5 minutes.

The Photo

The photo used by a dating site scammer is often very professional - almost too professional. Photos will be very clear and appear to be a "pose" by a professional model. Alternatively, many male scammers from African countries will send a passport-like photo of themselves. It will be very grainy and somewhat aged.

Some photos may also appear to be everyday snaps, but are very tiny - almost thumbnail in appearance.

The Message

The message sent to you by a dating site scammer is almost always your first contact with them.

In most cases, the message is likely to be very self contained and not just a simple "Hi, want to chat?". It will include many of the keywords and phrases used in their personality description (see above) and will often request you contact them directly via their email address or to add them directly to MSN or your computer's Instant Messenger.

A good example of a typical message would be similar to the following:

Hello, am Jennifer Smith by name, am 25 years old,from USA but currently living in Lagos,Nigeria I got my first Degree from Greemwich university, London, and am currently working for Unicef. am real, loving, faithful careing lady who is god fearing and would like to talk to you more. Please contact me on emailaddress@email or add my name to your MSN. Love Jennifer xxoo

So, what do I do if I think I have found a scammer?

If you believe the person contacting you fits the descriptions listed above, do the following three things:

Report the scammer to the dating site operator. On MillionaireCupid.com, you can do this by clicking the 'report abuse' button on the profile, or simply the contact link on the top navigation bar. They will investigate them.

If the scammer has listed their email address in their message to you, contact the scammer's email provider. In many cases this will be a free email service such as Yahoo! Mail or Hotmail. If possible, send them a copy of the message sent to you by the scammer, including the scammers email address.

Ignore them. After completing the above steps, delete their message to you immediately. You should not continue corresponding with them and under no circumstances give them any personal information such as your email address or phone number.

Dating guide: Dating advice to make your summer romance last

2009-05-31T04:49:00.001-04:00

Summer love can be fun but also stressful if you have a habit of sabatoging relationships. The pattern of crash and burn dating is hard to break because your subconscious mind tends to draw you to the same situations and people again and again. Here are some tips to make your summer romance last until the air grows chilly in the fall and hopefully transform into a long-lasting relationship.

1. Do the opposite. If you are in a new relationship, do not automatically fall into the same patterns that did not work for you in the past. No matter how strong the pull, try to resist the common behaviors that drove a person away before and take a risk by acting against your fears. You may find that a new approach is both beneficial and freeing in keeping the other person interested.

2. Hold on Loosely. Remember that old song from the eighties? Think of holding a pen in your hand. If you grasp it too tightly your writing will look forced and too lose will make it sloppy. When you were just beginning to use the pencil, you had to find that sweet spot where you hand held it just right. Find that balance in your relationship. Do not force love or rebel against holding love at all. There is an energy when there is just a little bit of tension to keep both parties interested that keeps the fire burning between the two of you.

3. Keep your current life. Don't blow off your friends to completely dive into your new relationship. When someone new arrives, your social calendar does change. Your true friends can help you keep your feelings in check because they truly care about you. Your partner will find it attractive that you have another life besides what he or she offers you. Nothing puts more pressure on a relationship than the other person revolving their whole life around you when they do not even know you yet.

4. Take it slow. If you are meant to be together, there is a whole lifetime to spend together. So many relationships end too soon because one or both people try to squeeze the evolution of an entire relationship in one week. Don't jump in with both feet because you are only seeing the surface of the other person. Be patient and allow the romance to take its natural course.

5. Play Big. Sometimes when you really want a relationship and someone sails into your life, you immediately put them on a pedastal as the savior to your lonely existence. By doing this, you automatically put them above you and place yourself in a mental state of trying to earn their love. When you play small, the other person subconsciously feels your inferiority and then gets turned off. They won't be able to put their finger on it, but all they want to do is get away from you. If you come from a place of "I am the prize," the other person will feel like they are the lucky ones and treat you like a prince or princess. You will get the love you really deserve.

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Online dating brings out your nasty and mean side?

2009-05-31T04:43:00.000-04:00

I saw an interesting article on CNN today entitled "The downside of online dating". In it, the writer discusses all the ways that online dating brings out the darker side of people.

For example:

People will veto potential dates for very shallow reasons. You wanted a guy who was over 6 feet and this one is perfect, but 5'10". VETO!
Some folks want instant gratification - WHAM! ROMANCE! - and if they don't get it, they disappear into the online mist, never to emerge again.
Stalking an ex online is becoming more and more commonplace, including stalking their online dating profile.

What about you? Does online dating bring out your nasty, mean, picky side? Or are you willing to give people a chance online? As to me, I had a lucky dating experiences through the millionaire dating and wealthy men dating club wealthychats.com. He is a real millionaire! I can't never imagine that without online dating.

Dating guide: Web Dating During the Recession

2009-05-31T04:36:00.000-04:00

It's summer and for many lovely ladies, it is prime dating season! However, given the current economic recession, more people are staying in—and that has gotten the online dating industry booming! Read up on some reasons why more people may be turning to finding love online, as well as four free websites (i.e. no membership fee) to check out!

Why online dating is thriving

People have more time to look for love. Whether a person has been laid off or has cut down on post-work happy hours, more time is being spent at home nowadays, with extra available to actively look for "the One".It's less costly than going out. The dating scene can sometimes be a disappointing endeavour—and an expensive one to boot! The amount of money spent on drinks, food, and cab fare on a weekly basis can be overwhelming. With online dating, you can meet people for a relatively low cost (or free, as you'll see below) and make an informed decision before going out to invest your time—and money—on someone.There is a need to commiserate with someone. In these doom-and-gloom times, men and women are looking for someone to share and discuss hardships with. Conveying one's fears and concerns to a loving ear—or even having a distraction from work and money woes—may make life just a bit easier.People want to have someone to share expenses with. This is more of a long-term goal and maybe not what some people will outwardly admit to, but having someone to split the rent and bills with down the line sounds rather appealing—especially during these tough economic times.

FREE dating sites to check out

Plentyoffish.com This free dating site is a breath of fresh air from other sites that allow free membership but require payment to actually communicate with people. You can freely send messages to guys whose profiles you find interesting, shop around for guys in your area, attend social events run in your city by other members, and even block specific groups of users from messaging you. (Sorry, smokers living in the U.S. over the age of 40!)

WealthyChats.com This 100% free-to-join dating site launched by match.com has an interesting concept: wanting its users to connect with honest and respectful singles. The site relies on its community to share RealRatings of other users they've gone on dates with, to show whether they were genuine in their profiles. This will certainly filter out fraudsters and dishonest singles, keeping the dating environment safe and sincere.

Twitter The rising social networking site's intent was never to become an online dating destination, but it's pretty easy to find users in your area and begin tweeting with them. We have to admit, flirting in 140 characters or less has its quirky charms!

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Online Dating: Finding a date online takes perseverance and patience

2009-05-31T04:13:00.000-04:00

I have been a single person for almost 6 years. I have been lucky enough to be involved in a running group that socializes on a regular basis. Most of my close friends are members of this club. This, then, has been until recently, my source of dating options.

Not that this was a bad thing, but these relationships ended, and I learned a lot about myself and my life by the couple of men I dated from this group. So, I decided this past fall that it was time to venture out into the "real" world, and see what types of men might still be available in my age group.

I have a friend at work who met her husband through online dating. I have another friend who was happily dating someone at the time. I logged on, and filled out a profile at wealthychats.com. After that, I did nothing for three months. During that time, I was constantly getting emails, winks, nudges, looks, whatever. The Web site, of course, was trying to lure me into officially joining. Finally, at the end of this March, I upgrade and spent my first $39.95 through online dating.

Of course, I did not realize at the time, that you could be matched up with someone for the silliest criteria. I don't know how many times, I was told I matched with a man because we are both a middle child. What does that have to do, as my beloved late Mother, Edith, would say, with the price of butter?

I was contacted by several men, some of whom I met, and some I did not. There seemed to be those out there who only want to send e-mails. This is fine for a short time. But, I am looking for someone who wants to be with me, not write to me! There also seem to be serial daters, who want to meet and date as many women as possible. One person called me, and then after 15 seconds of conversation, said that he needed to hang up and take an important incoming call. He called back two hours later, and could not remember my name!

There are also those who are out of the age-criteria range that you are allowed to select. I have had winks from the very old and the very young. I am not sure why. But I specifically want to be with someone who remembers Captain Kangaroo, the Andy Griffith Show, listening to baseball games on the radio, and 5 cent candy bars. I want to be with someone who likes the Beatles, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and the Eagles, not Britney Spears or Hannah Montana.

There have been a couple of men that I really enjoyed having a date with, but for one reason or another, broke things off. There have been a couple of fellows who were pleasant, but just did not "connect." There were a few who have asked to meet, then waited three weeks and asked again. It has just been the most puzzling experience. The worst was when I recognized someone from the time my kids were in school. I knew him when he was married, and I was friends with his now ex-wife. I was a little shaken.

I, then, made up my mind to take a break from this merry-go-round and lay low for awhile. I was tired, and had a big project at work going live that was going to involve overtime. So, I gave one last look and saw someone very interesting! I will give no details, except to say that I have met a very nice person.

As for recommending this type of dating experiences, go for it! At the very least, you will meet some new people, which can always make life a little more enjoyable and interesting.

Who wants to date a millionaire online?

2009-05-07T03:31:00.000-04:00

I'm not sure how much Patti Stanger charges, but thanks to millionaire online dating sites like MillionaireCupid.com, her millionaire club may not be required much longer.

MillionaireCupid.com is an online personals dating site which dedicated to those men and women who are seeking a high caliber online dating experience. Just as the website mentioned: "If you are successful, you are more likely to meet your match and have a higher caliber dating experience here than other places! Every quality single is welcome here." Members on this site should make at least $150,000 per year - they need to provide their bank documents and DL to become certified millionaires. This site guarantees them more emails than any other online dating site for millionaires, wealthy men, or sugar daddy out there. They also provide photo, age, occupation, education verifications to make the member info real and credible.

More than 80% Americans have tried to find their perfect lovers online. But many of them didn't find the right person online just because they are not on the right place at the right time. Personally, I met many different guys online who said they never contacted any women who specified how much a match should make in a year. In this case though, I'd assume these guys are well aware that their salary is the reason you're there in the first place.

The 2000's version of the millionaire match / wealthy men dating would typically spoil his young lover with gifts and often cash, as a 'reward' for her company or some other favors. These days the arrangement is more likely for a relationship, a solid bond between two willing partners. So, is singling out the rich millionaire guys weird to anyone else? What if it were an adult online dating site devoted to hot and beautiful single women? This 2009 millionaire and wealthy men dating can often develop into a powerful union of mind body and soul, leaving the conventional relationship in the dust.

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Dating safety: How to stay safe when dating online

2009-04-30T02:40:00.000-04:00

Meeting people online can be dangerous...unless you know how to play it safe.

Internet dating services are some of the biggest online businesses today, with millions of men and women around the country using the sites to create profiles which include pictures, biographical information, information on personal tastes, and contact info.

The websites do make it easy to "search" for a match based on these profiles. However, pictures can be misleading, and none of these services conduct any background checks to verify the information provided by their subscribers or check for a criminal record.

In the wake of the Craigslist killer arrest--both of them--the safety of relationships started online is coming under a lot of scrutiny.

In the meantime, online dating services continue to thrive. Here are some tips on how to safely use online dating services and what to watch out for when making a date:

(1) Never post personal contact information on your profile.

Most of the initial contact on the major internet dating service websites is anonymous. The e-mail is sent through a network that is set up by the company, and even telephone numbers can be blocked by the company's call service. If you are on a site where it is possible to post personal contact information on your profile, don't. You don't want everyone to know where to find you; just the person you want to date.

(2) Remain anonymous until you feel like you want to reveal your name.

The major dating service websites have their subscribers use "usernames" on their profiles instead of their real names. This is also for your safety. Don't feel like you have to tell the other person your name right away. You can sign your e-mail "Dallaschic09" for as long as you want. (On that note, don't pick an overly sexy name. It has been proven that people with usernames with obvious sexual overtones attract lots of unwanted attention.)

(3) Call the person before you meet them.

You can tell a lot about a person over the phone that you can't tell over the internet. Call them through the service provided by the internet dating company, so that your phone number remains blocked.

(4) Meet in a public place during the day.

Do not meet at a hotel room, at your house or at the other person's house on the first date. This may sound obvious, but if you read the news, evidently it's not. Do not arrange for the person to pick you up at your house on the first date. Meet for coffee or lunch instead of for a beer or dinner. And -

(5) Tell a friend you are going to meet this person.

Make sure that someone knows that you are going on your date with "UofOfan27." Tell your friend where you are going, about how long you think the date will last, and make sure to have your phone with you.

Most importantly: trust your gut. If something seems off, it's time to go. Don't worry about hurting feelings or bruising egos. If you are not comfortable with the person, they seem creepy, or just "not right," date's over.

Online dating: How to get her to love you?

2009-04-29T22:09:00.001-04:00

Do you feel lost when it comes to attracting women? Learning how to seduce women doesn't have to be a mystery. By following these tips, you will be able to get instant attraction from any woman you meet:

1) Don't show a lot of interest: trying too hard will make you come across as desperate or a stalker and will cause her fear instead of attraction.

2) Show confidence: to make her believe in you, you must first believe in yourself. Women like strong and self-confident men. Always stay cool and show her that you are hot afraid of rejection.

3) Don't be arrogant: women don't like insensitive men who only care about themselves. Show her that you are kind and caring and feel genuinely interested at her.

4) Listen: being a good listener is a very attractive trait. During conversation look into the eyes of the girl you are trying to seduce and give her the impression that you are very interested at what she has to say.

5) Use eye contact: smile at her and gaze deeply into her eyes. This creates sexual tension and make her feel that you are genuinely interested at her.

6) Use humor to seduce her: if you get her to laugh she will feel more relaxed and more open to you. Give the impression of a humorous and cheerful guy, someone she can have fun with.

7) Look good: you don't have to dress like a male model, but make sure you are classy and well-groomed. Also be careful of bad breath and bad body odor.

8) Be a good communicator: talk to her about meaningful things in a smooth and low tone. Girls are drawn towards intelligent men with a great personality.

Dating guide 101: How to use the online dating service? Singles, look here!

2009-04-29T03:35:00.001-04:00

Considering trying an online dating service? Singles, chat rooms, dating tips.

If you have not tried online dating as yet then its not easy to know how to begin. A lot of singles we spoke to have indicated that the hardest component is write your online dating profile. Altering from the truth can be a simple option to use in your dating profile, rather than what you might determine the reader wants to read. You should try to be up front with your online dating profile in any case, the majority of other online daters who are on the internet will have particular things about themselves they also don't like. Honesty will get you there in the end and most potential online dates will appreciate this when you see them in person. Try not to short-change yourself. Don't lower your standards if you're lonely, have just split up with someone or just feeling down in general. Patience, a game plan and being truthful will see you succeed when engaging online dating services.

Weigh up your past relationship. Think about what you liked and didn't like, also stick to what you believe in. If certain issues bothered you with your previous partner eg: they smoked inside or used offensive words, don't accept it from a new romantic interest hoping that their better features will overcome these issues that deep down really upset you.

Something that's important and quite common we think of doing while looking for potential online dates is to ask questions, but probe gently, carefully and cautiously regarding their past. What they like or don't like, what they want out of a new romantic relationship etc. Move slowly it's not hard to move ahead of yourself in the whirlwind of a new potential love interest, especially if your keen to progress to the next level. Also, ask to view pictures of the person in their everyday lives. Looks shouldn't be the most important aspect, although the reality is that you want to make sure that all of the boxes are ticked to avoid disappointed when you meet face to face.

A single friend of mine met a guy once through an internet dating site - travelled three hours by bus and train. When she laid eyes her online dating friend at the destination she was shocked by the noticeable difference between his profile and real life appearance and as a result has been put off by online dating and chat rooms. The profile shots were not current and had been taken in a photography studio. The reality of the profile and real appearance were totally different. This is the most common way to fail at online dating. Even though face to face my friend was not attracted to her online dating friend, someone else probably could have been, so by not being honest in his profile both people could have been using this wasted time getting to know other people.

Many of us look different to everyone else. It will not mean that we all look gorgeous to everyone. Chemistry plays a big part, so be sure that you have this in check prior to meeting up, or at the least a foundation to work from. Don't always meet up after your first online chat, exercise patience to avoid disappointment. It's a bonus if you both have things in common. You should try to avoid spending your time convincing a potential date that marriage and having kids is what they should be aiming for. You could both get resentful over time. So be honest from the beginning, then you can be sure to have a more successful and happier online dating and chat experience. Don't forget one last important factor, when you've found the right person and you start a new romance, cancel your membership. Exchanging secret emails from other singles is no way to start a new beginning.

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Dating guide: be ware of the online dating safety tips before your face-to-face meet

2009-04-28T23:25:00.000-04:00

the following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you enjoy a better experience with online dating.

Long hours at work with even longer hours in traffic leave most of us with almost no social life and therefore no way to date anymore. Due to the fact that everything is done online today, it is with little surprise that online dating is so popular. However, online dating can be very dangerous as well and we need to ensure our safety before we venture out on a real time date with an online friend. Here are a few online dating safety tips, which will hopefully be helpful to you.

Safety First

On the internet, you can be whoever you want and it is not only the looks that you can forge but also the background, qualifications, age and marital status. It is very hard to be sure that anyone is telling the truth online simply because they don't have to; for most it is another reality which they create in order to escape from the present one.

Don't rush a meeting with someone online; take your time to know him or her as much as possible; the longer you spend online the harder it will get for him or her to maintain a fake identity. Request a recent photo and ask for credentials as well as ask him or her if you can verify the same. Some dating sites created many verification systems to help users identify the identity of other members. On wealthychats.com, users can verify photo, age, income, education and occupation, etc. You will feel more secure if your date has a verified photo and income.

If you have decided to meet your date face to face, always meet in a public place for coffee or lunch as opposed to a late night dinner. Another online dating safety tip, which will help you is to let your family or a close friend know that you are going on this date and ensure that they will check on you to make sure you are all right. Carry a mobile phone with you and make sure it is charged.

Is everything making sense so far? If not, I'm sure that with just a little more reading, all the facts will fall into place.

Other Online Dating Safety Tips

Do not take your date back to your place on the first date and even on the next few others if you don't feel fully comfortable with the same. Spend time learning about one another and find out basic things that you can check to ensure if he or she is telling the truth.

The best online safety dating tip in order not to get hurt in the process is to try and know the person first before you jump in to a relationship. Remember you don't want your heart broken or worse you don't want to get hurt in any way so it is best to take the relationship slow until you know as many details as possible about the person that will make you comfortable with him or her.

If you are dating through an agency read their online safety dating tips and ensure that they provide you with all details possible. Nevertheless, take your own precautions because they can not assume all the responsibility for your safety on the date.

Now you can be a confident expert on a dating. OK, maybe not an expert. But you should have something to bring to the table next time you join a discussion on a dating.

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2009 Dating Trend: Going Dutch

2009-04-28T23:00:00.001-04:00

This weekend I had a conversation with two good friends of mine who are married and have been with their husbands for five-plus years. They were peppering me with questions about my oh-so-exciting dating life, and I mentioned that all the dinners and drinks were getting expensive. "Wait, what do you mean?" they asked. "Aren't the guys paying?"

"Oh, no," I responded. "Men don't seem to be doing that anymore. Every date I've gone on, the check has been split." They were aghast. What had happened to the tradition of men paying for dates since they were single? Was it the economy? Were men cheaper? Women more insistent on paying their share?

I'm a modern woman. I don't think it's fair for a guy to always pick up the check, especially if the date was initiated by the woman. I don't think feminism is about picking and choosing which traditions benefit you. If you want equal pay for equal work, you'd better be OK with paying your half of the check some of the time. Who pays has become complicated by online dating, where two people mutually seek out each other. Catherine has done her share of online dating and found herself splitting the check or switching off paying for rounds. The latter seems preferable.

The economy does come into play. On my date with Mr. Plaid Glasses—who had said he was planning on wooing me—he told me he worked as a student teacher (for no money) and then in administration at a hospital (for a little bit of money). When the check came, I reached for my wallet, half-expecting him to say, "I've got it." But he didn't. I threw down my credit card and took the cash he put down, which added up to less than half, because he didn't have as many drinks as I did. Is it shallow to say the first step in wooing is picking up the check for the dinner date you asked me out on? Because I knew he was hard up financially, I would have felt kind of guilty having him pay for the whole shebang, but I don't think he should have made a stink about wooing me. I might have brought cash, instead.

The Doodler and I split the check entirely, which was fair, as we were set up by a mutual friend. Of course, going dutch might have been the first indication that he had no interest in seeing me again. Chicken Parm has taken me out a few times, and made me dinner too, but, frankly, I've done the later infinitely more and buying groceries for two gets expensive. It's not that I think two people who are dating should keep a balance sheet of who has paid for what, but if you're going to go dutch most of the time, or trade off who pays, at least try and keep it even. But how do you say to someone, "It's your turn to buy the whole chicken if I'm going to roast it"?

After I had recounted all these various scenarios to my married friends, they called over their husbands and told them that I was paying for my own dinner and drinks on dates. "Are you serious?" they both said. "That's crazy! I would always pay the check, especially on a first date," said one. "I would never have the balls not to," said the other. This was regardless of how they met the woman or how broke they were. For them, paying the check, especially early on in a dating relationship, was their responsibility, and they were happy to do it. So, what's changed? Perhaps we'll find out tomorrow, when I ask the guys on my IM. Stay tuned!

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[SeekWealthy.com]Dating Site Caters To Wealthy Men

2009-03-31T02:39:00.001-04:00

GREENWITCH TIME -- Mar 28 -- Looking for a sugar baby on seekingarrangement.com turned out to be a nightmare for one Greenwich man who was blackmailed out of ~$100,000 by a 28-year-old woman he met on the site. "This is the first time we've heard of an extortion plot. We do a lot to prevent something like that happening," said Brandon Wade, the website creator. "We have very clear warnings as to what's legal and things members should or should not do." More details

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MillionaireCupid.com: Something you need to know before your millionaire dating and marriage.

2009-03-11T22:19:00.001-04:00

Be thankful to the heavens above for having given you the most eligible millionaire partner! It is indeed a privilege to have so much money at your disposal and all it takes for you is to be prudent and wise to do as much as you can to enhance the wealth and let it grow multifold. Now that you really have this wonderful partner there are a lot of do's and don'ts that you need to know if you want to have this relationship going on and on.

First and foremost, as far as possible, try to be truthful to your partner. You would want your partner to be truthful to you and there is a saying which goes like you need to do unto others what you want them to do unto you – and that is simply the rule one for the success of your relationship. With the huge money power that your partner commands, you are left with no choice but to be truthful as being found that you are otherwise will lead to a great dent in your relationship and at times could even harm it to the extent that it cannot be repaired. So being truthful really matters. It also gives your partner a reassurance or a sense of pride, when they realize that they are in love with somebody who can be trusted with anything and you will be true to yourself, them and everybody around. That paves the way for you and your partner to get closer and more personal. It is only natural that you would want to bond with the only the best!

Then comes the all important factor of being there for your partner come what may. Things in life may not be a bed of roses always. There are bound to be storms and tempts in the sea of life and we need to face it. Whatever happens in your lives, the bondage that you share should withstand the test ofs times and come out colorful. Never should you make a compromise in that, as you should realize, that you are causing a big impact on your partner as well and noting can be more important than your love for each other. That is what will make your partner realize that it is just not the money that attracted you to them – but a lot more than that.

You also need to ensure that you scale up to the status of your partner as you would have to attend common parties and get together. You don't want to leave your partner feeling shy or embarrassed to get you introduced to his or her people. Though, personally they might not mind, you are going to hog the limelight for sure and you don't want to do anything that could tarnish the image of your partner. It is very easy to get a negative image and like they say the first impression is the best impression, you might want to score a point with people who matter!

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SeekWealthy.com: Marrying a millionaire – are you capable?

2009-03-10T06:53:00.001-04:00

Though velvety mattresses and royal treatments do tempt you to marry a millionaire – the most sought after way to instant richness, you sure have your doubts on the same. Can something be so good to be true? Can something work negative for me in this whole thing? In the first place will a millionaire even look at me? These are questions that most of us have in our minds and these very questions are a good indication that we are very much for marrying a millionaire but are skeptical about. So what is the reason for this skepticism and self doubt? Every individual has their own positives and negatives and all you need to do to marry a millionaire is to harness your goodness and show-cases them.

Being social and friendly is a big help in this cause. If you prefer to be just yourself and sit at corners, nobody is even going to notice. Go out and make some noise and get noticed – first create an atmosphere around you that is charged and full of electricity. Ensure that people enjoy your company when they are around you by avoiding very personal talk but keep them engaged. You will anyways half enough time to talk later and you can reserve your personal talk for then. So that way, you will ensure that you have a big circle of friends and acquaintances around you and they would eventually lead you to your soul mate – the one that you so badly want to marry. If luck would have it, they might come asking you if you could marry them!

How you communicate also matters very much. When you look somebody in the eye the person opposite you knows you are being sincere and true. They realize you are a no nonsense person and have no second thoughts on what your dogmas are. It is good to let your opposition know that you know what you are and what you want – it helps to boost your self confidence while also communicating to your partner that you are somebody who can be reckoned with- as somebody nice to have. When you talk to them – smile. Rather keep your smile glued to your face when you are amidst big groups of people. You obviously cannot track who is looking at you from where and don't want the millionaire to look at an unsmiling face of yours. This is more like a thumb rule. You have to have your smile on. No second thoughts please.

Be truthful in whatever you say or do anytime you are with this special person. Most partners expect this from their spouse – millionaire or not. Winning the confidence of your spouse is more important than showering them with costly gifts and presents. So, if you can do this and this is your strength you can exhibit this to get the potential millionaire vote for you – vote for a lifetime commitment with you and then like they say the prince and the princess can live happily ever after!

Millionaire Dating: What makes the wealthy men so attractive?

2009-03-05T02:19:00.001-05:00

Whatever the reason, experts say that at our core, there's one reason we find wealthy men attractive: instinct. Women, research shows, rank the ability to provide as the most important quality when selecting a mate. Men, not surprisingly, prize a woman's looks and youthfulness over her other qualities, because those are indicators of fecundity. It's all about finding the best person to breed with. As it turns out, we're all just slaves to our prehistoric urges, even in an era when none of those millenniums-old rules would seem to apply… A 2006 study done through the University of Chicago shows that men who post online profiles indicating income of $250,000 a year generate significantly more contacts (up to 151% more) than those who make under $50,000…

Want Romance With Single Wealthy Men and Gorgeous Women? WealthyChats.com Could Help

2009-03-04T01:51:00.001-05:00

Of all the interesting dating websites such as True.com, eHarmony.com, and Match.com... we have a new type of dating website that is created specifically for the rich and wealthy...which means if you are looking for a tuxedo wearing guy or scandly cladded celebrity lady with a little jingle in their pocket, this should be the first dating website you join. Afterall, you may find your dreamy superstar celebrity or some rich CEO of some major company just waiting to meet someone like you.

According to WealthyChats.com, "Because the rich and wealthy people have such a hard time finding dates, there's WealthyChats.com. Actually, you don't have to be a certified millionaire to join, anyone who earns $150,000 and above annually qualifies for WealthyChats.com. This dating site guarantees complete anonymity so you can be sure that your potential mate likes you for your personality and not your status in life."

"CEO, celebrity, sports star, etc. If you've got a busy lifestyle and big bank account, WealthyChats.com is for you."

This makes for a good chance for a Cinderalla like story happening to members of this site as Richkiss.com wants quality relationships for it's members, not gold diggers. I wonder though, if it will be something WealthyChats.com can avoid for it's members. For those of you who are curious...you never know, you might just really find your prince/princess, celebrity, or superstar athlete on this website.

SeekWealthy.com: How to Attract a Millionaire

2009-03-02T04:01:00.000-05:00

Many of us dream of finding a gorgeous millionaire who will fall madly in love with us. Oh, life is easy from that point on, isn't it? Just one problem. How on earth do you attract a millionaire in the first place?

First off, stop looking desperately, and desperate. Your rich guy or gal got to the pinnacle of business with a driving confidence that is most likely a large part of his or her success. As like attracts like, your best bet is to work on your self-image. To attract confidence, you must exude confidence yourself. That will catch anyone's eye, but is of special importance to a millionaire who will no doubt need you to participate in entertaining business and social acquaintances.

While it may sound a little shallow, your appearance is very important. You are the flower attracting the bee. As such, you need to be as put together and attractive as you can be. Get and keep your hair done in the style that suits you best. Make sure your wardrobe is flattering to your colouring, body type, and the image that you're trying to project. If you have one part of your body that you consider particularly attractive, play it up while remaining stylish. Remember the paragraph about self-confidence? Confidence is not slutty.

You may be hoping to tie the millionaire knot, but in order to get there, you need to have a life of your own. A little independence can go a long way with the opposite sex. If you enjoy your life even without a millionaire mate, that great new rich person you've just met will not worry (at least for long) about you becoming clingy and boring. You will be bringing something of yourself to the table, and will have something interesting to share. Have a life that your millionaire will want to be part of.

Learn more about how to attract a millionaire by signing in at SeekWealthy.com and reading the millionaire and billionaire profiles. Get it straight from the source – the rich people themselves - then make contact. Let your confidence show and a relationship will grow!

Ready to get started? Click HERE and follow the step-by-step guide. Your happiness awaits you.

SeekWealthy.com: How to find a Sugar Daddy

2009-03-02T03:41:00.001-05:00

You're a beautiful, bright woman who's decided to spread her wings. You're in the market for a nice man to go out with and have some fun, and if he wants to spoil you, that's just fine, great in fact. No more sitting home alone every night. You're ready to learn how to find Sugar Daddy. You are determined to get some excitement in your life!

Okay, you're all psyched and ready to go, but where are you going to find this sweet man of your dreams? Ideally, it will be somewhere that has a large selection of available and willing sugar daddies who are looking for a woman just like you. Think about that for a second. There is a sugar daddy who is online at this very moment waiting for you to come along and contact him. He's wondering what's taking you so long, he's anxious to meet you. Are you going to let him down? No, not you. Why should you miss out on something so good?

The first thing you want to do is to surf over to Datingforrichpeople.com Register for your FREE account and set up your dazzling profile. Hurry now, he's waiting.

It will save you a lot of time if you have an idea of what you are looking for specifically. If physical appearance is important to you, narrow down your list of 'must haves'. If its wealth, personality, or other factors, it will help to know a head of time what qualities you really want in your sugar daddy.

Armed with a clear objective, you can now start to browse the profiles with confidence because your vision and wish list is clear. You know exactly who and what you're looking for.

Take heart if profile descriptions do match your criteria word for word. Some men are shy or may be waiting to see what type of women communicate with him before deciding whether or not to really put himself 'out there'. Don't be skittish about making contact to get a better sense of what a person is like. Even if the gentleman is not your perfect sugar daddy, you'll have some practice under your belt interacting with men online. Before long, you'll be talking to others easily and comfortable. Self-consciousness will soon be a thing of the past. Let your confidence show, ladies. It's a man magnet.

While you're finding your groove on the site, that ideal match of yours is still waiting. Act quickly ladies, before he gives up ever finding or hearing from you, and takes the next best match. Don't miss this opportunity. You never know how long you'll have to wait for the next one.

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WealthyChats.com: Some nice ways to meet rich and wealthy men even if you are poor.

2009-03-02T03:31:00.001-05:00

Understandably, most people think that you need a lot of money in order to place yourself in locations that rich men frequent. After all, it costs a lot of money to dine and wine in posh restaurants, or take up polo. There's a saying that you have to spend money to make money, or in this instance, hang out with the wealthy. Luckily, that does not have to be the case at all. Keep reading to discover 5 ways to meet a rich man even if you're poor. Heck, they're all free!

1- Art Galleries - Check out prestigious art galleries to see what volunteer opportunities are open to the public, and submit your application. If one of the gallery's events is attracting the wealthy, attend it. If neither of these ideas work for you, trying frequenting the gallery's coffee shop.

2- Yacht Clubs (the elite ones) - Again, volunteering is a possibility. Some clubs welcome day or weekend volunteers, in hopes of drumming up business. Barring that, or if you don't know anything about yachting, try applying for a position in the dining areas.

3- Golf & Country Clubs - See if you can volunteer to help out at a high profile charity tournament. It will not only help you hob-knob with well-to-do men, but will also give you a chance to do a good deed. If there are no volunteer positions available, try for employment in the services or retail sectors of the club, if they have them. You don't need a degree, and you will definitely be rubbing elbows with gentlemen from different financial brackets.

4- Cruise Liners - I could not find any volunteer positions for cruises (surprise). That leaves the employment angle. If you like cruises, this is a wonderful job. You get paid to travel to great locations. Be a little picky if you can. You want to get hired by a cruise ship line that caters to the wealthy, not the type that transports families on a budget.

5- DatingForRichPeople.com, of course. You don't have to volunteer or apply for a career here to enjoy the benefits. It's easy as can be. As soon as you register, you are able to mix and mingle with all the rich men in the profiles. There isn't even any waiting required, you can get started immediately. How cool and perfect is that?

Whether you try any or all of the above, you still need to make sure that you look and feel your best in order to succeed in your quest for a rich man. A put together outside and a confident inside will go a long way towards giving you an advantage in the wealthy man marketplace.

Why not start right now while you're here by registering for free? There's a rich man waiting inside to meet you.

Millionaire Dating: Find the right people for you.

2009-03-02T02:36:00.000-05:00

Think Millionaire Dating is out of your league? Dont you believe it. Millions of people just like you are already putting themselves in the same dating arena as the rich and beautiful. The first thing you need to do is find the millionaires. There are sites online that allow you to communicate with the wealthy for the purpose of dating. Make sure that the site you choose screens its rich applicants. That way, youll know that youre talking to a bonafied millionaire. Once youve chosen a trustworthy site, you are going to want to do an excellent job on creating your profile. Its what will set you apart from the rest. Make it real and interesting. If you have specific beliefs or interests that are important to you, then make sure you mention them. Its the best way to stay true to yourself and to attract like minds. Dont be shy about uploading photos. They will help you to appear open and friendly, and they will reveal some more of your personality. Try to include some action shots of things youre into. If you like participating in sports, for example, have someone take a picture of you engaged in your favourite. Then share it with potential dates by posting it on your profile. Just make sure there is nothing in the photo that will help identify you or where you live or work. Your wording needs to be great, too. Use descriptive sentences, rather than flat ones. Instead of saying that you like water, perhaps mention that listening to the loons while sitting around a northern lake makes you feel peaceful. You get the idea. Draw your readers into your experience. Theyll want to know more and contact you. From that point on, you can relax and begin your date search from the comfort and safety of your own home. Thats all there is to it. Still think that millionaire dating is out of your league?

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WealthyChats.com: Tricks to Attract the Woman like a Magnet

2009-02-26T03:25:00.001-05:00

Every man interested to attract the woman like a magnet. Any one can attract a woman easily like a magnet if they follow some tricks. These tricks to attract a woman may be able to help you a great deal, but keep in mind that the best and foolproof course of action is still to be the perfect gentleman. Find out the influential, step-by-step secrets of how to meet, Attracting, Charming and Impressive kind of Woman you have always wanted.
Whether you are looking for someone for just fun or you are looking for a life partner, many men often feel ill at ease around gorgeous and attractive women. Women can seem unachievable, complicated and hard to reach, but really, nothing is further from the truth. When you are looking for some lovely and pretty female company, there are many things that you can do to make sure that you are not spending the evening alone. There are many tricks to attract women like a magnet. These tricks give you immediate results!!
Be confident

How to change your self confidence, for good, so that you no longer feel anxiety, self doubt and nervousness when approaching women and starting conversations. If you have no faith in yourself, why should she? One of the most attractive qualities that a man can have is confidence, and you will find that if you have it, you will have plenty of company. It does not matter what you really do, or how you really feel, confidence can be faked. A person who is happy and confident is very attractive, so walk around as if you own the place and many people will just assume that you do. Confidence in one's self! Use positive body language, take meaningful actions, and be your genuine self without regard to what others may think of you. This doesn't mean you should act like a jerk, because no one likes a jerk either. It simply means that in order to attract a woman, you must be confident in yourself.
Laws of Attraction
Find out exactly how to talk to women so that they feel something is different about you from every other man that she has ever met. This will increase her attraction for you every time that you talk to her. This subject has been poked, prodded, turned upside down and inside out. It is contained within every magazine and book and research paper on the subject of love that you will ever run across. As a relationship expert myself, I have an entire wall of books dedicated to this subject alone, and more books and articles and theories are created every day around the globe on the differences between men and women regarding their particular triggers for attraction. It is right under your nose, every day, everywhere…on TV, out in public, you name the place its right there staring you down! Yet unbelievably, there are still people who are completely clueless about the Laws of Attraction.
Be Genuine and Original
If you are looking for a life partner or girlfriend, be up front about that too. The right woman will appreciate honesty, and you don't want to be with one who doesn't. Think about what you really want, and make sure the girl of your choice knows it too. Of course, everyone knows that being "nice" is considered socially acceptable in the world. But, women do not choose a lover based upon how nice they may be – that's how they choose their friends.
Use of Body Language
Use of body language is flirting and tone of speech in order to attract and understand women. Dress up to impressively. What to wear as far as style, fashion and colors go in order to make women 'feel' like you are a true catch. Keep these in mind that she'll not only find you fascinating, she'll grow in attraction to you every time you speak. Discover the inner workings of the female mind and how attraction works for her. One thing that women value in a man over anything else, demonstrate this and women will get crushes on you. Hint: It isn't money, looks, values or self confidence. History has shown us that very powerful, wealthy people have fallen head over heels in love with others that have neither power nor wealth. What did they have? They had a personality, and that personality was based upon confidence! You see, positive character traits are compelling attributes that act like magnets and literally draw women to you instantly. Believe it or not, women prefer to be romanced by men who hold out their arms and pull them in for a hug rather than men who pull out their wallets whenever they seek attention.
Take Some Action
If you want something, you must take some action to get it. If you find out that it was not what you really wanted, then you move on to the next challenge. Life is a constantly evolving experience of action after action after action. So, if you want to approach a woman you are attracted to and get her number or if you are dating someone that you feel like kissing, do not just sit there acting all nervous and confused. Instead, walk right up to her and ask for the number or move right in and kiss her.

The writer of this article April is an expert of Man & Woman behavior about relationship. She has written my articles. Source of complete article is http://www.millionairecupid.com/AskApril

SeekWealthy.com: Playing it Safe on Adult Dating Sites

2009-02-25T01:39:00.001-05:00

Hackers and Scammers are on all internet sites, but they particularly target adult dating sites. Scammers know that horniness can overpower better judgment; sex sells. The promise of a casual tryst or readymade affair is enticing to most people, and shopping for a hookup online makes finding a partner twice as easy. Hookup site users are more likely to engage in unsafe internet practices; when you want a hookup you want it now. So rather than taking the slow and safe route, users send out their email or phone number without reservations.

Let's say you receive the following email on an adult dating site:

"Hi, I'm Alice. I'm really close to you and am looking for a nice man to have no strings sex with. I'm never on this site, so please email me at hottie4u2boff@spammer.com. I can't wait to share you with my girlfriends!"

It's possible that she's for real, but it's more likely that she's a spammer looking to collect email addresses. Why would anyone want your email address? Let's say that the spammer in question is someone who works on a scam farm. Scammer farms typically employ many people (often young boys) who get paid to create profiles of hot women, and work online all day sending out emails like the one above. You respond by emailing her as instructed, and the spam farm collects those emails and pays their employee a small amount for each email address. They collect as many email addresses as possible, and sell each one to many different spam lists. Now, your email address is being sold to multiple sources; the spam farm makes a lot of money, and you will never hear from hottie4u2boff again… but can expect a sudden influx in spam about replica watches and penis enlargement creams.

Social Networking and dating sites are also seeing a surge in hacked accounts these days. You sign up for a site, and hackers are lying in wait. Within a few days of joining, you get a message via IM that says: "Thanks for joining! As a free bonus, log in here for access to hot cam shows for gold and silver members only!"

It looks just like the rest of the site, and when you click on it, it asks for your email and to log in…again. You enter your information, and suddenly you're on a new, unrelated webcam page that asks you to join. And pay.

Why would they want your adult dating site account? Remember the message above that read "hey, I'm never on here, get me at hottie4u2boff@spammer.com?" Well, sites that allow free accounts limit the number of emails that free accounts can send out per day, and scammers are the reason. But your gold account can send out unlimited emails, so they can contact hundreds of other members by hijacking and utilizing your account. They take down your personal information, upload their hot scammer pics and fire away at other members until they're reported and shut down.

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SeekWealthy.com: Does a millionaier style love leads to a better sex?

2009-02-05T01:13:00.001-05:00

Money can't buy you love - but it can lead to better sex, scientists say.

A controversial study claims that a woman finds lovemaking more fulfilling if her partner is wealthy.

The finding adds to the evidence that for many females, money, status and success remain a key ingredient in sexual attraction.

I'm seeing a man who is 14 years older than me, said Alicia, He is successful, wealthy, great in bed and everything I've been looking for all my adult life.......is this because of money and status?

Hmm.....I think its more to do with his life experiences and how he treats me rather than how much he earns. He ticks all my boxes in every area of our relationship.

More options from other women? Let's check them on Rich and Wealthy Men Club.

Millionaires Dating Service Online: We talk to women who say sex is better with rich men(II).

2009-02-02T04:25:00.001-05:00

GRADUATE Natalie Gohl only dates men who earn over 1,000,000 a year and thinks money can make a big difference to your sex life.

She says: he most incredible sex I ever had was in a suite in one of the poshest hotels in London's Park Lane.

He drank pink champagne and ate strawberries before retiring to the king-sized bed together.

Obviously that's better than being in bed with a guy in a grotty flat. I don't think money makes a man more knowledgable about how to please a woman between the sheets. I admit I've also had good sex with men who didn't have loads of money. But when I'm with a wealthy lover I'm not worried or stressed about my bank balance and that's why the sex is so much better.

Attraction is what improves your sex life — and I'm attracted to guys with cash.

These days Natalie rarely dates men who aren't worth a fortune. 'I never fake it. I'm not a prostitute' ... Natalie Gohl only dates rich men and wealthy singles.

She says: the first time I went on a date with a rich man it was like a different world and there was no going back. My friend had a wealthy boyfriend so she set me up with his friend. He went to Posh's favourite restaurant, Nobu, in Park Lane. He was a lot older than me so I was a bit shocked when I first saw him but I soon forgot about his age when he started ordering the most expensive things on the menu.

After dinner he collected his convertible sports car from his million flat near Sloane Square and we went to a private members' club where we drank champagne all night. I didn't fancy him but I quickly realised that unless I had a rich boyfriend I would never have a luxury lifestyle like that — so I decided to make it happen.

Natalie, from Whitechapel in East London, met men on websites for women wanting wealthy lovers and was quickly overwhelmed with requests for dates from rich guys. She says: I never feel exploited. I might date a lot of men with money but I have to be genuinely attracted to them to get involved romantically. That's why I just keep myself on the wealthy men or millionaires dating site just like wealthychats.com, seekwealthy.com, millionairecupid.com, SeekingMillionaire.com, etc.

I think women who fake it with rich men just to get presents and a nice life aren't much different to prostitutes — but I can't fake it. I've been on more than 50 dates with men who know that I'm only dating them because they have money. "But as well as being loaded, I want a man who is successful, ambitious and generous and prepared to treat me like a lady. I've been taken for dinner at The Ivy in London, had presents like a Louis Vuitton bag and expensive designer lingerie — and even been flown first class on holidays to Spain and New York.

And if a guy is willing to fly you across the world just to take you out to dinner and give you great gifts, of course it helps put you in the mood.

Great sex comes down to chemistry and having a connection with a man and I find wealth and knowledge a huge turn-on. At the moment I'm seeing a few different blokes who are all at least 20 years older than me. "Once I decide who I prefer, I would like to have a more serious relationship with one of them. Love hasn't come into it yet. Years ago, my ex-boyfriend had no money and always expected me to pay, so I have dated normal men in the past.

But now I'm used to being spoilt it would be impossible to go back to that. I'll never settle down with a poor man.

Millionaires Online Dating: We talk to women who say sex is better with rich men.

2009-02-02T04:09:00.001-05:00

HOTEL attendant Lucy Durrans only dates men she finds on a website for women seeking seriously wealthy men — because she believes loaded blokes make the best lovers.

Lucy says: wealthy men are confident, successful and used to getting exactly what they want — so dating a rich man with an amazing lifestyle usually means you're going to have an amazing time in bed.

The wealthiest guy I've ever been out with was a millionaire. He treated me like a fairytale princess and I had the best sex of my life with him. On dates he would send a limo from London to Milton Keynes to pick me up.

Then his driver would take me to meet him at exclusive restaurants or bars in posh hotels like The Dorchester on Park Lane. He lived in a Mayfair flat worth millions and everything in his house was luxurious.

'The carpets were five inches thick and a TV even came out of the ceiling in the bathroom.

It was like an exciting fantasy world so of course it put me in the mood to have fantasy sex!?

Lucy insists she is not prostituting herself, merely ensuring a better life for herself and her four children, aged between nine and 19.

Online dating sites that explicitly deal with rich men means everyone knows where they stand and what they want from the relationship. I'm being upfront about what I want but at the end of the day it's still my choice who I date.

Yes, I do want a rich boyfriend but I still have to connect with him and I certainly won't sleep with just anyone.

If a man is sleazy or creepy, I ditch him. I want luxury for me and my kids but not at any price.

Upon my experience the richer the bloke, the better the sex will be and it's one of the reasons I won't go out with men with no money.

Use dating websites where the men have to tell you their income and I won't consider anyone who earns less than a 500k a year. That way I'm guaranteed a good time in and out of bed. So my choice is the wealthy men or millionaires dating site just like wealthychats.com, seekwealthy.com, millionairecupid.com, Millionairematch.com, etc.

I tried a 'normal' date recently but although the bloke was nice, he just took me to a pub for dinner and expected me to go Dutch on the bill.

I'm used to swanky restaurants and being paid for so I need a man who wants to pay for me to be attracted to him in any way. Even my kids ask me 'how much does he earn?' before I go on a date.

I've been given presents like a fur coat and diamond watches, been picked up in Aston Martins and drunk Cristal champagne. I'm not embarrassed.

These men have plenty of spare cash so they should buy me diamonds with it. I wouldn't say loaded blokes are better lovers but I do have more orgasms with them because it's easier to let yourself go.

For me being with a rich man is all about financial security and that's what makes the sex great.

I want to live in the lap of luxury and when I'm with a rich bloke I can forget about scrimping and saving and relax.

Men with cash are confident and sexy so when they've chosen to date me when they could have their pick from loads of other girls it's a huge turn on.

I do have standards but I'm not into looks and I don't mind if the men are overweight.

So long as they shower and dress well. The only men I can't enjoy sex with are ones with no money.?

Lucy, from Bletchley, Milton Keynes, who dates rich men she finds on seekwealthy.com , would like to find her soulmate, but he would need to have plenty of cash.

She says: I'm waiting for a millionaire before I get married because skint men just don't turn me on.

Being with a wealthy man gives me peace of mind and makes the sex mind-blowing. I've got nothing on my mind so I'm totally relaxed and that's what gives it the edge.?

date a millionaire: should we say no?

2008-12-09T03:31:00.001-05:00

Who wouldn't want to date a millionaire at least once if he or she had the chance? With a website like MillionaireCupid.com, you do have that chance. It doesn't really matter why you would initially be intrigued by the idea of dating a millionaire, whether it's the money, the power, or simply the novelty. With a website created specifically for millionaire dating, there's no pretense because the millionaire's financial status is known up front. With that already out on the table, you both then have the open opportunity to go out on a date, just enjoy each other's company, and find out how well you click.

Open Question: occupation of wealthy men?

2008-12-08T23:05:00.001-05:00

I just read an article on the Wealthy Men website, the article was about dating rich men etc, but it said on this article that over 9.5 million people in the US are making a wage of $1 million a year or more. Now I know this is less that about 3 % of the US population, but it is still a pretty big number my question is what do these people do? I assume most of them are not pro-athletes, founders of big business', and very lucky entrepreneurs, so what are the occupations of these people? I know your average doctor/lawyer/engineer has a pretty good salary, but the average is nowhere near the 7 figure mark thanks

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Millionaires dating: Seriously?

2008-12-08T20:57:00.001-05:00

I just got this email...I've removed my name (since you don't need to know it -rawr-)....wth! I don't know if I should be offended, creeped out, flattered, or ill. Makes you wonder...WTF are people thinking talking to strangers like this? BTW, he did NOT find me on any kind of dating site and every site I am on plainly states that I am...unavailable to say the least. Oh my.

Welllll....it made me smirk anyways.

Hi Sweet n Sexy *****:

Wow!! I was just browsing and then you! …. You are soooo Hot!!!

I am interested in getting to know you and then, perhaps, to meet you if that is appropriate and we are a "match."

I am up for a challenge and I do prefer to date younger women. I do not play games AND if we hit it off we will have some great wild times to see where that takes us.

Do not be alarmed or intimidated with my brutal honesty but I am not playing games and I prefer to be up front.

In spite of my lifestyle, I am a God fearing man that prays daily, goes to church every Sunday and teaches Sunday School to 7-10 year olds as my way of giving back for what I have been blessed.

*****, I am looking for a young attractive woman like you. I only ask that she be intelligent, sexy, loves sex, is kinky, submissive, has a great sense of humor and is wild and passionate about life and love! If, you can deliver these things then, I will treat you like a Princess …forever!

If you want to get to know me better I will come to meet you as travel is not a problem for me.Well, a bit about me… I am a retired attorney that had been living in Paris. I am currently in Texas with family and after another biz trip I will go to So. California and I intend to settle there again and get a house in Laguna Beach. I have a place in mind and just want the decision to be made with someone that will be with me!

If you want to know a little more about me, then try this website: wealthychats.com Search User Profile: ********

If you like me, just drop me an email...

With Passion for Love, Lust and Life,

******.

SeekWealthy.com: Free millionaire dating and vip club for wealthy men

2008-12-08T20:51:00.001-05:00

Free millionaire dating site and vip club for wealthy successful men and beautiful women. Jetsetmatch aim is to encourage networking between international jetsetters. Find a travel companionship, a date, marriage. Get invited to VIP paties around the world.

SeekWealthy.com: Dating Services Boom During Tough Economic Times

2008-11-25T21:40:00.001-05:00

Some people find a way to shop during these tough economic times, others are more focused on finding 'The One.'

Marla and Russell Cox met through the dating service, "It's Just Lunch."

The got married two years later, and now have a six-month-old girl.

The two said they were both frustrated with the dating scene, and investing in this dating agency is the best thing they've ever done. "At first you thought, 'wow, this is a lot of money' when you started but it's really a lot of fun."

The agency charges to help match you up with potential dates.

Relationship experts say having a healthy companionship can make tough economic times less stressful.

Dr. Michael Freda, a marriage and counseling therapist, said he's not surprised by the booming trend in the world of dating service. "It's very helpful to have somebody. Not that they can do anything about it but just able to verbalize get it off their chest."

The Reno office of "It's Just Lunch" currently has about 600 active members.

The company, which started in 2001, now operates about 100 locations worldwide.

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WealthyChats.com: 20 million people visit at least one online dating service every month. What are they all looking for?

2008-11-24T01:55:00.000-05:00

Traditionally, we meet our partners through venues that serve as common bonds — school, work, church — or through family and friends. But as many are discovering, online dating has its own advantages.

According to data from Online Dating magazine, a consumer watchdog publication for online daters, more than 20 million people visit at least one online dating service a month, and more than 120,000 marriages occur each year as a result of online dating.

"Online dating is the best thing to ever happen to shy people," said Joe Tracy, publisher of Online Dating. "They get to know someone via the computer, and then they feel more comfortable meeting them personally."

Furthermore, there might not be many people looking for partners at those traditional meeting venues, Tracy said. "When you go online, you know there are people looking for the same thing," he said.

Dave Evans, founder and editor of onlinedatingpost.com and a consultant to online dating consumers and industry members, likens dating to job hunting. You still want to meet people, but you also look for other ways to make yourself known. "Your profile is your résumé. You want to get out there and share it," Evans said.

Online dating also gives people the chance to search for people with similar interests.

"If you're the type of person who dresses up as a Klingon on Halloween and you actually know the Klingon language, you can find somebody who matches those exact interests," Tracy said.

And for many, finding a partner with similar interests and attributes is important. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that online daters often seek partners with qualities similar to those they reported on their own profiles. It's not that people are looking for carbon copies of themselves. Rather, they want to feel comfortable with a potential partner. Someone with blue eyes won't be going outside his or her comfort zone by dating someone with brown eyes, the study said, but smokers might have a more vested interest in seeking other smokers.

But getting outside those comfort zones opens up more possibilities. Maybe you like hip-hop, and she likes classical music. "Does that mean we're not right for each other?" Evans said.

Still, some people prefer niche dating services, which narrow the selection by focusing on a hobby, lifestyle, religion or other aspect of life. For instance, JDate.com is a popular site for Jewish singles.

What kind of dating site is best for you? Consider your goals. If you're just looking for something casual, free services such as Yahoo! Personals have the most users. But for those seeking serious, long-term relationships, paid sites such as eHarmony.com tend to attract like-minded people.

Once you decide on a site, here are some tips for making the connection:

● Get a new e-mail address specifically for online-dating correspondence, and don't use your full name. You don't want anyone using that information to track you down.

● For safety's sake, don't include identifying information such as phone number, last name or place of employment. If you have children, don't post their photos or include too much information about them. "You're putting this information out, and anybody in the world can read it," Tracy said.

● Post a photo, preferably one that actually looks like you. Researchers at the University of Chicago found women who posted photos received twice as many e-mails than those who did not, and men who posted photos received 50 percent more e-mails.

● Write for whom you hope to attract. If you value a sense of humor, convey it through your profile. If you like a certain genre of movies, include little references. Your best matches will understand what you mean.

● Avoid clichés. This will help you stand out. "What people don't realize is you're seen in a series," Evans said. "I've looked at 20 women before you, and I'll look at 20 women after you."

● Be truthful. You never know when a lie will come back to bite you.

● Be positive. Statements like "my last relationship left me emotionally scarred and cynical" won't get you anywhere.

● Use spell-check.

Finally, if you're worried about being judged for looking online, a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project Report found that only 29 percent of Internet users surveyed believe online daters "are in dire dating straits." But these respondents, according to the report, tend to have less online experience and are less trusting of people in general.

Most view online dating as a way to use technology to enhance their lives.

"It's another arrow in the quiver of opportunities to meet somebody," Evans said.

WealthyChats.com: Is Online Dating For You?

2008-11-24T01:48:00.000-05:00

Dating was considered to be a part of teenage and adults alike which would lead to find their soul mates. Traditional dating was where people used to meet over a cup of coffee or any other restaurant ,talk, have time to understand each other , see eye to eye and know about the person and then decide on a future outing with them.

Dating was considered to be important that teenage people would go lengths to impress on their first date be it a success or not. Nowadays people who actually meet, and then start dating each other has considerably reduced. Here is where e-dating or internet dating comes into play. In this fast paced world internet has become a very useful and also very laziness pro tool.

Teenage and adults can sit home go through different profile about different people, match with theirs and start dating. This is a small tip of the whole dating scenario, happening throughout the internet. Seizing this opportunity and using internet as a tool are many dating site that now it's difficult to keep track of the legitimate ones and non -legitimate ones. Many numbers of internet dating or online communities has cropped up.

They are cashing in on the average teenagers and also single bachelor and divorced people. The dating site works in such ways that when a user creates a login and this would probably bring in the questionnaire about yourself and you.

Once you answer these questions the answer are matched with other user created profile and then the points are gathered and matched with other people profile and some exact matches are shown to you .Now the actually dating with emails and chats will increase the connection between the dating individuals.

There a numerous disadvantages and advantages to this. When one posts a photograph, people do not know how what would be done with it. It might be used for illegal purposes too. The problem with e-dating is that, you would not know how the person would like and act like when he /she meet you. Sometimes these kinds of online dating would end up bad if both the people meet and then don't like each other.

Nowadays online dating is also charged for and that's going to be lot of money, these kinds of websites can generate. Some of the important facts of the online dating website are that people from all over the world participate in this. For people who think that getting dressed up to be presentable for a date is a waste always adopt these sites, which help them to scout for their soul mates in a better way and have their own communication where not interrupted by others.

Another common kind of extortion is by bogus websites which are designed to look like a genuine website. When people are redirected to this bogus website, they are usually asked to provide sensitive information, so as register them on the web site and to find them a perfect match. But what actually happens is that the collected information is passed on to advertising agencies, which spams the registrant with unnecessary offers.

SeekWealthy.com: Man jailed for online dating had been ordered not to approach women on Internet dating sites

2008-11-24T01:38:00.000-05:00

A 50-year-old Midland-area man with a long record of fraud convictions was sentenced Tuesday to a total of 17 months in jail for approaching women on a dating website despite a judge's order that he stop.

Enrico Cagnotti of Tiny Township pleaded guilty during an Ontario Court of Justice hearing before Judge G. J. Brophy to three charges of breach of probation and a fourth of disobeying a court order. In sentencing Cagnotti, the judge rejected calls for less jail time by both the defence and Crown.

Brophy said Cagnotti "needs to be sharply reprimanded" and described his behaviour in cruising for fraud targets on the Internet as "behaviour that needs to be denounced."

Defence lawyer Mary Hewitt argued that her client's jail sentence should be limited to the 113 days he has already served in custody. Grey County assistant Crown attorney Michael Martin maintained that Cagnotti should serve two months in addition to the jail time he has already served.

Cagnotti was outraged by the judge's decision. He said he only pleaded guilty because he knew that the Crown was seeking limited additional jail time.

"I wanted to go for trial," Cagnotti said.

"A lot of my evidence was obtained without a warrant," he told the judge. "I don't think it's fair."

As Cagnotti left the prisoner's dock, he could be heard to say "I'm going to appeal now."

In sentencing, Brophy cited Cagnotti's lengthy criminal record that began in 1996 with a conviction for uttering threats and includes more than 20 more convictions and lengthy jail terms for crimes including fraud, theft and forgery.

Martin said Cagnotti approached women on the dating site, plentyoffish.com,using the pseudonyms "Roma 27" and "Mr. Intrigue" and misrepresented details of his identity.

In one case, a Barrie woman complained to police there about a possible fraud after Cagnotti met with her face to face on four dates. He told her he drove a $1 million Mercedes. The woman became concerned and contacted police.

Top 7 tips to a successful online dating profile

2008-11-23T22:13:00.001-05:00

So by now you should have picked an online dating site for you. If you missed it check out my last post for some suggestions. Now comes the time to write your profile. I believe your profile is more then just a way to meet people online. It is a declaration to the world of who you are, what you want in a relationship and how much you think you can have it. It is your vision of the relationship that you want to attract so be mindful about what you write. If you put time and care into your profile, it can help attract appropriate people to you both on and off-line. Off-line? Huh? Yes off-line too.

Since your profile is a declaration of what you want and what you believe is possible it begins to show up in many areas of your life not just online. How cool is that? Very!! So be mindful and have fun with it.

Here are seven tips to writing a profile that works!

Make a list of the non-negotiables for your match. I've discussed this list in past posts but basically these are qualities that without which you could not be happy in your relationship. Making this list will help you to be clear about what you share as your desires in your profile.
Come up with the qualities that are uniquely you. Qualities and activities that are meaningful to you. Make a note of each of these qualities. Ask close friends and family what they think are your most outstanding qualities and behaviors.
Be specific. Now that you have all this great data, be specific in all of your writing. For example if you are passionate about travel don't just say "I love to travel" but rather say "My last trip was to Africa where I was able to see a tiger from 50 feet away. I was awed by it's beauty and power. On my travel list next is India where I look forward to learning about the culture and spiritual beliefs." Do you see the difference? In the first example about travel you say just that you love it which does not really reveal anything about you. It could be a hundred different people who could say that (and they do) but in the second example the real you shines through; your passions, your viewpoint and your sense of adventure. This is powerful because it helps to share who you really are not just a one dimensional cyberspace picture but a living, breathing person. It also helps people to connect with you, find commonalities and it automatically serves to weed out people who would never be a match for you.
Less is more. You are much better off being specific and including less rather then trying to list off all of your qualities or non-negotiables. Go deep not wide. Be more selective about the qualities, behaviors or activities that you share but go deeper in how you share it. Just like the example above.
Talk about "we". When you are sharing about your ideal relationship, rather then making it a list of what you want talk about how "we" will partner in the relationship. Use your non-negotiables for this portion. For example, instead of saying "My ideal relationship is one where he/she is kind, thoughtful, intelligent, romantic….." say "We love being thoughtful of one another and find kindness to be the greatest accomplishment. We find romance in the little things like a love note or holding hands while watching TV." What you will notice is how much more inviting a profile is when you talk about what "we" create then when you talk about what "I" want.
Be honest. This is not the time to worry what other people want to hear. This is about standing up for who you are and what kind of relationship you want to create. If you can't ask for it, you won't get it. It's that simple. If you want to find a committed relationship then say so. If you want to get married and have children then say it. Anyone turned off wasn't for you anyway and most importantly it will save you the time and anguish of meeting so many wrong ones over and over again.
Hire a Coach. A relationship coach can help you to gain clarity around what is most important to you, can guide you to reveal yourself honestly and can help you to overcome your fears and obstacles that are keeping you single. The most successful people in this world have coaches because they know the power of focus and dedication in their journey to their desires. If creating a relationship is your goal, why not surround yourself with the support that can enhance and accelerate your success?

SeekWelathy.com: Online Dating Scammers Using Stolen Images

2008-11-23T21:54:00.001-05:00

Thieves are stealing faces to ply their trade. Well -- pictures of faces posted online, anyhow.

The crooks, based in Nigeria for the most part, use the swiped images in Internet scams. They try to bilk people looking for love, frequently breaking hearts along the way, adding hurt to monetary injury, reports Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen in part two of her three-part series, "Early on the Case: Stolen Identities."

Koeppen spoke with a man whose picture has become a favorite of online scammers. They claim his image is that of someone whose identity they create for online dating sites. When women looking for love contact the "person," they're eventually asked to send money to help him out. All too often, Koeppen reports, the victims do just that.

She also chatted with two women taken in by such fraud, and an expert on preventing it, then offered suggestions on caution flags that might alert you to such a scheme.

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WealthyChats.com: The trouble with online dating in smaller cities

2008-11-23T21:50:00.001-05:00

As a single person staring into a Winnipeg winter, the future can look bleak. But well-meaning friends are quick to suggest a brighter path: online dating. Real world got you down? Try the virtual and see where it takes you. The first kind soul to suggest this was Puss 'n Boots (internet-style, let's use a pseudonym). She waggled her ring-clad finger under my nose and reported that she met her honey on WealthyChats. Who cares if the babe of her dreams lives 3,000 km away in a different country? Love conquers all.

Now Puss is lovely: the kind of woman who will drop her basket in Safeway, roar "Come here," and give you the kind of bear hug that'll make you want to get your ribs taped. She's a salt-of the earth prairie person prone to polka-ing despite whatever techno bullshit the DJ is playing. She'll rewire your house (as she did mine) simply for the asking. So I know her intentions are good. Better than good. She's a rock steady straight talker with a heart of gold. And she also happened to be an early adopter of the internet for the purposes of finding luv.

Her first experience with online romance was in the early '90s. After an entire year of e and phone calls, snail and the exchange of presents, her sweetheart moved to Winnipeg. Their first meeting in the flesh was going to be the first day they lived together. They had talking about everything, or so they thought. So needless to say Puss 'n Boots was surprised when the love of her life showed up with only one leg.

It's not that Puss is legs-ist. The leg was not a deal-breaker. But it seemed like the sort of thing that might have come up in conversation. Losing a leg is pretty significant, and that her darling hadn't mentioned sent up a little red flag. But big-hearted Puss shrugged it off. It's not like she'd ever asked her online lover if she had two legs. They'd only ever exchanged head shots. Her girlfriend hadn't lied, just forget to mention a detail, a limb.

It turns out the love muffin also hadn't mentioned she was mean to the core, controlling, bossy, jealous and downright no fun. They toughed it out for another year before Puss called it quits and went back to the drawing board, back to the computer.

Now I'd be once bitten, twice shy, but perhaps Puss has more stamina than I. And her persistence has paid off. Here she is, happy in love once again, as she has been many times in the intervening years. So fair enough: when she suggests online dating and I say, "Remember the one-legged nightmare?", she can retort, "A temporary set-back."

The dating pool in Winnipeg is small. If there's no one here for you the options feel like resigned singleness, a long-distance affair, importing someone from out of town or moving. I suppose there are other, more desperate measures like the ever-popular softball, but for some of us that would end in injury and embarrassment. Not sexy.

Even my fag friends despair and, when it comes to sex, they are much less picky. Tired of seeing the same faces at the bar each week, many of them have turned to online cruising services like ManHunt. But the Winnipeg listings are populated by exactly the same guys who hang at Gio's! Sometimes a catchy code name and penile profile shot temporarily disguise someone's identity, but when push comes to shove it's, "Hey, weren't you in my biology class at Kelvin?" or "I saw you at the Rainbow Resource centre fall supper. How were your meatballs?" And then there are those that sign onto ManHunt but claim to want "friendship only," as if there is any shortage of friendship in Winnipeg!

No, in a smaller city online in-town dating is no different than real time in-town dating. Liasons with mysterious strangers just don't happen. There simply aren't enough of us. The cast of characters remains the same.

So I appreciate my friend Puss for widening the gene pool. Sure, the possibility of deception is there. But the potential choice is endless. Any fetish, any special interest, it's out there: the world wide web. Why not? Puss is a lesbian importer! A cross border shopper! A global villager.

So many people have found love and sex through a keyboard. But online hook-ups and computer dating are much different, much easier in a big city. Those of us here in the B- and C-list Canadian cities have to apply the principles of globalization to experience the frisson of "the new" and really reap the rewards in our bedrooms. And some brave souls do. Premier Gary Doer should give Puss 'n Boots a medal! She keeps Manitoba growing.

SeekWealthy.com: Making Money Online While The Economy Tanks

2008-11-23T21:41:00.001-05:00

With the economy being heavily hit the internet business is booming for some people. If your job is in jeopardy you may consider starting an online business as a part of your fall back plan.

Now is the time to get started before rough times fall upon you. If you get started now and do some research you could start a very lucrative home based internet business and you will be wondering why you even went to a job in the first place.

Since the internets inception tons of millionaires have been created and there are a lot of people out there making 6 figure monthly income from the internet. There are probable kids out there making more money in one month than you make in an entire year. Try wrapping your mind around that one.

On the internet the information business is booming. Information on how to get rich has always been heavily sought after and being rich is the American dream.

It is never too late to try something new like an internet business. You could start with what you do at your current job. If you are an expert in whatever field, take it to the internet and sell your information to people that are like minded. Investigate the internet and its many opportunities that are right at your finger tips! All you need to make money online is the right knowledge. With the right knowledge you can uncork a geyser of cash and really start making some serious money.

Why I have seen guys go from an ordinary job to making $10-$15 thousand a month in as little as 2 months. Does that not sound like the greatest thing that could ever happen to you. It would almost be like winning the lottery. With that kind of money there is nothing you could not buy.

The key is to learn how to market an internet business and create a residual income. This can be done with one simple method and can be magnified if you use all of the strategies that professional online marketers use.

The answer is so stupid that you would never believe it and yet most people cannot figure out the right equation for success.

With just one simple method the cash could be rolling in. In some cases I spend $1,000.00 and make $26,000.00 in one day and I do this over and over again. This is the same method that the "professionals" use and it is so simple !

So what are you waiting for get on the internet and start making some serious money ! Remember this that time waits for no man and either does money.

Here is a clue to the method that can make you rich on the internet. Here is the clue: You get it every day, delivered and opened, except for Sundays.

If you figure out what the clue is than you may very well be extremely intelligent and making money on the internet is your destiny. Unlock the clue and you will unlock the internet !

Todd Ash Is An Expert In The Field of Marketing And A Well Recognized Entrepreneur.

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Don't Co-habit, by Eternal Bachelor

2008-11-10T21:14:00.001-05:00

This is the one Eternal Bachelor classic I've been looking for! I was copying from the .pdf file I have of his old blog, but that was a pain in the ass; for many reasons, it was a huge PITA. Now that I have bookmarked the URL to his archives, it's a lot easier to find, read, and copy his old posts. Yes, I have a link on my list, so you can visit this precious, valuable resource for yourself.

Anyway, I've been sick the last couple of days, so I've been staying in. I've been drinking lots of hot tea with NATURAL honey; I'm talkin' about the REAL stuff straight from the hive! There is something in the natural honey that's almost miraculous in its healing power. One, my bad knees are hardly sore or stiff anymore; I can actually think about lacing up my skates, and indulge in a passion that I thought I'd have to leave forever. Secondly, when I fall ill with a cold, the natural honey helps heal me quicker and better than ANY medicine ever had-all without a doctor's visit and the associated copays-yeah, Baby!

So, if you're wondering about my increased, above normal output of posts, that's why. I simply haven't been able to do much else. That's okay though; I've had the time to find posts that spoke to me, and share them with my readers. Eternal Bachelor's original blog was chock full of great posts, and I think that my boys would not only enjoy them, but benefit from them too.

This post here is about how cohabitation, aka shacking up or living together without the 'benefit' of marriage (gag!), will no longer protect a man and his assets. You see, over in Britain they've passed laws allowing women to take a man to the cleaners WITHOUT being married; IOW, the preventative measure that men have taken to avoid getting butt fucked in divorce court will no longer work, because live-in girlfriends now have the SAME RIGHTS AS WIVES! Did you get that? Do you understand the enormity of this development?

But MarkyMark, that's Britain, not America. That may be true, but there are some small details you overlooked. One, the English speaking countries share common traditions and laws; what happens in one will often happen in another English speaking country. Two, because men are boycotting marriage in ever greater numbers, the divorce industry has to find another revenue stream; they have to find a way to screw men out of their money. What to do? Well, you expand the laws, of course; you write them to apply to unmarried people as well. What does this all mean? Look for these laws to arrive on American shores in the near future; either that, or a key court case will be adjudicated in such a way as to allow this sort of thing. Without further ado, here's another EB classic...

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Online dating: Octobers Top 10 Most Popular Dating Sites

2008-11-10T21:07:00.001-05:00

CupidsReviews.com releases its list of the top 10 most popular reviewed sites for the month of October. No dramatic changes were noted from last month although American Singles dropped a position wile Amigos gained one place.

For those looking to find new relationships, these are the top ten most popular sites:

- Match

- Yahoo Personals

- Friend Finder

- Date

- Millionaire Cupid

- Black Singles

- American Singles

- Perfect Match

- Amigos (http://www.cupidsreviews.com/dating/Amigos.html)

- BBW Personals Plus

Scores are based on set criteria that outline the overall experience a user will have interacting with a dating site. The criteria answers key questions such as how many people use the site, can non-members view profiles in their entirety and can you use search features to determine who is online before you join. Answers to these questions should be readily available yet some dating sites insist on hiding certain aspects, giving, in many cases, a false sense of value.

About CupidsReviews.com:

CupidsReviews was founded in 2005 to provide honest reviews of dating sites for singles. It has listed almost 200 sites and watched as many sites have shut down, while others have created relevant online communities. CupidsReviews's ranking system is based around the idea that sites with the greatest popularity, transparency and least cost make for the best dating sites. The site allows users to comment on each of the reviews, ensuring users have the latest information so that they are aware of what the pros and cons of a membership are before they join any dating site.

Seekwealthy.com: What can I do to increase my chances of success?

2008-11-04T03:49:00.000-05:00

To grab someone's attention and get more responses, here are some tips:

1. Write more about yourself and your match.

2. Don't forget to add more photos.

3. The more personalized your email, the more likely others will respond.

4. Most people respond well to humor. Keep it light at first. Show them you are a fun person.

5. Try emailing more members. Not everyone is very responsive to emails.

6. Sign in as often as possible at different times to meet as many members as you can.

7. The most important thing is to be honest, positive and patient in all uses of the site.

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MillionairesDating: Rich Men Speed Dating Mis-Haps

2008-11-04T03:42:00.000-05:00

I have just finished watching a special on CNN about this event some millionaire man threw last year. It was dubbed as a "Millionaire Speed Dating" party, but I think it seemed more like a PR stunt.

Now, I'm not trying to bash a young guy trying to make a name for himself, but I do think that if he was serious about connecting lovers who appreciate the finer things in life, he would have made it a slightly more 'open' affair.

Here on SeekingMillionaire, you're not ridiculed by the staff in terms of "beauty", and they also don't require that the men all be Multi Millionaires, they simply insist that the men hear are wealthy, and are serious about forming a relationship on the basis of honesty and openess.

As you could probably gather from my post below, I do have a bit of a bias when it comes to these millionaire matchmaking agencies. I just think it's better to guide your own ship, that's all.

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SeekWealthy.com: How to select the best online dating service

2008-10-30T04:06:00.001-04:00

You finally decided to take the plunge and sign up for an online dating service. You can't figure out, however, which site to choose. Here are a few important tips to help you with your selection.

Although there are many sites geared towards dating, there are only two types of online dating services—free and paid. In an attempt to entice you to join, some sites will offer free memberships. The catch might be this: Before you can contact prospects, many have fees ranging from $9.95 to more than $60 per month.

A free online provider such as plentyoffish.com, seekwealthy.com, etc, one only charges minimal amounts like blackpeoplemeet.com, typically doesn't offer background checks or compatibility matching. You might meet a few who are looking for "the one," but you are more likely to come across people who are not as serious in their search as members on higher priced sites. The chances of kids playing on the net or married people creating false profiles increase with free providers. Dating services that charge more than $24 per month generally require a lengthy profile. Some require background checks, which can scare away would be posers, elevating your chances of finding a match.

In Deena Williams' article, Do Dating Websites Work? Williams says, "When you first begin with the online dating scene I would highly recommend that you avoid the completely free dating sites. I have had friends that were turned off from online dating because they chose to go with the free dating sites."

Another thing to take into consideration is what you're seeking in a partner. Some sites are group specific. Meaning, if you are seeking a particular ethnic group, religion, age group or certain level of income, I can almost guarantee there is a site for you. If you are seeking an interracial relationship, then Afroromance.com, also known as InterracialDatingCentral.com, would be perfect for you. If you are seeking a relationship with a wealthy person, MillionaireCupid.com might be just what you're looking for.

"The Internet is a tool, not a magic wand," said dating expert, Deborrah Cooper, of AskHeart- Beat.com.

There are great online services as well as bad ones. Doing your homework is the key to finding the best one. Determine if it will be worth your while. Compare several sites to see what they have to offer. Browse the members list. See if anyone catches your eye. Once you have narrowed down your selections, do an Internet search to see what others have to say about your chosen site and go from there.

If you spend a lot time scouting for the perfect house or job, shouldn't you spend more time searching for the RIGHT partner? Remember, you get what you pay for.

SeekingMillionaire Blog: Millionaire Anxiety

2008-10-23T03:54:00.001-04:00

I am feeling the residual anxiety of the men on Wall Street…

As an admitidly gorgeous young woman using a millionaire dating site, I can say definitely that this whole stock market crash will probably be the cause of many'a prozac refills…

Every day it's been the same story since the news hit; no replies to my emails, unless it's a cancelation.

What happend? Are these romantic millionaire's too focused on salvaging what's left of their stock profiles to address the beautiful would-be wife material that I hope to be? I'm sure I'm being selfish, but if no one else talks about things from my personal perspective… who will?

Have any of you guys felt a little less inclined to rescue the woman of your dreams lately? Has the economic news of late made you think twice about starting a serious relationship?

Ladies, what say you?! Have any of you noticed what I've noticed, or am I indulging just a bit? Let me know.

dating tips: online personals service for millionaires.

2008-10-23T03:32:00.000-04:00

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Millionaires dating: Looking for that special someone?

2008-10-20T23:50:00.001-04:00

Richard lost his wife a few years ago. All his friends tried to get him dates, but they never really satisfied his desires for a new life. While doing some research on the internet for his job, he accidentally hit a wrong key and Millionaire Dating came up on his screen. He toyed with the idea in his head for the rest of the day. That night he went home and said to himself, "Why Not?" He got a good picture of himself and he posted his profile up. It changed his life and it can also change yours too.

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MillionaireCupid provides singles dating with more real and active members.

2008-10-07T05:27:00.001-04:00

Just want to date real, serious members online? You need MillionaireCupid.com.

MillionaireCupid.com, the millionaires and celebrity dating website, launched a new campaign starting from October: the active member campaign. In the following three months, any members can join them for free. But they should keep themselves online at least half an hour. Otherwise, the whole account will be removed within one month.

Recently, we got an opportunity to have an interview with the website owner, Jerry will. He disclosed some new changes of the website. "We just found many members just create free profiles on our website. Many of them do not go back to the website again. Such profiles can be called useless profiles. As a quality dating site, we will not allow that. So we have the new active member campaign."

"From the feedback of our members, the most common problem is that their profiles have been removed without any notice. That's because: they didn't keep themselves online for half an hour in the first month", Said Jerry, "this kind of profiles are not helpful to the serious dating members. So we filter them out directly. We are not short of profiles, we just need real, active members."

As a leading online dating website for millionaires and wealthy men, MillionaireCupid.com launched income verification, photo verification, age verification and education verification in the past few months to filter out fake users and non-serious users. The new campaign will help them filter out the inactive users. They are always on changing, toward to a leading millionaires dating service with more quality.

Still single? Just want to meet some serious members for romance? This service should be one of your choices.

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Millionaires dating: Millionaire Dating For 5 Star Living

2008-10-05T22:39:00.000-04:00

Millionaire dating sites are accommodating rich wealthy singles with a matchmaking service that pairs poor, struggling and ambitious singles with rich and successful romantics. The idea is catching on amongst online daters, coming as a shock to most industry experts. The dating style is becoming popular at a time when most young Americans feel less confident about their job-security, and as the gap between rich and poor widens, some are giving cupid a shot at saving their financial destiny.

Millionaire websites have become the hottest dating niche on the web. Just type in "millionaire", and you'll be inundated with ads from numerous sites claiming to match attractive females with wealthy men. Yet unlike normal sites that have lots of men and few gorgeous women, these sites have lots of gorgeous women vying for the attention of wealthy men.

"I have led a very full life, but in the midst of business success, I have neglected the pursuit of love" says one 'Wealthy Male' millionaire single. Most of the Wealthy Male profiles come off as sincere, charming and humble - contrary to the stereotype of a vague, cold and arrogant elitist. These sites cater to the kind of wealthy men, and women, who are at an impasse in life; accomplished, but lonely.

Reassuring lonely millionaire singles are the multitude of bright eyed and bushy-tailed 'Attractive Members', all looking for someone that will love, and perhaps, support them. "I'm a college student and am also looking for a long term, committed relationship... but I can't afford to play with men who can't support themselves..." - says one 'Attractive Female' member. The Attractive Female profiles are generally more modest than you would expect, and all of them shed light on the fact that they're not looking for money, but for the man 'behind' the money.

Millionaire match making services have been around since the late 90's, but the advent of online dating has put a new twist on this ritzy way to find a mate. If you are wondering where these people are coming from, look no further than your Starbucks waiting line. A common misunderstanding about millionaire dating sites is that you have to have a net worth of a million dollars to join, that's simply not true according to Brandon Wade, founder of a leading millionaire dating site, "there are wealthy men who make less than $150,000 a year, and more than $1 million a year".

To participate, you may sign up for a free account on any high end dating websites focused on Millionaire Match or Wealthy Men.

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Who wants to be a sugar mama?

2008-10-05T22:23:00.001-04:00

There's nothing inherently wrong with a lady being somebody's "sugar mama" as long as the gifts she gives her gentleman friend are given purely out of the goodness of her own heart, not expecting anything in return. So, millionairesses, if that is what pleases you, go ahead, join a millionaire dating website and let the fun begin. There are plenty of unpretentious men out there who simply want to do just that, have fun with their ideal idea of a classy lady. Who knows, you might even find the right person who you'll want to have fun with for the rest of your life.

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MILLIONAIRE CUPID: Want to live the good life? Sell online

2008-09-28T04:09:00.001-04:00

While she was a textile-design student, says Jeda Lewis, she had "a vision" of selling her work in an online shop. Now, tapping into the growing market for buying fashion items on the internet, she sells not only her own designs for children's accessories and jewellery but hand-crafted clothes amd accessories by other designers, all online.

The 28-year-old behind Velvet Boutique is also the mother of a six-month-old son and a five-year-old daughter. She admits: "The past six months have been challenging. I can be processing orders at two o'clock in the morning, if that's the only time I have." Yet running the business from her Edinburgh home is a practical way of allowing Jeda to fit work around caring for two small children, as well as realising that dream of going into business for herself. "Trading online was a way of keeping the capital costs down, but it was also important to reach a wider audience and promote Scottish designers," explains Jeda, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee.

Her website has been trading for only 18 months, but has attracted customers from England, the US and Europe, all of whom are keen to buy Scottish design. Not having to pay for shop premises means Velvet Boutique can showcase the work of other designers and take only a minimum commission in return for despatching goods.

Like many such enterprises, this one is something of a family concern, with Jeda's sister, a textiles student, helping with the website, and "a very supportive extended family" helping with domestic life. If there is a downside, Jeda says, it is that her own creative work is now squeezed into increasingly rare downtime as the business takes priority. That is countered by the fact she is at the centre of a network of designers: "We keep each other informed of things that are happening, so that it is more of a collective than just an online shop,"she explains.

While Velvet Boutique is meeting a specialist demand, such niche websites will increasingly start to slot in among the fashion sites competing in the booming internet marketplace. Research published today by Mintel shows that sales of fashion (ie clothing and footwear) online have increased by an extraordinary 461% in the past five years. For the first time, they topped £1bn to reach £1.2bn in 2006. Although online spending on clothing and footwear is estimated to account for just 3% of the total for the category in 2006, sales are predicted to increase by a further 138% between 2006 and 2011, to reach £2.9bn.

For Charlie Gladstone, being able to run a business online makes the good life even better. The internet side of his business is growing rapidly: last year it accounted for one-third of his sales, and now it is more than half. He agrees with Mintel's analysis that the increasing number of broadband internet connections and consumers' greater confidence in online shopping have been fundamental to the market's growth.

He and his wife, Caroline, gave up jobs in London to move to Aberdeenshire 15 years ago and set up a mail-order business, Pedlars. "The original concept with Pedlars was to create a lifestyle," he says. "We chose to live in Scotland because it gives us a lifestyle we could not afford with six children in London.

"The original emphasis was on clothes, but we have shifted the balance so that we are 90% general merchandise, such as toys and outdoor stuff. We started off sending big, thick catalogues out to people, but I would imagine that in three years we will use no paper mailings.

"The problem with the internet was that people were frightened of the big void they enter when they go online because, in many cases, there is no personality to it. Unless it's a major company, people don't have confidence. We overcome that by constantly reminding them that they can phone us if they have a problem. We work quite hard on telling people who we are, and we have photographs of ourselves and our warehouse. Combined with a guarantee that things can be returned for any reason, that gives people confidence in us.

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SeekWealthy.com: Online dating gives women new approach to sexuality

2008-09-28T03:46:00.001-04:00

At 32 years old, Vera had never been in a long-term relationship. The Winnipeg administrator was shy, rarely went on dates and had little success when she tried using a local telephone matchmaking service.

But that was five years ago, before Vera discovered online dating. Today, according to a new study by the University of Manitoba, she is part of a group of women who have found a new approach to sexuality through the Internet - one that has changed her real-world behaviour considerably.

"She went from being a shy woman who never went out on dates to a woman very confident about her sexuality and her desirability," the study says. "By experimenting with various Internet dating sites and ways of engaging with people both on and offline, Vera went from being celibate (not by choice) to a sexually active woman who was making discriminating choices about the men she dated and taking control of her romantic and sexual life."

The authors of the study, which was partly funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is called Surfing for Love: Women, the Internet, Sexual and Intimate Relationships, followed 27 women between the ages of 30 and 61 from across Canada to examine how online relationships are influencing female behaviour and attitudes.

They found that dating sites are an important social tool by which women reshape their sexual desires, identity and experiences - often well beyond their initial expectations.

"They use the Internet to find what they were looking for," said Susan Frohlick, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Manitoba who co-authored the study. "There's a lot of savvy that goes into it."

By 2001, there were already an estimated 1.2 million users of online dating sites, but most academic studies of the phenomenon have focused mainly on the potential risks and pitfalls, she said.

Dr. Frohlick believes North America is now in a "second wave of online dating" that has seen its use move beyond a casual connector to something that is ubiquitous, but has also changed the way people approach their love lives.

"It is a way that sexuality is being shaped, I think in a pretty profound way," she said. "For this group, they aren't looking anywhere else. They've allowed the Internet to displace all other avenues for exploring relationships."

Along with co-author Paula Migliardi of Winnipeg's Sexuality Education Resource Centre, Dr. Frohlick found that for her subjects, Internet dating sites were their main avenue to flirt and be approached by men.

Vera, whose name was changed by the study's authors, discovered she was much more popular as a larger woman online than she was offline.

In five years, she said her social circle expanded from just five people to more than 50.

"The Internet was integral, as she explained, to the formation of herself as a sexually attractive and sexually active person, and to the development of a group of people she now considers her friends and social support," the study notes.

Internet dating did not change ever aspect of female behaviour. Women in the study still preferred to let men approach them and would not pay for dating services, a practice they considered uncouth. But it did make them more confident when on in-person dates, and more likely to allow their own sexual desires to take precedence.

Of course, online dating is not without problems. Deception is still a major issue, although the study found that most of the women felt they acquired skills through the use of online dating sites that helped them read people accurately.

The researchers are starting a larger, multiyear study of both men and women, which will look at the ways that intimacy is being reshaped by online dating.

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SeekWealthy.com: Online dating scam fools Brisbane man

2008-09-28T03:44:00.001-04:00

Queenslanders are being swindled out of up $1 million a month by Nigerian internet scams, but Queensland police are on the forefront of fighting the broadband bandits, according to Police Minister Judy Spence.

If you've ever opened an email account, chances are you have received an email promising great wealth, romance or some other benefit in return for forwarding your bank account details to the sender. The emails are known as Nigerian internet scams because they usually purport to be from a Nigerian person seeking help.

However, scammers from other countries have also taken up the trick.

Detective Superintendent Brian Hay, of the Queensland Police Service Fraud and Corporate Crime Group, said: "An examination of 37 case studies showed that for every $1 sent to Nigeria, $1.04 is sent to other countries as part of this fraud.

The latest success against the scammers came as a Nigerian national was arrested in an international sting over an alleged internet-based romance scam which swindled about $20,000 from a 45-year-old Queensland man.

The woman who appeared to be befriending the Brisbane man on an online personal website turned out to be a 23-year-old Nigerian man, who was this week charged with fraud offences.

The overseas arrest was a result of cooperation between the Queensland Police Service and the Nigerian Economic Financial Crimes Commission.

"This week's result is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our officers," Ms Spence said.

"The case serves as a strong reminder to people that they need to be careful when it comes to online relationships."

"Requests to send money or personal information like account details overseas to an online companion should be treated with extreme caution."

"These huge losses can so easily be avoided if people think with their heads, not their hearts."

Brisbane will play host to the National Advance Fee Fraud Symposium in October, bringing together law enforcement experts in fighting internet scams.

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SeekWealthy.com: Click a date - The pros and cons of online dating

2008-09-25T01:13:00.001-04:00

With Internet use higher than ever and new online dating services created on a daily basis, it is no wonder that college students are increasingly signing on to these sites.

The main question is "Why join an online dating service when Florida State is such a large place overflowing with new people to meet?"

Several students would argue that despite the outrageous amount of students present, the chance of meeting someone with similar interests is minimal.

"I just feel like, there being so many people here at FSU, I can't really meet anyone that I'm into," FSU junior Jennifer Brown stated. "I've never met anyone on the Internet or signed up for a dating service, but I definitely know people that have and are in long term relationships because of it."

Three students were willing to come forward and talk about the effects online dating had on them, but all preferred to remain anonymous.

One student, originally from Tampa and a current History major, explained that online dating has been quite a positive experience.

"Online dating has provided me with the ability to talk to the opposite sex in a way I did not think possible," one student said. "It's a lot easier, and less risky, for me to talk to someone online. The fear of rejection is not the same."

For this student in particular, there was a connection made with someone over the Internet site Tickle. The two had been conversing via email and, after numerous e-mails, decided it was time to meet in person.

After a successful dinner date, the pair decided that they had clicked and continued a serious relationship for the following 15 months.

Despite this success story, there remain a multitude of risks when meeting someone online. With no hard evidence that this person is indeed who they claim to be, it is tough to really know who will be sitting across the table at the restaurant.

Perhaps the person is mentally unstable or not an attractive brunette, but a 300-pound man named Jim.

Aside from Web sites such as Match.com, JDate, Tickle, Yahoo! Personals and Great Expectations, the Internet offers other ways for college students to meet online. Popular sites such as MySpace and Facebook allow people to access a lot of personal information, which most agree is not always a good thing.

Many students are familiar with the idea of "poking," or sending a message to express interest.

However, not everyone scoffs at the idea of meeting someone through a friend on Facebook, or through the site in general.

The second student to comment on the issue of meeting someone online was informative regarding the experience.

This student, a senior majoring in Exercise Science, found a companion through Facebook. After being poked several times â€" in which one individual person presses a button to inform another they are interested in them â€" the two of them began to message each other.

"I got frustrated with the poking, so I sent a message saying, "Listen I think you're cute. Enough with the poking, just talk to me,"" the student commented.

Because of the distance between the two, they found that the Internet, and soon the phone, would be the only way to really get to know each other.

How was it that this person from another city was able to find this student? Simple.

When online with a site like Facebook or Myspace, it is entirely possible to search through friends of friends. This person was an FSU alumni, and while searching through people who went to FSU â€" bingo.

After contacting the student and speaking via e-mail and the phone, as well as the Webcam for about a month, they decided to meet in Orlando.

"When people heard I was going to meet someone in Orlando from the Internet, alone, there was a great deal of concern," the student said. "For some reason, I wasn't afraid. I felt like, regardless of the fact we hadn't met, there was hardly any danger. You get to know someone through phone conversations, and get to feel comfortable. Well, at least that's how it went for me."

As of now, the couple is doing great. Instead of just talking, they have successfully graduated to a real relationship â€" all thanks to a Web site.

Online dating is not always this successful. Despite the lower risk of rejection, it does still exist.

The third student that came forward had a short but typical online dating experience.

It began with a simple e-mail expressing interest and attraction that turned into a "We should do dinner sometime."

Last weekend the student, soon to be a part of the nursing school, went to meet their online match for dinner. The student was prepared to meet someone they believed they had a lot in common with, but no one showed up to meet them at the restaurant and no one called.

According to www.libertonline.com, two professors from Miami University; Jessica E.Donn, MA; and Richard C. Sherman, PhD; conducted a study in Oxford, Ohio, to determine the amount of college students who participate in online dating.

The researchers conducted the study to "examine young adults' attitudes and practices about using the Internet to facilitate the formation of intimate relationships."

According to published findings, 235 undergraduates and 76 PhD students were surveyed about their attitudes toward and use of the Internet in forming relationships. More graduate students than undergraduates reported meeting someone in person whom they had first met on the Internet, and had both thought about and taken steps to meet a friend or mate on the Internet. Graduate students also expressed more positive views of using the Internet to form relationships.

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Millionaire Cupid: The bizarre love triangle of Hlophe’s son

2008-09-24T05:09:00.001-04:00

Thuthuka Hlophe, the son of embattled Cape Judge President John Hlophe, claims to be the target of a "love-crazy bitch " who has allegedly sent death threats to his loved ones.

A warrant of arrest is out for Kgomotso Mathabathe, 25, from Sandton, who faces contempt of court charges after allegedly intimidating, harassing and sending death threats to Hlophe's girlfriend, Yandiswa Quwe, and her sister — and ignoring a court order to stop.

Hlophe, 26, a Cape Town businessman, said he received more than 90 missed calls every day from Mathabathe, and claimed she had created a profile for him on a gay website.

"The woman is crazy and I do not feel safe at all," he said. "She is a love-crazy bitch."

On Wednesday, Amanda Goba, 35, a former Muvhango actress and sister to Quwe, applied for a peace order at the Randburg Magistrate's Court to stop Mathabathe harassing her and her sister and threatening to harm her children.

In court papers, Goba claimed that Mathabathe had wrecked her credit profile by opening clothing accounts and buying insurance policies in her name. She also told the court that Mathabathe threatened to set up profiles bearing her name and photograph on Internet dating websites.

But by Friday Mathabathe was already ignoring the court order, Goba told the Sunday Times.

Both Hlophe and Mathabathe said theirs had been a business relationship, but his girlfriend, Yandiswa Quwe, 27, said Mathabathe was bitter because Hlophe had dumped her four years ago.

Quwe, mother of Hlophe's four-month-old baby girl, claimed Mathabathe had called her and sent her SMSs saying that "as long as I'm in the picture, your baby will not live for long".

"She even called me on Thursday to tell me that she bought a gun and that she was going to kill me," said Quwe.

"She said that first it was me, then my sister Amanda — and my brother Bongani was going to be next."

Quwe, who lives in Port Elizabeth, claimed Mathabathe had created a profile in her name on an Internet dating website and "painted it to make me look like a devil".

Hlophe said of Mathabathe: "She claims that I owe her money and the figures keep on changing every day. I honestly don't know where all this comes from."

Hlophe denies ever dating Mathabathe. He said he met her several years ago when he rented a flat to her.

He said that she once even phoned his father, Judge John Hlophe and had sworn at him.

"She even posted messages on a website to say I was dead, and invited people to attend my memorial service," he said.

On Friday, Mathabathe denied all allegations made against her by Hlophe, Goba and Quwe, saying they were false. She said she was not romantically interested in Hlophe and denied they ever dated each other.

She said the reason she called him every day was because he owed her R4500 that he had borrowed from her when he was "broke and unemployed".

She denied ever phoning Quwe or Goba or creating Internet profiles of Hlophe. She also denied calling Hlophe's father.

"I got my dad to phone Judge Hlophe, asking his son to pay me my money. I spoke to Thuthuka's stepmother and she just told me that I must give up as I will never get my money," Mathabathe said.

On Friday, Mathabathe told the Sunday Times that she was unaware of the warrant for her arrest.

Bramley police spokesman Constable Neria Malefetse confirmed that an arrest warrant had been issued for Mathabathe and that she faced charges of contempt of court for allegedly ignoring the peace order.

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Senior Internet Dating: The Guy With A Bag Over His Face

2008-09-24T04:43:00.000-04:00

Life As A Senior Citizen By Barbara Krupa, West Hollywood

West Hollywood, California (Monday, September, 2008) - Last week I asked for suggestions, and you sure didn't let me down. Here are some of them

One suggested I ask for a dancing partner (which I have done); that one came from my friend in my dance class.

Another told me, "Don't go on the internet" – at all. Hmmm, I wonder what I should call the column, in that case.

My personal favorite, though, was that I should write on the overbuilding in WeHo, said this person. Maybe developers are mostly single and need to meet nice women to date.

It's been a wee bit on the quiet side this week.

Except for the Buddhist Monk (honestly) who is enthralled with me and a few young ,VERY YOUNG admirers, I have decided to reinvent myself.

I mean, over 100 men have viewed me (and that's only on one site), and only 2 have contacted me.

One of those had a bag over his face and the other one was all of 22 years old. I have carbuncles older than that.

I changed my heading, rewrote my profile and added some very good pictures.

My closest friend said I'm just larger than life and men are probably intimated by me. Thanks for the information, but on the Internet????

It is difficult at any age to find someone, and at my age (I'll tell you later - much later – how old I am) the pickings are really slim.

The 70 year old men want 40 to 50 years old I hate to tell them, but when I was 40 to 50, 26 year old men were after me. Right now I'm looking for a younger man – oh, say about ----60.

God knows what they're looking for.

So because of the lull, I've had time to recall some of the men that I've met and I haven't told you about.

One I went out with for about a month. I was so thrilled that someone wanted to see me again I neglected that nagging thought that we didn't have much in common.

One night, he calmly told me he was looking for someone to take care of him. Aha! So am I!! Finally I found something we had in common.

Needless to say, I don't see him anymore….

There was one who I kept waiting for about 10 minutes. He didn't let me forget it during lunch.

So I ordered the most expensive item on the menu plus dessert (I was eating desserts at the time), said I had errands to run and then I ran…..

Most of them have merged into one gigantic blur and my memory is fading as I age, so that's a blessing.

So you may be asking. Why in God's name is she still looking? Why doesn't she just give up?

After all , look at her age – look at her competition - just look. It's my nature, my friends.

I'm like that dog that clamped her teeth around the postman's leg and just couldn't let go. Or something like that. I'm still in search of someone wonderful (or just someone).

As soon as I finish this column, I'm heading straight to my dating sites.

And, I still would love some suggestions….about Internet dating, if you can, please.

Barbara Krupa has lived in or near the West Hollywood area since well before cityhood. She raised both her sons here.

She is a member of the Senior Advisory Board for the City and is involved with various organizations. PAWSLA is a particular favorite.

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Millionaire Cupid: Singles Flock to Internet Dating Website ‘Devil Called Love’

2008-09-24T04:19:00.001-04:00

Chances are you know someone who has used internet dating websites in the past. Perhaps you have tried them too? That would be no wonder, as it's estimated that 7.8 million citizens of the UK alone used online dating websites in 2007 to 2008. MillionaireLoving.com is a brand new internet dating website with no fancy pants and insanely complicated sign up-processes or matchmaking algorithms. Instead, users simply sign up, create their profile, browse others and swap messages.

The story usually goes that a web surfer registers at an online dating website such as MillionaireLoving feeling a bit dubious yet hopeful. They browse around not expecting a thing and then WHAM! There they are; the date of their dreams waiting on the greener and grassier side of the internet. For those who use internet dating sites such as MillionaireLoving and have found a date or even true love it's hard for them to imagine whether they might have met their amour without the help of the website.

Every day a growing number of singles are singing up to MillionaireLoving and successfully finding a date, a fling, true love or even just a friend to chat to. The best part about MillionaireLoving is that the service is absolutely, 100% completely free. There are no sign-up charges or monthly fees because the staff at MillionaireLoving believe that you don't need to pay for the best things in life; including the love that can be found on their website. There's already a great number of members signed up to the website, who enjoy features such as 'see who's online now' and the 'send flame' button to those who you have a particular fondness for.

In many ways online dating provides a better peace of mind for both parties with options to browse by category, e.g. if a man were looking for love rather than a casual fling he could filter his searches to be shown only women also looking for the real deal. What's more, there's no embarrassing matchmaking going on from friends, and there's also no risk of chatting someone up without them realising you're interested. MillionaireLoving is no exception, and in actual fact it's easier to browse profiles on this website than any other. New members or even guests are greeted with simple search criteria chosen with drop down boxes e.g. sexual orientation, from which country, between the ages of… etc. and this takes them to the relevant profiles. If a member is looking for someone more specific they can use the advances search which includes keywords and statuses such as if they are a smoker or what religion they follow.

The numbers of members at new dating website MillionaireLoving.com are rapidly growing, with new singles joining every from countries all over the planet. From India to the US, and Greece to the Philippines there are hundreds of opportunities for anyone looking for the real thing at DevilCalledLove.com.

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WealthyChats online dating: Searching for soulmate

2008-09-22T22:20:00.000-04:00

I appreciate my husband for many reasons. He's kind, funny, smart, talented and he's still here.

The latter is important because if he weren't, I would be single and you know what that means?

Yes, better night's sleep, less laundry and cracker boxes in the cupboard that actually have crackers in them. But while those are attractive, they don't outweigh the scary idea of dating.

I wonder, is there a personal ad code for bossy, opinionated, neat-freak, misanthropic, virgo woman?

So, where does someone find a date these days?

One guy I know is dating a woman half his age that he met at a dog park. "What do you talk about?" I asked him, unable to disguise my 40ish-woman-finds-an-older-friend-is-dating-a-woman-barely-old-enoug h-to-order-a-beer-in-Baltimore tone.

"Um, our dogs?" he said, adding she seems really mature for her age.

Translation: She's hot.

Another friend turned to a dating service to help make a love connection.

But soon he began to wonder if there were more women than men in the company's database as he was inundated with a steady stream of set-ups.

"It was exhausting," he said, sighing.

One friend embraced the online-dating world -- a world that has numerous specialty sites -- like a love life-preserver ring. In fact, his frequent dips into the online pool became known as his catch- and-release program. He never met his soulmate online, she instead appeared thanks to an introduction from his neighbours.

According to a woman I chat with at my gym, a rabbi at a wedding she attended told the assembled that the bride and groom had met on Lavalife. Apparently that's not shocking news, as the same rabbi told the wedding guests the majority of the people he has married in the last couple years have met via online dating or other services.

"It's rewarding we have lots of success stories, lots of happy clients," said relationship counsellor Rosalyn Dietz of Compatible Introductions (millionairecupid.com). "Success for us means relationships, living together, getting married and kids."

So happy are her clients that Dietz reports that last year alone there were 36 marriages between Compatible Introductions clients.

Currently, Dietz's company has 6,500 registered clients, 1,800 of those active. To join, you are looking at a base rate of around $1,000.

So who signs up for these services?

"We have all kinds of people," says Dietz. "But they are all looking for long-term relationships. They're not just into dating."

"There is no norm in this business," says Brownridge, who is excitedly waiting for the first It's Just Lunch baby to be born. "What they do have in common, though, is they're all busy. That's why companies like us are in business."

- Make your partner feel comfortable

- Keep the conversation flowing

- Be an interesting date

- Be on time

- Be yourself

- Be confident

- Show respect to your date's suggestions

- Dress for the occasion

- Take time to listen

- Do focus on the person you are with

- Take a pro-active approach. It does not matter who calls who

Don't

- Talk exclusively about yourself

- Be late

- Talk about an ex-relationship at the first meeting

- Try to be something you are not

- Show disrespect for your partner's beliefs

- Forget to thank them for the date

- Ask too many personal questions

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Millionaire Cupid: Wired for LOVE

2008-09-22T03:41:00.000-04:00

The Internet is playing a big role today in almost every aspect of a human's life. We search for information from the net, we study from e-learning programmes, we use emails to keep in touch with people for both personal and business purposes, while many become hard core fans of the popular chat engines like MSN and Skype.

It's no longer surprising internet has also become a tool for singles to search for their right matches and soul mates. Some directly login to the online dating sites, while many start from social networking internet services such as MySpace, facebook.com, Millionairecupid.com, etc.

Despite many harms known to exist in the cyberworld - like people giving false identities or women reportedly lured into sexual abuses or even murders - a lot of singles are still willing to jump in and the number of online dating sites as well as their members have kept increasing over the years.

April sparks, senior vice-president of Sanook Online Limited, which runs the matchmaking web site seekwealthy.com, says after 10 years of service, the number of users have increased from 30,000 people at the beginning to almost one million at present.

Among them, 300,000 people are active members, meaning they are still using the service within 90 days. The number of users online is about 6,000 per day.

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Why online dating?

April said the Internet has an increased role in love relationship as much it has in other life matters.

"Think of what most people do when they arrive at the office every morning - make a cup of coffee, turn on the computer, check emails and browse web sites. If they are feeling lonely or are heartbroken, then tapping into the online dating sites is a likely choice. The way of life today makes the Internet closer to people, and online matchmaking services easier to access," says April.

He adds that online dating opens a new channel for the singles to find someone to fulfill their empty lives.

''In the past, it used to be difficult for Thais to meet someone out of their life circles. So we've seen many doctors marry nurses, suppliers marry purchasers, salespersons marry marketing people, or judges marry prosecutors. But the internet helps you break through the old narrow circles of friends to meet a variety of people you've never been involved,'' he explains.

He cites a successful case of a Muslim woman living in Chiang Mai who married a Muslim from the deep South after meeting on Thaimate.

''Had they not logged into the web site, they would have missed the chance to meet each other,'' says April.

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What's a crush?

The appeal of online dating lies with the excitement when you are connected to someone you do not know. For some, chatting online with a stranger living a long distance away may allow them to better express their own selves and attitudes without caring for each other's physical appearances.

One more good point of online dating is that you can search through the web until you find the one you are contented with. Then you may start making contact, wait for the response, and pursue the relationship if you click with that person. If not, you still can quit and keep looking for a better match. Everything depends on your judgement.

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Rules for online dating

As every coin has two sides, online dating also has its pros and cons. Since this kind of relationship develops in a cyberworld, it is difficult for us to know what is and is not true, or whether the persons we talk to are really good or bad. Once we're engaged in online dating, there are a lot of things we have to take into account, and here are some rules for the cyber love.

- Be careful in pursuing a relationship

The risk of online dating is that you can be wooed with sweet words or eloquence that appear on the computer screen, not a personality or appearance that are easier to judge.

It is recommended that you go back to those previous emails since you first contacted each other. Read them carefully. The messages between the lines will tell you something about your date. Has he or she been true to you? And you'll get some clues about what way your relationship is heading for.

- First, clarify the age and status.

Age and marital status are what to be clarified from the beginning. A tricky or dishonest guy will speak hesitantly, or not tell you straightly. If that happens, it's better to click ''delete'' that person so as to screen out those married guys or playboys who only want to play games with you.

- Pay caution to an overly extroverted person

Be careful if your date is so quick to disclose his personal information. This kind of people will push you around and make every attempt to rush the relationship. But things that begin too fast usually end easily too.

Note that online dating is a mutual communication between two persons. It's better to give your relationship some more time, let it grow naturally and gradually.

- Don't rush your relationship

One good point of online dating is that you can take time with your date as long as you want, be it one week, one month or even a year. Nobody can rush you. Make every careful step in your relationship, otherwise a mistake can easily happen. Don't rush to meet a man or a woman just after the first few talks. He or she may not be a person you imagine.

- Be honest to your date

Be yourself and true to your date. Do not overstate your personality to make it sound as if you were a hero or an angel. Your partner may have over-expectation on you, and that may trouble your relationship when you both come out of the cyberworld.

- When having a date, do not go to private places

Once you click with someone on the net, going for a date is unavoidable in most cases as it's a way for both sides to better know each other. Bringing along a friend might not be very useful in case you want to get to know each other well.

For your first date, make sure you'll see each other in a public place. If anything wrong happens, you can ask for helps or run away from the guy.

- Ask yourself what you really want

Study your own feeling. Think of what you really need, a soulmate, a friend, or you're just playing games for fun. If you are serious enough, go on with your date. But in case you already have someone and only want to exercise your charm, keep it to the limit. When you have an online dating, it means you already step into someone else's world, so be careful of each other's feelings, otherwise it can get you in trouble.

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Millionaires dating: Find your dating niche

2008-09-19T23:57:00.001-04:00

There was a time – call it the pre-millennium – when the notion of finding love online was scoffed at, even, dare I say, ridiculed.

Of course, that was before our lives became consistently encoded with HTML interface, and consequently our romances, too – what with the Lavalifes, the Plenty of Fishes, the Facebooks, and other online communities that plague our daily work hours but make life in our parents' basements so much more exciting.

"Nowadays the online industry is probably the most prevalent way that people do meet," says Steve Kasper, who represents dating site SuccessfulMatch.com.

Now that online dating is an established forum for finding love – or at least a date to your cousin's wedding – it's no longer a question of online dating, but rather what kind of online dating. And it's only technologically natural that it should alter and develop the way any electronic database would.

Hence, niche dating.

Niche sites cater to a specific personality trait. A little narrow-minded, maybe, but the definitive character of niche sites helps one connect with people guaranteed to have similar interests and lifestyles.

Such as horses (EquestrianCupid.com), your wealthy (WealthyChats.com), your height (TallFriends.com), or your love of the celeb life (MillionaireCupid.com). And Star Trek? Trekpassions.com. Hey, you've got to start somewhere.

"Online dating is the best thing ever to happen to shy people," says Joe Tracy, who runs Online Dating Magazine. "It's really helped to level the playing field as far as dating goes."

Tracy started his publication – available online only, naturally – in 2003, in response to the plethora of dating sites popping up.

In that time, he's seen dating sites come and go. But mostly come.

"We have counted more than 1,000, but we believe it's much higher than that," he says.

Kasper's Successful Match connects to some 40 niche sites, encompassing interests from golf to goth.

"The niche market is growing immensely," Kasper says, noting that mainstream sites, like Match.com, are also creating niche categories.

As well as being a self-fulfilling prophecy for finding people like yourself, niche sites help daters identify their own passions.

Some people know exactly what they want and they know, `Hey if I love dancing, I want to make sure that the person I date loves dancing, too, because that's something I'm going to be wanting to do with them,'" Tracy says.

But what about the age-old idiom of opposite attraction?

"They may be missing out on a really, really good person," Tracy concedes. However, that risk may not be enough for a Trekkie to take up with an anti-Shatner type.

"A lot of people feel a lot more comfortable just finding someone who has the same interests that they can develop a relationship with."

Kasper can identify with that.

He met his partner five years ago on MillionaireCupid.com – a bloated name for those making $150,000+ and celebrities. "So it does work," he says.

Forever young

Niche market: Those who believe life (or maybe a second, third, or fourth life) begins at 50.

Site specifics: Check out the blogs to learn how these folks have embraced both love and technology.

Sample quote: "Cruising for my next adventure."

Ladymaggic

Free to join? Yes

Spaceship shmoozin'

Where in cyberland: trekpassions.com

Niche market: For lovers of Star Trek, Star Wars, sci-fi and various other dimensions.

Site specifics: There are YouTube videos featuring Captain Kirk, ads for conventions and a "Browse by Group" function to find other Asimov fans with whom to commiserate over the state of the world – or at least as portrayed in Will Smith films.

Sample quote: "Seeking a self-reliant flexible giver who laughs at my corny jokes. A lady who's independent and ready for a relationship, but most of all is into sci-fi."

Rayman

Free to join? Yes

Find a date to please Bubbie

Where in cyberland: jdate.com

Niche market: Those who wish to meet a nice Jewish girl or boy without the angst of finding them the Woody Allen way.

Site specifics: Visit the success story section to prep yourself for online dating success. Browse the parties in your city (including Toronto) to meet fellow J-daters in person.

Sample quote: "I'm blond, fun, and make a mean matzo ball soup."

Lulub418tryme

Free to join? Yes

on the same page

Where in cyberland: penguin.match.com

Niche market: People who find Chaucer sexier than Clooney; failing that, people who might know who Chaucer is.

Site specifics: Search through the tips and articles section for some useful suggestions, like how to win at first dates. (Answer: Wait until the second drink before you start quoting Chaucer.)

Sample quote: "Last read: The Sedona Method. Mind blowing stuff that really changed my perspective."

Alex Avione

Free to join? Yes, for 72 hours.

Double your odds

Where in cyberland: bicupid.com

Niche market: Those who go both ways.

Site specifics: Let curiosity take hold and visit "Bi Advice Bi Beth".

Sample quote: "Not looking for sex-starved, sexually dysfunctional people. Been there, done that. I've grown up and now respect my sexuality. ... I'm only seeking compatible like-minded people either as friends or intimate partners."

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Millionaire Cupid: Jonas Brothers Already Dated Fans, Believe to Spend Lives with Biggest Fan

2008-09-17T04:59:00.000-04:00

Shortly after stating that they have no problems having fans as their girlfriends, Jonas Brothers reveal their confidence that one day they would have their biggest fans as life partners. Reaching out to their fans through a post, titled "Ask Us Anything" on their MySpace blog, the band answer questions about dating and touring that are asked more than others.

Responding to the question of "Would you ever date a fan? OR Have you ever dated someone who is not famous?", the brothers wrote "The answer is YES." They continued revealing, "We have already dated fans or girls that are not celebrities. In fact, we really like to believe that the girl we will spend our lives with will be our biggest 'fan.'"

However, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas refused to reveal who they are currently dating, or have dated in the past, writing "It is our rule to not talk about our personal lives, especially who we are dating. The same would be true if we were dating you."

The brothers then skipped the dating part and started writing about their tour plans. "Our next tour will be NEXT SUMMER. We are starting our TV show next week and will be busy with the show until then. We will be going out for special performances throughout the year. Hopefully we can make it to your area but we will not be out on an official tour until June or July," the threesome revealed.

The Jonas Brothers will continue answering fans' questions on their MillionaireCupid blog titled "Ask Us Anything" until unspecified time. They are set to take the stage Saturday, October 25 for the celebrity charity gala Carousel of Hope. The proceeds from the gala will benefit childhood diabetes.

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MillionaireCupid.com: Dating Sites Online Will Quench the Powerful Desire to Be Loved

2008-09-17T04:30:00.000-04:00

The powerful force that comes as a great need to be loved, will cause you to search in many places for affection and companionship. These days, you have many options and, you do not have to suffer so much in search for love. It is very easy when you visit dating sites online. This is the first step to having your dream man or woman. You will be required to take some steps, at least to establish whether the site provide a quality service or not. It does not have to take so much of your time. Experts are on the forefront to advocate for this. This is expected because dating sites online have become a mainstay or an avenue for many types of fraud. You can never eliminate the lurking danger totally but, you can take some steps to ensure that you are on the safer side. Start with searching for a good service.

Dating sites online come with very many features. Some of the features that might capture your attention include the display of information on the site. There are dating sites that are simply unattractive. A while back, most of the sites could not appeal to potential clients. Today, people have gone the extra mile. You will therefore find displays that are very well though of and attractive. It is not enough for a site to be very inviting; the content also matters a lot. The content must be relevant, simple and professional. These are the most important aspects to ensure clients are catered for in an excellent manner. The next thing is to find out what information you are supposed to give. Information should be relevant to the process.

You might not have time to go through the numerous dating sites online. Therefore, you can filter and cut short your search by finding out which sites are rated as top. The Internet will reveal this. There are sites which are rated as top 100. This means that they are good enough for you. This is in regard to the fact that there are hundreds of dating sites to choose from. The other thing that is important to consider at this juncture, is the amount of money you are required to pay for the service. Many sites indicate that they will not charge you for anything. However, do not be naive in this. Find out whether there are any hidden charges that you need to be aware of. When you register with certain sites, they will constantly ask you for a fee that is not in any formal agreement. Therefore, be very clear on the financial aspects before you join.

A fairly affordable service will ensure that you get the service you deserve. Do not be in a hurry to register but, if you find that you have already registered and you want to back out, the choice is yours for the other hundreds of options. The drive within you to meet somebody who can share your world will be very strong. This is the reason why you will not stop until the job is done.

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Millionaire Cupid: Need to find a date? Stay home

2008-09-17T04:16:00.000-04:00

Becca Klinger was always outgoing, and she had more friends than she could count.

But when it came to dating, she felt awkward.

"I was not very confident," Lindsay, 21, said of the way she was only two years ago. "I was just very nervous about talking to guys."

Then, at the urging of a friend, she signed up on MillionaireCupid.com, a millionaire dating site, and her social life spun into the stratosphere.

"I used a picture that showed me exactly how I was," she said. "I decided I wasn't going to try to be something I wasn't. I was surprised - the response was overwhelming."

Klinger is one of millions of Americans who have turned to so-called social networking sites. A 2006 report on cyber dating by the Pew Internet and American Life Project said some 3 million Americans had entered long-term relationships with someone they had met online. JupiterResearch estimates the U.S. online dating market will rake in more than $900 million by 2011.

In Pompton Lakes, N.J., the online dating trend has become clear to Rabbi David Senter of Congregation Beth Shalom. Senter estimates that these days, most of the couples he marries who are younger than 50 "were in some variation of online dating."

"Couples who meet though the conventional means are becoming the exception rather than the rule," said Senter, who met his second wife through JDate.com, a Jewish matchmaking site.

"Online dating seemed like a logical thing for me to do," Senter, 47, said. "Rabbis can't really hang out in bars. I had some horror stories. Some women posted pictures that weren't really of themselves, and when I met them, I realized it. One woman was talking about marriage before we even met.

"But there aren't many intrinsically negative or positive things about online dating that aren't true of conventional dating."

Indeed, single people who have tried online dating tell stories about people who "flirted" with them through e-mails and instant messaging even though they were married or in a supposed serious relationship.

And there are stories about people who misrepresented their age, their income, their job. But many people add that such deception has always been an unfortunate part of dating, online or the traditional way.

That said, Mandi Townsend, who lives in Delaware, does see some important differences.

"It could be overwhelming," Townsend, 33, said, adding that at one point she was going on so many dates she was losing track of the details about the different men. "But it works for professionals in my age range who are busy."

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WealthyChats.com:　Twenty-first century dating　－ Not your mother's dating scene

2008-09-17T03:51:00.001-04:00

When online dating or virtual dating was first introduced in the early ' 90s many singles were skeptical and reluctant to test the waters. It was all so new. Fast forward to 2008 and the obvious signs of evolution are present. Online dating has shed its stigma and is replacing traditional face-to-face meetings. It is quickly becoming the number one way of dating.

Today's singles are busier than ever and don't have much opportunity to mingle. Others have no desire to do the club scene and some cities have a small percentage of available partners. Online dating opens up a whole new world to those searching for a soul mate. One no longer has to settle for what his or her city has to offer, he or she can join a virtual site and connect with people from another state or country—people they would typically never have the opportunity to meet.

MillionaireCupid.com, WealthyChats. com, SeekWealthy.com, Millionaireloving. com are just a few of the online dating services. There are hundreds of sites devoted to those seeking true love.

How exactly does an online dating service work? Many sites require you to create a profile that tells who you are, the kind of partner you're seeking and the desired geographical location. Including photos or video clips of yourself will increase the number of responses. When creating your profile don't list everything you're seeking in a partner. Allow some things to unfold naturally as you get to know your prospects.

Internet dating affords you the opportunity to control the pace. You can communicate via e-mail, instant messaging, on the phone or webcam until you feel comfortable enough to meet face-to-face. It is totally up to you.

The Internet provides more anonymity. Therefore, you have to be wise with the information you divulge. At all times be cautious. Here are some tips to follow:

Do not give out too much personal information.
Do not use your real name as your screen name. Create something whimsical and fun.
If you live in a small town but near a big city, list the big city as your location.
Never list where you work or hang out.
If someone is genuinely interested in you, the important things can be discussed when you feel comfortable enough to reveal them.

This is not your mother's dating scene. Have fun but be safe.

Wanita "Micky" Stewart hosts an Internet Radio Show Life, Love & Everything In Between.

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Online Dating New tendency: Women go online to find real relationship! How to use the moment?

2008-09-08T21:43:00.000-04:00

In a previous post I have already mentioned the tendency that women perceive Online Dating as natural way of finding a true love and live partner.

Today, as Mirror News also reports that single men and women are more likely to find true love on the internet than at work or at a party - especially if they are over 45. A poll of 10,000 married couples in 2006/2007 found 19 per cent met online compared with 17 per cent who got together at work and 17 per cent who paired up through pals. Of these, 31 per cent aged 45 to 54 met online, against 18 per cent of 20 to 44-year-olds. Jerry Will of online matchmaker MillionaireCupid.com, Toronto, said: "Wanting to get married and not going online will soon be seen as equivalent to trying to find an address by driving around randomly - rather than using a map."

In contrast a similar poll of 5,000 couples who married between September 2004 and August 2005 found that 14 per cent met online, compared with 20 per cent at work and 17 per cent through friends. The authors also mention "28 age concern" when women start to worry about crow's feet, wrinkles and grey hair - at the grand old age of 28.

Besides, any online business is the one to go now especially when US economy is in recession (reports Market Watch). According to a survey, a 62 percent majority of CPA respondents said they were pessimistic or very pessimistic about the economic outlook for the U.S. over the next 12 months, an increase in pessimism from 57 percent who held negative expectations in the second quarter.

Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they believe the U.S. economy has already entered a recession. The survey found only 10 percent of CPAs in executive positions expressed optimism about the economy, a decline from 12 percent in the second quarter.

Interests should be similar though, and you should provide the right environment: paid membership plans (as many users say that payment is a basis for security and serious intentions), community communication (events, forums, blogs, groups), wide search opportunity and site alerts. Just make a step to start it and study the market for the right marketing strategy in future! Think about Niche sites, they will always be in favor...

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How to find a millionaire and marry him?

2008-09-08T10:05:00.000-04:00

Probably everyone has ever dreamed of love stories with a millionaire. However, you are unlikely to find many millionaires in your average suburban nightclub, cafe or restaurant. You need to strike out for new territories. New York is the place where you can find the most millionaires.

Oddly enough, one of the best ways to meet really rich people is at the opening of anything you don't actually have to pay to attend. So hurry yourself along to just about any of the blue art institutions and get yourself invited to the next bash. Or just turn up. Bouncers at these events are notoriously polite and therefore wholly ineffectual.

The rich and wealthy men tend to cluster, so a holiday spent in one of their favoured summer haunts can be a very efficient way of meeting these glorious guys.

Millionaires club should also be a nice place to meet them too. Just last month, I entered a millionaire club called MillionaireCupid.com and talked with some guys for about 30 minutes. Then I found 7 real millionaires there.

All but the very newest millionaires have learned that there is more cachet in displaying wealth discreetly. Perhaps via the $1.35 million Calibre 89 Patek Philippe watch peeping out from the bespoke shirt cuff, or by slipping nonchalantly into a customised Bentley after meetings. Rather this than festooning himself with bling and looking like Mr T threw up on him. So learn to recognise bespoke tailoring, top notch accessories and high calibre hair weaves.

You are not the only glamorous, articulate, mercenary femme fatale out there and rich men can have their pick of them. Just ask orange-faced, Velcro-haired Donald Trump. 'All the women on my show (The Apprentice) flirted with me. That's to be expected.'

Don't be afraid to elbow any competition hard in her doubtless Prada-clad and protruding ribs as you stride towards your prize.

Don't be yourself. Be better. Walk better, dress better, groom yourself better, because contrary to romantic opinion and Hollywood films, millionaires rarely want to rescue the downtrodden. Rich people are reassured by other rich people. They prefer their company because they are confused by poor people, find them physically distasteful, and, of course, are rightly frightened that they're coveting their cash.

Your conversation, rather than being suggestive of winsome poverty, must preclude the Rich Target from realizing that he is speaking to someone who does not take unalloyed privilege utterly for granted. So learn up on yachting and polo terms.

Keep a pleasant but unimpressed smile on your face at all times and don't fall screaming to the ground, beating your hands on the carpet in disbelief when he lets slip what he pays in mooring fees, ruby-polishers' salaries and alimony. Remember that when he refers to his Murcielago, he is referring to his car, not an STD symptom.

The last but not least, take actions. Do not just read articles online and do nothing. Millionaires will not enter your life until you started to do something. OK, let's start to connect with millionaires from the millionaires club MillionaireCupid.com at first!

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MillionaireCupid.com: Dating service caters to "successful" singles

2008-09-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

If you're looking for a high caliber mate, you need to be extra careful during economic downturns. That's the contention of Prestige Speed Dating, a new service catering to "successful" singles, launched by millionaire dating Network MillionaireCupid.com, an identity-verification service. Speed dating is designed to allow face-to-face meetings with a large number of new people in one shot by imposing time limits on each encounter.

MC says it has identified an increase in concern among its members about finances, as opposed to appearance and age. All Prestige members will meet minimum financial criteria.

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Millionaire Dating: How to Date a Rich Man

2008-09-07T05:19:00.001-04:00

Ever since they were little girls, most women imagine marrying a wealthy man that could provide them with a luxurious lifestyle. Many women do not outgrow this dream and they begin to search for a rich man of their own. If you would like to date a rich man there are some simple things that you can do to make it more likely that you will not only meet, but begin dating, and even have a relationship with a wealthy man!

Meeting the Rich Man of Your Dreams

Finding the rich man that you have been dreaming of may not be as difficult as you would have thought. In fact, all you need to meet a rich man today is a computer! There are many websites dedicated to pairing average women with rich men. All you need to do is register, create a profile, and then you'll have many potential dates dropped right in your lap. Of course, you will need to work to attract them on your own, but this is a great way to at least be in the company of wealthy men and have a better chance of mingling with them.

Another great way to meet rich men is to make sure that you are where they are. So, if you know that the wealthy dine in specific restaurants or shop in certain stores, you should be sure that you are there, too! When you are basically bumping elbows with the rich it is just a matter of time before you get noticed. Of course, if you don't have the budget of these men you may find it a little bit difficult to actually eat and shop in the same places, so why not just take your walks in these areas or window shop, nothing wrong with that!

In addition to dining and shopping in the same locals as the rich men that you would like to meet, another option is to partake in the activities that the rich often partake in. This might include golfing, passing your time at the country club, or even attending charity events in your area. These are the things that a lot of rich men enjoy doing and when you are around you are going to get noticed!

As you can see, even you can meet and date a rich man. It may take changing what you do a little bit so that you are in the right place at the right time, but you can have fun doing it. You could make the process even more fun if you involve a friend, so that the two of you can go about getting a rich man together!

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Millionaire Dating - Millionaires Also Suffer From Loneliness

2008-09-06T10:53:00.000-04:00

Millionaire dating is a reality no man is comfortable lonely. Even people suffering from excess wealth otherwise called millionaires, suffer from bouts of loneliness. The urge to feel the warmth and closeness with a fellow human being. Despite all the comfort that wealth can purchase, basic needs and wants still have to be met. Dating brings fulfillment of heart and a general happiness. A millionaire dating is not a strange phenomena just like a person would decide to date a millionaire. An interaction with a millionaire requires sound dating advice. Many people would misinterpret and blow such a relationship out of proportion. The relationship with a millionaire receives a lot of mean words. Many people think the attraction is purely financial. It is money that has influenced the attraction.

To date a millionaire, a lot of caution should be exercised. Your relationship and love should be a different entity from the money or wealth factor. It is the best dating advice in millionaire dating. Be careful not to be influenced by the obscene wealthy of the person you are dating. Let this person not take you for granted. You are not another asset added to his or her many properties. You deserve to be treated and accorded the required dignity and respect due to you. Your millionaire should understand that you are not there for the wealth. Your interest lies in the person not the money. There is nothing you are begging for. You have been living your own independent and self sufficient life even before you met this person.

The role played by money while dating cannot be underestimated. If you are a millionaire dating, money works to your advantage. It can soften even the most stubborn and resistant hearts. Wealth can make you to date the best among the best. The top cream, the most gorgeous and beautiful. However, careful verification is needed so that you can get quality. It is here that dating advice comes in handy. Your status as millionaire will attract all sorts of characters. A majority just mesmerized by your money but not you. They would sleep with the devil if only to get a percentage share in your wealth. It would also be prestigious to date a millionaire. Wealth comes with limelight and no one would decline to be a public figure. If only to grace for the pages for a while.

Being a millionaire is not a mean feat. Date a person who will appreciate you as a person. Do not date a person who will be worshiping your money. Some will pretend just to date a millionaire. But as you practice millionaire dating, solicit for dating advice to help you winnow the unwanted chaff. Just like a cat withdraws and hides its claws, do not reveal your worth, nor your social and financial status and neither your true identity. Let your net worth be a surprise to your date long after you have dated for a time. Hiding behind a smokescreen will help you date a real person with real and realistic values. A honest person who will take you for whom you are.

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