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From the strange to the saccharine to the sordid, Cupid's arrow rarely shoots straight

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  • February 2008

    • Looking for Mr. Good (Enough) Bar

      Atlantic Monthly  |  Feb 23, 08 11:05 AM CST

      Looking for Mr. Good (Enough) Bar

      (Newser) - Women in their 40s waiting for Mr. Right are "almost like teenagers who believe they're invulnerable to dying in a drunk-driving accident," Lori Gottlieb writes in the Atlantic Monthly . Gottlieb (single, 40ish), thinks women who shun "Mr. Good Enough" believing it's better to be alone are kidding themselves; chuck the idealism and you'll probably be "happier in the long run." More »

    • Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys

      TheStreet  |  Feb 23, 08 8:21 AM CST

      Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys

      (Newser) - Wealth can present its own obstacles to romantic success. Here are TheStreet.com's dating tips for landing a woman who doesn't just love the money: Lose your PDA/Blackberry/etc. Whatever it is, it's not that important. Focus on the person right in front of you. Do pick up the check—it's only right. She can get the next one. Don't pick up the waitress. For that matter, don't flirt with anyone. Don't spend more than $100 on a first date. No. 2 notwithstanding, avoid indulging in ostentatious spending sprees. More »

    • Church Launches 'Sex Challenge'

      St. Petersburg Times  |  Feb 19, 08 7:51 AM CST

      Church Launches 'Sex Challenge'

      (Newser) - A Florida church has issued a 30-day "sex challenge" to its members that's likely to be a much bigger hit with those who are married—at least the husbands among them—than the singles, the St. Petersburg Time s reports. The Relevant Church wants married couples to have sex every day for 30 days, and singles to abstain for the entire month. Leaders say this will strengthen marriages, and give unmarried couples the opportunity to discover how well they get along with their clothes on. More »

    • SWM No. 9,999,999 Seeks...

      Reuters  |  Feb 15, 08 2:00 PM CST

      SWM No. 9,999,999 Seeks...

      (Newser) - In the crowded world of online dating, a love of beaches and sunsets isn’t enough anymore. To help Internet Romeos snag an e-date, experts offer tips for the perfect online profile, reports Reuters. No. 1: Ditch the old photos (the Saturday Night Fever getup gives you away) in favor of something recent. And opt for an expressive user name—think Live2Laugh, not JSmith101. More »

    • Firefighting Is US' Sexiest Job

      Boston Globe  |  Feb 14, 08 3:22 PM CST

      Firefighting Is US' Sexiest Job

      (Newser) - Americans may ogle the celebrities gracing the covers of gossip mags, but firefighter remains the sexiest job title on the books, the Boston Globe reports. Personal trainer comes in a close second, according to Salary.com's Valentine's Day survey. It's the site's first such survey in three years, and though the top spot didn't change, there was movement down the list. More »

    • Fragrances Going the Way of the Cigarette

      New York Times  |  Feb 14, 08 2:26 PM CST

      Fragrances Going the Way of the Cigarette

      (Newser) - Personal fragrances aren't smelling so sweet for US consumers, the New York Times reports: Though perfume varieties have increased, the number of women wearing them is decreasing. Though 85% of women still apply a scent, the ranks of the fragrant thinned by 2 million between 2003 and 2007. The drop, experts say, could stem from concerns about invading others’ personal space.  More »

    • Cupid Lurks on Campaign Trail

      Christian Science Monitor  |  Feb 14, 08 12:32 PM CST

      Cupid Lurks on Campaign Trail

      (Newser) - Looking for love on this Valentine's Day? Maybe you should join a presidential campaign, the Christian Science Monitor reports. With the trail drawing energized, like-minded activists, traditionally tame vote-first states are earning new slogans like “what happens in Iowa stays in Iowa.” Indeed, staffers are finding love in all the political places, even inspiring dating websites for politicos. More »

    • Note to Self: Be My Valentine?

      Reuters  |  Feb 13, 08 12:52 PM CST

      Note to Self: Be My Valentine?

      (Newser) - Rather than going without that box of Godiva, about 8 million Americans are their own valentines, sending themselves gifts they're guaranteed to like, reports Reuters. Should you receive a valentine offering from a date, beau, or husband, disappointment may follow: There's a big difference between women's wishes and men's purchases. Men like to give lingerie, but only 2% of women want it. More »

    • Saudi Officials See Red Over Valentine's Day

      CNN  |  Feb 12, 08 4:05 PM CST

      Saudi Officials See Red Over Valentine's Day

      (Newser) - In preparation for Valentine's Day, Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned all things red. The morality cops are out in force in search of the color of love, reports CNN, with plans to confiscate everything from flowers to stuffed toys. The ban is part of a yearly effort, complete with raids on retailers on the night of Feb. 13, to quell romance's big day. More »

    • Put Your Honey Where Your Mouth Is

      Washington Post  |  Feb 11, 08 2:13 PM CST

      Put Your Honey Where Your Mouth Is

      (Newser) - From a peck on the cheek to "get a room"-level PDA, kissing is everywhere, but for an activity common to almost every culture, it's remarkably underscrutinized, reports the Washington Post . One study of college student kissers found that men see kissing mostly as a precursor to sex, while women pay careful attention to taste and smell, possibly using kissing to assess potential mates. More »

    • To Have, to Hold, to Cherish and Annoy

      LiveScience  |  Feb 6, 08 9:45 AM CST

      To Have, to Hold, to Cherish and Annoy

      (Newser) - As people age, their relationships with other people gradually become smoother except in one area—their marriages, a new study has found. Researchers discovered that the longer two people are married, the more likely they are to find each other irritating and demanding. It's completely normal—and could even be a sign of a healthy relationship, LiveScience reports. More »

  • January 2008

    • Speed Dating for the Cougar Set

      Reuters  |  Jan 31, 08 4:55 PM CST

      Speed Dating for the Cougar Set

      (Newser) - "Mature" women sitting on gold mines are being paired up with hot young men at a New York matchmaking event next week, Reuters reports. Traditionally, rich middle-aged men nab catwalk-worthy arm candy, but one entrepreneur hopes to tweak the trend. The "sugar mamas" must be at least 36 and make a minimum $500,000 a year—though $4 million in assets also meets requirements. More »

    • Online Dating Sites Seek Love's Secret Algorithm

      New York Times  |  Jan 29, 08 3:10 PM CST

      Online Dating Sites Seek Love's Secret Algorithm

      (Newser) - Online matchmakers eHarmony and Match.com have staked millions on the idea that they, not you, can best find your perfect match, thanks to their secret algorithms. So do they work? Lots of academics want to know, the New York Times reports, but while the companies yearn for scientific, peer-reviewed findings, they’re reluctant to release their secret formulas. More »

    • Top 10 Romantic Movie Moments

      CNN  |  Jan 27, 08 4:11 PM CST

      Top 10 Romantic Movie Moments

      (Newser) - There's nothing like these classic scenes of on-screen romance. CNN's Screening Room lists cinema's top 10 romantic moments: Casablanca : Humphrey Bogart's "We'll always have Paris" monologue. City Lights : When Virginia Cherrill recognizes Chaplin's tramp as her lover. Roman Holiday : Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck's scene at the Mouth of Truth sculpture. From Here to Eternity : Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr kissing in the surf. Am é lie : The young couple's breathtaking bike ride through Paris. More »

    • Chinese Divorce Rate Surges

      Guardian (UK)  |  Jan 25, 08 3:00 PM CST

      Chinese Divorce Rate Surges

      (Newser) - The Chinese divorce rate shot up 18.2% last year, the Guardian reports. It's not a huge surprise: Simplified divorce proceedings have contributed to the long-term trend, and the social stigma appears to have dwindled considerably. Some sociologists have an additional theory: China's one-child policy has created a generation of spoiled kids who are unable to sustain relationships as adults. More »

    • Human 'Pet' Not Allowed on UK Bus

      Daily Mail (UK)  |  Jan 23, 08 8:04 PM CST

      Human 'Pet' Not Allowed on UK Bus

      (Newser) - A British teenager who calls herself a "human pet" is complaining of discrimination after she and her boyfriend/owner were kicked off a public bus. "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on," the driver allegedly told Tasha Maltby, whom fiancé Dani Graves leads by a leash. "It is definitely discrimination, almost like a hate crime," Maltby told the Daily Mail . More »

    • Top 10 Aphrodisiacs—for Real?

      LiveScience  |  Jan 19, 08 8:20 AM CST

      Top 10 Aphrodisiacs&mdash;for Real?

      (Newser) - Most aphrodisiacs are pure bunk, but it's fun to read about tonics that have beguiled lovers for centuries—and look at a few that may actually work. LiveScience lists its top 10: Respect. Dr. Ruth talks about the feeling that sparks all meaningful relationships, and makes for good sex too. Exercise. A recent study links penile dysfunction to inactivity, while physical fitness boosts mind and body both. Psychoanalysis. Therapists can boost that libido by helping alleviate depression and other disorders. More »

    • Jack Still a 'Fool for Love' at 70

      Associated Press  |  Jan 17, 08 2:29 PM CST

      Jack Still a 'Fool for Love' at 70

      (Newser) - Notorious ladykiller Jack Nicholson is ready for a new romance, though he admits he remains, at 70, "a fool for love." "Ask any old friend of mine, they'll say, 'Jack's pretty smart, but in this area the man is beyond the pale. Don't ask him anything about love. Or if you ask him, don’t listen,'" he told AARP The Magazine . More »

    • Want to Meet the Smell of Your Dreams?

      Economist  |  Jan 13, 08 7:27 AM CST

      Want to Meet the Smell of Your Dreams?

      (Newser) - The nose knows. A new dating agency aims to use research into body odor to match up singles who just sniff right to each other, the Economist reports. The founder of ScientificMatch.com is drawing on a ten-year-old study that found a genetic reason for why women found the smell of some men's dirty shirts more attractive than others. More »

    • Not Tonight, Dear, He Has a Headache

      Newsweek  |  Jan 12, 08 2:29 PM CST

      Not Tonight, Dear, He Has a Headache

      (Newser) - More modern hubbies are dodging sex and not for physical reasons, two new books claim: Husbands have a growing list of emotional reasons for saying no, including being too tired, too angry, or just unexcited by their wives. Yet the 20% of sexless couples surveyed for He's Just Not Up For It Anymore, by Bob Berkowitz and Susan Yager-Berkowitz, say a quiet bed isn't cause for divorce, if the marriage is strong, Newsweek reports. More »

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