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The ‘bomb cyclone’ has people looking for love online

sudshr47 January 4, 2018

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The “bomb cyclone” winter storm dumping snow all over the East Coast might conjure images of potential nuclear war for some of us. For others, it conjures images of potential romance.

Per some new data insights sent over from Hinge, the dating app has seen a surge in activity over the past two days. Ahead of the storm on Wednesday, usage was up 27 percent, and on Thursday morning it saw a 16 percent surge. In the hours since, the app has seen an 11 percent spike.

Hinge says spikes like these are typical for big snow days. During the blizzard of 2017 back in March, the app says it saw a huge increase in number of conversations – 10 times the average for that time. And during the blizzard of January 2015, Hinge says activity was up 47 percent.  Read more…

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Clever sister made a Tinder account and PowerPoint of potential suiters as a lovely Christmas gift

sudshr47 January 4, 2018

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Because it’s cuffing season, and because we could all use more efficiency in the new year, let us point you to the most organized approach to online dating we’ve seen.

Per a highly successful tweet highlighting her hard work, Megan Steffen of Chicago, Illinois, played generous matchmaker for her sister Emily, interviewing 39 potential suiters and building a comprehensive PowerPoint guide to her findings. 

Readers: Don’t discount the power of matchmaking. 

For Christmas, I got my sis tinder dates, matched with 85 guys, interviewed over 39, and created a PowerPoint. Too extra or not enough ?? 💑🔥 pic.twitter.com/rG4oINv9nR

— Meg (@Megan_Steffen) December 28, 2017 Read more…

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Woman brings new meaning to ‘head over heels’ by falling over after marriage proposal

sudshr47 December 29, 2017

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One woman brought a whole new meaning to falling head over heels in love with someone. Only this time, it was a case of falling head over skates. 

During a delightful festive proposal at the Rockefeller ice rink things appeared to be going pretty smoothly. 

That is, until the newly-engaged woman kissed her new fiancé and proceeded to slip on the ice. In a video captured by an onlooking tourist, the woman fell on the slippery ice rink and landed on her derrière. 

Don’t worry, she got up straight away and resumed enjoyment of a lovely romantic moment.

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Ex texting you over the holidays? Yep, you’re being ‘Marleyed’

sudshr47 December 26, 2017

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Ebenezer Scrooge isn’t the only person to receive a visit from ghosts of Christmas past during the festive period. Turns out one in 10 of us are haunted by former flames over the holidays—a dating trend that’s been dubbed “Marleying.”

Named after Jacob Marley, the ghost of Scrooge’s former business partner in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Marleying is basically when an ex gets back in touch over Christmas after a long period without contact. 

Researchers at dating site eharmony coined the term after they surveyed more than 4,000 British adults to find out whether they’d experienced the trend. The research revealed that 11 percent of singles have been Marleyed, while 8 percent admit they’ve contacted an ex themselves. Christmas Eve is the date we’re most likely to receive a text from an ex, according to the findings.  Read more…

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YouTuber addresses cultural stereotypes about interracial relationships

sudshr47 December 14, 2017

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Making videos on the internet comes hand in hand with receiving mean and abusive comments. And, sometimes these comments can be extremely personal. 

But, YouTuber Natalie Tran was not prepared for the reactions and comments she receives about being an Asian woman in an interracial relationship. So, she decided to address the stereotypes surrounding her relationship—many of which are rooted in historic and cultural representations of Asian people.  

“These comments are actually pretty common. A lot of other Asian women who date caucasian men and have some kind of presence online receive these kinds of comments as well,” says Tran.  Read more…

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The chilling reason everyone’s sharing that ‘New Yorker’ story about dating

sudshr47 December 11, 2017

Have you ever finished a story and thought to yourself: “I just read my life on a page”? That’s how many women are responding to a New Yorker short story about a young woman’s shitty dating experience.
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The internet is ablaze with ‘sex is cool’ memes

sudshr47 December 8, 2017

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The internet is back at it again with the lol-tastic memes. And, this time, the viral meme of the hour is based on a tweet from 2015. 

Twitter is ablaze with “yeah sex is cool tweets,” which appear to be based on a tweet about garlic bread posted by humour account @pakalupapito in February 2015.

sex is cool but have u ever had garlic bread

— pakalu papito (@pakalupapito) February 28, 2015

Some of the memes pretty much capture the spirit of 2017. 

Yeah sex is cool but have you ever bought 1,500 bitcoin in 2011 for $2.87 each and then pick 5 random people who retweet this and give one to each of them

— Tyler Jones (@tyjo1710) December 8, 2017 Read more…

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These ‘Star Wars’ themed sex toys will make you feel a different kind of force

sudshr47 December 6, 2017

So that new Star Wars flick is coming out soon, which means plenty of cross-promotion.
But we have a hunch the marketing types behind the franchise would’ve approved Star Toys, a series of sex toys that will leave you feeling a different kind of forc…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were always been meant to be and this ‘Love Actually’ meme proves it

sudshr47 December 1, 2017

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It seems like when it comes to love, there actually are some fairytale endings after all.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement has sparked all sorts of attention in the media. 

And now, a perfect meme of their young doppelgängers has gone viral, further proving they’re so meant to be. 

Since we’re safely in the holiday season, it’s safe to invoke the name of Love Actually. Because that’s where we’re going with this. 

This is the greatest thingpic.twitter.com/kYOPQSY7Ov

— Travon Free (@Travon) November 30, 2017

If you recognize the kids in this photo, it’s because they play Sam and Joanna in the 2003 holiday rom-com.  Read more…

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Bumble’s pop-up wants to remind people that dating isn’t all doom and gloom

sudshr47 December 1, 2017

As some know too well, the modern dating experience isn’t always a positive one.
For Bumble, with its “women-first” philosophy across the now three different modes (Bumble, BFF and Bizz) of its app, positivity has been a key factor in setting itself …

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