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Jane Dates: Texting about herpes

In Jane Dates, our undercover dater reports back from the front lines of the online dating world. All names and identifying details have been changed to protect the lecherous.

On Dec 3, 2012 by [email protected]

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Ask Electra: Bringing home the online boyfriend

Ask Electra's Thanksgiving edition: How do you tell your traditional family you met your new boyfriend online?

On Nov 22, 2012 by [email protected]

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Dating, D.C. style

Beth Cook on why online daters in SF and NYC should take a page from the D.C. book. 

On Nov 16, 2012 by [email protected]

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OKCupid user pretends to be hot girl with unappealing personality

Mandatory writer Rob Fee created a fake account to troll potential suiters online. 

On Nov 14, 2012 by [email protected]

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“Cannibal Cop” had a chilling OkCupid profile

NYPD officer Gilberto Valle III, arrested for planning to "murder, cook, and eat" women, said on his dating profile that he's "not picky at all" when it comes to food.

On Oct 26, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Proper terms for “gurus” on every social media site

Are you Pinterest barbarian? Try harder. 

On Oct 22, 2012 by [email protected]

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How to stay sane while online dating

10 ways to keep your sanity and have fun while online dating.

On Oct 19, 2012 by Beth Cook

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10 red flags to run from in a guy’s online dating profile

How to spot and avoid bros who play the online dating field.

On Oct 15, 2012 by Beth Cook

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Carrying around the past in our pockets

How to upgrade your life when you upgrade your phone.

On Oct 5, 2012 by Beth Cook

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The #1 reason to join an online dating site

Step aside Magnum!

On Sep 28, 2012 by Beth Cook

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3 ways to be a serious online dater

Beth Cook explains that if you're going to do it, do it right.

On Sep 7, 2012 by Beth Cook

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Are you an online dating narcissist?

Having trouble finding someone of interest in search results? Try changing your expectations, says dating expert Beth Cook. 

On Aug 31, 2012 by Beth Cook

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Trolled! Internet Comment Etiquette goes rogue on OK Cupid

According to the YouTube summary, "In today's lesson, Erik smokes salvia and goes into an ethereal realm unknown by humans or most animals."

On Aug 20, 2012 by [email protected]

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How to survive a heart-wrenching breakup

Here's a seven-step guide for recovering and rebuilding your social life. 

On Aug 3, 2012 by Beth Cook

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The fastest way to vet an online date

It can be easy to look good in a profile.

On Jun 29, 2012 by Beth Cook