Tag: ONLINEDATING

Online dating, in theory, is supposed to make romance easy. It's always been perceived as a convenient means by which shy singles or busy professionals could meet people without having to go through the hassle and stress of actually meeting people. In today's hyper-connected age of chaos, though, even browsing through profiles and clicking a mouse is too much to ask of an online citizen weaned on ...

Maybe we haven't had enough coffee today, or maybe we're already pissed because we hear that 'The Dark Crystal' is getting re-made, but the Switched Rage Meter is about to burst over this one: Cupidtino, the dating site for Apple fanboys and girls. Don't get us wrong. We're not opposed to online dating or Apple fandom. But the seemingly sinister mix of the two makes us feel just a bit queasy. ...

If Valentine's Day reminds of one thing, it's that love, as ABBA once warned us, isn't easy. And, when the single life becomes especially tiresome, many of us turn to the Internet to flirt, date, or even just chat. While online courtship may have once been stigmatized or discounted as some sort of "last resort," a new study suggests that our romantic norms may be shifting -- in a major way. ...

The world of social networking just got a little kinkier. The Huffington Post reports that the new site, Relatious.com, is allowing its users to spill their guts about romantic stories, trials, or tribulations, all while simultaneously peering into the bedrooms of other users. According to the site, Relatious is a forum where people "can share virtually every aspect of those sexy, messy, often ...

Successfully navigating the seas of online dating can be a daunting and, some would argue, impossible feat. Sifting through profiles and trying to attach human qualities to otherwise cliched online personas is often arduous enough to deter even the most hardy romantics. A new approach to online matchmaking, featured at NYTimes.com, hopes to revolutionize the game. Started by divorced entrepreneur ...

Cell phones and computers have made it much easier for long-distance lovers to remain romantic. However, text messages and e-mails lack that intimate touch. While it's still not quite the same as being there, a new device from Distance Lab aims to keep that flame burning strong in long-distance relationships. BBC News reports that the Mutsugoto, which has been in development for nearly two ...

Here in the States, we've got our fair share of pet-related social networking sites (DoggySpace, Fuzzspace, and countless others). So far, these seem to be good enough for us. In India, however, netgoers apparently can't get enough of social networks and online dating for dogs, according to Reuters. DogMateOnline.com, which launched back in 2008, faces competition from sites like the ...

Apparently, Cuba's Castro family is much easier to fool than you would think. A couple of Miami DJs pranked former leader Fidel in 2003, and now, a Miami blogger and Cuban exile claims that he fooled Antonio Castro (pictured), Fidel's 40-year-old son, into believing that he was a female Colombian sportswriter -- posting the evidence online. According to BBC News, Antonio's blind spots are ladies ...

Rejection is a cold, hard fact of life. When it comes to dating, everyone's going to get dissed a time or two. While it's never fun, we here at Switched have found that keeping our heads up and moving forward (and watching a few rocket explosion videos on YouTube) works best. However, some folks, like New Yorker Sean McGinn, do not share our enthusiasm for 'getting over it.' McGinn says ...

According to USA Today, Internet dating site eHarmony is reporting that the number of military members joining its site grew by more than 50-percent between 2006 and 2008. It may not be Casablanca in the '40s, but the Web is turning into quite the place for deployed soldiers to fall in love. These days, soldiers don't have to rely on letters anymore -- satellite phones, wireless networks, and ...

Let's pretend for a second that you are a millionaire heir to a famous fortune. You've got tons of cash to blow, so why not spend it on a hot, young (and ambitious) sugar baby? The mistress angle is so played out, but thanks to new technology, you won't even have to proposition that aspiring actress bringing you your Pellegrino at Cipriani. SeekingArrangement.com will set you up with an ...

Maybe people have lost their jobs and now have more time on their hands. Maybe it's better to have a companion during hard times than to go it alone. Or, maybe, people are just looking for a little romantic excitement to take their minds off the dismal economy. Regardless of the reasons, as the economy has taken a nosedive, online dating Web sites have been soaring. A recent survey conducted for ...

Married on MySpace Trailer We know what you're thinking... "It's my wedding day and it should be perfect." So, why not let millions of MySpace members decide on every detail? It seems that the Web 2.0 has finally hit weddings, although this one comes tethered to enough corporate sponsorships to field a PGA Tour event. 'Married on MySpace' is a new online reality show where voters can select ...

Human contact is becoming more and more obsolete as technology improves, so it's no surprise that flirting is becoming just as impersonal. Whether you think that's good or bad, we recommend you check out The Frisky's take on Flirting 2.0. The guide shows how you can start with a Facebook poke to let that special person know you're interested and progress through steps of technological ...

We may have thought it was awkward, or even silly, when sites like Match.com, Dating Direct, and eHarmony first launched, but guess what? They work. According to a study conducted by consumer group Which?, one in five people who've used dating sites have gone on to marry someone they met online. Furthermore, more than half of the 1,504 people surveyed had been on a date with someone they met ...