Blind date: ‘I really enjoyed chatting to her – even when she critiqued my dating app profile!’
Matthew, 24, a tax consultant, meets Izzy, 25, an advertising executive
What were you hoping for?
A fun story and a nice dinner, with good company as an added bonus.
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'My wife told me to date after she died - I wasn't ready for what was out there'
Geraint John says some dates have made a sharp exit when he's told them he's been recently widowed.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
My date was so awful that, before we parted ways, I asked her to repay me for 50% of the taxi fare. Was I being cheap?
“As she was leaving, she made some ugly remarks about me being on my phone a lot.”MarketWatch - 2d -
The Incredible Shrinking Dating App
Common wisdom is that dating apps are over. But while millennials are tired of Tinder and upsells, swiping is alive and well.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Are Dating Apps Getting Worse?
On this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we assess the state of swiping.Wired - Feb. 13 -
Beverly Ortega explains why she bailed on 'The Bachelor' before her one-on-one date
'The Bachelor' contestant Beverly Ortega was among three women who left during Monday's episode. The New Yorker detailed the medical reason behind her exit.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Blind date: ‘We went on two dates eight years ago – he didn’t want a third. That was an icebreaker’
Ben (on the left), 36, a writer, meets Maxim, 35, a freelance interior stylist. What were you hoping for? A fun night getting to know a new person. Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
What happens on dating apps ahead of Valentine's Day?
A match made in data: Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid reveal some dating trends in the lead-up to Valentine's Day.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Connor McDavid And Mitch Marner's Partners Enjoy A Girl's Date
Lauren Kyle took to Instagram to document the occasion.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them
A slew of tools—from Iris Dating to Grindr’s forthcoming “wingman”—promise that they can increase your odds of finding someone with AI. So far, the results are mixed.Wired - Feb. 10
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