Monthly Archives: August 2011

How is This My Match? Vol 5

Posted on August 26, 2011 by B

Friends who have been dating on Match for an extended period of time insist that, at a certain point, you run out of new people to email. You see the same faces in each search, and have the feeling with … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Topics to Avoid on a First Date

Posted on August 23, 2011 by B

Last week, I gave you the one topic of conversation that can turn any date awesome. And yes, it did involve having sex with dead people. This week, however, I’m giving you the opposite: ten things that will make a … Continue reading →

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Web Dating 101: Always Trust the Worst Picture

Posted on August 9, 2011 by B

Let’s say you’re going out on a date with Meg Ryan, but have no idea what she looks like. Maybe you’re not a big movie person, or maybe you’re not a big shitty movie person, but the point is, you … Continue reading →

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How is This My Match? Vol 4

Posted on August 3, 2011 by B

This weekend, The Financial Times and Slate got together to praise Match for its fancy-shmancy compatibility algorithms. (Thanks to loyal reader Andrew who sent along the tip!) Read it if you wish, but the basic thrust of the piece is “I know … Continue reading →

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