Personal Ad Writer presents a weekly news roundup of major headlines in online dating. From TV shows and success stories about online dating, to tips on how to handle dating after divorce and stay safe while finding Internet love, Personal Ad Writer has all of this week’s top dating news rounded up below!
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Entertainment
- Plus-sized dating website The Big and the Beautiful claims that a SuperBowl commercial starring Whitney Thompson has been rejected due to her size.
- Taylor Swift just landed on the cover of Vogue and dishes about men and her dating advice in her interview. But apparently she’s been linked with Zac Efron lately.
- More Taylor Swift! Allegedly, Jennifer Aniston hunted down the country star cutie to give her motherly dating advice. Umm…not sure if Jen’s the best lady to take love advice from.
- It’s official: Seal and Heidi Klum are divorcing. Sadness.
- Lauren Conrad unveils her worst first date and many more in her new book 50 Worst Dates.
- In an Eat Pray Love move, supermodel Tyra Banks has reportedly found love…in Bali!
Online Dating Tips
- Shape decodes popular online dating sites, sharing what you need to know about each site.
- Mika Doyle shares the “Top Three Mistakes Men Make in Online Dating” and how to fix them on The Good Men Project.
- Are your parents wary of your online dating adventures? Have them read this post.
- Decoding body language: how to tell if your date is interested.
- Oliver Lee Bateman offers tips on how to set up your online dating profile.
Try This at Home
- Ladies, ever think about enlisting your grandmother as a wingwoman? Kayli Stollack did, and she shares the benefits on The Stir!
- Speed dating for wine lovers: it actually happens at the Vancouver International Playhouse Wine Festival.
- Need some motivation to talk to your crush? Here are some inspiring tips to get started!
Niche Dating
- How to be successful at Korean online dating (video included!).
- Christian dating site Christian Connection calls for higher standards among those in the dating industry.
- Now you can date according to political affiliation! Conservatives Only is a new dating site exclusively for those of the conservative mindset, and membership is booming from a diverse group of people.
- Muslim Online Dating is growing by the minute! Here are a bunch of benefits you can receive by participating.
Dilemmas in Dating
- Is it okay to date a friend’s ex? Rachel A. Sussman discusses this age-old question.
Dating Safety
- A study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder reports on potential dangers in online dating.
- Dating website Grindr says its popular mobile app was hacked, possibly exposing user data.
New Dating Services
- An interview with Kathy Austin Hutchings who just launched Bermuda’s first personalized matchmaking service.
- The U.K. version of Personal Ad Writer is here! Pen My Profile is a group of professionals who assist you with writing or editing your online dating profile (we do that too, but here in the U.S.).
