Thanks to the rise of dating websites, and the overwhelming amount of options they bring, more and more singles are holding out for that “perfect” match. However, a quest for perfection isn’t doing you any favors. 

“People who attempt to make the 'perfect' choice, whether it comes to buying a car or finding a partner, end up less satisfied, regardless of what or who they choose. That’s because they tend to look for flaws, and become disillusioned with all of their options," said Andy Trees, Ph.D. and author of A Scientific Guide to Successful Dating.

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Tags: dating, dating and relationships, online dating
Categories: Internet dating | Tips and advice

Not sure how to ask out that special guy or girl? Perhaps this will help. In a recent thread on Reddit, users discussed the coolest way someone has asked them out. Here are a few of the highlights. Singles, take note!

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Categories: Dating stories

Does your special guy or girl love to drink? Be careful! According to a new study, young men and women who date binge drinkers begin to drink significantly more themselves.

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Tags: binge drinking, drinking and relationships, alcohol, dating and relationships
Categories: Dating stories | Stuff

When it rains, it pours! As if it isn’t draining enough to reassemble the pieces of a broken heart, a new study shows that a person with a grieving heart is far more likely to suffer a heart attack than someone who has a nice happy heart.

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Many singles join dating websites with high hopes of meeting a match only to receive little to no response from other members. The problem? More often than not it’s the profile. Here are a three common profile mistakes and why you should avoid them.

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Couples are always looking for romantic vacation destinations. A beach house, a countryside villa, a mountain cabin... all popular choices, but why not surprise your sweetheart with something a little more unique?

The Igloo Village at Hotel Kakslauttanen in Finland offers three types of lodging, recreational activities, a snow restaurant, an ice sculpture gallery, and much more!

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Tags: finland, igloo village, igloo hotel, travel, hotel kakslauttanen, urho kekkonen national park, romantic winter vacations
Categories: What in the world?

October 24th begins the reign of Scorpio, the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac. Are you dating a man or woman born between October 24th and November 22? If so, here’s what the stars have to say about your significant other.

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Tags: zodiac compatibility, scorpio, zodiac match
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Who knew birth control played a role in mate selection? According to a new study, women on the Pill are more likely to choose partners who are hard working and reliable, aka good providers, than handsome partners who are only good in the sack.

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Tags: dating and relationships, birth control, mate selection, sexual attraction
Categories: Dating stories | Stuff

In an attempt to combat obesity and preserve the culinary heritage of France, French officials have implemented a new rule restricting the use of ketchup in public schools. 

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Rock n' roll hero Ozzy Osbourne is a modern medical marvel. Scientists are still baffled by how he's survived a four decade avalanche of drugs and alcohol. With all that experience, and a humorous storytelling style, Osbourne is publishing a new book this week titled Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy.

Here's some simple advice he recently shared with Asylum.

Don't Eat Meat

"You'd need a couple of sticks of dynamite to unclog the Prince of Darkness after a plate of ribeye."

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Tags: ozzy osbourne, dr. ozzy, trust me i'm dr. ozzy, ozzy osbourne medical advice, men's health advice
Categories: Men's health