Kara Pound

The Short Version: The Tenement Museum, located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, tells the stories of immigrants...(read more)

The Short Version: Spanning more than 80 acres and showcasing the botanical beauty of the Willamette Valley, the Oregon...(read more)

The Short Version: Perhaps you and that special someone have been dreaming of spending more time on the open water, but...(read more)

The Short Version: With a footpath extending through 14 states and more than 2,170 miles, the Appalachian Trail offers...(read more)

The Short Version: Boasting the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, Newport Beach, California is more than...(read more)

The Short Version: Touted as “New York’s clean water advocate,” Riverkeeper has been defending the Hudson River...(read more)

The Short Version: Raleigh, a blossoming metropolis in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, awes visitors with its...(read more)

The Short Version: A short, 15-minute drive from Kansas City brings you to Overland Park, one of the largest cities in...(read more)

The Short Version: Located in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, the Britt Music & Arts Festival features a naturally...(read more)

The Short Version: Drawing from years of collective experience in the dating and relationships space, The Dating Gurus...(read more)

The Short Version: Just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, is Arlington, Virginia, a bustling county boasting...(read more)

The Short Version: Travel by train into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley on a unique two-and-a-half...(read more)

The Short Version: Sarah Kowalski was in her early 40s when she found herself without a partner and yearning to...(read more)

The Short Version: Relationship and Personal Growth Expert Roy Biancalana is passionate about helping singles attract...(read more)

The Short Version: From a young age, Corinne Blum knew she wanted to dedicate her life to helping people. Turning inward...(read more)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - You’ve won 11 Olympic medals, hold a slew of world records and you’re the second highest...(read more)

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - Can we really tell if our date is having a good time? Stephany Sanderson, 33, remembers when one...(read more)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - When Jill Jesse Futrell, 35, was single and using online dating sites to meet potential mates, she...(read more)

Celebrities are like a different species. They live their life in the spotlight, get chased down by paparazzi and have...(read more)

The short answer is no. But the real answer is actually a question. Why would you want to get back together with a man...(read more)

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, gorging on turkey and sides and, if you’re in my family, getting into heated...(read more)

Since Helen of Troy’s unparalleled beauty launched a thousand ships and brought about the Trojan War, men have been...(read more)

Women get married for a variety of reasons: religion, love, kids, money, stability, tax breaks — the list goes on and...(read more)

When people are in the beginning stages of a relationship, it’s not uncommon to ignore or reduce communication with...(read more)

There are a few golden rules when it comes to gettin’ busy when you have roommates — that is, unless it’s your...(read more)

According to StatisticBrain.com, the annual revenue from the online dating industry is more than 1 billion dollars and...(read more)

For some, the sign of fall means that leaves turn beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow. For others, it means new...(read more)

According to GayTravel.com, “With more than a million inhabitants, Jacksonville - Florida’s largest city and,...(read more)

Let’s face it, 2012 has been a great year for lesbians. The sky’s the limit when it comes to being a woman who’s...(read more)

Like any first date, you need to first evaluate the type of person you’re going to be going out with. Here are seven...(read more)

When a new relationship is heading for nowheresville, why prolong the inevitable? If you and this guy have zero...(read more)

Getting someone to give you the response you’re looking for is a difficult task. Throughout life, day in and day out,...(read more)

Halloween is more than just candy corn, carving pumpkins and hanging fake cobwebs from your front porch. It’s that one...(read more)

According to Frank Kaiser, a columnist who specializes in senior topics, as he grows older, he values women who are over...(read more)

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, writer, historian and university professor at Harvard University, penned an article about...(read more)

Halloween is that one day of the year when it’s completely acceptable to wave your freak flag. You can go to work as a...(read more)

Dating is like most things in life — practice makes perfect. And when it comes to fine-tuning your dating techniques,...(read more)

The tagline for Skype is “doing things together, whenever you’re apart.” Sounds like a great concept when it comes...(read more)

Let me tell you about my friend — we’ll call her Jessica — who came out as a lesbian after we graduated college....(read more)

When it comes to writing an online dating profile, suffice it to say nobody’s going for Pulitzer Prize-winning...(read more)

Sure, heartbreaks hurt. But you don’t have to be completely over dramatic. You’re probably going to cry, maybe...(read more)

The only time it is ever appropriate to invite yourself over to a date's place for a sleepover is if you’ve had way...(read more)

The Dalai Lama once said, "It is worth remembering that the time of greatest gain in terms of wisdom and inner strength...(read more)

Most men struggle with the holidays. First, you have to actually remember it’s a significant day of the year. Second,...(read more)

When you’re in a new relationship and a woman still hasn’t changed her online relationship status, how do you deal...(read more)

American sex educator, author and artist Betty Dodson once said, "I consider the 70s to be the youth of old age. So all...(read more)

Ah, the good old digits. I’m sure there are thousands of cheesy pickup lines to try and secure a woman’s phone...(read more)

If you have to ask that question, then you’re probably not going to like the answer. I truly feel a woman knows when...(read more)

Asking a woman out who is in her 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond is definitely more difficult than asking out a 20- or...(read more)

In short, screening is the investigation of a great number of something looking for those with a particular problem or...(read more)

Historically, chivalry was a code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood. The Knight’s Code...(read more)

Dating after divorce is a tricky web to weave. There are thousands of variables and medians, plus all of that other...(read more)

Having a good — make that great — online dating profile is like trimming the fat and refining a job resume. You’re...(read more)

Author, journalist and Naval Intelligence Officer Ian Fleming once said, "Men want a woman whom they can turn on and off...(read more)

This is how I feel about lying: One day my sister was driving from Connecticut to the Fashion Institute of Technology in...(read more)

So you’ve met a woman who you’re really into. Actually, you think she’s perfect. There’s just one thing, she’s...(read more)

What better way to meet the man of your dreams than from the comfort of your own couch? It’s convenient, relatively...(read more)

Feeling good about yourself — mentally and physically — is essential to a successful dating life and, ultimately,...(read more)

Historically, dating as an institution is a relatively new phenomenon. Emerging in just the last few centuries, dating...(read more)

Whether or not women like facial hair on a man is absolutely a matter of preference. Off the top of my head, I can think...(read more)

Out of the 20 or so guys I dated before getting married, I think it’s fair to say I’m really only friends with one...(read more)

Dating makes us vulnerable. It creates social anxiety and brings with it the highest of highs and the lowest of lows....(read more)

So you’ve gathered the courage to venture to your very first lesbian bar. Congratulations! But you’re super nervous...(read more)

Public displays of affection are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. This can range from a closed-mouth...(read more)

This is by no means a black and white topic. There are hundreds of variables that come into play when answering this...(read more)

American chef and food writer James Beard once said, "Food is our common ground, a universal experience." Put simply,...(read more)

Now that online dating is no longer taboo and senior women are joining one or more of the thousands of sites available...(read more)

Age difference in any relationship can bring with it a unique set of issues to deal with. Or it can be no big deal. Take...(read more)

According to Jeremy Nicholson, M.S.W., Ph.D., in a blog post titled "Reading Basic Body Language for Dating and...(read more)

Well, first of all, did he ask? If he hasn’t proposed or asked for a dowry, then you’re probably freaking out over...(read more)

Making the decision to move in with your boyfriend isn’t as easy as wanting to share the cost of high-speed Internet...(read more)

Whether you’re at yoga, a bar, work or a coffee shop, striking up a conversation with a girl can be nerve-racking....(read more)

Whether you’re 50 or 80, getting back into the dating world can be intimidating. Now imagine trying to traverse the...(read more)

Hands down one of the best ways to balance your social life and a relationship is to intermingle the two. This doesn’t...(read more)

Deciding whether it’s appropriate to stay at a man’s house during a long-distance date or whether to get a hotel...(read more)

In 1985, the sci-fi film "Cocoon" came out. The story line follows a group of trespassing seniors who swim in a pool...(read more)

You know that scene in "Say Anything" when John Cusack stands outside of Ione Skye’s bedroom window, holding up a...(read more)

The point of online dating is to provide opportunities for women who don’t have a ton of time to socialize, who get...(read more)

Things in life that are slow: snails, molasses, an iceberg, the radioactive beta decay of certain isotopes...and...(read more)

As the mom of a three year old, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to find those intimate moments with your guy....(read more)

Knowing how to cope with an ex-boyfriend dating a friend is tricky. First of all, you need to put things in perspective....(read more)

You’re on a date with this guy and he just seems a little off. You can’t tell if he’s socially awkward, on drugs...(read more)

Has your girlfriend or wife ever lied to you? What was it about? Was it something silly like her age or weight? Or did...(read more)

In the 1930s, University of Pennsylvania sociologist Ray H. Abrams identified a typical time frame in which widowers...(read more)

You know that old saying "Judge a man by the shoes he wears"? Well, why stop there? Guys, chances are when you’re out...(read more)

That’s easy. Take into account his likes and your likes and find common ground. Say he loves to surf and you love to...(read more)

This past week, I watched a good 20 hours of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, and I can tell you with certainty that...(read more)

Whether you’ve been married for 50 years or you just met this girl, planning a weekday date takes finesse. Chances...(read more)

Chances are, unless you studied magic under the great Harry Houdini, getting a girl to ask for your number is a...(read more)

Guys, listen up! What your house, apartment, condo or RV looks like is a direct indication of who you are. Sorry, but...(read more)

There’s this great, unattributed quote that goes, "Cheating is not an accident. Falling off a bike is an accident. You...(read more)

Sexting is the act of sending explicit verbiage or photographs to another person via text message. If used the right...(read more)

What a great question for dating in the 21st century. I remember watching futuristic movies like "Blade Runner," "Total...(read more)

Some things get better with age: wine, women and a mature wheel of Gouda to name a few. And lucky for senior guys, women...(read more)

Getting back into the dating scene, whether it’s been a 20-year-long hiatus or two, can be nerve-racking and scary....(read more)

It’s a Friday night and you’re out at a bar with one of your good girlfriends. You both scan the room for suitable...(read more)

Albert Einstein (aka the smartest man ever born) once said "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and...(read more)

Though online dating has been around for nearly a decade, a more recent addition to the realm is niche dating. These...(read more)

Anyone who is sexually active outside of a monogamous relationship is at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted...(read more)

Long-distance relationships are becoming more common these days. There's even a name for it, LDR couples, as well as...(read more)

If you’re looking for love as a senior lady, chances are it’s your second time around playing the field. But unlike...(read more)

Dating from the comfort of your couch, hidden behind a computer screen and mouse, is a lot less intimidating than...(read more)

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Let’s be honest, nobody actually enjoys being rejected. Throughout history, man has assumed the role of pursuer and...(read more)

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Whether you’ve been out of the closet for six months or six years, planning a killer first date is a must. After all,...(read more)

There is nothing worse than finding out your friends don’t like your boyfriend. Why? Well, chances are your friends...(read more)

Honestly, anyone can become obsessed with anything. Have you seen those reality shows where a person has collected 2,000...(read more)

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There is nothing that makes me sadder than to see a woman who is going through a breakup and doesn’t think she’ll...(read more)

There are a few different facets to this topic. For one, is he shy about saying “I love you," even though he has said...(read more)

Over the past two decades, the inception of the World Wide Web has brought additional obstacles to the world of dating....(read more)

When it comes to meeting a guy's parents, all I can think about is how stressful it is to watch any of the “Meet the...(read more)

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This really depends on if you care what your parents think. If you have a close relationship with mom and dad, respect...(read more)

Seattle, Paris, Istanbul, Phoenix, Atlanta . . . moving to a new city can be daunting. Whether it’s for a job transfer...(read more)

So you found the man of your dreams and you’re about to get hitched? Congratulations! But before you take the plunge...(read more)

Playing hard to get reminds me of a game of tag — you’re “it” and you spend the whole time on the playground...(read more)

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That depends on a few things. Are you still friends with your ex-girlfriend? If so, then absolutely keep her on your...(read more)

Reader Question: Are there any dating sites for those of us over 60 where men are more friendly than not? I have not had...(read more)

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Comedian Adam Sandler once said, “Chemistry can be a good and bad thing. Chemistry is good when you make love with it....(read more)

When it comes to online dating, safety is a number one priority for anyone involved. Whether you’re gay or straight,...(read more)

American author and humorist, Mark Twain, once said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it...(read more)

Alexander Graham Bell once said, “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully...(read more)

Hearing the phrase “summer romance” reminds me of the 1978 film “Grease,” where good girl Sandy and greaser...(read more)

According to the United States Census Bureau, the world population is just over seven billion. The existence of “Mr....(read more)

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So you’ve met this amazing guy. The two of you have been chatting online for over two weeks and he finally asks you...(read more)

German author Emil Ludwig once said, “The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial one in any love...(read more)

FOX touts “The Choice” as “featuring the world’s most eligible celebrities competing to find true love among a...(read more)

No matter if you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or straight, dating poses uncomfortable and unsure situations for all of...(read more)

It doesn’t matter if you’re texting, Skyping, Facebooking, iChatting, calling or sending a telegraph — cheating is...(read more)

Rule number one, if you want a girl to like you, then please disregard everything you thought worked in elementary...(read more)

Everything seems to be going great and then “wham!” you get dumped. It came out of nowhere. Literally, you had no...(read more)

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Throughout history, famous bad boys have become objects of lust for women all over the world. Young film icon James...(read more)

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Swedish Golden Screen siren Ingrid Bergman once said, “A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when...(read more)

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Rule number one, don’t look like a hobo in your online dating profile. Ladies like men who take showers on a daily...(read more)

April's multi-state Mega Millions jackpot reached a world-record payout of $540 million. That means the odds of winning...(read more)

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield once joked, “I drink too much. The last time I gave a urine sample, it had an olive in...(read more)

You went on a first date with this really great girl. It went amazing. Now, it’s time to plan the second date. This is...(read more)

Inviting someone into your home (a.k.a. your space or comfort zone) shouldn’t be extended to just anyone. When you...(read more)

During 1860 through 1861, the Pony Express served as mail service connecting the East Coast of the United States with...(read more)

Flirting is a delicate skill to learn. You don’t want to come on too strong or too creepy or downright desperate....(read more)

Unless you’re one of those people who thrive on drama, fighting with your partner is no fun. It’s loud, angry and...(read more)

There really is no way to candy coat this one. Ladies, having sex on the first date is an absolute no-no. It’s not...(read more)

Kids are noisy, messy, expensive and require a lot of upkeep. They’re also hilarious, unconditionally loving and...(read more)

When it comes to relationships, what’s considered a deal-breaker depends on the individual. For some women, a man who...(read more)

Before you start running around town shouting from the rooftops “So-and-so is my beau!!!” first figure out if he’s...(read more)

The phrase “pickup line” is usually associated with men. In fact, I’ve never heard a guy say, “So I was at this...(read more)

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Nobody is born with confidence. Like riding a bike, writing in cursive or baking a chocolate-raspberry torte - it is a...(read more)

It’s by no means a far-fetched idea to start an online dating website for wealthy travelers who don’t like to travel...(read more)

When you’re in a relatively new relationship and a holiday shows up, it’s difficult to know the proper etiquette to...(read more)

It depends on your friend. If you’re seeking relationship advice from your friend who still lives at home, drinks...(read more)

So you habitually date contemptibly obnoxious men. Why are you blaming the men rather than yourself? The truth of the...(read more)

Clergyman, social reformer and abolitionist, Henry Ward Beecher, once said, “I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is...(read more)

Good ol' Lisa Simpson, that misanthropic doomsayer of a cartoon girl, once said, “Romance is dead — it was acquired...(read more)

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Franklin P. Jones, an American humorist, once said, “You are what you eat. For example, if you eat garlic, you’re...(read more)

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The Internet is a fast-paced virtual world where you have seconds to grab a person’s attention. Pop-up ads, music...(read more)

You’ve met a great guy through online dating, the chemistry is there, sparks are flying and you’ve arranged to meet...(read more)

You meet a girl and you’re totally smitten with her. She’s incredible. She loves going to baseball games, drinks...(read more)

Women like titles — that’s just how we are. Whether we want to be someone’s “girlfriend” in middle school and...(read more)

One of my favorite phrases is “pick your battles.” I have literally seen relationships fall apart because one or...(read more)

When you’re online dating, sifting through a bunch of subpar love connections to find a girl worth dating can get...(read more)

Do you think that Facebook should start following the same rules you put into place in the real world? Or is your FB...(read more)

Back in the day, dating a co-worker was punishable with a pink slip. Today, people basically live at their jobs. This...(read more)

Hands down, the most intimidating part of online dating is the person-to-person meet and greet. Say you’re getting...(read more)

This is a tricky question because there are so many factors that can determine the answer. If you’re interested in a...(read more)

If he’s posed in front of the Egyptian pyramids, chances are he enjoys world travel. If he has his arm around an older...(read more)

Proper dinner party etiquette states that guests should never discuss politics or religion. But when you’re dating and...(read more)

Body language! I can’t stress it enough. You will know when it’s right to kiss for the first time if you pay...(read more)

A friend told me the other night that lawyers win arguments because they never ask a question they don’t already know...(read more)

There are cardinal sins when it comes to first dates — things so inexcusable a second date will never see the light of...(read more)

Fellas, it’s the 21st century. But unfortunately for you, there are a lot of women out there who still feel like you...(read more)

As someone who spent most of my life in the “friend zone,” I can empathize. You were a tomboy as a kid — riding...(read more)

In my 30-plus years, men have said probably a thousand things to me that have given me the willies. Here’s a rundown...(read more)

Famed etiquette writer, Emily Post, didn’t live long enough to see online dating become a social norm. But I still...(read more)

The informal definition of a “date” is a social or romantic engagement. Though it doesn’t mention how many people...(read more)

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas are 25 years apart in age. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are 16 years apart....(read more)

As of December 2011, Facebook had 845 million monthly active users with 483 million daily active users on average....(read more)

It’s tough to gauge when a new relationship is ready for an overnighter. If you haven’t sealed the deal, a.k.a....(read more)

A few weeks ago, I was having a drink with a friend when she brought up a concern about her new relationship. The issue...(read more)

Ways to fix things: duct tape, Gorilla glue, staples, twine, nails, screws, rope, paper clips and “I’m sorry.” For...(read more)

German theologian and philosopher Albert Schweitzer once said, “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a...(read more)

With well over 1,000 online dating sites, scammers are regularly trolling these sites looking for vulnerable victims....(read more)

Dating is hard. Dating when you have kids is downright terrifying. You’re no longer worrying about things like: Is he...(read more)

So you’ve signed up to a top online dating site, procured the perfect profile, and you’re ready to start meeting...(read more)