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Amber Brooks
Amber Brooks,Editor-in-Chief
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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Editor:
Lillian Castro
Lillian Castro,Senior Editor
Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.
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Welcome to dating app central! Here we rounded up the best articles that focus on how to use online dating services to your advantage. While some sites may review only the mainstream, big-name dating platforms, we spend our days inspecting every end of the dating app industry so you can get all the deets.
DatingAdvice is the authority on dating, and we have the tools to help you set your sights on the right matches. Our articles review, compare, and provide tips on online dating platforms to help readers make the best choices for their love lives.
Before diving into online dating, it is important to understand how it works. And our expert-driven content helps you do just that. Need in-depth reviews and side-by-side comparisons of popular AND niche dating platforms? We got you.
Our readers can dive deep into features, user experience, pricing, and success rates of dating sites, with expert commentary guiding them through it all. This way, you can narrow down your search and start swiping smarter and faster.
In this section, you’ll also read all about the trends shaping the future of online dating. Find the latest news on what’s happening in the dating industry and learn the ins and outs of how to use dating platforms to their fullest.
Kara Pound is an award-winning journalist based in St. Augustine, Florida. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Flagler College. Her work has been published in INKED, Natural Awakenings, Design Aglow, Memphis Flyer, Jacksonville Magazine, E/Environmental Magazine, and dozens more. Check out some of Kara's work at karapound.com.
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Reader Question: Are there any dating sites for those of us over 60 where men are more friendly than not? I have not had trouble meeting men in person once we go through the trauma of getting to know each other. But just getting to that point is very frustrating, and I hate to put money out there for nothing! If I take the time to write a nice email, I never get an answer back. Men -- What is the matter with you...
Bethany has ghost-written hundreds of dating articles in the last 10 years for relationship experts all over the United States.
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Facebook and other social media sites like Twitter and MySpace have added an entirely new dimension to the world of dating. In the good ol' days, we got set up by our friends, families and co-workers. We went to matchmakers to find love, and I don’t mean the online matchmaking sites of today. People actually used to go to real, live dating services and make videos of themselves to be shown to prospective suitors. We...
Sam has been writing about dating and relationships for more than three years now. He holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University, has self-published a few of his own books and is currently working on mastering the double right turn in his salsa dancing classes.
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What does it take to succeed at online dating? Do you need to have a couple million dollars in the bank? Do you need to be 6 feet 4 inches tall with washboard abs? Do you need to have an incredible array of exciting life experiences to casually share within your profile?
Some of these characteristics certainly won’t hurt your chances of succeeding at online dating, but none of the above are necessary if you want...
Kara Pound is an award-winning journalist based in St. Augustine, Florida. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Flagler College. Her work has been published in INKED, Natural Awakenings, Design Aglow, Memphis Flyer, Jacksonville Magazine, E/Environmental Magazine, and dozens more. Check out some of Kara's work at karapound.com.
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During 1860 through 1861, the Pony Express served as mail service connecting the East Coast of the United States with the West Coast. Before the telegraph, it was the fastest form of communication. It took 10 days for a message to travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Today, it takes virtually seconds to communicate with almost anyone anywhere in the world. A few keystrokes and the click of a mouse can help...
Bethany has ghost-written hundreds of dating articles in the last 10 years for relationship experts all over the United States.
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Guys, if you’re trying to find Miss Right online, I suggest you strengthen the odds by setting up profiles on more than one site. When you set up more than one profile, you create more opportunities to meet a lucky lady to strike up a conversation with. There’s nothing wrong with trying your luck on a number of different online matchmaking sites.
I do want to say this but when you set up several profiles, you’ll...
Sam has been writing about dating and relationships for more than three years now. He holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University, has self-published a few of his own books and is currently working on mastering the double right turn in his salsa dancing classes.
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Have you heard about this new website, MissTravel.com? The conceit behind Miss Travel is simple. It's an online dating website that helps “Generous Users” who travel regularly find “Attractive Users” to accompany them. The Generous User will foot the bill for the entire trip, allowing the Attractive User to see the world in exchange for their companionship. Generous Users are almost always men, while Attractive Users...
Kara Pound is an award-winning journalist based in St. Augustine, Florida. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Flagler College. Her work has been published in INKED, Natural Awakenings, Design Aglow, Memphis Flyer, Jacksonville Magazine, E/Environmental Magazine, and dozens more. Check out some of Kara's work at karapound.com.
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It’s by no means a far-fetched idea to start an online dating website for wealthy travelers who don’t like to travel alone and give them the resources to find an attractive companion who would like to travel but doesn't have the money to. This is what MissTravel.com does. It’s a simple, blunt and somewhat controversial topic that’s gotten the site some hot press in media outlets like "Good Morning America," CNN, The...
Nick spent 20 years in the dating scene before marriage. He has always been the guy friends would come to for advice on relationships, and he developed a knack for giving helpful insights. After college, Nick was a disc jockey for a few years, when the love generation was still alive, so Nick has a lot of relevant experience to draw from when it comes to every aspect of dating, falling in love and screwing things up. He holds Bachelor's degree in humanities and a slew of master’s credits in journalism. Nick is a news junkie and tries to keep up on the latest non-fiction when he has time. He has published two books on how to win at dating and relationships.
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One in five relationships begins online, according to Match.com. Online dating has now surpassed bars in the number of romantic connections it generates. Those are significant statistics. Online dating is certainly more acceptable and legitimate than it was a decade ago, but with so many millions of people online, it pays to know the waters so you don’t get scammed. And men are the easiest targets.
1. Stay with...
Bethany has ghost-written hundreds of dating articles in the last 10 years for relationship experts all over the United States.
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Online dating has taken the relationship world by storm. In early 2012, several news organizations and agencies, including the Washington Post, the Herald News and Reuters, reported of the estimated 54 million single men and women in the U.S., 40 million of those singles admit to trying online dating.
According to a report released in January 2012 by Market Research, the dating service industry is projected to be...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.