Dusan wrote an interesting post the other day comparing social networks and dating sites. This got me interested about whether dating service developers are working on something interesting regarding some sort of symbiosis of the two. Here are a couple of service I found that seem to try exactly that:

You have to register for free to use any of the numerous features offered: 2.0 search filer, Yes/no match making, Extensive profiles, Own nickpage, Photos & videos, Photo voting, Webcam videos, Large mailbox, Blog & guestbook, Member forum, Privacy functions, International profiles…

This service allows registered members to enjoy finding Soulmates, Old Friends, New Friends, Classmates, New Friendships, Activity Groups, Study Groups, Business Networks, Blog, Social Network, Personal Web Site…
You can find people using "tag search" (pretty "social network" web 2.0 style), and by the way, check out their search page which features dozens of criteria which you can use to literally pinpoint profiles you may be interested in socializing with, or even dating with.

I think we'll be seeing a very deep integration of social networks and online dating. The connection between the two is so natural that fusion is inevitable.

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Common is reportedly dating Serena Williams. The pair were spotted being "affectionate", holding hands and kissing during the Easter weekend, according to People magazine. Naturally, no one wanted to comment but something tells us we won't see them together during the next few days. Sony Ericsson Open starts today and Serena is the defending champion. Many want to overtake her position, hence she'll need to be focused as much as she can. This translates that she and the famous rapper won't have much in "common" until the tournament ends.

As a reminder, Williams appeared in the promotional video for Common's single "I Want You" in 2007 alongside Kanye West and Alicia Keys. Why Common went for the tennis ace rather than some of the other two girls is beyond me.

[Via: Digital Sky]

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This is the subject I've been thinking about for some time now. You see, with all the attention social networks are getting these days, one would think online dating services, especially those that require paid subscription, are set to die. But is that really the case? Few points I want to make:

• First, unlike social network users, people that use dating services pretty much know what they want and what to expect from the service. Usually they don't want or have time to poke around and inform their followers what they had for dinner.
• Second, it's a matter of scale, but in the other sense than you may think. When it comes to online dating, more doesn't necessarily mean better. As I just said, online dating service users want to meet and date someone new, rather than spend their free time online.
• Last but not the least, those that are looking foe niche audience can always sign for some niche-targeting dating services, rather than browse around thousands of groups on the major social sites.

Now before I let you go, I need to point out I've nothing against social networks. On the contrary, they rock. Still, when it comes to meeting someone online for a romance or an affair, I still prefer specialized websites. At the end it's your call and I guess the best solution is to use both social networks alongside "traditional" dating services.

Any comments?

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Nothing starts a new week like a good ol' gossip. Today we're bringing you the tidbit of information about the potential romance involving singer Sheryl Crow and Elizabeth Hurley's ex-boyfriend - movie producer Steve Bing.

After being introduced by mutual friend Jennifer Aniston last year, the pair is reportedly dating in secret. According to an unnamed source, "A few weeks ago things got a little more intimate between them. They are really bonding - they have more in common than anyone thought."

Crow has been single since splitting with long-term love, Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong in 2006. On the other hand, Beowulf-producing Bing is most famous for his relationship with Hurley, who is the mother of his four-year-old son Damian.

[Via: IrelandOnline]

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Actually, it's quite simple:

"Men want to sleep with you. That's it. Period."

According to British comedian Deborah Frances-White, that's all there is to it. Women simply need to understand (or accept) this, and start acting accordingly. She goes further by saying a woman can be desired by pretty much any man she wants, if only women didn't waste time thinking about things like "are my breasts to small" or "I have cellulite". Bottom line is that a man will find pretty much every woman he meets attractive at some level. The secret is not to obsess over things that are irrelevant and beyond control, but rather concentrate on the appropriate level.

An interesting article, so if you're single take five and read it. If you have comments, why not drop us a line or two?

[Via: TheAge]

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