Internet dating is now the second most common way of starting a relationship after meeting through friends, research shows. But don’t put too much faith in online ‘match-making’ services, experts warn, as these have little evidence to back them up. Digital dating is vital in a society where the methods of forming relationships are grossly…
Picture the scene: the church is full of excitement, anticipation and immaculately attired guests, the nervous groom is waiting at the altar, the organ stirs into life, heads turn, and here comes the bride, an absolute picture, all dressed in… black! The growing trend for…
By: Amy Crawford SF Examiner Staff Writer Mika Sasaki believes her story of dating violence can serve as a cautionary tale. When Mika Sasaki’s charming new boyfriend began to show his dark side, she thought she would be able to change him. “When we…
The age-old stereotype that women do more housework than men has gotten more credibility with a George Mason University study co-written by sociologist Shannon Davis. The study of more than 17,000 people in 28 countries found that married men report doing less housework than men…
The online dating industry is a $4 billion business. And everyone from popular author Dr. Pepper Schwartz to mathletic OkCupid cofounder Sam Yagan is trying to crack the code for success. You’ve seen the digital-age versions of self-help gurus, the ones with official titles suggesting…
Having a couple to double date with can improve the happiness of one’s own relationship, a new study has suggested For the study, researchers from the University of Maryland interviewed 123 couples, 122 individuals in relationships, but who were questioned alone and 58 divorced individuals.…