All posts tagged with match.com

Martha Stewart’s online dating profile. A critique.

Usually when I critique online dating profiles, I’m either getting paid for it (I write online dating profiles, of course, but I also do phone consultations) or I do the critique here, on this blog, using only an excerpt from a random online dating profile so that it’s kept anonymous. However, given that Martha Stewart’s online dating profile on match.com is public knowledge, I’ve cut and pasted it here. You’ll find my critiques throughout in red. ABOUT HER & WHO… read more

Online dating, free dinners, and ethics.

I just read  about Jessica Sporty, a 23-year old woman who subscribed to match.com for the sole purpose of getting free dinners. This deceptive, childish and self-entitled behavior led to countless articles about her ethics. As you might expect, many people were horrified and outraged by her behavior. This article questions the legitimacy and logistics of the story. Of all the articles I read, it’s my favorite because it’s not as quick to comment as it is to question. I… read more

More tips on dating sites

Some online dating sites penalize members when they use the block feature. These sites are best avoided because they clearly don’t do enough to protect you.  Instead try to choose a dating site that allows you block members, without repercussion. Some dating sites have chat rooms and forums. These can be fun for single men and women who love to chat, as well as useful for those singles who are a little nervous and need a place to break the… read more