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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 10:37 AM
Single and unable to mingle.
That's the new normal for singletons navigating social distancing amid the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Putting in-person dates on hold for now is a drastic, but necessary adjustment to help protect other people from contracting the virus — particularly those who are immunocompromised or elderly. There's a lot of uncertainty at present, and none of us know how long social distancing will remain in place, so it's easy to feel a little panicked about spending a lot more time alone — something that perhaps can see an increase in feelings of loneliness.
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Thursday, February 06, 2020 - 10:46 AM
30% of U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app. A majority of online daters say their overall experience was positive, but many users – particularly younger women – report being harassed or sent explicit messages on these platforms
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Friday, December 27, 2019 - 10:34 PM
Channing Tatum is heading into 2020 a single man – but perhaps not for long as the actor seems to be upping his dating game. Tatum has reportedly joined Raya, an exclusive members-only dating app which has become something of a rite of passage for Hollywood’s newly single, with Tatum following in the footsteps of celebs, such as Ben Affleck, Niall Horan and John Mayer.
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Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 2:46 PM
Knowledge is power, Khloe Kardashian, but only if you know what to do with that information. We turn to love expert and CEO of Master Matchmakers Steve Ward.
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Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 3:45 AM
We’d all like to wake up one day to a phone call from a mysterious voice telling us they’ve found our soul mate. You can probably even picture the woman consulting her crystal ball on the other end. For many people, that’s what they think Matchmaking is: a myth, old school, and too good to be true. They couldn’t be farther from the truth. Matchmaking is not only alive and well, but it’s thriving in New York and across the country.
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Friday, November 09, 2018 - 12:27 AM
Just because a couple was very (very) open about their relationship online, doesn't mean details of their breakup should be shared for public consumption. Ariana Grande learned that the hard way when she deleted a tweet aimed at ex fiancé, Pete Davidson, alluding that he used her for relevancy.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 11:47 AM
The Scoop: Master Matchmakers is a family-owned matchmaking firm and accredited dating service based in Palm Beach, Florida. JoAnn Ward founded the company in Philadelphia over 20 years ago, and now she and her son Steven run the business together and maintain a nationwide network of commitment-oriented singles. In response to the recent rise of online dating, Master Matchmakers has positioned itself as a streamlined and personalized alternative to swiping for a match. A masterful team of matchmakers work together to vet potential matches and use their intuition to recommend dates with a high probability of success. Master Matchmakers has an unparalleled reputation in the industry and a growing influence on singles looking for love.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 12:11 PM
Here are some other ways relationships change between your 20s and 30s—plenty of which are worth looking forward to.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 11:45 AM
Whether you are nursing a breakup or have been single for a while, there is never a bad time to work up the courage to ask out a crush! According to the CEO of Master Matchmakers, Steven Ward, there is nothing wrong with asking out a stranger who has caught your eye. Ward is an expert on love, dating and relationships, whose services also includes coaching.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2017 - 6:52 AM
Steve Ward, a Philly native and the 36-year-old CEO of the national matchmaking firm Master Matchmakers, said dating has become “much more polarizing” since the 2016 presidential election. He said these days, it’s more often that politics takes precedence over traditional dating criteria like physical chemistry, religion, and geography.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 11:59 AM
The 29-year-old Younger star discusses his longtime open relationship on the premiere of Personal Space, Bravo’s new, six-episode digital talk show about romance, relatives and relationships — and PEOPLE’s got an exclusive sneak peek at his candid conversation.
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Thursday, July 06, 2017 - 5:40 PM
Celebrity accounts on social media are verified so you know that they're real, so why not use the same logic for online dating? Thanks to the free app Love Lab, now you can! According to their website, Love Lab is “the only anonymous, peer to peer verification service for the dating industry.”
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 4:31 PM
The likelihood of divorce climbs in January and February, peaking in March, according to an analysis of Washington state divorce filings published by University of Washington researchers. And breakups, according to Facebook data analysts, tend to spike in the spring and again in the summer -- perhaps the natural counterpoint to the phenomenon known as cuffing season, when singles suddenly settle down. It's a cycle that appears to accelerate in February, a month that happens to include Valentine's Day.
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Monday, October 24, 2016 - 1:31 PM
High Noon Entertainment has left a distinctive mark on reality TV during its 20 years in the business. With a mission statement that promises to “discover unknown breakout characters, create entertaining formats around them and tell their stories with authenticity, heart, and a healthy dose of humor,” the company managed to find success while eschewing many of the genre’s most lowbrow tropes. Variety got the stories behind three signature series — the mouth-watering “Cake Boss,” inspiring “Fixer Upper,” and invigorating “Tough Love” — that helped establish High Noon as a true force in the world of unscripted television.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 6:48 PM
The Short Version: From 2009 to 2013, professional matchmakers JoAnn and Steve Ward hosted VH1’s “Tough Love.” Over the course of six seasons, this mother-and-son duo showcased their talent for encouraging, advising, and sometimes giving a reality check to people looking ...
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Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 12:15 PM
It’s been two years since you’ve seen him on VH1, doling out Tough Love relationship advice, but despite taking a step back from the small-screen spotlight, matchmaker Steve Ward has been busier than ever and recently launched his own dating app, Love Lab.Ward told us, “It had a lo...
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Thursday, August 06, 2015 - 12:07 PM
Established in 1995, Resurrect Romance Week was founded by Michael Webb, creator of TheRomantic.com and author of The Romantic's Guide. The celebration takes place every year on the second full week in August – this year from August 9-15 – six months after Valentine's Day. Resurrect Roma...
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Monday, July 13, 2015 - 3:26 PM
“What is an ex?” in the age of Tinder and social media and hook up culture, etc? Steve Ward sits down with Kovie Biakolo to discuss what is an "ex" in this new hook up culture we are in. This candid conversation runs the gamut and will surely have you questioning who really would co...
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Monday, May 04, 2015 - 12:25 PM
Written by Aly Walansky
Sometimes sex is just sex. Not about hearts and flowers but about connecting right there, that minute, with someone with whom you share an attraction. Many of us have been in that scenario, and it can be incredibly fun. Still, there’s always been a certain negativity...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 6:03 PM
Written by Katie Gray
When you have children and are no longer with the other parent, it can be a very difficult transition. Raising kids is a lot of hard work and it’s important. When you get a shot at happiness in your relationship and love life, you deserve it – even if you do alre...
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