Great news, gang. Ben Bernanke says, "Even though from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over at this point, it's still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time." While that's a little like saying, "I'm going to be a good, honest husband from now on but you probably won't notice," I find a modicum of comfort in the bearded guy's words. But "feel like a very weak economy" means spending on "non-essentials" like dates is going to have to remain curtailed. Cheap Dates During The Recession

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Well, President Obama sure seems "fired up" and "ready to go," but that doesn't change our 9.7 percent unemployment rate. (Note: I've always found the unemployment rate calculations to be a bit fishy.) While various recovery stratagems are sure to kick our economic woes to the curb any day now (cricket sounds...), we need to make do in the short run. Which means your romantic life is going to have to get by on metaphorical ramen noodles, powdered dairy and boxes of Franzia. Read: Cheap Date Idea: Cook From Scratch (You Can Do It)

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Landing Mr. Right isn't easy… even for an intelligent and successful woman. Weeding through the players, the losers and the psychos can be hopelessly frustrating, and when you finally find a man with potential, you'll usually find fifty other hopeful bachelorettes competing for his attention.

If you want to win at the game of love, you'll need to quickly stand out from the rest of the pack and captivate your quarry from the start. To make sure this happens, I've put together a list of five proven strategies to help you make a smoldering impression and blow away the competition.

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These days being environmentally friendly is not only a trend but a necessity. But who says saving the earth can't be fun? In fact we suggest paring your passion for going green with the love in your life. iMag caught up with the experts from PlanetEarthSingles.com to find out!

Good news: the economic big brains (except for Dr. Doom(s), Nouriel Roubini and Marc Faber) think the market is heading for a rebound and that typically precedes a general rebound by 12-18 months. Bad news: joblessness has hit 9.5%. While the statistics and methodology for determining joblessness borders on pseudo-science, it's a bad sign indeed. So people will have to continue drinking powdered water (just add water) for the time being. But how do you keep the relationship (the old ball and chain) fun during these times of woe? "Be creative and keep your peepers peeled" is how.

You know what's a real bummer? When the economy is depressed and the only fiscal Prozac we've been prescribed is time-released, baby (Did you only an estimated 11% of the "Stimulus" dollars will be disbursed in 2009, per the Congressional Budget Office?). But, we're humans so we do what men and Muppets do best: persevere. We take joy (not just solace) in small pleasures and learn from the situation (note: savings have increased over the last year and spending actually increased in May 2009, hopefully a portent of good things). But, for now, we have to make romance on … Read More

Summertime, and as Ella would say, the rhythm is easy. So keep an eye out and find yourself a fun companion to go and do with these three months. Here are eight date ideas to add to your summer fling checklist. Remember, summer flings are fleeting and you won't have an endless amount of time together. Do grab your calendar and start jotting down some plans.

This economy has had the same effect on relationships that a punch to the jejunum has on a person's sense of safety and wellbeing: not good. Somewhere along the line (I'm guessing roughly 10,000 years ago) it was decided that in lieu of emotional availability, men could trade material goods (such as food, shiny stuff and designer, sabretooth loin clothes) for physical affection and carnal congress. And for a while it was good.

Road trips can be full of adventure and discovery, from figuring out where the nearest available bathroom is to finding the cheapest diner. As Timesunion.com points out, a road trip can be the perfect way to bond with your partner, using those long uninterrupted hours to uncover the name of his imaginary childhood friend or finally getting him to spill about his secret dream to be on Dancing With The Stars. Read: DWTS: Passion On The Dance Floor…And Off?
 
Be warned, however. Road trips can also be long, tiring, and bring out the grouch in everyone. Here is … Read More