My friends are dating for free dinners! What's with this trend? Is it the economy, stupid?
When I recently told my sister that I was going to start actively dating and really putting myself out there, her response was simple and to the point: "Well, at least you can get a free meal out of it." I had always thought people said this as a joke, but after a bit of investigating among my single girlfriends, quite a few of them actually admitted to dating solely for the free dinner.
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Technology is changing the way we find, create and continue our relationships. Online dating recently surpassed bars and clubs to become the third most popular place to meet a mate. Long-distance lovers can video chat face-to-face with little more than the click of a mouse. Newlyweds are more likely to share wedding photos on Facebook than to wait for friends to come over and view a physical album.
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Stop arguing about TV shows with the magic of a DVR.
Owning a DVR, such as TiVo, can actually help free up time and reduce some unnecessary arguments with your spouse. CNET reports that couples who record their TV shows are happier than those who don't!
Experience the ecstasy of a hotel room stay without paying a dime.
Going on vacation is a serious luxury in this down economy. Instead of complaining about it, you could take a staycation. Or you could get a free hotel stay by house-swapping with a friend. Here are tips on how to make your house-swap a successful and stress-free vacation (plus fun and free).
Fat Tuesday comes around once a year. Grab a date and enjoy it.
While we can't all be somewhere festive for Mardi Gras, why not channel the indulgent nature of the day (mardi gras is French for "fat tuesday," after all) and plan an impromptu date to celebrate your partner or find a new date among the festivities.
Show your love this season—without spending a dime.
The holidays are upon us, and, unfortunately, so is a recession. Times are tough, wallets are tighter, but you want to give your one and only something to show how much you care this Christmas or Hanukkah. One writer explains how she gave—and received—the very best gifts without spending a dime.
How much is beauty worth? One woman puts her looks to the test.
A Current TV reporter recently hit the streets of London two days in a row in search of free goods and services: cab rides, slices of cake, drinks. The first day she dolled herself up in a form-fitting dress, makeup, blown-out hair and heels. The second day, she hit the streets in the "dowdy" version of herself: long skirt and loose-fitting blouse, no makeup, hair pulled back.
As evolved as we try to be, humans are still suckers for good-looking members of the species. This is why the line between trophy wife and gold digger is often blurred. If someone is attractive, people are willing to give that person things no digging required.
Women are enjoying the single life more than ever.
According to the Mail, eight percent of the female population in Britain between 25 and 44, or almost three-quarters of a million women, are single -- twice the number of ring-less gals than 20 years ago. But no lonelyhearts are these -- two-thirds of women surveyed said they believe they can live a fulfilling life alone. Like Samantha Jones at the end of the Sex and the City movie (oops, spoiler alert!), the mighty freemale is tethered to no man, woman or child.
