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You Asked, We Answered: Best of Tech Dating 101
The holidays are approaching, and you know what that means: time to switch into friends and family overdrive! Although you may be spending more time than usual with Aunt Laura, that doesn't mean you have to let your budding relationship with Mr. Fabulous go by the wayside — there's always technology to keep you two in touch. Check out some of my favorite tips to help you navigate the rocky waters between tech and dating.
Brody Jenner Talks About the Importance of BBM in Dating
For all of you BlackBerry owners, I'm sure you're well aware of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). Basically what it is, is IM right on your phone in real time. Unlike SMS, messages are free since they are sent through RIM servers, just like email.
Website of the Day: Stuff That's Left Behind
You know all those items and trinkets you find lying around your apartment when a relationship ends? Like boxers, old Valentine's Day cards, pictures, etc? Well there's a website — you knew it was coming — called Stuff That's Left Behind where you can post all these buried treasures for the rest of the world to see.
Website of the Day: SideTaker
I can't decide if SideTaker is cruel and petty or brilliant and practical, but I'll give it this: It's freaking entertaining.
On SideTaker, couples come in and write their two sides of a fight and why they think they're right.
In place of a good old standoff at home or a session on the couch at couples' therapy, the anonymous users of SideTaker vote for who's right and leave comments supporting the side they're on.
Can The BlackBerry Wreck Relationships?
I'm sure if I tallied how many of you have had arguments with your significant other related to your cell phone in any way, shape or form, the numbers would be quite high. Whether it be ambiguous text messages or ignored calls, the cell phone can sometimes rock the relationship boat.
In the case of Rafael Paz, Network World explained how his now ex-girlfriend was furious with him for not responding to her e-mails.
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The Hills Tech Quiz: Episode 8, "Can't Always Get What You Want"
All claws were out on last night's episode of The Hills as Jayde confronted Kristin about her relationship with Brody. Meanwhile, Heidi visited with a psychologist to share her future pregnancy woes. Now back to the geeky goodness – how well were you paying attention to the gadgets and tech talk?
Robert Pattinson Has an Awkward Microsoft Bing Moment
Oh snap! When heartthrob Robert Pattinson arrived amid screaming fans to the Ryan Seacrest show yesterday, he not only managed to dodge questions about his relationship with Kristen, but he also asked what Bing was (Microsoft just so happened to be sponsoring the booth they were in)! The geeky goodness shows up around the 1:56 mark.
Tech Dating 101: Do You Save Messages From Your Date?
One of the benefits of of digital technology is that every email, text, and voicemail is easily saved, stored, and relived. It's helpful when you're dating someone — I think it's both fun and cute to reread old messages. (Though I suppose this can get dicey when trying to cut your ex out of your digital life, but that's a topic for another day).
Emoticon Pillows: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
I seem to have a love/hate relationship with emoticons. On one hand, I have a soft spot for geeky emoticon products like this shower curtain and these emoticon magnets. On the other, I frown on the overuse of emoticons, especially when it comes to dating.
Tech Dating 101: Help! He's E-Stalking Me
Electronic communication can both help and hurt a relationship. On one hand, it encourages constant communication and may make you feel closer to one another. On the other — this constant communication may make you feel suffocated.
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