Early education may help prevent dating violence (The Oklahoman)
I asked the question several times as a student: "Why are we studying this?� I would have been floored if the answer to one of those questions was "A 23-year-old woman was murdered by her boyfriend.� But that tragedy was the reason for the Lindsay Ann Burke Act, which requires all public middle and high schools in Rhode Island to teach students in health classes about dating violence. I saw ...
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Texting has a role in dating success (Geek.com)
AT&T has released the findings of a study which looked at the relationship between texting and the dating scene. It seems that text messaging has become a way to not only keep in touch with loved ones, but to to also keep the fire in the romance alive as well. A number of findings shed [...]
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Text Messaging Important for People in a Relationship (Cellular-News.com)
According to a survey commissioned by AT&T, 40 percent of texters who are in a relationship or dating believe that text messaging plays a significant or very significant role in their relationships.
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Man's best friend in dating game (BBC News)
In Los Angeles, David Willis discovers the latest way to meet people - through a canine companion.
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FIANCE SAYS COLD FEET MAY WARM UP A YEAR FROM NOW (Dear Abby via Yahoo! News)
DEAR ABBY: I was engaged for 18 months to "Jerry," a man I wanted to marry. We become engaged after dating for six months, but we had known each other three years before becoming romantically involved.
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Dating violence a 'serious public health threat' (Poynter Institute)
The report calls interpersonal violence -- physical, emotional or verbal abuse within a dating relationship -- a "serious public health threat" affecting one in three teen girls.
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One in five teens victims of dating abuse (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix)
"Domestic Violence Awareness Month" presents an opportunity to discuss dating violence among teen-agers. Connie Phillips, head of Sojourner Center, a Valley shelter for domestic violence victims, said dating violence affects women of all ages, but teens are more vulnerable.
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Hugh Hefner opens up about Holly Madison breakup (The Pantagraph)
LOS ANGELES -- Hugh Hefner is down a girlfriend. Hefner and Holly Madison, one of E!'s "The Girls Next Door," are no longer dating. Hefner said he's been "down in the dumps" about the split.
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House issue might send me packing (Erie Times-News)
Dear Carolyn: After a few of years of dating, my partner and I are talking about living together. I would be glad to sell my place and move into hers.
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Mother of murdered daughter speaks of relationship violence (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil)
Author and teen dating violence advocate Vicki Crompton shared the heartbreaking story of her daughter's murder and offered advice to parents about signs to look for with their children at an open forum at the Council Bluffs Public Library Wednesday.
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