Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too

Oxygen marks a new milestone as dating competition series "Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too" delivered the network's highest rated freshman season in key demos W18-34 (260,000) and A18-34 (332,000) following last night's season finale, according to Nielsen Media Research. The series also marked another record-breaking achievement as "Love Games" became the youngest skewing program ever on the network with a median age of 22.6.

The telecast also outperformed the previous week's episode seeing significant growth among all key demos, up +8% for W18-49 (270,000 vs. 251,000), up +20% for W18-34 (235,000 vs. 196,000), up +12% for A18-49 (359,000 vs. 321,000) and up +8% for total viewers (559,000 vs. 520,000).
Oxygen's groundbreaking real time water cooler destination, www.oxygenlive.com, recorded triple digit increases in unique visitors and page views versus last week's telecast. The interactive social experience was up +120% in unique visitors (2.9K vs. 1.3K), up +203% in East Coast page views (41.5K vs. 13.7K) and up +223% in West Coast page views (5.6K vs. 1.7K). Additionally, the "Love Games" show site had its best premiere day performance of the season seeing double-digit growth week over week with page views up +59% (6.7K vs. 4.2K), daily uniques up +70% (91.6K vs. 53.8K) and video streams up +55% (8.8K vs. 5.7K).

Last night's season finale of "Love Games" came to a dramatic conclusion when only one Bad Girl and her beau were left standing. The dating competition series featuring Amber (season three), Kendra (season four) and Sarah (season three) vying for the man of their dreams from a pool of 13 eligible bachelors took the ladies and suitors through a series of off-the-wall challenges and group dates as they worked together to identify the guy most ideal for them. In the end, after enduring many twists and turns, Cosmo won Kendra's heart and Nick won over Sarah. After being eliminated, Amber returned in one last twist to elect Sarah and Nick as the final "Love Game" winners with a prize of an all expense paid destination trip. Comedian Bret Ernst ("Wild West Comedy Show") hosted the series.

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Two Loves are Better than One

For some, a committed, exclusive relationship is exactly what they’re looking for. The feelings of having one person to come home too, to care for, to love, brings comfort in providing exactly what they need. However, for others getting to know multiple people in more ways than one, is better than any love they could ever find. No one to answer to, no rules to follow, just relaxation in knowing that every decision is theirs to make.Like everything though, there is the pros and cons.

Being with one person is often more liberating than being alone. Finding someone who you can be your complete self with, in any scenario is a special and rare thing that should be cherished. On the other hand, one can feel very suffocated and isolated when in an exclusive relationship. Having someone breathing down your neck every second, watching and dictating every move you make; it can be overwhelming to say the least.

Dating multiple people can be a freeing and exciting experience for anyone. Having no responsibilities, knowing that no matter where you wake up the next morning no one’s heart is going to be broken; it’s fun to live spontaneously with no regrets. However, never having a consistent bed-buddy to come home to or tell you they love you can be very lonely.

So, I guess in the end it depends on what you like most. There’s no harm in testing the waters, seeing what suits you, and changing your mind as many times as you need.  Whether you’re a free and kindred spirit or you’d rather snuggle up with a good rental, just remember to embrace who you are.

Benefits of Online Dating Services

Using an online dating service to find dates was once frowned upon and even considered scary. However, times have changed and so have the amount of people who not only approve of using an online dating service but the amount of people actually using an online dating service! Amazingly, the invention of the online dating service has gotten people out and about and dating again. If you are looking for a date, but still are a bit skeptical about using an online dating service, consider the following benefits an online dating service can provide.

Online Dating Service Benefit 1: Anonymity
You can upload a picture to your online dating service if you want, but it is not required. You will get more responses from other members of your online dating service, though, if you provide a picture. However, you will never be required to divulge your address, e-mail or phone number to any other user of the online dating service unless you desire to do so. Because of this, you can surf the available singles on the online dating service completely anonymous.

Online Dating Service Benefit 2: Choices
There are an unbelievable amount of singles that use an online dating service. Because of this, you get to review all of the available singles at your leisure and evaluating the information provided. This gives you significant information about a person’s likes and dislikes and whether you might hit it off or definitely not. By reviewing this information you are significantly ahead of the game as compared to simply meeting someone on the street or in a bar. With the online dating service you know what a person is about before you ever contact them.

Online Dating Service Benefit 3: Secure
Your online dating service will never divulge your personal information and you will have the security of blocking any user that is bothering you. If for instance a particular online dating service user sends you threatening e-mails or makes you feel uncomfortable you can simply report them and have their account revoked and at the very least block them from contacting you. This type of security is not available in real life, unfortunately, but it is through your online dating service.

Dating Tips

If you aren't new to the dating world, then you know that after a while dating can sometimes feel stale and old. Usually it means that it is a good time to take a step back and evaluate your dating life. It is also a good time to solicit dating tips to maybe put a bit of spice into your dating life.

But where can you go to find good dating tips? Well, there are ideas just about everywhere you look, and some dating tips might be better for you than others. Is your dating life in the toilet or does it just need a quick dusting? Determining where your dating life stands is important to finding the right dating tips that will work for you.
If you're feeling like your dating life is in a rut, then you probably don't need to do a lot of digging to find a way out of the same old, same old. Check out your local paper or local magazines to find new events and ways to expand your dating life. Change up the people you date a little bit. Venture out into new realms, and you may rekindle or start a whole new dating life.

Don't be afraid of something new. One of the best dating tips is that trying new things is the key to getting out of the doldrums in your dating life, really. Often we are so set in our ways that we forget to try new things or listen to what seem to be oddball dating tips. If you haven't looked into online dating sites, try them. Maybe speed dating would be a new venture for you. Or, you could finally bend and go on that blind date your best friend has been trying to set you up on for years. It may just be the kickstart you need.
Yet sometimes a the best place to get dating tips are from people you know, both single and married. Did I say "married" people give great advice? Yes, I did - if you know where to look. Go beyond their general dating tips and get into what made their dating relationship "click." Find out from your friends and family what worked for them. Where did they meet? How did they know they wanted to go on a second date? How do they keep the romance in the relationship? You may just find a gem of an idea to make your dating life sparkle.

If your dating life seems non-existent, you can't remember when your last date was, or you just don't know if you have ever had a good date, then you may want to look into a relationship coach. It may sound crazy, but they really can help people. They take a look at how you think, act, and even look on a date to determine how you can improve. Dating coaches aren't cheap, but when you need dating tips ranging from the most basic tips to the most complex, they offer great advice.
Yet, if the problems run deep, maybe into your psyche, then you may need to gain dating tips from more than just a little research. You may want to look into dating books and speak to relationship experts that can help you deal with your personal issues. Many people have lackluster dating relationships because they carry emotional baggage wherever they go. Dating tips and personal advice often go hand in hand. Remember, you won't be able to be good to a date if you aren't good with yourself.

The tips and advice are rampant. You can find whole books and websites devoted to giving you ideas to take your old dating regime and making it new again. Bring back the excitement. Look to whatever resources you can to make your dating life vibrant and fun. After all, this time in your life, when you are dating, is supposed to be full of enjoyment. Take a moment, listen to the dating tips, and just enjoy to the fullest.