I'm surprised no one's refreshed a certain classic '80s hit with a modern update. "Online Dating Is a Battlefield" would do well on iTunes, don't you think? Here's one secret that can make online dating easier: Put way less effort into your messages, says OkCupid cofounder Christian

I've always liked the idea of online dating. Maybe it's because of You've Got Mail (which isn't that great but man, that was, like, the dream of the '90s) or because I was obsessed with coding as a teen (shut up, I was so cool, you guys) or because I work too much or because I'm hardly ever at bars

The results you've been getting from your online dating profile can be summed up in two words: crickets and tumbleweeds (wait, that's three). Sure, your profile describes you perfectly, but it' could be riddled with scary red flags that are filling potential suitors with sheer terror. Red Flag 1:

Beware of the far away prince who contacts you because you're "cute" or "the one". Why? Because... Funny story, I want to relate to all of you pond fishers. Especially the women that create a story based on the lover who lives in another country. A friend of mine was online. She was being seduced

If they ask you questions that you’re uncomfortable with just provide a pleasant reply and pivot. Turn the tables and ask them something that would be easy to answer and changes the subject.   You might recognize Steve Ward as the host and executive producer of VH1's Tough Love, but he's also been