By Tiffany Aumann

Those who unexpectedly find themselves facing the prospect of dating again should remember to take things slowly, even though their instinct — and changing social dynamics — might be pushing them forward.“Everything seems to be sped up,” says Richard Mentzer, of Moundbuilders Guidance Center.

Speed dating, which hit the singles scene in the late 1990s, promises a rapid-fire way to sort through prospective mates. Speed dates involve a short (less than 10 minutes) meeting with several people in about an hour’s session. In addition, Internet match sites connect people quickly based upon self-described attributes.

Both services help people meet a large pool of potential mates; however, they have their drawbacks, Mentzer says. Singles should be cautious about (more…)

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