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Can you spot a scammer? Apparently, there are 5 types of cheaters and very specific reasons why they fall for it. But first, let’s dig into a recent one celebrity cheating scandal. A match made in Victoria’s Secret heaven? It seemed like Behati tame the rock star Adam Levinewho had once joked “I will never marry” during an interview on The Tonight Show. On the surface, it seemed like a perfect marriage. They had three children, Adam gushing about his love for her: “She makes me the best person I can be.” Who would have guessed years later that the…

I had a set of idyllic dreams of what our wedding would look like before I booked. For example, I envisioned that my husband and I would always end our days together. Maybe we’d have lunch at sunset, have dinner together, and then relax on the couch. However, my husband often works late, and by the time he gets home, the sunset is long gone and day has swallowed night. He is also often exhausted and hungry. All he needs at that moment is a hot bath and a meal.Over time, I learned to deal with this and many other…

“Little things often” is Dr. John Gottman’s motto that refers to the impact of small daily actions on the well-being and longevity of your relationship. Certified Gottman Therapist Kimberly Panganiban, LMFT discussed this idea in a recent webinar for The Gottman Institute. It starts with the concept of “bids” which is any gesture that signals the need to connect. They can be verbal or non-verbal and Dr John Gottman describes them as ‘the fundamental unit of emotional connection’. Panganiban says there are different ways to respond to a partner’s offer. Turning to which means you observe the offer and respond…

Online dating has become the safest option for many during times of pandemic, but a “two-dose summer” in Ontario means in-person meetings may also be ramping up. As Ontario continues to develop its Roadmap plan to reopen, some will begin meeting potential partners in person.In preparation for re-entering physical dating, many dating services are adding details about the pandemic to online profiles and bios.Hinge, an online dating app, has incorporated a ‘vaccine status’ button option that prompts users to choose between ‘vaccinated’, ‘partially vaccinated’, ‘not yet vaccinated’ and ‘prefer not to say’.Canadian Hinge users started seeing the vaccine feature appear…

A Calgary man is facing multiple charges after allegedly defrauding dozens of victims out of more than $25,000. Police said the man, 36-year-old Bryan Christopher Syryda, was reported to CPS in 2020 after multiple people at the time claimed they gave him money in exchange for discounted technology products, such as televisions.The victims were told by Syryda that he worked for well-known technology companies and that he had access to electronics at discounted and bulk prices. During that time, many charges were laid by the police.Ryan Massel was one of Syryda’s alleged victims.”He showed up at events and parties and…

Blaire Wortley just wanted to make a connection. Instead, he found himself exposing an online dating scam involving a man who police say defrauded dozens of victims out of more than $25,000. Calgary police said the man, 36-year-old Bryan Christopher Syryda, was reported to CPS in 2020 after multiple people at the time claimed they gave him money in exchange for discounted technology products such as televisions.The victims were told by Syryda that he worked for well-known technology companies and that he had access to electronics at discounted and bulk prices. During that time, many charges were laid by the…

Whether they’re looking for love or a casual date, 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they’ve used a dating website or app — with mixed experiences, a Pew Research Center study found Thursday. For the under-35 set, more than half have tried it. The overall figure, which stands at 30 percent, is unchanged from 2019, the last time the center took a broad look at online dating. In 2015, 15 percent of US adults said they had used a dating website or app, said lead researcher Colleen McClain.”When we talk to users who have been to the sites more recently,…

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of the article A professional matchmaker is urging Canadians to be aware of the impact new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are having on the growing incidence of online dating scams. “There are a lot of AI options now for people to make fake profiles,” Krystal Walter told Global News.Walter, who runs Krystal Walter Matchmaking in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto, pointed out that profiles can look and sound so realistic that they can easily trick people into believing they are legitimate.Scammers start by selecting from a long list…

Three years ago, using a fake name, Desirae Martin created an online profile at Search for arrangements. It’s a move she says has haunted her for years.After a few months, he started receiving repeated messages from Facebook accounts with the names John Reddy and Joe Smith.”Every time I blocked both accounts, they would do it again with the exact same names,” Martin said.It quickly escalated from personal attacks to targeting her and her family publicly and professionally.“He started commenting on my parents’ business posts. And then he started commenting on my personal business posts,” Martin recalled.“Write a Google review on…

One of the most disheartening aspects of modern dating is the prevalence of ghosting – the act of suddenly disappearing from someone’s life without explanation. To help you navigate the unpredictable world of dating and avoid the frustration of ghosting, look out for these early warning signs that someone you’ve matched with might be a ghost in disguise:1. Past behavior predicts future actionsYou’ve probably heard the saying, “The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.” This adage also applies in the context of dating. When evaluating someone’s potential to become a ghost, pay close attention to their past actions.…