He passed earlier last week. Singer songwriter, actor (although he would probably dispute that) and as you will see in this clip an extraordinary musician. Besides all that he was married to the same woman (Priscilla) for 49 years.

Angelina D’Amours at the Blog About Dating:

Your friends have decided to use the old-school way of meeting potential mates. They are fascinated with the notion of “arranged marriages” which is still a custom in the “old country”. You will be the guinea pig, since you are the oldest of your buddies. They are concerned with your single status and have talked you into accepting some blind dates they have set up for you.

I like the way they are concerned with her single status. Sometimes that’s a smokescreen for disguising the fact they are envious of the friend who is still single.

(read more On-Line Dating Versus Blind Dating…)

Check out the list at The Times Online.

From Arcadia Seniors:

Now is the time for some real romance. Forgot how to do it? Well Hollywood is more than happy to give you some suggestions. One great pastime to do with your spouse that is low cost and not stressful is to just start renting great Hollywood romantic comedies to watch together. As you watch the stars of Tinsel Town put on a display of how romantic people act and behave, you can get lots of ideas on how to keep your own marriage fresh with romantic outings and adventures.

Just one of the many suggestions they offer

(read more Keeping Your Marriage Fresh in Retirement…)

by Daryl Campbell

You know a dating relationship has its share of ups and downs but last time the two of you went out was really embarrassing.

You had to do a lot of cajoling yet at the same time you stood firm. You were sick and tired of going out for a bite to eat with your dating partner only to wind up at the nearest hot dog stand. You wouldn’t mind but most of the time you wound up paying.

This time enough is enough.

(read more Dating Relationship Advice: They Penny You Pinch…)

by Otto Kreistler

Don’t you just hate those guys who think they can make a score with fancy words and buying you drinks without even knowing your name? I certainly hate those types. It’s probably enough that they think they’re all that but really, to think that their bloated egos and awkward style can be enough to impress a sophisticated and thinking woman like yourself is really pushing it. But sometimes avoiding them is a lot harder than you think, especially when you find yourself saying yes to things you don’t really want. So what do you do in these situations?

(read more Want to Avoid Pick-Up Artists in a Bar?…)

by Phil Seyer

To make a good impression at a singles party, it helps to feel at ease and know what a singles party is all about before you go. You may be wondering… What is a singles party? What goes on there? What is it like? Is this for me? Am I above all this?

Many people, after years of college life and bar hopping, find themselves single and don’t know where or how to connect with other singles. Singles parties help to solve that problem. The idea is that singles can mingle, network, dance in a safe and often beautiful environment.

(read more Make the Most of a Singles Party…)

by Daryl Campbell

In relationship dating sparks fly in the beginning as you and your date can’t seem to get enough of each other. You spend everyday together including weekends. Multiple phone calls per day that last for hours. Meeting each other on your lunch break and hanging out after work. Let’s not forget the internet where you constantly email and instant message each other.

And then it’s over.

(read more Leave Them Wanting More…)

This is one way to do it. It’s called an Ex-Girlfriend Cleanse. Very interesting video. The techniques can obviously apply to an ex boyfriend or ex spouse. It runs at some length so get comfortable.

by Daryl Campbell

It’s over. You keep telling yourself that. You also keep telling everyone else including total strangers standing in the checkout line that it is over and done with. They don’t know who you are or anything else about you but one thing is for sure. They don’t believe it either.

(read more Why is Your Ex Still on Your Speed Dial?…)