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Dating App Fatigue: How to Find a Compatible Partner, According to a Researcher

A psychology professor says dating apps are "mostly a waste of time" for finding true compatibility.

11 Ways a Woman Changes When She Feels Chosen in a Relationship

Feeling secure and prioritized transforms how a woman approaches her relationship.

Sarah Palin Supports Boyfriend Ron Duguay During Stage 4 Cancer Battle

The former vice presidential candidate has been by Duguay's side as he undergoes treatment for colon cancer.

Woman Drawn to Stalker Who Claimed to Love Her

Advice columnist urges victim to change routines and seek free counseling to move past unhealthy attachment.

Los Altos Bookstore Celebrates Valentine's Day

Independent bookstore offers romance-themed events and book displays for holiday.

San Francisco Celebrates Valentine's Day with Pillow Fights, Free Portraits, and More

From the Embarcadero to BART, the city was bustling with locals and visitors enjoying the holiday festivities.

BART's 'Valentraine' Speed Dating Train Draws Over 200 Singles

The one-hour trip from 16th Street Mission to Millbrae and back blended timed conversations and looser mingling.

Skunks Spray Unwanted Suitors This Valentine's Day

Striped skunks in California are rejecting male advances with their signature scent.

Woman Renting 'MarryLisa.com' Billboards Finds Valentine

Lisa Catalano's viral campaign to find a husband on Highway 101 has led to a promising new relationship.

Interior Designers Reveal Their Worst Dating Horror Stories

Designers share how their profession impacts their dating lives and what not to do when trying to woo a design expert.

UC Davis Professor Debunks Dating App Myths About Attraction

Eastwick's new book "Bonded by Evolution" challenges the notion of a universal hierarchy of desirability.

12 Quirky Valentine's Day Trends Revealed

From dating timelines to texting during sex, a look at the latest V-Day habits

Man Proposes to Fiancée Twice, Second Time Even Better

After an imperfect first proposal, he planned a magical second one at Disneyland.

Map Shows Most Expensive Cities for Romantic Valentine's Day

WalletHub analysis ranks destinations across budget, activities, gift accessibility and weather forecast.

Last-minute Valentine's Day date ideas throughout Northern California

From train rides to ballet performances, there are plenty of options for a romantic getaway this Valentine's Day in Nor Cal.

Morgan Hill Florists Prepare for Valentine's Day Spending Surge

Local flower shops see record-breaking holiday sales projections as consumers plan to spend nearly $200 per person.

Leisure World Residents Share Their Love Stories

From chance encounters to matchmaking, these tales of romance span decades

Love on Tap Brings Speed Dating to the Central Valley Ahead of Valentine's Day

Celebrate Love on Tap's one-year anniversary with speed dating events across the Central Valley.

San Diego Museum of Art Hosts Curated Singles Event

Amador Matchmaking brings art and attraction together for an evening of connection

Couple Celebrates 35 Years of Marriage

High school sweethearts reflect on a lifetime of love and support through life's ups and downs.