#17    Jan. 14, 2005 -- What do you think are the chances of Jennifer and Brad getting back together?

• Less than 50% (the writing's on the wall)    56%
• 50%/50% (the national average; they're only human)    34%
• 100% (Love conquers all)    11%

#16    Jan. 4, 2005 -- Which of the following NFL quarterbacks would you most like to receive a pass from?

• Tom Brady, New England Patriots    27%
• Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles    14%
• Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers    33%
• Drew Brees, San Diego Chargers    5%
• Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts    24%

#15    Jan. 7, 2005 -- What's your plan for 2005?

• Better first dates, more second dates    36%
• Diet and exercise -- a brand new me!    34%
• I don't need to be tampered with, I'm a classic    7%
• More Money - I'm going to make it or marry it    22%

#14    Nov. 22, 2004 -- Holiday gift giving for daters:

• Always give a gift, regardless of the number of dates we've had       47%
• Only give a gift after dating at least three times    25%
• Only give a gift after dating at least six times    20%
• Bah, Humbug! They should feel gifted that I'm going out with 'em.    8%

#13    Nov. 8, 2004 -- Are you bringing someone new or going as a guest with someone new to a family Thanksgiving dinner this year?

        

• Yes, bringing someone new    15%
• Yes, going as a guest with someone new    8%
• Not this year    66%
• No, but I'm doing a "craves turkey" keyword search    11%

#12    Oct. 25, 2004 -- How important is it to you that your profile include a photo?

• Must have    82%
• Not Necessary    18%

#11    Oct. 4, 2004 -- What's the widest age difference you've had with someone you've dated?

• 6 or more years older    32%
• 1-5 years older    11%
• Always date people the same age    2%
• 1-5 years younger    10%
• 6 or more years younger    45%

#10    Sept. 22, 2004 -- Before going out with someone I've met online, I would consider asking my friends or family for approval by forwarding my prospective date's profile.

• Yes    21%
• No    59%
• Maybe    20%

#9    Sept. 8, 2004 -- About cell phones and dates:

• OK to make calls and answer during date    7%
• OK to bring one if it's off or on vibrate    25%
• For emergencies only; otherwise no calls    55%
• Agree to leave both cell phones in the glove compartment    6%
• Leave little phone home in the cradle    8%

#8    Aug. 19, 2004 -- How long do you wait before suggesting a face-to-face date?

• Immediately -- this is all about dating, right?    13%
• At least a week    13%
• More than a week, less then a month    16%
• More than a month    3%
• It varies depending on how strong I feel our connection is    54%

#7  Aug. 5, 2004 -- How important is your prospective partner's political party preference?

• It's important they have one -- which one doesn't matter    29%
• It must agree with mine    15%
• Party preference isn't the issue, it's who they vote for    26%
• Who cares, I'm not into politics    30%

#6  July 21, 2004 -- You see someone in your search results who is seriously dating one of your friends. Should you tell your friend?

• Yes - my friend deserves to know       42%
• No - it's a private matter between them    15%
• I'd confront my friend's boyfriend/girlfriend privately    15%
• Not right away - I'd give it some time to see if he/she takes their profile down    22%
• Not sure/no opinion    5%

#5  July 7, 2004 -- How long should you date before referring to one another as boyfriend/girlfriend?

• One or Two weeks - I'm an optimist    12%
• When the commitment talk happens    60%
• As soon as I introduce him/her to my family    10%
• Depends. When does the fighting start?    4%
• Labels are for fashion designers    13%

#4  May 21, 2004 -- Kissing on the first date sends what kind of message?

• There's more where that came from!  11%
• A second date's a sure thing    16%
• None, just a nice way to say thank you    15%
• Depends on the type of kiss    55%
• Kiss? First Date? I'm saving myself for marriage    3%

#3  May 8, 2004 -- So, what would you do if your friend's date hits on you at a party?

• Say you're flattered, but flattery gets    them nowhere    34%
• Pardon their poor behavior,    don't tell your friend    28%
• Tell 'em to call you sometime, give 'em your number    17%
• Get mad and tell your friend (their date)    16%
• Dump your date. Flee with the hitter. Live as outlaws    5%

#2  April 22, 2004 -- If you're interested in someone after a first date, how long should you wait before calling?

• Next Day - Show you're interested    62%
• 2 to 3 days after    30%
• 4 to 7 days after    2%
• More than a week    1%
• Don't - Wait for them to call you    5%

#1  April 5, 2004 -- Who should pay for the date?

• The man, always    33%
• Struggle over the check, but let the other person win    2%
• The one who asked the other one out    47%
• Whoever has the better-paying job    1%
• Divide the costs evenly    17%

Jan. 30, 2004 -- "Extreme Makeover," "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," you name it, people are going makeover mad. For 2004, what are you planning on changing?

• A new look or style    48%
• Bye bye bread, rice and pasta. Hello bacon!    15%
• Can't afford bacon, need to save cash    18%
• You can't improve perfection    10%
• It's too late, I'll change something next year    9%

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