Thinking of changing your Facebook status to “In a Relationship?” Before you go pushing the update button, watch YourTango’s He Said, She Said video series, where I’m talking with Charles J. Orlando, author of The Problem with Women is Men about this hot topic.

My friends over at social dating community Zoosk surveyed their members this month to learn more about the relationship between money and dating during the present economic climate. The good news for men is, if you’re unemployed, more women will want to date you than a year ago.

According to the study, 60% of women said they’d date someone unemployed. Compared to 52% in 2009, women are now adjusting their expectations in the available dating pool.

The study also revealed that 90% of men said they’d date someone unemployed. Is it still only about looks for men?

So how are these online daters spending their money? The Zoosk study says that 90% of men say they usually pick up the tab on a date. It also appears men are spending more money on the average date than they did a year ago.The women on the other hand, are spending less than they did a year ago.

More singles are taking advantage of free activities than a year ago.

Should you tell your date you are unemployed? According to Zooskers, the answer is yes. 83% of men and 93% of women agree that if you’re out of work, you should reveal it right away.

Has the economy affected the ways that you date? Are you attending more free events? Let us know your thoughts. Comments are always appreciated.

Julie Spira is an online dating expert and dating coach. She is the author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online. Visit her at CyberDatingExpert.com

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Are you ready to learn more about DNA matchmaking? Join Cyber-Dating Expert Julie Spira as she welcomes Eric Holzle, founder of Scientific Match to Ask the Cyber Dating Expert Radio Show.

According to Scientific Match, when you share chemistry with someone, you significantly increase your chances of realizing these amazing benefits:

1. You’ll love their natural body fragrance–they’ll smell “sexier” than other people.
2. You’ll have a more satisfying sex life.
3. If you’re a woman, you’ll have a higher rate of orgasms.
4. There will be less cheating in your exclusive relationship.
5. As a couple, you’ll be more fertile.
6. Your children will be healthier.

Call in on Saturday August 21 at 2pm/ET, 12 noon/CT, 11am/PT at 646-929-0012 to learn more about dating, love and romance in a Web 2.0 World.

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Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert

Join me on Saturday, July 17, 2010 as I welcome my guest, author Debra Berndt to Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show.

Debra is a certified hypnotist, coach, and bestselling author of “Let Love In: Open Your Heart and Mind to Attract Your Ideal Partner” (Wiley). She has helped thousands of people release blocks in their subconscious mind that hold them back from being their best.

If you are feeling stuck in your love life, be sure to tune in to hear some of her proven techniques to attract the love you are looking for both online and offline. We’ll also provide expert dating advice. Email your questions to CyberDatingExpert.com/contact

Call in at 646-929-0012 at 2:00pm/ET, 12 noon/CT, and 11:00am/PT to learn more about dating, love and romance in a Web 2.0 World.

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Often I am asked why it is so difficult in finding someone online. It’s not unusual to get overwhelmed by the process, but is it really like job hunting?

I say yes. Do I believe in love at first sight? View my video on GenConnect TV with my dating advice on how to create a rockstar online dating profile.

For more dating advice, visit CyberDatingExpert.com

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We’ve all heard about stories about meddling mothers who just want to see their daughters happily married. In this episode of Ask the Cyber-Dating Expert Radio Show, I was joined by author Alix Strauss, who shared stories from her book, Have I Got a Guy for You: What Really Happens When Mom Fixes You Up. Her book is a collection of 25 mother coordinated dating horror stories, that will keep you laughing and entertained.

Alix shared some of her favorite stories from the book including:

* The woman whose parents created an online dating profile for her on an Indian dating site
* The mother who was searching online,  found her daughter’s former boyfriend, and reunited       them, years later
* The mother who was sure her writer daughter needed to meet another writer

Alix shared her own personal online dating story and I shared one of mine, both who many single daters can relate to.

Listen to the program where you’ll hear more about dating, love and romance in a Web 2.0 World.

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