The rules and regulations of each event vary depending upon the company hosting it, but one constant is that people are only matched up if both parties express interest.

To an onlooker, a speed-dating event may resemble a psychology experiment, and indeed the format has created a convenient petri dish for researchers.

I work out, and I'm really trying to get that perfect body, and really strong (I'll get there, just time is the issue).

Speed dating brings new meaning to the phrase "love at first sight." Check out our overview of these events of instant attraction.

We always make sure there is a balanced ratio of men and women at our events.

In order to ensure equal numbers of men and women at our events, everyone must register in advance.

Now with a whole new generation too averse to even talking on their phone over texting, it's probably becoming another lost art.

That contingent includes Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Quebec's international relations minister, Nova Scotia's transport minister, federal cabinet members, and senators.

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Your goal is to match the right key with the right padlock.

Back in my day, people met their partners in the course of normal social interaction. Like, you'd meet a friend of a friend, or be someplace fun and meet other people having fun. Sure, online dating casts a much wider net, and there's something to be said for moving your thumb to make attractive strangers appear at your door, but the old way was efficient.

More information up front meant fewer false starts and less time wasted.