PRESS RELEASE — July 7 — The five bachelors that will compete for this year's America's Gay Bachelor 2008 title were publicly announced today by the gay matchmaking site myPartner.com, the contest's sponsor. The five finalists were chosen from a pool of 51 contestants by more than 35,000 votes cast online at myPartner.com. The finalists will appear in San Diego for final judging by a panel of celebrity judges at the contest's star-studded finale held at W San Diego on July 17 during San Diego's Gay Pride Week.
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myPartner.com Celebrates Recognition Of Love Between Men
PRESS RELEASE — June 17 — Today is a historic day for civil rights in the US. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will officiate the wedding a lesbian couple that has been together for over 50 years, making theirs the first legal gay marriage in California. "Gay men and women have always sought out long-term committed relationships and starting today, we will begin to see these unions recognized legally in California," said Patrick Perrine, Founder and CEO of myPartner.com. Since myPartner.com's launch in September of 2007, it has quickly grown to be the leading matchmaking service for gay men looking for true love – whether it's a long term commitment or marriage.
Finding Mr. Right
SEATTLE PI — June 5 — Two years ago, there weren't any online dating sites specifically designed to help gay men find long-term partners. Patrick Perrine, the founder and CEO of myPartner, saw a niche and went for it, expanding his private yenta business into a full-blown online dating and matchmaking service that he launched last June. Today, the site has nearly 75,000 members nationwide, 95% of whom are looking for a sexually monogamous relationship.
The full article was originally published at Seattle PI, but is no longer available.
California Court Clears The Way For Gay Marriage
PRESS RELEASE — May 15 — The California Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on gay marriage, making California the second state in the country to allow same-sex marriage. "We at myPartner.com are so excited about today's California Supreme Court Ruling," says Patrick Perrine, myPartner founder, CEO and Relationship Expert. "For over 5 years we've been seeing more and more gay men looking to establish long term relationships. Our company is devoted to helping gay men find those lasting relationships."
myPartner Keeping It Honest
PRESS RELEASE — May 1 — In a move to keep its site as honest as possible, myPartner.com is adding Honesty Online, which certifies profile information. The optional Honesty Online certification will verify name, address and date of birth before running a background investigation to check for any criminal records. Members of myPartner who opt for the certification will have the Honesty Online stamp of approval on their profile.
The Gay Man’s Search For Sex And Love Online
GAY WIRED — Apr 17 — According to the latest research from the LOGO Channel, 48% of gay men are looking for "love" on line. In the gay world, looks and hookups often seem much more important than actual compatibility. Manhunt.net may be known to most as an online bathhouse, but it still markets itself as a dating service. Adam4Adam.com, is a little less overt about being a hook up site. They allow members to write a profile about likes and dislikes and post pictures that leave very little to the imagination. Love can be found on the Web, to be sure… but as these Websites show, sometimes, gay men seem to be going for the easy out.
The full article was originally published at Gay Wired, but is no longer available.
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Tax Relief From myPartner.com
PRESS RELEASE — Apr 15 — In honor of the most expensive day in America, myPartner is offering a matching guarantee that lets users keep 50% of the fee until they meet their match, along with 20% discounts and an extended service time. "Nothing is less enjoyable than paying taxes…so we are sweetening our offer to give them something fun to look forward to", said Patrick Perrine, MA, CEO of myPartner.com. Unlike other gay dating services, myPartner is a relationship based matchmaking service. FULL ARTICLE @ BIG NEWS.BIZ
Online Sex: My Space Or Yours?
EDGE BOSTON — Apr 7 — Online venues, from IRC to AOL to Gay.com to MySpace and video chats, all seem to have replaced the function of the gay bar as a way for gay men to connect with other gay men. "Gay daters were some of the earliest, if not the first, to utilize the web for meeting potential partners. In the initial days of on online dating, users searched for profiles that looked interesting and eligible to them, whether that be for a relationship of a short-term encounter", said Patrick H. Perrine, MA, CEO and Founder of myPartner.com, who has worked in the field of human sexuality since 1997. FULL ARTICLE @ EDGE BOSTON
Most Eligible Gay Bachelor Search Begins In SF
CBS5 — Apr 2 — For the first time ever a state-by-state search is being launched for the 1st ever” “America’s Gay Bachelor. Organizers say it's not about sex or a hook up. This contest is about legitimately finding the ideal mate. The nominations start in the Bay Area. Then it spreads to all 50 States and ultimately one man will walk away with the title of America's first ever gay bachelor. The winner will be determined in July at the Gay Pride Festival in San Diego and gets $25,000 Private Matchmaking Package with MyPartner.com.
The full article was originally published at CBS, but is no longer available.
America’s Most Eligible Gay Bachelor
PRESS RELEASE — Mar 23 — On April 2, myPartner.com begins its nationwide search for America's most Eligible Gay Bachelor with a kick off celebration in SF. All through April and May anyone can nominate candidates and vote for favorites at http://www.mypartner.com/AmericasGayBa