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Without Concerned Singles there is virtually no chance... - SW, Wisconsin
See what two people who care about the earth can accomplish together. - JB, Arizona
Our values are aligned on almost every topic. - MH, Massachusetts
I never dreamed a long-distance relationship would work. - BP, New York
An immense commonality and magnetic attraction. - TG, Pennsylvania
All serious daring starts from within.
- Eudora Welty
"Rodelinde Albrecht, a widow twice over, has a perspective on relationships that's so simple, so routinely ignored, it's downright profound: 'There are so many little things to argue about,' she says. 'How awful to argue about the big stuff, like philosophy, religion, war, and politics.' Dodging such relationship-killers is central to Concerned Singles, a business that connects men and women who care about social justice, civil rights, the environment, and gender equity.... there have been hundreds of successful matches that have tapped Cupid's politically active side. Beyond romance, these mergers have spawned a solar energy company, an organic farm, and a program to help society's less enfranchised."
"Concerned Singles deals in the hopes, dreams, and desires of individuals who want both a better world and a conscious loving relationship."
"'Preselection' is the term that most accurately describes what Concerned Singles does. By advertising the service for people concerned with deeper political and philosophical issues, it provides its members with an already weeded-out pool of potential mates in which one is more likely to meet their match."
"Picture this: At the end of a heady first date, you arrive at your doorstep, and after a few blushing moments, the partner of your dreams leans close and whispers, 'I've had such a great time with you. May I... may I... go to the recycling center with you tomorrow?' Laugh if you will, but such a scenario is exactly what the organizers of Concerned Singles, a socially conscious national dating service, hope for. 'Our singles have a desire to meet people who have concerns outside of themselves,' says founder Rodelinde Albrecht. 'They feel they can relate to those who relate to the big issues.'"
"If you're having trouble finding a Valentine who shares your concerns about peace, justice, and ecology, there are ways of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right (or Left, as the case may be). Concerned Singles emphasizes interests such as disarmament, spirituality, civil rights, and the environment."
"If your being alone ranks up there as a problem along with the ozone hole, the destruction of forests, and everything else, then perhaps Concerned Singles is for you. You don't have to be an activist to sign up. All that's important is that you are looking for someone with whom to share life-affirming values."
"Concerned Singles functions as a screen. [It] eliminates the thousands and thousands of people out there in Singleland whose fundamental values are so different from your own that you could spend your first date brawling."
"Concerned Singles is an organization whose members are interested in making the world a better place to live."
"Judging from the letters . . . People who join Concerned Singles are looking for a longterm commitment."
"Concerned Singles connects progressive singles who share humanistic values."
"Concerned Singles will help link you with others who are committed to the environment, peace, and social justice."
"Concerned Singles will put you in touch with holistically minded singles around the country."
"If you're too busy helping save the world to meet that certain (progressive) someone, [Concerned Singles] is the place to start."
"Members often list politics, feminism, and National Public Radio among their interests."
"Concerned Singles hooks up those with interests in peace, social justice, civil rights and gender equity, among other high causes."
"The quest for love knows no political bounds. Concerned Singles links single men and women who are concerned about social justice, peace, gender and racial equality."
"[Concerned Singles] newsletter contains advertisements from people nationally who work to promote peace and a clean environment."
"Concerned Singles introduces single persons who want to date earth-friendly types."
"Begun in Berkeley in 1984 and brought to the Berkshires in 1986, Concerned Singles is the first introduction service for people who share humanistic, liberal, environmental, and personal growth values."
"Singles seeking political soulmates."
"Concerned Singles caters to vegetarians and likeminded individuals.... Correspondence dating services differ fundamentally from computer dating services. The latter select compatible mates for their clients, while correspondence dating services put the members in charge."
"Concerned Singles connects singles by ideology.... Unabashed liberals find refuge from what many of them perceive to be a society bereft of caring, socially responsible individuals."
"More and more women are recognizing the need for sensitivity in men and that is a specialty of Concerned Singles.... The success rate is high and a look at their web page will take the browser through testimonials of happily marrieds and fine relationships."
"Here is a link to an article about Concerned Singles."
"Here is a link to a story about Concerned Singles in USA Weekend"
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