Romance? Theres an app for that!

Lately our smartphones have taken a lashing for interfering with our most valued personal relationships.  We're too fixated on our touch screens to catch the eye of an intriguing stranger.  

But don't worry - the app inventors are ready to turn our cell phones into little love machines.  Most of their creations are widely available and free, though a few will cost you a dollar or two.  And you really can't put a price on technology assisted romance.

Perhaps you're single and looking for love.  "101 Pickup Lines" may help you attract the attention of someone special.  Just tap that cute brunette on the shoulder, scroll through the choices, and lay one on her.  Try No. 37:  "Do you  have a map?  Cause honey.  I keep getting lost in your eyes."  

Once you've got her number, fire up the "Date Smart" app to figure out what to do on Friday  night.  Enter your location, price range, and the type of date you are wanting - adventures maybe or cultural, and it will produce the perfect itinerary for a night of wooing.  

A home cooked meal might be more your style and "Romantic Date Dinner Recipes" can tell you just what should go on the menu.  Once you're seated across from each other, pull up "Getting Flirty" to decode her expressions and figure out if she's having a good time.  

If you wind up back at your place, fire up the "Valentine Radio" app to hear love songs from radio stations from around the world.  Thinking about going in for a kiss but worried about your technique?  Just smooch the screen of your phone, and the "Kiss Me" app will rate your style on a scale of 1 to 10, while also offering some helpful pointers.  "Careful don't chip a tooth" it chastises if you led with your pearly whites.

So... what do you think?  Too much?  Are you going to look up the apps right now?  Think they're helpful?

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*Article from Ellen McCarthy - Washington Post