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In a quiet move towards becoming a powerhouse in the online dating field, this week Facebook added a “Ask” button next to undeclared Relationship Statuses in select profiles. This new “Ask” button joins previous buttons for statuses such as High School, Current City, and Hometown.<\/p>\n

Upon clicking the “Ask” button, you’ll see a dialog box allowing you to explain WHY you want to know! <\/p>\n

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