All About Dating Tips
I am contemplating signing up for Match. Allow me to go back and explain why I have come to this probable decision. I have volumes of mutual likes on OkCupid. What are mutual likes? I’ll explain. I suspect that each dating site has different terms for the same things, not unlike coffee shops. At Starbucks, the 20 oz. … Read more
About eight years ago, I found a job I wanted to apply for in California. I’d always thought I would move there to take a chance on a career in acting. After a lot of thought, I almost didn’t apply for the job for a number of reasons: I’m not the right fit, I don’t … Read more
The complexities of online dating go far beyond the actual dating process. For one thing, you have to promote yourself, and that’s not always easy. Also, you need to be able to write well and express yourself effectively (strike 2!). To complicate matters even more, you must contend with the fact that most prospective dates … Read more
When I first stepped into the online dating scene I turned to my friends with every little question I had – which photos to use, how to flirt (It’d been so long!) and to confirm any red flags I thought I saw. But one thing I was surprised to learn was how many of my … Read more
We all know the story. Boy meets Girl. Eyes meet across a crowded room, shy smiles are exchanged as a jolt of electricity runs through the air. One cautiously approaches the other with a cheesy or charming chat up line running over and over in their head. An introduction is made, and a conversation begins. … Read more
Love at First Text? In Jordan’s first message to me, he mentioned how he too loved The Wheel of Time (fantasy book series) and Muse (band). Pretty soon, we were comparing favorite characters and songs, sharing anecdotes of our geekiest encounters, and even listing our favorite snacks. It was one of those conversations that left … Read more
“You Looked Hotter Online” – as seen on men’s t-shirts sold on the boardwalk I recently went on a date with a guy who, right before he dashed into a cab at the end of the night, reassured me “You look much prettier in person.” Thanks? Online dating photos are tricky. As I’ve experienced them … Read more
Since the rise of the internet and email, SO much of our human interaction is centered around the written word. On the plus side, people are reading way more than they used to, which makes me happy as a writer. On the other hand, some people do not exactly excel in using this medium to … Read more
If you’re a seasoned online dater you’ve probably found yourself at one point or another on a first date, sitting across the table from someone, and something just seemed…off. The profile you saw online and the person you’re now meeting up with in the real world don’t seem to fully match up. If this has … Read more
Is your online dating profile not generating the results you had hoped for? You may be making one or more of the cardinal mistakes of online dating. There are three main types of archetypal “bad” profiles commonly found on dating sites, and a lot of people inadvertently self-sabotage by not putting their best foot forward. … Read more