About the Expert

About the Expert

Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

Lesbian Dating Expert

Mary G. Malia, founder of Gay Girl Dating Coach, is a certified singles coach, strategic intervention coach and author of the book "The Gay Girl’s Guide to Avoid the 14 Dating Traps."

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92 posts • Last Updated 8/10/15

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There’s a right way and a wrong way to start dating and begin a relationship. Here are my top 9 must-know rules for doing it the RIGHT way. These rules... Read More »

Any lesbian single who has been dating for any length of time has one or more horror stories to share. Whether they be dates in person or online... Read More »

Considering we live in the land of the free, many gay communities have the opportunity to openly express their sexuality and fly their flags high. Most... Read More »

So you're dating a married lesbian? Yes, it happens and more often than most people would think. I receive many emails every month from women telling me... Read More »

Let’s admit it — we enjoy drinking. That might mean a night out at a lesbian bar, an afternoon T-dance, catching a first friday lesbian happy hour event in... Read More »

Here’s a story I’m hearing more of these days: A woman (young or old) gets divorced (or not) and has decided she’s done with men and it’s time to try... Read More »

Lesbians love and hate Valentine’s Day. You love it when you’re in love and things are wonderful, and you can end up hating the day when you realize... Read More »

Most first dates don’t become second dates. Then most second dates don’t become third dates, so by the time you are on a third date, you might be thinking... Read More »

I meet women regularly who describe themselves as bisexual and who want to date lesbians, but they often find it hard to do. Bisexual women tell me... Read More »

There was chemistry, attraction and a few fireworks. You made out in the parking lot so long you lost track of time. You drove home all tingly and lit... Read More »

There are millions of lesbians using online dating sites and apps in the U.S. every day. It's become the most popular way to meet a woman of any... Read More »

Lesbian dating is a complicated sport. Interracial lesbian dating may or may not be more complicated, but it’s a question that comes up regularly. In my... Read More »

Yes, this is my opinion. The chief of the Lesbian Global Tribe may disagree with me, but I think toys are great and every lesbian should learn to enjoy a... Read More »

Lesbian prison dating! Did you know this was happening? It’s a total shift from watching the privilege and prettiness of dating and relationships on "The... Read More »

Cliches are ideas that have gone around for so long that you start thinking they are true. When it comes to lesbian life, the straight world has quite a... Read More »

You’re finally married to your lesbian sweetheart, but your father-in-law isn’t exactly warm and cuddly about the whole thing. He comes across as mildly... Read More »

If you’ve been out and about with lesbians for any length of time, you’ve heard about the lesbian friend zone. It’s not a bar. It’s not a meet-up group.... Read More »

Can two lesbians be in love and not compatible? Love is one thing and compatibility is another, so the quick and dirty answer here is hell yeah! We’ve all... Read More »

Lipstick lesbians, or shall we say feminine-looking lesbians, have a hard time getting dates with lesbians. Most lesbians assume you’re straight and just... Read More »

Probably every single lesbian has experienced this at least once in her life. Either you couldn’t move on or you are dating a woman who can’t move on from... Read More »