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About the Expert

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

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Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted as a dating expert by The Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, Bustle, Salon, Well+Good, and AskMen.

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1,646 posts • Last Updated 8/18/26

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A first date often feels like a high-pressure environment for forming initial impressions. Whether you end up liking your date or not, most people want to... Read More »

While working as a dating coach, I’ve sat across from so many singles over the last 10 years and listened to their concerns. One of the most common fears I... Read More »

It takes a lot of hard work and coordination to maintain a relationship. Beyond finding common ground, shared goals, and chemistry, you need to make your... Read More »

Learning how to present yourself online is a lot different than presenting yourself in person. When you’re face-to-face with someone, you have to worry... Read More »

Dating can sometimes feel like a cold game. You swipe past hundreds of people on dating apps, message dozens, and try to find someone you maybe, just... Read More »

It’s a match! Congratulations on making it through the gauntlet of photo selection, profile writing, swiping, superliking, and first... Read More »

If you ask someone what their intentions are during a dinner date, most people would say to get to know a potential match and establish romantic interest.... Read More »

Every relationship needs healthy boundaries and communication to work. Non-monogamous relationship styles like polyamory are no exception.  As... Read More »

From fake profiles to scam artists, singles have to consider a slew of safety concerns in the online dating world. And instead of leaving their security to... Read More »

Infidelity is a nightmare scenario for people in a committed relationship. Such a betrayal can make it difficult to trust your partner... or future... Read More »

Conversations about safe sex can be tricky for anyone — when you're poly and sexually active, there can be added layers to think through. My clients can... Read More »

If you’re divorced, and you’ve been thinking about dipping your toe back into dating, you might be thinking: Am I even ready for this, and will anyone want... Read More »

The atmosphere surrounding the World Cup is heating up, and we’re not just talking about outside temperature or the on-field competition. A recent... Read More »

The big dating apps have millions of people looking for a match. Tinder, for example, has 60 million monthly users. Browsing that big of a pool without... Read More »

With the recent Artemis II moonshot mission, the world got excited about space again!  It was great to see all the discussions, videos, and memes... Read More »

Let me begin with some basic truths from evolutionary psychology: Human beings are wired to reproduce. Parenthood is costly. The labor of raising children... Read More »

No one wants to go through the loss of a breakup. Breakups hurt. Unfortunately, they’re a nearly unavoidable part of dating life. Just how common are... Read More »

I know casual dating may feel like the right choice in the beginning. The hookups and situationships may fill that emotional need for closeness for a... Read More »

A new dating dealbreaker has entered the mainstream conversation, and it might just be on your list.  Nearly three-fourths (71%) of U.S. households... Read More »

Clients frequently come to me with questions about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy: how it works, whether it's right for them, how they should approach... Read More »