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Damona Hoffman is a dating coach & on-air personality. Her first book "F the Fairy Tale" was published in January 2024 and became an instant bestseller. She has been a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and NBC’s Access Daily with Mario & Kit. Damona has written columns in The LA Times and The Washington Post, and she’s consulted for numerous dating apps including OkCupid, Match, and Bumble. For 12 seasons, Damona has also hosted the award-winning podcast Dates & Mates.
Damona's Top Posts
6 posts • Last Updated 2/16/26
It’s a match! Now what? In today’s app-obsessed world, the match is just the beginning. Online daters also need to develop messaging and screening skills... Read More »
Spotting a catfish in today’s world of AI chatbots and photo filters can be tricky. Scammers and con artists cost Americans nearly $12.5 billion in 2024... Read More »
Everyone has felt that dread well up inside when trying to think of something clever or cute to say to their online match and coming up empty…or worse yet,... Read More »
“Dating apps suck.” That’s the #1 declaration I hear from my clients and Dates & Mates podcast listeners. It’s true, online dating today can... Read More »
One of the most brilliant things about online dating is that even an average-looking guy who is not loaded has a chance with super-sexy woman who might not... Read More »
You’re single and ready to mingle, but you can’t seem to seal the deal. In my nearly 10 years as a dating coach, I’ve discovered this means you’re in one... Read More »