Julie Spira

It feels like I’ve been dating online on and off since the dark ages, when in reality it’s just been since the...(read more)

Singles looking for love online are now putting their political affiliation front and center as what feels like the most...(read more)

Dating during the COVID-19 outbreak can be confusing for many, especially because people want to stay safe during the...(read more)

If the idea of going on a video or virtual date has crossed your mind, you're not alone. In this time of social...(read more)

If you feel like the whole world is turning upside down due to COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by a newly...(read more)

Women dating online are taking the lead more often , and they’ve come to realize their success on dating apps is...(read more)

I first started online dating and coaching singles who were online dating in 1994. It was during the analog days, and,...(read more)

When I heard that Merriam-Webster had added the term ghosting to its dictionary in 2017, I wasn't surprised.
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When it comes to dating online, expecting truth-in-advertising from the profiles you view and feeling safe with...(read more)

Online dating is the most popular it's ever been, and the numbers back it up. I often hear people asking “What site or...(read more)

The best part about using dating apps is you’ll have the opportunity to date every day if you like, and there’s no...(read more)

Dating and finding love on Facebook isn’t anything new. I created Facebook Love Stories in 2013 -- five years before...(read more)

Standing out in the crowded digital playground of dating apps can be challenging, even for the most tech-savvy singles...(read more)

Finding an attractive date online is quite similar to picking up an eye-catching newspaper or magazine or reading an...(read more)

When it comes to Tinder dating tips, I say don’t wait. Initiate. Besides just swiping right and relying on the other...(read more)

While it seems the whole world is swiping right and left on Tinder or finding love on Match.com and eHarmony, believe it...(read more)

Dating online affords you the wonderful opportunity of casting a very wide net. By simply changing your zip code or...(read more)

They say a picture tells a thousand words, and when it comes to online dating, nothing is more important than that...(read more)

The folks who launched InvisibleGirlfriend.com, a sort of dating site for lonely guys who want to create a profile of...(read more)

To sext, or not to sext? With everyone attached to their mobile phones and sharing photos through texts, SnapChat or...(read more)

Along with New Year’s resolutions of joining a gym and losing the holiday weight, many singles are flocking to online...(read more)

As an online dating expert and coach, one of the questions I get asked frequently from women is if they should initiate...(read more)

Ever since I wrote the book "The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online,"...(read more)

Tinder’s flame continues to burn brightly with many celebrities and everyday people joining the hot mobile dating...(read more)

As a dating coach, and one who has spent two decades helping singles find love online, a day doesn’t go by that I...(read more)

With all of the tools available at our digital fingertips, it’s no wonder your dates are acting like cyber snoops...(read more)

The flame of popular mobile dating app Tinder continues to burn hot with their new Tinder Moments feature, which is sure...(read more)

With the large assortment of single men and women online, one would think after posting a great profile, you’d be...(read more)

Is Tinder a mobile dating app for singles or a social media app for those who are already attached?
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As mobile dating apps continue to heat up, mostly with thanks to Tinder, a new app has hit the dating marketplace called...(read more)

Finding love on your mobile phone has become all the rage. We no longer have to go home to check our inboxes to see if...(read more)

Finally, there’s a way to advertise if you’re a player, are serious about finding someone to have an exclusive...(read more)

As a follow-up to my recent article on the “5 Words That Should Be in Your Dating Profile,” it’s time to revisit...(read more)

According to a series of Infographics appearing in Wired magazine, there are some absolute keywords for women and men...(read more)

It’s Valentine’s week and the good news is Valentine’s Day is on Friday this year, so you have all week long to...(read more)

Buying a gift for your guy can be challenging any time of the year. On Valentine’s Day, women typically think about...(read more)

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the pressure surrounding the most romantic day of the year can be tricky and...(read more)

By now, most singles have been receiving numerous emails from online dating sites to encourage them to sign up in...(read more)

My phone is ringing non-stop and I have been busy working with singles to create the perfect 2014 online dating...(read more)

The holidays can be an up and down time for singles looking for love online.
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If the cheery sounds of holiday music are making you blue, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can find someone...(read more)

New research from the University of California, San Diego conducted by Drew Walker and Edward Vul suggests online daters...(read more)

I know the holidays are stressful. Singles go home for Thanksgiving or Christmas to see friends and family and too often...(read more)

The conversation started out with, “I haven’t had a date in three years due to work commitments,” from an...(read more)

Posting photos on social media sites and on your online dating profiles has become one of the top favorite features for...(read more)

The hot news in the online dating industry is the independent release of a Pew Research survey, which shows 0nline...(read more)

As online dating sites become more and more popular, the tendency to fib, lie or create a profile designed for the way...(read more)

With the change of seasons, there’s been an increase of singles reactivating their online dating profiles.
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I love technology. There is no doubt the iPhone has made dating a whole lot easier and so much more fun.
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If you think the “selfie” photo in the mirror turned her off, that is not the only reason she is taking a pass on...(read more)

Most women take a passive approach to online dating. Often we think about the old dating rules, which clearly state men...(read more)

I’m working with a woman who’s so anxious about her online dating experience that she logs on to dating sites three...(read more)

With online dating, new mobile apps and technology can enhance your love life in a variety of ways. Often your date...(read more)

Call me old-fashioned, but at least my guy and I are on the same digital page.
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He loves me. He loves me not. Gone are the days when single men and women sit at home and wait for the phone to ring...(read more)

Are you envious of your iPhone friends who are flirting away on the Tinder mobile dating app?
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It’s no secret the top reasons a relationship will end are due to sex and money.
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Whenever I see a happy couple, I always ask them how they met.
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Recently I wrote an article on how to find love on Plenty of Fish to help you make the most of your online dating...(read more)

You've probably seen the happy success couples on TV who met through an online dating site and may realize the stigma...(read more)

With social media, the ability to find love has expanded to a variety of flavors, including Twitter, Facebook,...(read more)

Digital dating can be fun and flirty, but it also comes with a huge amount of anxiety when you don’t hear the other...(read more)

In an interview with Matt Lauer on "The Today Show," Martha Stewart admitted she almost tried online dating but didn’t...(read more)

Falling in love on an airplane can be a very romantic experience. I’ve known some men who’ve actually requested to...(read more)

When you first join an online dating site, it’s exciting to see an overflowing inbox of men or women who are...(read more)

Last week I shared the first part of an ongoing series about online dating profile unplugging. It’s always one of the...(read more)

Your online dating profile is your digital billboard to tell other members you’re available and are willing to be...(read more)

It’s springtime and love is in the air, as well as on your computers and mobile phones.
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If a little digital birdie told you that you could find the love of your life online but it would require one hour a day...(read more)

Second to Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day can be one of the most fun days for singles to celebrate, flirt and connect...(read more)

Since our mobile phones have become the accessory du jour, it’s no surprise online daters are spending more time...(read more)

Call me old fashioned, but just because your relationship started online, does it have to end online? Shouldn’t there...(read more)

There are thousands of online dating sites to choose from and single daters are casting a wide net on Plenty of Fish.
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Finding a new relationship can be challenging, but the digital landscape has never been easier.
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Does religion matter to you while looking for love online? In a survey of 2,700 U.S. singles conducted by JDate and...(read more)

With the Super Bowl around the corner, it’s a reminder to most women Valentine’s Day is only 11 days later.
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If you’ve been following the Manti Te’o story, you’re probably wondering how the Heisman Trophy runner-up could...(read more)

Some online dating sites allow you to select your own screen name, subject to availability. Others use your first name...(read more)

As a digital matchmaker and online dating expert, if I could grant you one wish, it would be for you to find your dream...(read more)