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As the founder of CDE Dating, bestselling author, and a certified dating and relationship coach, Julie has more than three decades of experience guiding singles through the ever-changing world of online dating. Julie has advised leading dating platforms, coached thousands of singles, and delivered keynote presentations at global conferences on the intersection of love and technology. Her expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, the Today Show, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
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89 posts • Last Updated 3/15/23
When I heard that Merriam-Webster had added the term ghosting to its dictionary in 2017, I wasn't surprised. For years, there’s been an epidemic of bad... Read More »
Dating online affords you the wonderful opportunity of casting a very wide net. By simply changing your ZIP code or being open to the possibility of... Read More »
The dog days of summer have arrived, and people are seeing heatwaves across the U.S. (Death Valley just broke a record!). That means dating singles are... Read More »
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If you're still on the fence about joining an online dating site or installing a dating app on your mobile phone, let me assure you there's never been a... Read More »
In 2012, Tinder launched as a free dating app that marketed to young singles on college campuses and in major cities across the United States. Its appeal... Read More »
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Did you know that most singles who create online dating profiles despise the word “dating?” The thought of going on three dates a week for six to 12 months... Read More »
When it comes to dating online, an opening line can make all the difference. It's no surprise that most singles state in their profiles that they're... Read More »
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Now that vaccines are being distributed to more people and COVID restrictions are being lifted, more singles are starting to date again in real life (IRL,... Read More »
Dating has become rather complicated these days. Between an ever-growing list of dating terms and new pandemic dating trends, it’s hard to keep up with all... Read More »
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Over half of singles in the United States have used a dating site or dating app, according to the Pew Research Center. Another study, conducted by Stanford... Read More »
If the holiday blues and your meager dating life have got you down, know that you’re not alone. With strict lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in place,... Read More »
When you've been single for a while, you probably feel like the town you live in is the most difficult city for dating. The truth is dating is challenging... Read More »
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It feels like I’ve been dating online on and off since the dark ages, when in reality it’s just been since the ’90s. Still, one thing is for sure: Dating... Read More »
Singles looking for love online are now putting their political affiliation front and center as what feels like the most contentious presidential election... Read More »
Dating during the COVID-19 outbreak can be confusing for many, especially because people want to stay safe during the quarantine. The goal is to keep the... Read More »
If the idea of going on a video or virtual date has crossed your mind, you're not alone. During the time of social distancing, many people realized the... Read More »
If you feel like the whole world is turning upside down due to COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, you’re not alone.... Read More »
Women dating online are taking the lead more often , and they’ve come to realize their success on dating apps is directly related to the quality and... Read More »
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I first started online dating and coaching singles who were online dating in 1994. It was during the analog days, and, because of the enormous stigma, you... Read More »
When it comes to dating online, expecting truth-in-advertising from the profiles you view and feeling safe with potential dates is essential. How do you... Read More »