About the Expert

About the Expert

Kara Pound

Kara Pound

Journalist

Dating: 12 years from the time she was 17 to when she got married at 29. Expertise: Kara is the go-to friend for dating advice. Before she married her best friend, she had to kiss a lot of frogs — not just frogs, but absolute beastly creatures. One day, her sister said, "What you're doing is obviously not working. Why don't you look for someone opposite of the men you've dated in the past?" She took her advice and couldn't have found a better guy to spend the rest of her life with. Background: Did you read the last paragraph? She's married to her best friend. She wins. Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. Relationship status: Happily, happily (obnoxiously) happily married to her best friend. Hobbies: Going to concerts with her husband, taking photos of her daughter, being a workaholic, learning about and drinking microbrews, and taking weekly trips to the local farmers market.

Kara's Top Posts

195 posts • Last Updated 6/17/22

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A question for the ages -- how do I get the guy I love to say "I love you." There are many things to consider. For one, is he shy about saying “I love... Read More »

The Short Version: The Tenement Museum, located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, tells the stories of immigrants searching for the American Dream between... Read More »

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The Short Version: Drawing from years of collective experience in the dating and relationships space, The Dating Gurus deliver practical advice to singles... Read More »

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The Short Version: Sarah Kowalski was in her early 40s when she found herself without a partner and yearning to experience the joy of raising a child.... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationship and Personal Growth Expert Roy Biancalana is passionate about helping singles attract lasting love. As someone who has gone... Read More »

The Short Version: From a young age, Corinne Blum knew she wanted to dedicate her life to helping people. Turning inward to discover what made her own mind... Read More »

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Celebrities are like a different species. They live their life in the spotlight, get chased down by paparazzi and have every little aspect of their daily... Read More »

The short answer is no. But the real answer is actually a question. Why would you want to get back together with a man who cheated on you? For arguments... Read More »

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, gorging on turkey and sides and, if you’re in my family, getting into heated religious and political debates... Read More »

Since Helen of Troy’s unparalleled beauty launched a thousand ships and brought about the Trojan War, men have been trying to figure out what goes on in... Read More »

Women get married for a variety of reasons: religion, love, kids, money, stability, tax breaks — the list goes on and on. But for women over 50 who are... Read More »

When people are in the beginning stages of a relationship, it’s not uncommon to ignore or reduce communication with friends. After all, you’re falling in... Read More »

There are a few golden rules when it comes to gettin’ busy when you have roommates — that is, unless it’s your roommate you’re gettin’ busy with. All... Read More »