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Lauren is a professional matchmaker, dating expert, certified dating coach, multi-published self-help author, and founder of The Love Crush Agency™. She has 15+ years of experience as a therapist and a professional background working with the nation’s largest matchmaking agency. Lauren's relationship book "You Deserve the World" encourages women to never settle for anything less than they deserve. Other notable books by Lauren include "Lipstick Faith: A Collection of Inspirational Writings and Rainbows" and "Strawberries: 100 Devotions for the Brighter Side of Life." She has been featured on WikiHow and the New York Times.
Lauren's Top Posts
8 posts • Last Updated 10/6/25
Is your significant other straying from the relationship, or is he really just working overtime? Has there been a certain shift in his behavior that is... Read More »
First dates offer the perfect opportunity to reveal your true identity and character. You should use the time to have intentional conversations and... Read More »
Women are in tune with their thoughts and emotions. Once they’ve made the decision to break with a man, it’s typically very well thought out. Even... Read More »
It’s one of the most frustrating and confusing parts of dating. You think things are going well, you’re texting back and forth with a new love interest…and... Read More »
One thing romantic comedies don’t tell you — a romantic date takes a lot of planning. Perhaps you’ve gotten past the first few moments of small talk,... Read More »
Infatuation is at its highest peak during the cupcake stage of dating. This stage can be defined as the phase of dating when two individuals are madly in... Read More »
How do you know if a man is a keeper? What are the hallmarks of a healthy relationship? Many women wonder what qualities a man should exhibit if he’s... Read More »
As a professional matchmaker and dating expert, I know the challenges of being single get a lot of attention, but I can also name many surprisingly... Read More »