Dating can often feel overwhelming for men, with so many choices and expectations to navigate. Our experts provide practical insights that cover everything from first impressions to long-term success.
By: Hunt Ethridge
Learning how to present yourself online is a lot different than presenting yourself in person. When you’re face-to-face with someone, you have to worry about body language, smell,... Read More »
Online Dating Tips
By: Damona Hoffman
It’s a match! Congratulations on making it through the gauntlet of photo selection, profile writing, swiping,... Read More »
It’s a match! Congratulations on making it through the gauntlet of photo selection, profile writing, swiping, superliking, and first impressions. The next step is even harder, but with clear communication, a system, and good follow-through, you can avoid what I call "The Texting... Read More »
Self-Worth & Confidence
By: Brian Rzepczynski
Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly... Read More »
Barring any significant trauma history, attachment wounds, or mental health challenges, many men have a fairly stable sense of self by the time they reach their 40s. Now facing midlife, singles in their 40s characteristically have achieved a good, structured rhythm to their lives... Read More »
The Short Version: Relationship coach Tony Depp knows firsthand how difficult it can be to approach a beautiful woman in a crowded bar. This “approach anxiety” has stopped many men from chatting up the woman of their dreams. Tony eventually overcame his shyness, and he’s dedicated to... 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 be discouraging, but after spending 18 years coaching singles and also working behind the scenes at many dating apps including OkCupid,... Read More »
You know what’s funny about breakups? Despite being a universal experience, they almost always leave us feeling completely isolated. There was a time when breakups were defined by tearstained pillows and tubs of Rocky Road ice cream. But we like to think that we’ve evolved... Read More »
Technology gives us the chance to have our finger on the pulse of global events in society…and be up in everyone’s business at all times. It’s natural for couples to wonder about each other’s online activities and perhaps stray into a gray area of mistrust. Micro-cheating is a term... Read More »
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If you’re a ‘90s kid like me, monogamy has been imprinted in your mind just as much as a love for Jim Carrey and the lyrics to Britney Spears’ hit classic “Baby One More Time.” The concept — which has traditionally been defined as “the state or custom of being married to only one person at... Read More »
Great “texting chemistry” doesn’t always translate to in-person attraction. You might be having a great textual relationship with someone you met on an app. You send multiple messages a day, share memes, exchange gifs or emojis. Then, suddenly, it tapers off and... Read More »
Many first dates take place at a bar where the casual atmosphere encourages casual conversation over drinks. Some say after a couple of shots of tequila, their first-date jitters die down. Some daters feel comfortable letting their guard down after a drink, and the alcohol carries the... Read More »
The Short Version: Finding love can be tricky, which is why Malaysia’s singles turn to Dateworks Matchmaking for a helping hand. Joanne Ng founded Dateworks in 2017 to help singles learn the ins and outs of relationships. Now, the team works to connect singles for love based on... Read More »
The evening has been magical. The conversation was easy and fun. The location was a perfect choice. The wine was flowing like, well, wine. Music lilts on the air as a stray breeze teases a loose strand of her hair. Your eyes meet, you lean in – and accidentally knock over her wine glass... Read More »
When’s the right time to sleep with a new partner? This age-old question has fostered heated debate among dating coaches, religious organizations, and friend groups alike. But for some people, the answer is simple: Never. Celibacy — avoiding sex and sometimes romantic... Read More »
With something as vulnerable as your dating life, safety should always be top of mind. I think we've all encountered suspicious characters online or gotten spam texts that made us want to shut and lock the digital doors to our private lives. Actively protecting your privacy when online... Read More »
As someone who has reviewed thousands of dating profiles over a decade of being a dating coach, I'm here to tell you that your dating photos matter! Listen, we all know that saying about a picture being worth a thousand words. I see it every day with my clients: The right photos can... Read More »
After 16 years in matchmaking, I’ve heard hundreds of horror stories from clients who came to us after getting burned elsewhere, and I know exactly how bad this industry can get. The right matchmaker helps you find your person. The wrong one wastes your time and money. The matchmaking... Read More »
Relationships are never drama-free. You are going to fight and argue and not see eye to eye sometimes. When these times happen, it could just be you’re going through a rough patch with some external stressors that will soon resolve themselves. But sometimes, enough is... Read More »
What do Toby from “The Office," Jess from “New Girl,” and Regina Carpenter from “Mean Girls” all have in common? They are energy vampires! And while I love my favorite fictional EV, Colin Robinson from “What We Do in the Shadows,” most are to be avoided at all costs in... Read More »
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This is a fun topic for me because I believe I have more online dating experience than most people do. It has been over five years of swiping almost every single day and meeting a multitude of people on all the most poplar platforms. So I know exactly how much energy it takes to... Read More »
I think this is the biggest trap that online daters fall in. So many profiles to swipe on. So many “hey” messages sent. But nothing comes out of it. Zero actual dates get on the calendar. It’s all aimless small talk and a one-way ticket to online dating burnout. How do you up your... Read More »
When coaching singles, I like to say that dating is a mix of biology, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. And now it’s also about technology. With the ascendance of AI, it’s reaching into almost every aspect of our lives, including dating and relationships. So I... Read More »
