Let's Talk Online Dating Tips (Page 10)

Whelp, it’s March. That makes it a full year for us here in the United States dealing with the pandemic, lockdowns, quarantines, bubbles, pods, and all the rest of the not-so-fun stuff. Man, I get it. This has been tough, and it still is tough. Throw the struggles of dating into the mix, and life gets downright impossible to deal with sometimes. With all of the added stresses, it can sometimes feel like it’s not...

For the past 10 years or so, online dating has been a big part of the dating landscape. There's really no getting around it. Chances are you have dabbled in online dating yourself, or you have at least had a friend, family member, or co-worker tell you about their experiences on a dating site or mobile dating app. I wholeheartedly believe that online dating will greatly aid you on your path to dating success,...

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 University Study, shows that almost 40% of couples met each other online. Additionally, dating platforms have been recording a surge in usage since the first of the year. It's clear that going online has become the top way for singles to connect, so I wanted...

Our style of communication and social interaction was thrown for one gigantic loop over the past year, to say the least. We're all more cautious to go out, so we’ve been losing some of our social muscles. Like all muscles, social muscles need to be used to stay sharp, and if you’re only talking to your cat, you’re not getting the workout you normally do. What I hear most from my dating coaching clients is that it...

Maybe you’re a single senior lady who’s been dating and available for a year or two now, and it just seems that there aren’t that many good senior men to choose from. Maybe you’ve been on some senior dating sites because you want to increase your chances of finding love, but you still haven't met that special someone. Whatever your situation, chances are you’ve asked yourself at some point, “Should I date younger...

When I first started working as a professional dating coach at New York Dating Coach in New York City, I used to get a decent number of clients who I was surprised to see there. They were good looking, affable, smart, and confident. One guy was Australian, and who doesn't fall for that accent? However, they all faced a similar issue. In college, when they weren't attending classes, they were on a sports team,...

Before I was willing to admit to myself that I was a lesbian, I recall having many crushes on straight girls because I didn’t know any lesbians. I lived a straight life in high school and university but was craving being in community with my lesbian sisters. Those straight girl crushes were all I had to sustain my fantasies. I never hit on anyone back then because I was petrified to be found out. Attraction...

If you were dating or looking for love in 2020, you were faced with lots of new barriers and situations. From social distancing, virtual dating, quarantining, anxiety about your safety, and many traditional dates being off limits, COVID-19 has dramatically changed the dating landscape. 2021 is finally here, and a new year often represents new beginnings, change, and hope. It’s an opportunity to set important...

2020 came with its own set of trials and tribulations. Although we all had goals at the start of the year, a lot of them were underachieved or weren’t even possible to attain. But a new year brings a reinvigorated sense of self and a restored faith that we can achieve the goals we set for ourselves. The same attitude can be said about gay dating. Here are my top four ways I feel like most gay men will embrace and...

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, dating has become challenging for everyone — novices and serial daters alike. But you don’t need to pump the brakes on dating altogether. Even if you won’t be traveling home to see your friends and family for the holidays, or you’ve nixed scheduling a night out for...

Even in the best of circumstances, dating can be difficult. But if you’re an introvert, it can be all the more challenging. Sometimes it feels like dating is all about extroverts, or pretending to be an extrovert. Friends, family, and co-workers tell you to “Walk into a room like you own it” or “Go out to a different place every night” or “Talk to 20 people a day.” It can feel like all the attention, press, and...

Dating in the modern age has proven to be like navigating uncharted and unpredictable waters rather than driving on a solid road. Many men seem to have more dating woes than dating highs, so here are my top seven reasons why dating for some people can be a difficult journey. 1. Differing Relationship Goals and Timelines In my professional matchmaking experience, a lot of gay men operate on an out clause,...

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 in every zip code and for every gender. While you may think dating, especially online dating, is easier for men because they often do the choosing and society allows them to date a wider age range of people than women are afforded, the reality is dating for men...

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 sites are how people find friendship and romance today. The proof is in the enormous volume of singles, including senior singles, looking for love online has increased dramatically in the past two decades. Let's face it. You were hoping your friends would set you...

The Short Version: NetLingo is the GOAT (greatest of all time) when it comes to discovering and defining the text acronyms that people bandy about on the web. Erin Jansen founded NetLingo in 1995 to explain tech terms to new internet explorers. Now the site offers the ultimate reference guide on the abbreviations and shorthand that many digital natives use when communicating through texts, emails, hashtags, and...

Singles looking for love online are now putting their political affiliation front and center as what feels like the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime lies ahead. Finding a match now goes beyond zip codes, height, and dietary preferences. If you strongly support the "wrong" candidate or are taking a pass on voting, you'll decrease your chance of finding a compatible date this election...

The Short Version: Many singles think they can find relationship success using dating apps or meeting people through friends. But Matchmaker Julia Bekker — also known as the Hunting Maven — recognizes that busy singles often struggle to build connections through those channels. Some people may not find truly compatible partners, while others may have difficulty meeting anyone in the first place. Julia strives to...

We are all hyperaware of how in flux the world is right now. Among the changes I’ve noticed in my circle is how many of my friends are moving, have moved, or are thinking about moving in this year of uncertainty. For a lot of people, this may be the impetus to make that change they have been considering for a long time. While moving can be an exciting new adventure, getting into the dating and social scene in a...

If you’re a single senior man interested in meeting and dating younger women, but you're concerned about the stigma that can be associated with age-gap love, you've come to the right place. I've been in a relationship with an older man twice in my life, and I wasn't even looking for it. Both my late husband and my now-fiancé are 14 years older than I am, and I found both relationships to be satisfying and full of...

Since the pandemic hit, many lesbians and queer women want a girlfriend or partner more than ever. It’s understandable! Most social outlets are gone. You’re probably not hugging your friends and family, so your need for physical affection and emotional connection may be higher than usual. And, while stress kills some women’s sex drive, others find their sexual needs become even stronger than usual. Everyone needs...

Dating is a mix of biology, sociology, psychology, and anthropology. By definition, so is everything we do, as these are the four tenets of humanity. I mention it because it's good to focus on the different aspects of dating, so we can better understand our motivations, society at large, and the person sitting opposite us. Once we start to understand why we do things, it’s much easier to figure out how to do...

If you find yourself single after 50 and you don’t want to be, you may be asking yourself, “Am I too picky?” Sure, the senior dating timeline can take longer than it did when you were in your 20s and 30s. However, if it’s been more than 12 months of concerted focus on getting yourself out there and going on dates, and you’re still single, it’s time to reflect and make some changes. If that’s you, you’re in...

We are now forever changed as humans when it comes to what we have experienced thus far in this COVID- 19 era. No matter what our political affiliation, we can all agree that this forced pause has allowed us to reevaluate our everyday lives in different ways. It stands to reason that gay dating has also been affected, and you may see some changes that will either scare or excite you. Let me raise five ways that...

Want to start meeting, having sex, dating, and getting into relationships with butch lesbians or lesbian tops? You’ve come to the right place. You may have heard about the “top shortage” or even feel like you’re experiencing it yourself. You’ve had a few dates with women who seemed like promising lesbian tops, only to find yourself leading the conversation, reaching for the check, or leaning in first for a kiss...

I've been a professional dating coach and matchmaker for over seven years now, and people don’t hire someone like me if they are happy with the current state of affairs in regard to their love life. A lot of singles come to me because they want me to be their investigator. It’s my job to identify and recognize their roadblocks. They pay me to point out certain things in their behavior that may cause hurdles in...

The Short Version: Matchmaker and dating coach Cher Gopman found a way to help singles keep dating while keeping their social distance. She turned to Instagram to keep pairing singles as part of her new platform Dating From Home. Singles fill out an application describing themselves and why they want to find love online. Then Cher uses her matchmaking skills to set up compatible partners on virtual dates. She posts...

The Short Version: Neurohacking is a way to use science to feel better and maintain mental sharpness. The concept leverages neuroscience and biochemistry to combat and address modern stresses on the human body. Neurohacker Collective offers a line of products designed to help individuals and couples feel their best, and they also make a great gift for a special someone. Neurohacker products aim to help people improve...

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 spark alive, so when you meet in person, it's all smooth sailing. Now that some cities, states, and counties are partially opening, what does that mean for dating IRL? Do you socially distance while going on a hike, do you kiss with your masks on, and do you even...

The Short Version: Tampa Bay MatchMakers started with Dr. Nancy Wall informally setting up dates and blossomed into a matchmaking service with a highly successful team of experts. The firm offers a range of services for singles, including life coaching and arranged dates with carefully vetted singles. Clients receive honest feedback after the first connection so they can learn to help themselves on the path to love....

The Short Version: People may think of etiquette as knowing how much to tip at a restaurant or holding the door for someone else. But Jodi RR Smith, Founder of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, wants people to expand their concept of manners. According to Jodi, etiquette involves rules for behavior that make both people involved in an interaction feel respected. Behaving well on a first date — or early in a new...