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Amber Brooks,Editor-in-Chief
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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Lillian Castro
Lillian Castro,Senior Editor
Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.
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Online dating places a large and accessible pool of daters at our fingertips. While you can receive messages from all sorts of people, finding the right match is a different story. If you need help adjusting your online dating game, look to our articles below.
Knowing how to date online properly can transform your experience tremendously. And we give you the tips to stand out, so you can avoid being a tiny needle in a massive haystack.
Our articles focus on tips and strategies that daters can leverage to find the right connections online, from building an authentic dating profile to recognizing compatibility.
We aren’t biased or anything. But we offer the best advice on this side of the internet to help any dater feel more confident in today’s fast-paced online dating environment because that’s how we designed our content.
Our content covers a wide range of topics, from writing the perfect conversation starter to setting healthy boundaries. You’ll read about dating safety, compatibility, and red flag awareness, so you can avoid any approaching pitfalls.
Our experts teach you how to break the ice and get to that first date, so you won’t be left swiping endlessly. Maximize your online dating experience and find the right matches with these guides.
Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning dating and relationship expert with 15+ years of experience helping singles and couples build meaningful connections. Founder of the International Dating Coach Association, he’s been featured in Men’s Health, CNN, and Fox News and named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Dating Experts.” Hunt has coached thousands worldwide, blending science-based strategies with practical advice to boost confidence, improve communication, and create lasting relationships.
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The dating world is ever-evolving, especially in terms of the language used. Most of us are familiar with terms like catfishing, friends with benefits, and DTF, but there are always new terms being created.
It’s good to keep up with all the new idioms, phrases, and words that can come up in modern dating, so I've created a list of the top 15 you should know.
1. Financial Flames
Gen Z has coined the dating term...
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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Standing out in the crowded digital playground of dating apps can be challenging, even for the most tech-savvy singles with the best photos and a profile penned by a professional writer.
Research from sociologists at Stanford University and the University of New Mexico shows that couples today are meeting most often online — to the tune of almost double the rate (39%) of those being introduced by friends...
Brian holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University, and is a Board Certified Diplomate & Sexologist through the American Board of Sexology. He has been working in the field for more than 33 years as a private practice psychotherapist and runs an international coaching business for gay men that focuses on dating, relationships, and sexuality, and also has experience teaching in higher education. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Relationship Coaching Institute, The International Association of Coaches, and The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
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The Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung wrote in his 1921 classic “Psychological Types” about the personality traits of introversion and extroversion, suggesting that the principal distinction between personalities is the source and direction of an individual’s expression of energy. American author and lecturer Susan Cain says we all fall somewhere on this spectrum, and she argues that today’s culture...
Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
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The Short Version: When singles have had a history of dating the wrong types of people, chances are that history will repeat itself. Christian Relationship Coach Nancy Pina helps singles focus on themselves before they get back into the dating scene. She believes that, while technology has made it easier to date, it hasn’t made it easy to find the right person. That’s why Nancy works with singles to create a...
Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
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The Short Version: Taylor Francois-Bodine started matchmaking as a hobby while working in Washington, D.C., as a senator’s aide and lobbyist. Her high-profile matches turned into lasting relationships so often that she decided to leave the political world and form her own matchmaking firm, Francois-Bodine Consulting. The boutique service is small enough that Taylor meets and matches every client using her unique...
Rachel Dack is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and relationship coach specializing in individual and couples psychotherapy. Rachel's areas of expertise include relationships, dating, mindfulness, anxiety, depression and self-esteem.
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Having high standards and knowing your worth are important factors in finding the right partner. However, there's a difference between being picky in ways that serve you well and being picky in ways that keep you single.
For example, you'll benefit from being cautious about who you date, getting to know someone at an appropriate pace, and ensuring you're not settling or ignoring red flags. On the flip side, your...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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When I made the switch from carefree student to serious professional, I realized that it's not always easy to meet singles in my area, and I had to get creative if I wanted to find a date.
Meeting a new person and falling in love can look so simple in blockbuster films. One moment, you're happily going along and living your life, and the next a god-like hero falls out of the sky and changes your universe. The...
April Braswell is a senior dating expert, dating coach and professional dating profile writer. She leads dating, relationship and communication skills workshops throughout California.
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If you ask, most senior singles will tell you that looking for love is very different today than it was when they were in their 20s and 30s. Not only are there different processes, but online dating has thrown a lot of people a curveball.
To help you navigate this new dating scene, I've compiled a list of nine common mistakes midlife singles should try to avoid.
1. Neglecting to Tap Into Online Dating
While...
Lesbian Love Coach Jordana Michelle is the creator of Magnetic Attraction For Lesbians, the premier online program for mastering the secrets of same-sex female attraction. She is also the creator of WomenWantingWomen.com, the place to be for finding and keeping lesbian love.
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As a dating coach, I get emails all the time from women who are newly out of the closet and want to start dating women. Since these women often don’t know what to expect, they reach out for advice.
The truth is nobody teaches us how to be a lesbian. Oftentimes, we come out without knowing any other LGBTQ women. Coming out can be strange and confusing. We have to learn about ourselves and the new way we want to...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: Dr. Susan Edelman is an MD psychiatrist with a lot of good advice for single women. Her private coaching practice empowers women to know who they are and what they want -- and then take action to meet their relationship goals. Dr. Susan literally wrote the book on owning your power in the dating scene. "Be Your Own Brand of Sexy" offers clear and uncompromising steps to building a healthy...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: A Texas-based matchmaking company called H4M has filled a niche in the dating industry by catering to relationship-minded singles in the LGBTQ+ community. For the last six years, Tammy Shaklee has taken it upon herself to coach, match, and support gay men and lesbian women from coast to coast, and she has pioneered dating services that champion love in all its forms.
Tammy Shaklee takes pride in...
Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning dating and relationship expert with 15+ years of experience helping singles and couples build meaningful connections. Founder of the International Dating Coach Association, he’s been featured in Men’s Health, CNN, and Fox News and named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Dating Experts.” Hunt has coached thousands worldwide, blending science-based strategies with practical advice to boost confidence, improve communication, and create lasting relationships.
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Bad dates suck -- most of us have been on them. If you’re single, then you probably have some bad dates in your future as well, but they don’t have to be as bad as the internet and your friends make them out to be.
You can learn a lot from bad dates, and you can even turn them into a net benefit for you. Let’s get into some things to avoid, deal with, and learn from bad dates.
1. Don’t. Do. The. Dinner. Date.
I...
Brian holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University, and is a Board Certified Diplomate & Sexologist through the American Board of Sexology. He has been working in the field for more than 33 years as a private practice psychotherapist and runs an international coaching business for gay men that focuses on dating, relationships, and sexuality, and also has experience teaching in higher education. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Relationship Coaching Institute, The International Association of Coaches, and The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
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Nothing creates more excitement (and anxiety) than meeting a guy who stimulates you mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and sexually -- especially when it can be so difficult in this contemporary dating landscape to meet someone decent and compatible. Your stomach does somersaults when you’re around him, your body trembles with anticipation to see him again, and your mind is preoccupied with fantasies of what could...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: In the 1990s, Tom Blake made a splash in the senior dating scene by describing his perspective as a single man over 50. He has now written over 3,800 columns, articles, and newsletters about the challenges faced by daters over 50 and the opportunities available to them to find love. Today, FindingLoveAfter50.com shares Tom's insights in a weekly e-newsletter geared toward singles in their 50s, 60s,...
April Braswell is a senior dating expert, dating coach and professional dating profile writer. She leads dating, relationship and communication skills workshops throughout California.
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Online dating is absolutely a must for any single man or woman over 50. Over the years, the industry has adapted to the needs of senior singles. Online dating is no longer just for singles in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
You have a variety of dating sites and apps to choose from and a nearly endless number of people to meet. However, you'll want to know a few things before jumping in head first. Here are 10 tips for...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: Adam LoDolce founded the SexyConfidence coaching firm to teach single women how to navigate the dating scene and find their happily ever after. In the last eight years, Adam and his team have built a comprehensive library of videos, articles, and online programs that focus on building self-esteem and mastering simple yet effective dating techniques. The Sexy Confidence YouTube channel has over...
Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
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The Short Version: David Coleman is known as The Dating Doctor because he provides holistic and practical advice on many issues daters may face. He began his career as a motivational speaker and continues to speak to audiences of all ages at several events each year. For more than 10 years, David has also offered his wisdom to individuals and couples as a dating and relationship coach. He's a witty and...
April Braswell is a senior dating expert, dating coach and professional dating profile writer. She leads dating, relationship and communication skills workshops throughout California.
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Singles over 50 often find it's difficult to meet people their own age, especially for dating purposes. Many midlife singles are still seeking dates and lifelong partners, but the tactics are different than when they were in their 20s and 30s.
As a senior dater, knowing where to go isn’t always enough. It’s also about having somewhat of a plan -- you need to know what to do after saying “Hello” so you don't...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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One of my friends came out as a lesbian in her 20s and promptly found herself without a date on Friday nights. She'd never had that problem when dating guys, so she had no idea how to tackle it. She tried the direct approach, walking up to women and starting a conversation. She met mostly straight women that way. She tried joining a dating app, but an invitation to have a threesome scared her off.
When she heard...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: Unbound has harnessed the power of the internet to disrupt the traditional publishing industry and change the way an idea becomes a book. This groundbreaking publisher empowers readers to select which titles make it to publication. Ambitious authors crowdfund their book ideas and use their existing customer networks to drive interest in a project. Dating, relationship, and lifestyle experts with a...
Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
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The best way to meet singles is to go places you don't normally go and do things that are a smidge outside your comfort zone.
A lot of us get into daily, weekly, or monthly patterns where we stop growing and striving. Go to work, hit the gym, run errands, hang out with friends, go home, repeat. Spend time around the same people day after day.
If that sounds like you and you're single, it can be hard to get...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: Theradome is a cutting-edge laser phototherapy device that offers one of the safest and most effective hair growth treatments available. It uses 80 proprietary lasers to stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss in its tracks. Single men and women can use this technology to regain that youthful head of hair and attract dates with a new, more confident look.
Dating profile pictures often show...
Jon came to DatingAdvice in 2016 with more than 15 years of editorial experience behind him. He has experience editing, writing, and designing at numerous publications, including the Gainesville Sun. Jon enjoys researching emerging trends and seeking out the companies, organizations, and individuals making an impact in the modern world of dating. He excels at working closely with writers and editors to improve the quality of online content.
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The Short Version: When affluent singles in Orlando are ready to settle down, they often turn to Elisabeth Dabbelt at Elite Introductions and Matchmaking. She has more than 30 years of experience, and she listens to what clients are saying — and even what they aren't saying — to help them focus on their search. Through personal, one-on-one coaching and matchmaking, Elisabeth teaches clients how to present their best...
Never bored, Suzanne Wentley is a freelance writer, marketing professional, yoga teacher, energy worker, pet sitter, full-time traveling minimalist, and vegetarian. Her favorite dates include a creative cocktail (preferably made of local fruit and without a plastic straw), laughter, and a beautiful sunset over the sea. Her website is thelovelightproject.com.
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The Short Version: Many Philadelphia-area singles are busy professionals who are tired of connecting with people who aren't compatible with them – that's if they're connecting with anyone at all. When those singles want to turn things around, they can visit Matchmaker and Dating Coach Kristi D. Price. She takes a holistic approach to happiness that helps men and women avoid toxic relationships, succeed in business,...
Jon came to DatingAdvice in 2016 with more than 15 years of editorial experience behind him. He has experience editing, writing, and designing at numerous publications, including the Gainesville Sun. Jon enjoys researching emerging trends and seeking out the companies, organizations, and individuals making an impact in the modern world of dating. He excels at working closely with writers and editors to improve the quality of online content.
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The Short Version: Daters who need a little help to get their romantic lives back on track often visit Arkady Itkin's website, PracticalHappiness.com. There, they can find advice and plenty of tough love. Arkady encourages daters to improve their online profiles, minds, bodies, and lives as they seek to find that special someone. With articles on everything from texting to jealousy and break-ups, both men and women...
Jon came to DatingAdvice in 2016 with more than 15 years of editorial experience behind him. He has experience editing, writing, and designing at numerous publications, including the Gainesville Sun. Jon enjoys researching emerging trends and seeking out the companies, organizations, and individuals making an impact in the modern world of dating. He excels at working closely with writers and editors to improve the quality of online content.
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The Short version: Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist who has developed a reputation as an effective relationship coach. For many years, Dr. Sherman wrote weekly advice columns, spoke on dating issues, and drew attention from primarily young daters struggling to find love. While she still works with that core demographic, she also helps her clients navigate through all life stages -- from getting married to...
Hayley has over 10 years of experience overseeing content strategy, social media engagement, and article opportunities. She has also written hundreds of informational and entertaining blog posts. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Bustle, Cosmo, the Huffington Post, AskMen, and Entrepreneur. When she's not writing about dating news, relationship advice, or her fantasy love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio, she enjoys listening to The Beatles, watching Harry Potter reruns, and drinking IPAs.
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What you put in your online dating emails can make or break your chances of getting a response and, therefore, a date. You don't want it to be too long, but you also don't want it to be too short. You want it to be detailed, but you also don't want to come off like a stalker. You want it to be funny, but you don't want to seem like you're making fun of them.
The good news is you don't have to worry too much...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: In 2003, Orly Hadida, also known as Orly The Matchmaker™, was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most expensive matchmaker. Top professional athletes, CEOs, and other elite clients are more than happy to pay. Orly’s exclusivity and boutique-style services (she doesn't rely on computer databases but her own well-honed intuition and understanding of love) make her one of...
Jon came to DatingAdvice in 2016 with more than 15 years of editorial experience behind him. He has experience editing, writing, and designing at numerous publications, including the Gainesville Sun. Jon enjoys researching emerging trends and seeking out the companies, organizations, and individuals making an impact in the modern world of dating. He excels at working closely with writers and editors to improve the quality of online content.
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The Short Version: Kimberly Seltzer goes beyond conventional therapy to help singles change not only their inner lives but also revamp their confidence and appearance. As one of America's top Dating Makeover and Confidence Expert, Kimberly teaches her clients to overcome issues related to both dating and presentation. She considers herself an action-oriented therapist who helps people tackle their challenges — from...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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The Short Version: Tantra Speed Date has been called "yoga for your love life." Its speed dating events stand out because of the organizers' focus on education, healing, and mindfulness. Participants leave their preconceived notions at the door and enter an open-minded and open-hearted dating environment. Tantra Speed Date hosts monthly events in 15 cities in the US with plans to expand into five more cities by the...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
