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  • 16 ONLINE DATING DO’S AND DON’TS (ESPECIALLY FOR MEN)

    by Shopify API
    With more people than ever flocking to apps to find connection, now is an ideal time to get your digital dating dialed in. Here are some tips to bring your match-total up while you hunker down—from your friendly neighborhood dating coach. 

  • GET THE EDGE: 7 WAYS NICE GUYS CAN AVOID THE FRIEND-ZONE

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    Dating tips for men from dating expert Connell Barrett “Let’s just be friends.” Yes, it’s one of the most dreaded 4-word sentences, along with “We need to talk” and “Smash Mouth is reuniting.” (The horror!) It hurts to want a second date with a woman who doesn’t want one with you, perhaps even more so if you’re a man seeking his soulmate on The League. We all hate that feeling when a girl you’re messaging goes quiet. Welcome to… cue thunder and scary music… the friend zone. Questions arise: “Am I doing something wrong? Am I not attractive?”

  • SENDING THE FIRST MESSAGE: 5 FLIRTY TEXTS TO KICK OFF A CHAT WITH A MATCH

    by Shopify API
    In dating, why does it always feel difficult to figure out what to say or text? We tend to get shoved in our heads before sending that first text message. Why? We try too hard to be witty or clever. Wit is wonderful, but that opening text message doesn’t have to be brilliant. You don’t need to be Shakespeare. You just need to be playful and clear. Clarity is huge. It’s important to let the other person know you’re interested. Clever is overrated, and clarity is underrated. Lower the bar for how funny, witty, or perfect your opener has to be. This will in turn relax you and unlock your most charming self.

  • Is Speed Dating Making a Comeback?

    by Shopify API
    When a New York Times reporter asked me to weigh in for an article on the return of speed dating services, we had a lot to talk about. In an almost post-pandemic dating world, the pent-up demand for dating IRL (in real life versus virtual dating) makes a lot of sense. I call it a hybrid form of dating where you sign up online for an event and show up to see if you have that instant chemistry or not. These days, even with couples meeting online more than doubling in numbers than couples who met through friends, singles need a hybrid dating strategy. Adding in speed dating fits the bill.

  • How Do You Tell If Your Hookup Has Feelings for You

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    So, you’ve been bumping uglies with your hookup that you met on a free dating website or local store for a few weeks or months, and now you cannot put a pin on it, but things have changed? You are now left wondering if you’re in it for the sex or do your hookup has feelings for you.

  • 10 Tips To Live In A Happy Long Distance Relationship

    by Shopify API
    1. Talking At Least Two Times During The Day In A Long Distance Relationship “Calling during the mornings and in the evenings or before going to bed is important,” knowing about how your partner’s day went and talking about the things they love the most so they can feel pleased with you because these are the things which will make your partner feel more connected with you even if you are not physically present there for them.

  • How To Start A Friendly Conversation On A Date

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    1. Ask questions confidently. It does not matter if it’s your first date. You need to make sure that you put up questions to the other person confidently. Being confident can have a positive impact on the other person. Being nervous may give a bad impression to the person you are dating. You can put up questions that do not offend them and keep up with your confidence. Asking questions that are worth it can help you start a friendly conversation.

  • What Should You Do On Your First Date?

    by Shopify API
    1. Positive Body Langauge: Admit your nervousness and maintain composed body language.

     2. Favorite Dish: Everyone enjoys talking about food, and there is always a story to tell or interesting questions to ask about memorable dishes, foods you enjoy cooking, and so on.