Category Archives: Dating

Advice on where to meet people, online dating, matchmaking and everything in between.

What I learned at the 2014 Matchmakers & Date Coaches Conference

Lisa Clampit at the Matchmaking Institute Conference
As most of you know if you have been following along with me week to week, the Matchmaking Institute held our International Conference at the end of April. I am thrilled to announce that it was the most successful conference that we have had to date! The weekend was more than just an educational conference; it was a movement. Over 110 matchmakers and date coaches arrived from all over the world not knowing what to expect, and immediately started connecting with each other. They jumped right on board our mission to spread love around the world. Read more

Dating After Divorce: When To Take The Single Out Of Single Mom

Worried single mother figures out when to date again
Figuring out when to start dating post breakup or divorce isn’t always easy, and it can be especially hard for single parents. Everyone’s situation is different and depending on the circumstances surrounding your split, you may need time for the emotional dust to settle before looking for love again. As you’re easing into a new routine with your kid(s) you might feel too overwhelmed to even think about dating – and that’s okay! Read more

How To Get A Guy To Marry You In 20 Minutes

Man proposes to his girlfriend with a diamond ring
To be a successful matchmaker you certainly don’t have to be married or in a relationship, but it does helps if you are able to take your own advice. The advice that I have given in this column, including my recent article on mastering the art of seduction, are techniques that I have personally found success with. In fact, they worked so well for me that my husband proposed to me within 20 minutes of us meeting each other! Here’s how it happened: Read more

When is the right time to go in for the kiss?

Couple shares their first kiss
I honestly don’t know what is worse, a guy going in for the kiss too soon or not going in soon enough. What I do know, is that if a guy comes into the personal space territory when he is not wanted there yet, well that can be a big problem. Barf. It’s totally weird for everyone, including the people that happen to witness it.  At least the bystanders got a good laugh out of it, the two people involved, not so much. Read more

Four Fashion Trends Your Guy Hates

Girl wears 'ironic' hat riding a bike
We all love to be on top of the latest fashion trends, but sometimes these trends can be major turn-offs for your guy. Here are some looks that you should probably save for girls’ night out instead of date night: Read more

10 Surefire Ways To Get Asked On A 2nd Date

Couple sits on their second date
Last week we focused on how despite having great chemistry with someone, there are still dating behaviors that could keep you from moving forward to date number two. This week, let’s take a more positive approach and look at the top 10 ways to make sure you get asked on that 2nd date. Read more