Tag Archives: dating advice

Negotiables And How We Get There

Non-Negotiables: (N.) An easy list in theory, tricky as hell to come up with. Our girl Patti is a huge proponent of non-negotiables. She believes coming up with five traits that a potential mate must have is important to help you navigate your dating life. What are they and why are they important to come up with? Non-negotiables are traits any guy you could consider getting serious with should align with. Creating five non-negotiables gives you a list that you truly believe in, and holds every guy to the same standards. They are completely up to you, and reflect what you want in a mate! Read more

Three Magic Tricks to Get a Man to Open Up

Magic Tricks to Get a Man to Open Up
Have you ever been asked out by a man, had to reschedule and never heard back from him again? Do you ever feel you’re hitting it off with a man when all of the sudden things go cold? I’ve got a few ‘magic tricks’ to help you understand the inner workings of a man’s mind. These tricks are simple but affective and it starts with affirmation. Read more

Single girls, you need to say “yes” more

Hey single girls, I have some advice for you and it’s really simple. Just say “yes” as much as possible. That’s it. It’s a small word that’s going to have a huge impact on your life if you say it more often. I promise. So many of my single girlfriends say they want love, but shut themselves off to it by saying “no” or “yes, but,” more than they say a plain and simple “yes.” Here’s why I think they need to change that and I think you need to, too. Read more

A Key Tool For First Date Success

A hugely important aspect of my job as matchmaker is to coach my clients on their dating techniques so that they are set up for ultimate dating success! I have a whole arsenal of tips that I give to clients, but lately I have been insisting that all of the singles that I match do something a little out of the box. Read more

What Posting ‘In A Relationship’ On Facebook Says About You: The 4 Things You Need to Know

Facebook is the ultimate breeding ground for narcissistic behavior. Think about status updates. You’re telling people every little thing that’s happened throughout your day. Read more

3 BIG Reasons You Need to Stop Comparing

“Oh thats nice, her boyfriend surprised her with a trip to Hawaii for her birthday, mine bought me a necklace that I emailed him the day before”. Girls use comparisons all the time, especially when it comes to other girls, and especially when it comes to our relationships. If our girlfriends have a "better" experience or date, we let comparisons take away from what we have. It's an immature thought process that creates a stigma in our minds that the amount of love, date nights, and affection in the world is limited, and we are missing out somehow. Obviously, this alternate version of reality is not healthy for your or your relationship and here three big reasons why. Read more