Tag Archives: dating advice

How to Get Men To Approach You

You’re about to learn something shocking about men today. Infact, what I’m about to reveal could change the way you think about men forever. I got an email from a lady at the end of last week, which made me realize there’s something women don’t understand about men, and it’s something you need to know right now. The email said, “David, why don’t men approach me. I see guys looking at me, I’m open, I smile, and still they just look away and end up moving on. What’s wrong with me?” Read more

Dating Outside of Your Age Range: True Love, or Disaster?

Young woman and older man on a date
Recently, questions about controversial dating topics (age gaps, religious differences, monetary issues, overcoming vanity, etc.) have been popping up in my inbox from PattiKnows readers. So, I thought it was about time that I address some of them. Let’s start with age gaps. Keep in mind while you read my responses to these top 5 questions that every dating situation is different, and that these answers are general in nature. Read more

How to spring clean your relationship

Woman hands trash bag to man
Spring is here! Spring is here! I love every single thing about spring. The extra daylight. The blooming flowers. The new beginnings. It’s all so wonderful! But, when you’re in a long-term relationship, spring probably won’t mean a new beginning for you romantically. But, it can be a time for you to do some spring cleaning and make your relationship feel shiny and new again. So, with that in mind, here’s how to spring clean your relationship. Read more

6 Amazing First Date Ideas…and a Few More You Should Avoid!

Couple takes a cooking class for their first date
There’s no rule that states a first date has to be dinner and a movie or a drink at a bar, yet I find that the overwhelming majority of my clients will choose one of these activities if left to their own devices. This is where my job as a dating and relationship expert kicks in. My help to clients doesn’t just extend to finding them a match; I also try to steer my clients away from generic dating ideas and help them find activities that are more personal, more engaging, and hopefully more fun! Read more

Fleeing the Friend Zone

Girl rejects kiss from her friend
It’s the age-old debate: Can you get out of the friend zone? And more importantly, how do you stay out of the friend zone? I could write an entire novel on this subject, but I’ll try to keep it short and proactive for those of you stuck in the eternal hell that we call the “friend zone.” Here are my tips on how to stay out of this zone, as it’s much easier to stay out of it than leave it (unless, of course, you’re Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally). Read more

How to overcome dating ruts

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