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5 Ways to Be Your Own Matchmaker This Holiday Season!

People gather at a holiday party, part of being your own matchmaker during the holidays
Single this year during the holidays? Great! This is the perfect time of year to get out there and be your own matchmaker. Every holiday season my clients express extra grief about not being in a relationship. They don’t realize that this time of year is a prime time to meet people and expand their social circle. Here are 5 fun ways to be your own matchmaker this holiday season. Read more

5 Signs your boyfriend is bad news

A woman contemplates whether he boyfriend is not right for her
Are you wondering if your boyfriend is less of a Prince Charming and more of a Gargamel? (Yeah, I just used a Smurfs reference. You know you love it!) From experience, I can tell you that if you’re not sure if your man is bad news, then he probably is. I know, that’s tough to hear. But, I’m a big believer in a woman’s intuition. If you’ve potentially got the icks for your man, it probably is because he’s icky. Just in case you need some more specific guidance than that, here are five signs your man could be bad news. Read more

5 things not to wear when you’re about to do it

woman takes off her clothing before sex
As a woman, you can always kind of predict (kind of being the operative word) when sex is about to go down.  Maybe it’s your fifth date with a guy and he invites you over to his place for dinner. Maybe it’s your tenth date with a guy and he wants to take you on a romantic weekend getaway.  Or maybe it’s your second date, and you think there’s a chance of getting frisky (Bathroom? Back seat of his car? The opportunities are endless, am I right?). Regardless of the situation, you should always be prepared if you plan on doing the dirty Here are my top 5 things NOT to wear when you’re about to do it: Read more

#AskPatti: Matchmaker help on a budget, first date outfits, non-negotiables & more!

Ask Patti Stanger
Hello, my loves! I hope your Thanksgiving was filled with food, fun and lots of love. Personally, my holiday was a little too much food and the perfect amount of fun and love. I really have so much to be thankful for this year and it’s so nice that a big part of the holiday season is appreciating the year that’s just past. Enough with the mushy gushy stuff and on to this week’s #AskPatti questions! Read more

AskJustin: Communicating in online dating & judging the first date

Ask Justin Bird
So what's a good opening email when messaging someone on online dating? I can never think of anything to say besides Hey how are you? Brooke, Oxford, Miss.
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Your 3 Top Holiday Dating Questions Answered!

woman surprised man with a holiday gift
Dating during the holiday season can be tricky. With so many work and family obligations, parties to attend, and deadlines to meet, it is hard to know how to factor your new special someone into the picture. My clients express the most anxiety about this subject when they are dating someone with whom they have not yet established exclusivity. Sure, they have been on a couple of great dates, but does that mean they are expected to exchange gifts or ring in the new year together? To help ease the anxiety a bit, here are my answers to the three most popular questions I get from clients about dating someone new during the holiday season. Read more