What should you do to prep for a date?

For most people, the first thought that comes to mind is, « How should I dress? » You’ve seen so many online dating profiles that you could play a game with yourself: « Guess if they’re single: casual or formal, » « Scratch how they dress off their list, » « How should I […]

Warning: This article covers a lot of ground. There’s a lot more depth to this topic than can be covered in a short article, so you might want to just look away now if you prefer not to get immersed in the high falutin’ stuff.

Dating Today Doesn’t Work Like It Used To

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Most men and women approach dating as a competition, but we don’t have to compete at all. Being approachable and appreciative can earn you a lot more than being standoffish can. Let’s hope that your approach is as good as your potential, because success in dating is about staying relaxed and staying up-to-date, and we […]

Healthy dating is a lot easier than you may think. There are various ways of saying this—you may be a « good date, » you could be an « easy date, » you’re a « no-commitment date, » or simply you « don’t want to put too much pressure on someone. » That last one is easy to say, but put your best […]

It might seem unfair that you—the expert on love, the expert on the art of wooing—should offer tips to a writer on matters of the heart. But when it comes to dating, all the advice you need to know is readily available online—or, if you don’t have Internet access, you can rely on the experience […]

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Want to date without seeing someone first? Do a day of speed dating.

« Staggering for a lot of people, less for others, » says Jill Eastwood, curator at Sydney’s Table of Contents Gallery. « Sometimes if you get a room with a bunch of couples, you can get less pressure than if it’s just you and you’re separated […]

According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, the Millennial Generation is far more advanced than previous generations at love and dating. Unlike previous generations, who relied on friends or family for the suggestion of a new partner, Millennials rely on the Internet for just about everything: search engine optimization, activities with friends, […]

Dating Tips: 1. Ditch the Questions

We are all so accustomed to taking the lead in conversations, and whenever we’re put on the spot, we respond with a topic that we want to talk about. Dating is no different. You can ask all the questions you want to a stranger, but at least half of them […]

You probably have an idea of what you are looking for in a partner. Should it be someone who’s the same height as you? What if they’re a slightly taller person? What if he or she’s a little shorter? Is the weight ideal? What if she or he has a little more or a little […]

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Approach

Sure, dating is more casual these days, but that doesn’t mean you should act like a hobo who spent one night in jail for petty theft. There are rules to good online dating, and they apply to real-life encounters as well. Put yourself out there, and don’t be afraid to talk to people […]