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 […]

The Only Reason You Should Date

The way I look at it, there are three things we value in a person: attractiveness, kindness, and intellect. I’d also add charm and intelligence into that list, but that’s it—if I’ve been doing my job well, you should be drawn to me on other grounds.

It’s a universal truth that […]

When first getting into the dating scene, it’s important to remember you are not a robot and you don’t have to be programmed to match the perfect type of person with the perfect type of personality. Remember that it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that a relationship is supposed to enhance your […]