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Why music is becoming a big part of online dating?

Published on December 14, 2017

Music is such a big part of our lives and is being used more and more in online dating. I love music and love the fact that one can now use music on their profile on some apps and sites. It opens up a whole new world of communicating. Thinking about the earlier days of […]

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Trouble deleting your online dating Profile

Published on September 12, 2017

As of late, I’ve decided to move from a non-paying site to a paid site. Needless to say, I wanted to delete my old accounts from free online dating sites. I’d rather focus on a new approach with a paid site, although that doesn’t mean I think free sites are “bad”. However, I’ve read the […]

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Four weeks into online dating

Published on July 4, 2017

I’ve tried Brad’s method of contacting as many people as possible to improve my odds of getting a date. In my opinion, it’s not the best approach for me. I have a hard time going out with someone just to have a date. Having quality over quantity seems a better road to go down. Over […]

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What to Do When Your Date Remains Active Online

Published on August 17, 2016

Embed from Getty Images After hitting it off on a few stellar dates, you’re finding yourself smitten by your new date. You’re compatible, attracted, and ready to invest in what it means to go deep together. Approaching that conversation about exclusivity isn’t always easy, as that topic of “what are we?” has a way of […]

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How to Write an Impacting Profile

Published on October 22, 2014

While filling out a dating profile, have you ever felt you were merely indulging in egotism, or worried over how to present yourself in an honest yet alluring fashion? I remember feeling a subtle yet smug satisfaction at being able to speak in depth about myself, what I wanted from a partner and posting my […]

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The Superficial Truth about Profile Pictures

Published on April 6, 2014

Nobody wants to admit to having a superficial side, but the honest truth is that when it comes to online dating, a profile picture truly does speak a thousand words. We’re all judging books by their covers here because, honestly, how else do we know which book to read further? Now I know I have […]

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Pros and Cons of Professionally Written Dating Profiles

Published on February 23, 2014

The latest craze for the online dating world is the use of a professional writer to spruce up, rewrite, or create your dating profile. The goal is to bring out your most appealing attributes to increase the likelihood of attracting a potential companion. Is this a form of lying? What are the pros and cons […]

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Too Much Emphasis on Kids in Your Dating Profile?

Published on December 22, 2013

As a new-ish dad (my son is now 15 months old) I can say that having kids is absolutely wonderful. Exhausting but wonderful. And if you’re like me, you may find your kids becoming your go-to topic for conversations. Which is okay in most cases (as long as we’re not driving people crazy). However, I’ve […]

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Guy Winks at Me but Won’t Respond to my Emails

Published on December 16, 2013

The way Match.com works can sometimes create confusion for subscribers. In this case, a woman receives a wink from a man and she’s interested so she emails him back…then he doesn’t respond! What’s up with that? Here’s an example from a reader: Hi, I have received a wink a couple of months ago from a […]

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online dating and financial success

Should a Successful Man List his Salary on a Dating Site?

Published on January 27, 2013

Most dating sites include the opportunity for a person to include their salary range as a part of their dating profile. Some people feel this is a bit too personal so it’s not uncommon to see this left blank. However, financial success can be very attractive. I remember reading (and I apologize that I can’t […]

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Storytelling and Other Tips for Your Dating Profile

Published on January 13, 2013

If you’ve been a reader of my site or if downloaded my free online dating guide, you know how important I think it is for you to have a solid dating profile. Because of its importance, I do my best to walk people through how to create their own profile in my step-by-step profile creation […]

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When to Discuss the Type of Relationship You’re Looking For

Published on April 9, 2012

Online dating is a great tool for people to find and build relationships. However, the relationship goal can be quite different from one person to the next. For me, I used online dating because I wanted to find a long-term relationship. However, as I discovered over my time dating online, not everyone was looking for […]

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