There’s something about the end of one year and the beginning of a new one that naturally inspires you to take stock of your old habits and start some smarter ones. This well-researched phenomenon is called the “fresh start effect” — landmarks, like a new year, motivate people to set goals. If your goal involves figuring out how to find love in 2022, I’ve got news for you: you don’t have to spend hours tirelessly swiping on those dating apps to attain that happily ever after. In fact, many of the best dating tips I have to offer have nothing to do with looking for other singles ..read more

  Singles are more eager than ever to find love. In fact, a 2021 survey found that 19% of singles feel more social pressure to find a relationship since COVID began. The good news is, there are more date-worthy bachelors and bachelorettes than ever: the survey found that 72% of singles got better at prioritizing things in their lives, 66% started taking better care of their mental health, and 50% made improvements to their physical health. The only question now is: where can you find these elite singles aside from the same old online dating services? Enter: matchmakers, like Susan Trombe ..read more

  Every year, as “hot girl summer” comes to a close and the temperatures steadily drop, many singles inevitably begin their hunt for a hibernation companion. And why shouldn’t they? It’s only natural to want a date for all those holiday parties — someone to Netflix and DoorDash with during the chillier months. How else are you going to keep that nosy aunt from asking — yet again — why you still haven’t found someone yet as your family gathers around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Indeed, cuffing season 2021 is upon us, but it’s hit quite a roadblock this year: the coronavirus pandemic. I ..read more

Picture this: You’ve been dating someone for at least a few months, and so far, things are going swimmingly. You’ve gone on a string of epic dates with lively conversation, gotten comfortable enough to have laid-back hangouts binge-watching Netflix, and text each other almost every day (insert heart-eyes emoji). It feels like this is going somewhere. The only snag? For some reason, they have yet to introduce you to their friends or family. As it turns out, there’s a term for what you’re experiencing: “stashing.” What is stashing? Only one of the most hurtful 2021 dating trends since ghosting ..read more

    Dating — especially in 2021 and beyond — comes with a lot of potential disappointments: like realizing you’re not the only person your current love interest is seeing. Sure, you never explicitly had the convo about exclusivity, but you felt like this budding relationship was heading somewhere. And to find out that the person you’re envisioning a future with is still weighing their options can feel like a sucker punch. As it turns out, there’s a term for this dating trend: “roaching,” which stems from the fact that cockroaches often multiply in hiding. What is roaching? Well, hav ..read more

  It’s a tale as old as time: you’ve found your potential dream girl, but you think she’s unattainable. Now you’re wondering how to attract a woman of her caliber — and keep her. If there’s anything you can take away from blockbuster movies like Hitch, Long Shot, and She’s Out of Your League — it’s that almost nothing is impossible when it comes to matters of the heart. Learning how to make a woman fall in love with you starts with building up your confidence — if you carry yourself like you’re on her level and fully deserve her, that’s how she’ll see you.   So, is anyone ever truly ..read more

  In today’s world, singles have embraced all kinds of new ways to find love, from using apps on their phone to hiring professionals to help them navigate the dating world. When it comes to the latter, there are two common options: dating coaches and matchmakers. Understanding the distinctions between how these two pros operate is crucial to figure out which route you should go — which is why I put together this guide comparing date coaching vs matchmaking.   So, what’s the difference between a date coach and a matchmaker? These professionals often get confused because they do have ..read more

  Nearly half of U.S. adults — and a majority of women — say dating has become harder in the last 10 years, according to a 2019 poll by Pew Research. And of those who are on the market, most admit they’re dissatisfied with their dating lives because they just can’t find people to go out with. The truth is, there are plenty of other smart, successful, attractive people out there looking for love — most singles just going about searching for them in the wrong way. A matchmaker can weed out all the flakes, the phonies, and those who just aren’t a good fit for you. Can your apps do that? Did ..read more

  In the beginning, they were charming as all hell. They swept you off your feet, said all the right things, and made your love story feel like a real-life fairytale. It was, in a word: intense. But these days, you have a hunch something is off. Why do they seem to only be interested in talking about themselves? Why do they seem to turn on you on a dime? And what’s with the nit-picking of everything you do? Dating a narcissist can be quite a rollercoaster ride. And it can be difficult to recognize the signs that you’re in this situation because narcissists by nature are so charismatic an ..read more

    You’ve tried dating apps, meeting people in the old-fashioned way IRL, and even your friends and family have tried to set you up. And yet, despite all your efforts, you wonder: “Why am I single?” How is this possible? I’ve seen it time and again, so I’m going to tell you why — and I’ll be brutally honest. There are certain all-too-common mistakes people make in dating that prevent them from finding — and maintaining — real, lasting connections. And I’m willing to bet you’re guilty of at least one of them.   You may not realize that some of your behaviors are sabotaging your ..read more