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The Vida Consultancy, (DBA Maclynn International) was founded by Rachel Vida Maclynn, a British Psychologist, in 2011 in the UK. Struck by the idea of helping successful, unique, influential individuals find true love, Rachel set out to build a leading international agency. She is now considered one of the world's foremost voices on matchmaking, dating, and relationships. Read our blog for the..
The Vida Consultancy
1y ago
The Best Date Ideas in Los Angeles To Make a Lasting Impression
If you’re tired of the usual dinner and a movie date night or want to avoid the tourists in places like Hollywood and Griffith Observatory, take a look through these carefully-selected date ideas:
1. Sunset Strolls in the Venice Canals
The Venice Canals, located right off 25th street in Venice Beach, present a beach visit with a difference. Their secretive channels are a beautiful place to stroll with a date and soak up a serene sunset away from the hustle and bustle of LA. Pretty bridges peppered along the canals allow for w ..read more
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1y ago
Regardless of your courting style, physical attraction is often crucial in the start of a romantic relationship. But what determines this mysterious force that pulls two people together?
Survival of the Fittest
Evolutionary psychologists argue that physical traits and pheromones can signal good genes to pass onto offspring. Moreover, certain physical traits like waist to hip ratio on women are thought to indicate fertility.
Societal Standards of Beauty
Depending on the time period you were raised and live in, what is deemed attractive can greatly vary. In the 1990s, the skinny supermodel was t ..read more
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2y ago
Take a Walk in Sinatra’s Footsteps
Take a stroll through Hoboken and experience all the significant locations and sights that inspired Sinatra to become one of the most revered and iconic musicians ever. Hoboken is decorated with all things Sinatra, from the Blue Eyes Cuisine to the stature of the man himself, which can be found along the Sinatra Park, testaments to Sinatra’s life can be found all over Hoboken.
We’ve made a handy tour guide below for you (but feel free to pave your own path!)
Start at 415 Monroe Street, where Francis Albert Sinatra was born. Although the building was demolish ..read more
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2y ago
Take An Afternoon Stroll Through the Frelinghuysen Arboretum Today
Built around a mansion first constructed in 1891, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum is today host to a huge range of beautiful plants across woodland, meadows, and gardens. Deemed the “Best Public Garden in New Jersey” by NJ Monthly readers, you’ll find magnolias, flowering cherry trees, and a Japanese Maple Lawn contained within its grounds.
At the centre of it all sits the Frelinghuysen Mansion, an excellent example of the colonial revival style. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum can be a fantastic location for getting to know someone, o ..read more
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2y ago
As experts in exquisite dating, we’ve curated this collection of the best date ideas in Morris County, NJ, and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for romantic date night ideas in Morris County or more adventurous, fun date ideas further out, we’ve crafted this selection to ensure a memorable date.
Unique and Fun Date Ideas in Morris County, NJ
Sometimes you don’t want to go for the obvious option. When you’re looking to impress your date with creativity or upscale fun, try one of these:
Paint and Sip at Canvas & Grapes Studio
This famous studio, Canvas & Grapes, offers sign ..read more
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2y ago
We also work at countless locations across the US, including New Jersey, to match exceptional single people with other exceptional single people and arrange their romantic meetings. So, if you’re looking for curated advice for dating in Essex County, NJ, look no further. We’ve provided this comprehensive guide to the best places to go and the best things to do on a romantic rendezvous with your date.
Creative Dating Ideas in Essex County, NJ
Deciding where to go for your very first date, or even for the dates that come after this, can be difficult. You want to keep that spark alive and make ne ..read more
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2y ago
A Unique Date Night at the Getty Center
Housing the extensive art collection of J.Paul Getty, once the richest man in America, the Getty Center is a museum and gardens overlooking Los Angeles, situated just north of Santa Monica. Offering stunning views of LA, beautiful experimental architecture, and a huge selection of fantastic art, the Getty Center is the perfect place for a unique date. With late openings on Saturday evenings, you’ll also be able to dine on the garden terrace, watching the sunset over Los Angeles together.
While Getty himself had a great interest in the renaissance master ..read more
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2y ago
Freedom of choice does not equal liberation
Psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “the paradox of choice” to illustrate how the freedom of choice is not the key to satisfaction but rather the antithesis of happiness. When we are presented with more choices, we face a paralysis of decision and often end up not deciding at all. At the off chance that we do come to a decision, we end up overturning it and feel less satisfied than we would have if we had fewer options. The imagined alternatives are almost patronizing in our minds, whispering to us that they could have been better and the s ..read more
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2y ago
When it came to dating in LA, it’s probably fair to say that working from home really didn’t have any upsides during the pandemic. For some people, it actually did have a few silver linings. Many rediscovered the importance of connection with those who mean most to them. Lots used the swathes of free time foisted upon us to forge new interests or nurture old ones. And these benefits were facilitated by the brand-new lifestyle of working from home: Without a commute, we could spend more time making those connections, finding those interests.
But for those wanting to date in LA, there was no pos ..read more
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2y ago
Picture the scene: Two people falling in love – inevitably, irresistibly in love. It’s a beautiful sight.
How do you see it happening? Are they two strangers catching eyes across a crowded bar, then instantly clicking on their very first date?
Or… are they two friends falling in love? Slowly developing feelings, perhaps even to their own surprise?
Movies certainly paint one picture—but new research is shaking the prevailing psychological wisdom to its core.
What’s taught doesn’t match the reality
Led by Dana Anthony Stinson of the University of Victoria, a recent study suggests that psychology ..read more