Today’s dating world – who knew it could be this complicated? Can we get back to the days where we knew someone from the community, school, or common friendships or even networking? How the heck did it get so complicated and so convoluted and when did dating become so commoditized? If you don’t like…[Read More]
What Mistakes Are YOU making while dating?
I do a lot of walking every morning. I walk along the shores of Lake Michigan and look for beach glass and hag stones. If you don’t know what those are, they are rocks that have natural holes that have worn through them at their weakest spot. They are thought to have healing and…[Read More]
The Swoon
I was recently in a Clubhouse room where I was a moderator. There were three women on the panel and one man. The subject of the room was “Is He Just Not That Into You?” Many of the experts, myself included, said that we can always tell if a man is into you by…[Read More]
Why aren’t people responding to my on-line messages
I get asked all the time why people are not responding to messages that people are sending through the dating apps. Do you wonder why, too? I believe I have some answers. People who aren’t paid subscribers can’t send messages that will be received from those who HAVE paid. So, if you want to play…[Read More]
Tips for Men On Things to NEVER SAY on a phone call
For those of us going through the joys of online dating, you can concur that it’s not a job (well, it is!) but also an adventure. I’m in the thick of it right along with you. Trust me. And it’s not pretty. Let’s take a recent experience I had. Scheduled a call with a seemingly…[Read More]
Losing My Religion
I’ve started back on the dating sites again, much to my chagrin. I had met someone very special in October, and it was revolutionary for me. He had many of the things that I was looking for, but sadly, it came to an end, and I am still mourning its death. I thought at my…[Read More]
FAQ’s on dating
The #1 question is “What do I do after the first date?” My answer is generally, how did you feel about the first date? How did you leave the first date? It’s always a good idea to me, to tell the person at the end of the date that you enjoyed their company or, tell…[Read More]
Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over?
By: Lori Mendelsohn www.smartfunnysingle and Jessica Aponte www.bluntlymatching.com and www.bluntlycoaching.com As professional matchmakers, it’s uncanny how we both see people from all walks of life, socio-economic groups and cities having the same challenges. We all want love, yet, we are neophytes when it comes to understanding the opposite sex. Every single person who we…[Read More]