When you're single for the holidays, it seems like there's a never ending string of reminders that your relationship status is stuck at "it's complicated," despite everything you've tried. December brings Christmas and New Year's Eve, and with it, parties that require a "plus one." You also get bombarded with a flood of engagement announcements on your social media timeline … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Dating Fun Again That Actually Work
Do you dread dating because you're bored with the kinds of men you meet? Or are you suffering from burn-out and the thought of getting dressed up just to be disappointed makes you feel like you're wasting time when you could be getting work done? You might even feel bitter about the dating scene because it feels like men don't want to court you--they're rushing to sleep with … [Read more...]
Ladies: Two Conversation Starters that Will Get Him to Ask You Out on a Date
Do you secretly feel awkward around men you find attractive because you just don't know what to say to them when they approach you? Does online dating feel like a chore because you don't know how to respond to all those "winks" and "flirts" that men send? Let me help a sista out by giving you the top 2 conversation starters my clients have used online and offline to help … [Read more...]
Fellas: 3 Wack Mistakes You’re Making on Your On-line Dating Profile
Fellas, fellas, fellas. Can we talk? I'm privy to a lot of the conversations you have about your frustrations with the ladies, especially your thoughts about the ladies who say there are no good men out there. Because as a matchmaker, men tell me all their secrets on a regular basis. (Ok, not all of their man secrets, but enough to get their player's card pulled!) I also … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Try That Online Dating Thing Again
When I ask my smart, successful clients why they haven't been on a date in almost two years, they always tell me the same thing: "I don't know where to go to meet men! I'm so busy; I don't like the clubs; there aren't any good guys at my church; I'm not going to be throwing myself at men," and other statements that reveal they spend their lives going to work, church home and … [Read more...]
Do You Want Heels or a Husband? Why You Need To Stop Hating On Short Men If You Want Love
Single ladies, I have a simple question for you: Are you hating on short men? I hear it from sisters all the time. I want a man who is 6’0" or taller, they say. I want to feel safe and protected when I'm with him. And anyway, I like wearing heels… But you don’t wear heels to bed, do you? #HollaIfYouHearMe Related: If you're single, are you the person your future spouse … [Read more...]
Top 5 Mistakes You’re Making that Make You Frustrated With Online Dating
Are you about to cancel your subscription to your online dating site? Or, are you scared to even try online dating in the first place because of all the horror stories you've heard from your friends? Maybe you've heard news reports that online dating doesn't work for Black women. If you've been having a hard time meeting high-quality men online, you're probably making one … [Read more...]