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Dec 22, 2017Trends

Holiday Mastery: Parry The Pushers

Become a master at gracefully refusing food and shifting relationship probing…

Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or already coupled up, follow our holiday dating do’s and don'ts to see you through this festive season.

Dec 20, 2017Trends

9 Holiday Dating Do’s and Don’ts According to Matchmakers

Some say the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment. From the twinkly lights strung around Christmas trees to the warm mugs overflowing with hot cocoa and marshmallows, there’s certainly something so very inviting and cozy about the holiday season. However, all that holiday magic often […]

When is cuffing season and what are the signs someone is trying to *cuff* you?

Nov 10, 2017Trends

Cuffing Season Survival Guide – According to Expert Matchmakers (2024)

What and when is cuffing season? “Cuffing season” is a period of time during the colder months of the year when people are more likely to seek out and commit to romantic relationships, and it’s typically defined as running from Halloween to Valentine’s Day. Data from the dating app Hinge indicates that men are 15% […]

Don’t let yourself feel single and lonely this holiday season! Check out our guide on how to survive the holidays and enjoy the perks of being single.

Nov 8, 2017Trends

10 Reasons to Love Being Single During the Holidays

There’s something about the holidays (and cuffing season) that can really highlight your single status. Maybe it’s all those holiday cards on your mantelpiece with the faces of smiling couples staring back at you, the dangling mistletoe seemingly under every doorway, or your great aunt constantly asking if you’re in a relationship yet. Whatever it […]

Sep 7, 2017Trends

Upcoming: National Singles Week

Romance is exalted in every corner of the globe, but to create a sense of equality, promotion of National Singles Week (observed during the third full week of September) began in Ohio in the 1980s to celebrate societal contributions made by singles…

Want to know how to kick off the new year? Check out these six New Year’s resolutions for singles that are matchmaker-approved.

Dec 31, 2016Trends

Matchmaker-Approved New Year’s Resolutions for Singles

At the end of every year, resolutions are tossed around like flapjacks in a diner. Your work bestie is cutting out alcohol. Your younger brother is training for a triathlon. Your parents have agreed to spend more quality time together . . . but what about you? How will you kick off the new year? […]