You meet someone new, exchange numbers, and then the conversation starts. This is how modern meet-cutes happen, whether you first connect through a dating app, over social media, through a friend, or during a night out on the town. Swapping numbers with someone you’re interested in is a great way to get the ball rolling, […]
Whether you’ve been single for a year or a collection of days, the thought of dating after a breakup can be daunting. After all, breaking up can be a traumatic experience, and dipping your toes back into the dating pool might come with some anxious feelings. Sometimes it’s helpful to have a friendly shoulder to […]
Matchmaking to us means meeting you where you are and putting in a concerted, data- and intuition-driven effort to find someone awesomely compatible with you. Our process also involves discussing your nice-to-haves and must-haves with you, sometimes ranking them, and sometimes challenging them. Working to help you in establishing and furthering your relationship goals and […]
Whether you’re out playing the field, or snuggling every Thursday-Sunday on the couch with your beau, you might have considered where and which healthy boundaries in relationships come into play. As you find yourself dating with intention, setting boundaries in dating might be the very thing needed to maintain a sense of independence, feel seen, […]
Is dating in a big city easier? It depends. Many people assume big-city dating is easier than small-town dating, but the reality is that dating in a big city can bring its fair share of challenges. Sure, a lot of singles live, work, and play in the city, but how exactly do you meet them, […]
For many people, the term “blind date” means something from the past, but what if we told you that blind dating is still a modern way of finding love? Blind dates can be some of the best ways to meet people without dating apps—but that’s only one of the many benefits! It’s true that blind […]
In the modern dating world, there seems to be a lot of discussions around the topic of creepiness, which is great! After all, these are conversations we should all be having to help foster happy, healthy, and consenting relationships. However, to facilitate these kinds of relationships, it helps to understand what it means when someone […]
You just got home after a first date and now you’re wondering what happens next. Should you see this person again? How do you know if putting in the effort to plan a second date will pay off? We can’t tell you what to do, but we can suggest questions to ask yourself to know […]
Dating in today’s world is a time-suck that requires proficiency with technology. Even if you don’t meet on an app, no one seems to want to talk on the phone anymore. Texting has no voice inflection and miscommunications, and unnecessary turn offs are common. You can waste hours swiping and texting and never even get […]
While I’m happy to work for people of all walks of life here at Tawkify, I spent the very first few years concentrating exclusively on matching gay men. I’ve worked for gay men of every shape, color, age, and net worth across the US, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve observed trends in thought and […]
When it comes to dating, does it feel like everything is on fast-forward? Maybe you’re finding yourself swiping through 30 profiles a minute and scheduling multiple dates in one weekend. Or perhaps you recently got hot and heavy with someone, only to break up just two weeks after meeting each other. If these scenarios ring […]
Online dating has many benefits, from convenience to being able to meet a wide variety of people. But one thing that has arisen in the digital dating age is catfishing. As you interact with people online in your journey to find your person, it’s crucial to know the signs of catfishing — not only to […]
