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Here are five things you can do to reset and re-energize your relationship search when you're experiencing dating fatigue.
Dating

5 Ways to Combat Dating Fatigue

If you’re ever felt overwhelmed or even hopeless about your romantic prospects you might be experiencing what’s known as dating fatigue. Dating fatigue can come in many forms but it typically shows up as a general indifference about dating, feeling exhausted by the thought of messaging someone back or meeting up for yet another cup […]

The excitement of dating someone new can cause common sense to take a backseat. Avoid these 7 mistakes to ensure your relationship lasts.
Dating

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Dating Someone New

When you start dating someone new, the excitement can cause common sense to take a backseat. You may hear stories from friends and think, “I’d never do that,” only to feel completely blindsided when the person you’re talking to winds up being the exact opposite of who you thought they were. We all make dating […]

Going on a first date and don’t know where to start the convo? These 12 first-date conversation starters are sure to set you up for success!
Start Dating

Avoiding Awkward Silence – 12 First Date Conversation Starters

Let’s face it: First dates can be nerve-wracking. From wondering if you’re dressed for success to navigating that first-date awkwardness (Do we kiss? Do we shake hands?), the pressure is real.  But don’t let that get in the way of a potentially successful date. All you need is some first-date conversation starters to help you […]

Dating a woman taller than you really isn’t an issue, but there are things to be mindful of. Check out our dos and don’ts of dating a taller woman.
Dating

Demystifying Dating a Woman Taller Than You

In today’s modern dating world, we see all different kinds of people partnering up, and that includes women who are open to dating shorter men. What used to be seen as a bit taboo is now something that has become more common in public and on the TV screen than ever before. Taller women are […]

Getting used to asking someone’s pronouns will help you avoid gender assumptions and have meaningful interactions from the get-go.
Dating

Navigating Dating Pronouns – Asked & Answered

You might have noticed people are adding pronouns (like she/her, he/him, they/them) to their social profiles lately. Why is that? It’s simple: some people have gender identities that don’t necessarily conform to the gender binary, which is restricted to male or female. After all, the concept of gender is part of a broad spectrum.   That’s […]

Wondering about the differences between casual vs. serious relationships? Look no further. We answer your pressing questions about casual and serious dating so you can know what to expect.
Dating

Modern Differences in Casual Dating vs Serious Dating

Of all relationships to have unspoken standards and seemingly endless nuances, dating relationships take the cake. From “will they, won’t they” to “should they, shouldn’t they,” there are so many questions and perplexing moments when it comes to the dating game. One of those questions might be “What does casual dating mean, and how do […]

Learn tips for dating someone with autism, from navigating social situations to understanding each other’s love languages.
Dating

Get Informed – Dating Someone with Autism

If you’re dating in 2023, you’re probably tuned into all of the exciting ways to meet people and the challenges that modern dating can bring. It’s so important to have an awareness of yourself and your needs but also the needs of the people you’re dating. Perhaps you’ve just hit it off with someone who […]

What to expect when seeing someone who is career-oriented? Discover the pros and cons of dating a career-driven woman or man.
Compatibility

A Guide to Dating Someone Extremely Career-Driven

There’s a lot to appreciate about people who are career-driven as they dedicate themselves to achieving their career goals and excelling in their professions. However, dating a career-driven man or woman can have its ups and downs. After all, they are likely to have a lot of admirable attributes, but with that can come stress […]

Are dating apps bad for mental health? It depends. We explore how dating apps may impact your well-being and what to do to support yourself.
Dating

The Mental Health Impact of Dating Apps & Online Dating

Online dating and dating apps play a big role in the modern dating world, but many are beginning to wonder about the psychological effects and mental health impacts of this style of dating.  Are dating apps bad? No, dating apps themselves aren’t inherently bad. In fact, plenty of people have had positive experiences and have […]

Should the guy pay on the first date? And should the woman offer regardless? Or, is it best to split the cost fair and square down the middle?
Dating

Who Should Pay on the First Date? Modern Dating Customs Explained

If you’re gearing up to go on a first date after it’s been a while, you’re probably experiencing a few first-date jitters. For example, what will you wear? What will you talk about? And perhaps most importantly, who should pay on the first date?  The topic of paying on a first date can be an […]

Practical tips on how to introduce a new partner to your children after a divorce or separation.
Late Start

How to Navigate Introducing Your Children to a New Partner

Introducing your child to a new partner can be a tricky and emotionally sensitive situation, filled with questions like “How long to wait before introducing a new partner to children?” or “What if my child doesn’t react well?” It’s understandable to have concerns about how your child will respond and how the new love in […]

Just like giving a book a chance, trust the matchmaking process and keep reading after the first few pages.
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How Matchmaking Relates to Reading – Tawkify Matchmaking Chronicles

Every Wednesday night, a girlfriend and I play tennis and then grab a margarita afterwards. As we enjoy our libations, our conversation often steers toward another shared hobby: reading. We’re both avid readers and discuss the book (or sometimes books) we finished that week and give each other recommendations.  I recently realized that this weekly […]

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