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Summer is creeping up on us and things are heating up out there! This month we’re focusing on an article from last July that many of our readers found particularly useful: Matchmaker Says: How To Make The First Move, where an expert panel of Matchmakers took on the first move topic and offered up their best advice…
Explore various dating methods and strategies to find the approach that works best for you. See all
In 2024, there are more online dating options than ever for the transgender community. Whether you’re looking for friendship, casual dating, or a long-term relationship, there’s an app or website that’s perfect for your needs. Each platform offers unique features, and in this guide, we’ll explore the best transgender dating apps and websites that prioritize […]
Unlocking the Power of a 1:1 Gay Dating Coach in 2024 Dating in today’s increasingly online world can be hard for anybody, and dating in the LGBT+ community comes with its own unique set of challenges. Dissatisfaction with the apps is widespread, and for good reason. The most popular LGTBQ+ dating app, Grindr, is famous […]
What Are the Leading Professional Matchmaking Sites and Services in 2024? Learn about which matchmaking companies might be best for your dating journey, *costs, and how they work. Why invest in any matchmaking service (instead of using a dating app)? More and more people are ditching dating apps and turning to matchmaking services as a […]
Insights, advice, and tips from dating experts, coaches, and matchmakers. See all
This week, a reporter for a national magazine rung us up to ask how a gal could know if her fella is “marriage material.” They’re looking for specific “signs” that a boyfriend might be a keeper, and wondered how we might advise a client asking this type of question. Our matchmakers, as you can imagine, had plenty of answers for her. But it got me to thinking–because of course nothing is simple when it comes to people’s love lives–that maybe this wasn’t the right question. Or rather, that this simple question stirred up other questions that feel more fundamental and somehow important, like, “why do people date in the first place?” or, asked another way, “is it correct to assume that everyone dating hopes it will lead to marriage?”
Since we specialize in first dates, our matchmakers are often asked for appropriate date icebreakers. We curate blind date experiences that we plan and book for our matches. Suddenly face-to-face with a potential new love interest, new clients struggle a little bit for “safe” topics and tried-and-true conversation starters. What should or shouldn’t they say?…
National Singles Week is here! Read on to get the skinny on each day’s theme, as well as commentary from our experts to maximize your single-hood mojo…
Advice and encouragement for those who are starting to date later in life, after a long-term relationship or divorce. See all
Connection Camp is an opportunity to break away from your routine, from technology, and from small-talk…
I decided to write about my adoration of curvy women because there may be more than a few of them out there who don’t know that there are attractive men who want to date them, or lust after them … or marry them…
This article is about a happy marriage. And the recovery from it…
Tips to help you navigate dating during major holidays or seasonal changes. See all
Late Friday night I took an unconventional approach to ringing in the New Year. I grabbed a few things to keep warm, snack-on and write with for a 48-hour silent meditation retreat in the desert…
Holiday season is finally here–and what better way to celebrate than an evening of delicious food and sparkling conversation…
If dating apps were supposed to make love easier, why do so many singles feel more drained than ever? In a new national survey of Americans who use dating apps, the emotional aftermath is undeniable: burnout, disappointment, and a growing desire to log off for good. As dating app fatigue reaches a boiling point, many […]
Tips and resources for those who are new to dating or looking to get back into the dating scene. See all
The Dating Etiquette series continues — and this week we’re tackling yet another social faux pas: Why isn’t anyone saying “thank you” anymore…
Guns blazing and expectations as high as your heels, you walk into the first date…
We don’t attract what we want, we attract what we are…
Discussions about the importance of compatibility in relationships and how to find a partner who shares your values and interests. See all
This week’s question: What is Love? What does it feel like? Matchmaker Melody says: > Wow… I think philosophers, psychologists, theologians and researchers of all > kinds have been grappling with this one for thousands of years…
What do North Dakota and Texas have in common? Perhaps a most commonly typed word on dating profiles…
In a dating climate that promotes swiping left on someone whose profile photo isn’t thrilling enough, it’s hard to know how to stand out…
Ideas and inspiration for planning memorable and romantic dates in your city. See all
Summer is creeping up on us and things are heating up out there! This month we’re focusing on an article from last July that many of our readers found particularly useful: Matchmaker Says: How To Make The First Move, where an expert panel of Matchmakers took on the first move topic and offered up their best advice…
To cut through the confusion just in time for Valentine’s Day, ABLE Cosmetics sat down with Professional makeup artist and Matchmaker at Tawkify, Lauren Urasek…
A man just asked me on a first date (yay!)…it’s to a family member’s wedding (hmm). Is that too much for a first date…
Articles and stories about the ups and downs of dating, from first dates to long-term relationships. See all
Five love experts give their best pieces of advice so you can open the doors to a new dating life…
It’s been two years since we spoke directly with Tawkify Director of Operations on Heartalytics. It’s time to pick our main matchmaking Queen B’s brain again…
The “dating scene” has radically evolved in the last 5 years alone. Have you felt the impact of these changes on your dating life? The only certainty is that this pattern of transformation will continue. What does this mean for the modern dater and how does dating and technology intersect? Get the scoop on what’s new in the dating industry with our monthly Dating Industry Broadcast…
Support and guidance for those going through a breakup or healing from heartache. See all
So when a question came through that didn’t fit the usual pattern, I was perplexed — and after answering it, I felt that it should be shared…
Who says you can’t be friends with someone you’re attracted to – you can. And who says you have to have sex with everyone you’re attracted to – you shouldn’t…
Relationships aren’t fun. They’re an inherently not-fun thing you do with someone whom you often have fun with. Just as light is both a particle and a wave, lasting love is a choice as much as it is a feeling…
Discussions about the intersection of faith and dating, and how religious beliefs can impact relationships. See all
Methods of finding a partner have changed dramatically over the decades (and indeed centuries). If you’re worrying that this ‘new normal’ is only for those who grew up with a smartphone, remember – digital dating is just the latest evolutionary step…
Isn’t it interesting that when someone has never been married and is over a certain age, we’re inclined to wonder “What’s wrong with you?” But when someone is divorced and a certain age, we typically don’t wonder the same thing…
Since the blog’s founding, we’ve noticed a trend of questions indicating a general lack of mannerly behavior on dates. But what is the root cause here? Discussion with fellow Tawkify teammates has led to several possible explanations…
Summer is creeping up on us and things are heating up out there! This month we’re focusing on an article from last July that many of our readers found particularly useful: Matchmaker Says: How To Make The First Move, where an expert panel of Matchmakers took on the first move topic and offered up their best advice…
Five love experts give their best pieces of advice so you can open the doors to a new dating life…
This week, a reporter for a national magazine rung us up to ask how a gal could know if her fella is “marriage material.” They’re looking for specific “signs” that a boyfriend might be a keeper, and wondered how we might advise a client asking this type of question. Our matchmakers, as you can imagine, had plenty of answers for her. But it got me to thinking–because of course nothing is simple when it comes to people’s love lives–that maybe this wasn’t the right question. Or rather, that this simple question stirred up other questions that feel more fundamental and somehow important, like, “why do people date in the first place?” or, asked another way, “is it correct to assume that everyone dating hopes it will lead to marriage?”
It’s been two years since we spoke directly with Tawkify Director of Operations on Heartalytics. It’s time to pick our main matchmaking Queen B’s brain again…
The “dating scene” has radically evolved in the last 5 years alone. Have you felt the impact of these changes on your dating life? The only certainty is that this pattern of transformation will continue. What does this mean for the modern dater and how does dating and technology intersect? Get the scoop on what’s new in the dating industry with our monthly Dating Industry Broadcast…
This week’s question: What is Love? What does it feel like? Matchmaker Melody says: > Wow… I think philosophers, psychologists, theologians and researchers of all > kinds have been grappling with this one for thousands of years…
To cut through the confusion just in time for Valentine’s Day, ABLE Cosmetics sat down with Professional makeup artist and Matchmaker at Tawkify, Lauren Urasek…
Valentine’s Day is a scary beast for many singles. It’s a reminder of what could be missing, of the relationship you desire but do not possess, and sometimes it conjures memories of love lost…
In 2011, I was asked to speak at a panel event called “Battle of the Sexes,” where men and women came together to discuss and debate hot topics regarding sex, love, and dating. As the discussion turned towards the topic, “What is the worst first date experience you’ve had recently?” I kinda shocked everyone by saying that I had none…
What do North Dakota and Texas have in common? Perhaps a most commonly typed word on dating profiles…
Since we specialize in first dates, our matchmakers are often asked for appropriate date icebreakers. We curate blind date experiences that we plan and book for our matches. Suddenly face-to-face with a potential new love interest, new clients struggle a little bit for “safe” topics and tried-and-true conversation starters. What should or shouldn’t they say?…
The Dating Etiquette series continues — and this week we’re tackling yet another social faux pas: Why isn’t anyone saying “thank you” anymore…
