First Dates Archives

How to Meet and Connect With Singles in Person

September 16, 2026

I'll say this upfront because I think it matters: I am a HUGE advocate for online dating. I met my husband online. They work. I'm proof. But I also get the idea of online dating app fatigue. I hear you... swiping until your thumb goes numb doesn't feel like romance. But here's what I've learned coaching singles for years: online dating and in-person connection aren't competing strategies. They're teammates. Apps are great for expanding your pool of options. In-person interactions are where you build the muscl[...]

6 Personality Traits That Make You More Attractive

August 19, 2026

I've coached hundreds of people through their dating lives, and I can tell you with total confidence: the people who consistently attract healthy, lasting connections are not the ones with the "perfect" look. What makes a person attractive is how they show up. Attraction goes so much deeper than a jawline or a great hair blowout. It's a felt sense, an energy, a way of being in the world that makes someone else think, "I want to be around this person." So let's get into it. Here are the six personality traits[...]

4 Signs of Love Bombing vs Genuine Interest: How to Protect Yourself

April 14, 2026

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and realized the person who made you feel the most special was also the most toxic? That's the trap. Love bombing is designed to feel exactly like genuine interest, and most people can't tell the difference until they're already emotionally hooked. Today I'm going to change that. I'll show you exactly how to tell them apart, and I'm giving you two tips to protect yourself before you even need them.

How to Stop Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners

February 12, 2026

Let me ask you something. Have you ever looked up from a situationship or the end of yet another relationship that went nowhere and thought, "Why does this keep happening to me?" If you're nodding your head right now, I want you to know: you're not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. But I do want to have an honest conversation with you, because the truth is, if you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners, something needs to shift. And that shift starts with you. I know that might sting a lit[...]