First Dates Archives

Video Dating is Here to Stay: Tips for the Best Virtual Dating Experience

December 2, 2021

Before the 20th century, in most western cultures, most first dates took place at family residences and were often tightly chaperoned by the parents involved. In the 1950s, it might have been two straws and a milkshake in a malt shop. By the latter part of the twentieth century decades, it morphed into the dinner and movie. Cut to 2015, when a Time Magazine article sited that the #1 place for a first date was none other than inside Starbucks Coffee shops. Today, well, first date locations are a little more[...]

Online Dating: How To Flirt without Being CREEPY

October 6, 2021

While flirting is an art form that is many centuries old, online flirting is like a newborn in our society. From creating banter to sending teasing photos, there are many creative ways to send signals that will let someone know that you are interested in them on dating apps. It is my firm belief that being your true self is the best path forward when getting to know someone if you wish to create a long-lasting partnership. Ready to sharpen those online teasing skills and send signals to someone you have your eye[...]

Green Flags: 10 Positive Signs to be Aware of When Dating

September 30, 2021

I, like many dating coaches, spend a lot of time talking and writing about that pesky relationship red flags. Those negative and undesirable qualities and/or behaviors that a potential partner displays, which should indicate to you that they are not a suitable partner for you. Red flags are simply warning signs that are there to protect you from entering into a relationship that will invariably end in your heartbreak. Since red is the “warning” or “stop right now” color there is conversely “go” or �[...]

10 Meaningful First Date Questions that Spark a Deeper Connection

August 30, 2021

I think it is safe to say that almost everyone thinks they are great conversationalists. That they know what questions they want to ask their dates. In reality, I find that far too many singles out there really know how to properly engage their dates in a way that is most likely to lead to an authentic connection. Today, I want to spend some time writing about the seemingly simple, but often underutilized dating tool… “the question.” Spending less time talking about yourself and instead of asking[...]