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Dating Apps Predict The “Summer of Love” with Survey Statistics

August 2, 2021

With the pandemic not fully in our rearview mirror, dating continues to ebb and flow in ways that for some are freeing and for others maddening. There’s no question that the past year-plus has forced many singles to not only reconsider how they meet other people but also what they want to do when they do meet them. For many of you reading this, the pandemic was a time of reflection. A time to consider what is most important to you and how you want to go about living the rest of your life. So I ask you, if find[...]

10 Places to Meet Quality Singles In Person

July 19, 2021

Rumors of a hot single summer are everywhere now that lockdowns are being lifted. As society reopens, many singles truly want to connect and meet new people, in person. This hot summer will consist of a lot more than virtual dates and visits to the online dating apps that were thriving during the pandemic. There is A LOT of pent-up fun waiting to be had offline which is why this summer is one singles may not want to miss. To get in on this action though, singles will need to emerge from their social bubbles and[...]

How to Go from Small Talk to Real Talk

July 5, 2021

Taking a conversation from the surface to a deeper level can be challenging for anyone. Timing, how much you share, what you share, and how you share your story are all factors that help determine how deep of a connection you make with another person, whether it is romantic or platonic. Ignoring these factors can lead to oversharing, under-sharing, and poorly executed conversations - situations that we are all familiar with. That’s because conversations, especially deeper ones that create true connections, tak[...]

Are they Socially Awkward or is this a Red Flag? Learn to Tell the Difference…

June 8, 2021

After much of society has had limited contact with the outside world over the past year+, we are not going to collectively emerge with the sharpest social skills. There will be awkward slip-ups, cringe-worthy mix-ups, and the general first day of school vibes - so buckle up singles! Stressful situations like first dates and new romances promise to be ripe with social snafus because they are inherently awkward and can be stressful. This unique moment in time may make it hard to discern between social stumbling b[...]