The Right Way to Ask What Went Wrong

Published on January 6, 2015

In my last article, I wrote about a pattern I see in giving dating advice: one where a person assumes everyone they meet is doing something wrong where in reality they are the one creating the situation. In that article, I ended by recommending that we all look to ourselves and ask if anything we’re […]

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January 2015: eHarmony Free Communication Weekend

Published on January 1, 2015

eHarmony is starting off 2015 with a Free Communication Weekend that begins the morning of Friday, January 2nd and runs until the end of the day on Wednesday, January 7th, 2015. This free event is for those living in the the US or Canada. As with many of the free “weekends”, this event actually spans […]

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Preparing for Online Dating in the New Year

Published on December 31, 2014

As I discussed in my previous article, January will be the busiest time of the year for online dating. There are a lot of opportunities with the new year and online dating. I wanted to compile some articles from my site to help you prepare if you decide to take the plunge into online dating, […]

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The Online Dating Busy Season

Published on December 27, 2014

When is the best time to try online dating? I personally don’t feel that there is a best time: if you want to try online dating, it’s the best time to begin! However, I also realize that for many people they don’t even know if they’ll like online dating and want to try it when […]

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Is Every Person You Meet Horrible…or Something Else Going On?

Published on December 18, 2014

There have been times in my life, often at work, where someone has pointed out a way that I could improve how I’m doing things. I’m almost always surprised when I receive this advice: mostly because I can’t believe I didn’t see that what I was doing was a bad way of doing things. I […]

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Being Open Versus Being Miserable

Published on December 8, 2014

In my online dating guide one of the things I emphasize is being open to different qualities people may have. I recommend this because people get a bit odd with online dating. That may sound rude, so let me explain. When we meet people in the “real” world, often we have no idea when our […]

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Unique Challenges to Online Dating as a Single Parent

Published on November 29, 2014

Online dating can be challenging at the best of times, but single parents encounter a unique set of extra obstacles. Thankfully, there are smart ways to combat each potential setback, increasing your chances of finding a good match. 1. Time Life can get hectic as you juggle your parental responsibilities and try to squeeze a […]

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eHarmony Free Weekend Starting November 27th, 2014

Published on November 26, 2014

eHarmony has a free weekend starting this Thursday, November 27th and running until the end of the day on Monday, December 1st 2014. As with many of the “free weekends”, this is technically more than just a weekend as there are 5 days free to try eHarmony. If you’re not familiar with eHarmony, check out […]

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Niche Sites

Published on November 7, 2014

Big dating websites often market themselves on their high number of active users, which is appealing precisely because it ignites a sense of confidence that your search for love will be successful. However, what if too much choice puts strain on your search rather than aide in its success? The fact is, the more profiles […]

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eHarmony 60% Off for Halloween

Published on October 31, 2014

eHarmony is having a promotion running this weekend where you can save 60% off of the 6-month subscription. This is a really big savings and normally a 20% savings is as high as I generally see on the 6-month plan. With 60% off, the amount you’d pay in total should come out to about $107, […]

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Chemistry.com Free Weekend October 2014

Published on October 31, 2014

Chemistry.com is having a free weekend this weekend, starting on Friday, October 31st and running until the end of the day on Sunday, November 2nd. During this free weekend, anyone who creates a free account will be able to communicate for free with others on the dating site. If you’re not familiar with Chemistry.com, it’s […]

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Letting Go of Expectation

Published on October 27, 2014

Everyone to be found on an online dating interface is registered precisely because they are on a search. We sign up to have access to these databases of singles because we are looking for something to satisfy our wanting, and not everyone has the same goal in mind. While browsing the profiles of potentials, one […]

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