Tag Archives: dating

7 Things every girl on Tinder is sick of

Woman uses caution with men approaching
Have you been on Tinder? If not and you’re single, then what are you waiting for? Get on it! It has a bad rep, but it’s actually pretty great. It’s not just a hook up app any more. People are using it to find meaningful relationships and go on fun dates. That being said, Tinder does seem to have more annoying dude habits on it than any other app I’ve ever tested out. Here are 7 things every single girl is sick of seeing on Tinder Read more

Chineseish Valentine’s Dinner

This year Valentine's Day falls within days of Chinese New Year, which I think is very auspicious for all those looking for love or embarking on a new relationship. Both events are symbolized by the colour red, which represents romance and passion. And also good luck, good fortune and longevity in Chinese custom. I love the idea that both symbolize an exciting new beginning, hope and prosperity. Isn't that what we are looking for when we are looking for love? Read more

The One Quality You Need for Lasting Love

Couple at sunset on the beach
Recently, an article published in Thought Catalogue called This Is How We Date Now kept popping up in my Facebook newsfeed. My friends and colleagues were sharing it like crazy! Intrigued, I clicked the link and gave it a read. I was immediately into it. This piece of writing described something that I’ve been seeing a lot of over the past few years as a matchmaker. People have stopped committing. With so many options out there readily available with the swipe of our finger, our sense of how to fall in love and keep it close has been warped. Read more

4 Tips for Finding a Date This Fall

I know you are probably sad to see the sunny days and summer temperatures fade away, but in terms of dating, you should start getting very excited for fall. Summer for a lot of people is all about finding a fling, looking for a hookup, and taking advantage of the nice weather to go out and meet as many different people as possible. Once fall comes however, a lot of daters change their tune. The colder temperatures send the brain a message to begin building a nest and preparing for the winter. Fall is a time when singles want to find that person that they are going to snuggle up with when it snows, to watch a movie with, and to maybe even take home for Thanksgiving dinner. Read more

Cory Monteith, Lea Michele, and Dating After Love Lost

It’s been almost a year since the world was rocked by the untimely, tragic death of Glee star, Cory Monteith at age 31 from a reported drug overdose. While hearts bled for the actor’s family and friends, all eyes were on his longtime on-again, off-again girlfriend and Glee co-star, Lea Michele, and how she handled the news – and they still are. Just recently, photos surfaced of Lea hanging out with her new boyfriend, “If You Say So” singer Matthew Paetz – the first guy she has publicly dated since losing Monteith. The two met on the set of her music video back in April, which Matthew is featured in, and the photos show them laughing, relaxing in the park and going for a hike. Losing a loved one is one of life’s most terrifying nightmares, but losing a significant other at such a young age and so unexpectedly really makes you wonder – how do you ever recover? Read more

How to Make the Most of Summer Dating Opportunities

With the arrival of nicer weather comes increased opportunity to meet new people and expand your social circle. Hopefully you have used my summer beauty and fashion tips into practice, and we can now dive into where you should go to make your summer romance happen. Read more