Category Archives: Patti’s Blog

Get relationship advice from the Millionaire Matchmaker herself, Patti Stanger.

3 Celeb couples who’ve still got it and why

It seems like the average celebrity relationship has the lifespan of a fruit fly. Buy a magazine or open your Internet browser and all you’ll read about are celeb breakups and high profile divorces. It’s all so sad. But, there are bright spots. A few celebrity relationships have managed not to melt in the spotlight. Here are three of my favorite famous love connections and why I think they work. Read more

Divorced men: A girl’s best kept secret

By now I’m sure you’ve heard, I have a boyfriend! His name is David and he’s everything I was looking for. Kind, cute, fun, devoted, and divorced. Yep, divorced. Why? Because divorced men are a girl’s best kept secret. Do your research but don’t discount a guy because he’s divorced. You might even want to give him some bonus points. It worked for me. I really can’t wait for you all to get to know David this season. So excited! Here’s a few things to keep in mind about starting a new flame with "the divorced guy": Read more

5 Date ideas for while the kids are asleep

Keeping the romance alive when you have kids is tough. Doable for sure, but it takes some work. You need to squeeze in romance whenever you can. And most days the only time you and your honey have to yourselves are those few hours between your kids’ bedtime and your crash time. So, why not make the most of them and plan some romantic mini-dates for when your kids are asleep? Here are some ideas. Read more

3 Spontaneous trips to take with your husband

There’s almost nothing better you can do for a relationship than taking a trip, just the two of you. Romantic time without your typical daily distractions will give you two the chance to relight your flame and get frisky... in the bedroom and out! Read more

Keeping the spark alive post kids

Your kids, they’re amazing. They’re adorable. They’re the lights of your life. Kids bring so much joy into parents’ lives, but it’s a fact that it’s tough to keep relationship sparks smoldering post kids. Here’s three super simple strategies to keep the spark alive. Put down the Desitin or take a break from school play costume sewing and give these pointers a quick read. Your husband and your kids will be glad you did. Read more

Love lessons from the latest comedy: Hope Springs

Even though I’m a matchmaker, it doesn’t mean that I’m an all-knowing guru. There's no one right way to do everything. Not at all! I’m a girl looking for answers when it comes to relationships just like you. I’ve read just as many self-help books, Googled “reasons why I’m single” just as many times, and watched just as many episodes of Oprah as you have. And even now that I’m in a happy relationship, I’m still looking for new lessons in love and I love when they come in fun packages like the latest blockbuster. I got to sneak a peek at this August’s comedy, Hope Springs. This flick is filled with love lessons so grab your girls and go see it on August 8th.  Here's why: Read more