Tag Archives: dating advice

When texting becomes toxic

Texting is an integral part of any relationship’s communication these days. Anyone who says differently is probably your grandma. Or actually, your great grandma. Avoiding texting is like avoiding kissing to some. But texting can also have a nasty side. That’s right. Texting can become toxic. Here’s how to tell when your texting relationship has been contaminated. Read more

It’s never too late: Finding love after 40

Did you catch us as guest experts on Millionaire Matchmaker? We're here to give you more advice on PattiKnows because it's really never too late to find love. We are all told that if we want a great career, we have to set goals and work at it. If we want to be healthy and fit, we have to eat consciously and be purposeful about it. Yet regarding the most important aspect of it all — love — we are constantly sold a ridiculous myth that it will all fall into place, accidentally and magically. Read more

And the best keywords for your dating profile are…

If you’re single and not online dating, you’re not trying to find your love. The online search for love is just as valid as singles mixers and even going to a matchmaker like me. Of course, you can’t just throw a picture online and add a one-line bio and expect Prince Charming to waltz right into your inbox. Writing your online profile is kind of an art. Much like you put together your resume so you appear to be the right fit for the right job, with your dating profile, you need to appear to be the right fit for the right guy. And that’s why I’m so glad that WhatsYourPrice.com did analysis of dating profiles to find out what words are associated with the most successful dating profiles for women. These are the buzzwords that will make your profile appealing to the most men. I've divided the top 20 words up into categories, because many of them are similar. Read more

Let’s talk dating apps: Which ones are the best?

Let me guess. You’re super busy, constantly on the go and don’t have time to look for love, right? Am I a digital mind reader? Not at all. I’m just a matchmaker who’s very aware of what it’s like to be single these days. After all, I’ve been there too. I know what it’s like to be too busy to hang out in places where you could meet other singles and not even have the time to search that dating site you subscribe to. But thanks to dating apps, you don’t need to actually be at your computer to search for love. All you have to do is download the apps to your phone and cruise for dates during that ten-minute taxi ride or that five minutes you’re waiting for your late lunch meeting to show up. Here are five dating apps for quick and accessible dating. Read more

To my sexy singles: Where you can meet men this season

Well, hello there, my sexy singles! Are you looking for a man to keep you warm this winter? Of course you are. But guess what? You’re not going to find him under a blanket on your couch. Nope, you need to get up, throw off those flannel pajamas (I know, they’re super comfy) and get out to some places where you can meet men. And here are where they’re hiding. Read more

Just ask Glynis: “Is 2012 an unlucky relationship year?”

Dear Glynis, I have purchased your books, Glynis Has Your Number and Love by the Numbers. I have learned a lot from both of them. I'm just wondering: Is 2012 generally a bad year for relationships? My girlfriend recently broke up with me but doesn't want to lose me from her life. However, she doesn't know if she wants me as a friend or to resume being boyfriend and girlfriend. I've noticed a lot of people are having relationship problems early in this year. Is there any light you could shed on this? Sincerely, Brian Read more