I’m excited to share with you 10 things I’ve learned from 10 years of marriage. But first, let me pain you a picture of my wedding day… It was a scorching hot day in late September of 2009. 105 degrees to be exact. I said “I do” at the beautiful Regale Winery in the Santa…
Communication
I recently had the pleasure of being the guest dating & relationship expert for the Dating & Relationship episode of Face The Truth airing on CBS May 8th. I love sharing my advice and insight in the media for singles and couples looking for more confidence and clarity. This episode is full of awesome wisdom from…
What do you need for true compatibility with a partner? It’s more than just your attraction, chemistry and shared interests. Here’s a top 10 list to serve as your trusted guide. If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of our compatibility series, you can check it out here. In my 20 years as a successful…
Many single men and women believe that having common interests with the person they’re dating makes them a great match. Often this means neglecting their most important needs in order to satisfy the desire for an activity buddy. The truth is, people have the wrong idea about what makes two people truly compatible. So, let’s…
They say that love conquers all. But, in today’s political climate, can it overcome opposing viewpoints? Regardless of your politics, we can all agree that it’s a hot topic for most people right now. Almost everyone has an opinion and we’re not afraid to share it. We’ve seen friendships end over of our differences while…
At some point in any new relationship, a woman will ask to make your relationship exclusive. But, what if you’re interested in a particular woman but not sure you’re ready to shut the door on other opportunities? Does it mean there’s something missing or perhaps you’re simply enjoying being single without attachments? Why do women…
The speed and inefficiencies of dating apps have dashed a lot of hope out there and with this, even the kindest people skip over some basic gestures that inspire women to connect. As a professional matchmaker, I’m not a fan of dating rules but I do have a few tips to help you avoid the…
It’s a popular (yet false) belief that men need to be convinced to be in relationships while all women are ready and waiting to dive in. Not necessarily true. Women go through their own stages of readiness and although they may say they’d like to meet a great guy, their actions can prove otherwise. I recently covered this…
Ghosting. It’s a fairly new term that has spread through the single dating app market like wildfire. But, what does it really mean? Are men and women more flakey than previous generations? And if so, what happened to common decency and manners? People haven’t changed. Technology has changed. When someone disappears or “ghosts” you, your gut…
