Solo travel allowed me to decide where, when, and how I went somewhere. It was my first step in breaking the cycle of people pleasing. It allowed me to gain control of my life again (better yet – for the first time).

Most first dates don't involve WTF moments, an overwhelming majority of first dates suffer from a very, very common problem. Recognizing and addressing this problem is the key to having a happier, healthier, and all around better dating experience.

When it comes to a partner in the bedroom everyone wants experience, but no one wants a roster. So, it begs the question, "Does knowing a person’s 'body count' help or hurt a potential relationship?"

Dating can be monotonous. You swipe, you text, you meet up for drinks. You repeat with the next person, etc. Changing the environment of the first date makes it less like an interview and more likely to feel that “connection”.

Regardless of how many dates you’ve been on it can feel a bit hopeless when you keep putting yourself out there and nothing seems to work out. You're probably burnt the f*ck out.

Recognizing red flags is one of the BIGGEST challenges of modern dating. But how do you tell the difference between a red flag and a "quirk"? Well...it depends. Things that scream "JADE THIS IS A RED FLAG RUN AWAY!!!" to me may not even pop up on your radar as a potential issue — and vice versa.

Mother's Day can be a little tricky when you're dating after a divorce or a bad breakup. Here are tips to navigate most situations you might encounter this coming weekend.

You’ve been seeing someone new, but you recently felt a shift. You can’t put your finger on it, but you know something isn’t the same. Are they “breadcrumbing” you?

Have you ever found yourself continuously checking your phone after a date? Maybe they messaged you while you were in the other room and you didn’t hear it.

Most people hire a matchmaker because they don’t have time to swipe/vet matches and haven’t found quality matches on dating apps.

There's an old saying that when you “assume” something, you make an ass out of you and me. But, assumptions help us male sense of new people and experiences.

A common thread in dating is that no one wants to feel like they’re wasting their time. Nor do people want to feel like they're having their time wasted.

Have you ever analyzed a text message for what felt like forever, finally worked up the courage to hit send, and then…crickets?

It’s really hard to know exactly where your date falls on the “Valentine’s Day Romance Spectrum” without actually experiencing a Valentine’s Day date with them first.

My controversial matchmaker’s opinion is that Valentine's Day is the New Year's Eve of love. It's overrated and usually leaves you feeling unsatisfied.

Whether singles like to admit it or not, most people carry around a list of deal-breakers they use to quickly figure out if someone is worth their time.

Have you ever wondered what’s holding your dating profile back? Tired of deleting and re-downloading your dating app? Here's the fix you've been waiting for…

“I’m waiting to meet someone organically” really means that you're not emotionally/mentally ready to deal with the ups and downs that dating (online or offline) entails and that’s okay! Healing is not linear.

January is about reflecting and becoming better versions of ourselves. But let’s be honest. Unless we implement small sustainable changes in our lives, our unfavorable patterns will not break.

Have you ever been on a dating app and wondered how do I pick up this dead conversation from last week (or month)? You’ve probably started and stopped more conversations than you can count.