Raising the Dating Bar Blog
Learn about online dating how-tos, dos and don’ts, handling the ups and downs and having fun — all as I see it from my own experiences.
Avoid These Profile Mistakes (Part I)
Want to avoid making mistakes in your online dating profile? There are lots of thoughts and opinions out there about what’s right and what’s wrong with online dating profiles. Below are my thoughts and my opinions on what mistakes should be avoided. Statements like...
Swipe-Worthy Shots: Choosing the Best Photos for Your Online Dating Profile
Let’s face it, online dating can feel like a bit of a game, and your profile photo is your first move. It’s the moment when someone decides if they want to learn more about you… No pressure, right? So how do you choose that one photo that makes someone stop...
The Best Millionaire Match Prompts
What Is Millionaire Match? Millionaire Match is a dating app for those who are financially classified as millionaires. This app is for career professionals with an annual income of $300K. Instead of signing up with a simple subscription, there...
Your Dating Bestie: How Journaling Brings Self-Discovery and Peace
What Is Journaling? Journaling is the act of writing down thoughts, feelings and emotions. Physically, journaling is an act of writing, whether pen to paper or typing on your computer. Or, in this day and age, talk-to-text. Mentally,...
Finding the Right Online Dating Platform for Your Generation
Dating apps are not a one-size-fits-all solution to finding love and companionship, which is why there are so many platforms tailored to meet each generation's unique approach to finding the perfect match. With so many platforms available, how do you find the...
My Favorite eHarmony Prompts
eHarmony is one of the online dating platforms I write profiles for most often. The layout to eHarmony is made up of various sections with prompts, of which you can choose to answer. The prompts are free flowing and there is not a strict character limit, like...
Dating as a Single Parent
Dating as a single mom or dad can feel like a juggling act. Between the school pick ups, work responsibilities, and intimate family time, finding room between it all to date might seem nearly impossible. We don’t blame you for feeling this way. However, we want to...
My Favorite Dil Mil Prompts
When I write online dating profiles my goal is to create opportunities for engaging conversation starting. Curiosity is at the core of relationships. Conversations fall flat if there’s no curiosity. Therefore, when I choose prompts for any dating app,...
Online Dating Success Starts With You
You Control Online Dating, It Does Not Control You. Studies show that most do think positively about online dating, and have had positive experiences. The first step to all online dating success is writing a good profile. Relationships, no matter how you...
LGBTQ+ Online Dating: How to Find Meaningful Connections
Online dating has changed the game for the LGBTQ+ community, opening up a world of possibilities for finding love and friendship. With a variety of specialized apps and platforms tailored to all identities, individuals can now connect with others who truly understand...
Why I Don’t Like Funny Online Dating Profiles
Things can go wrong if you attempt to be humorous in your online dating profile. The jokes may come off as cringy or otherwise misunderstood. You may also appear as if you are trying too hard. If any of these things happen then it was wasted...