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...

The Best Salt Prompts
The dating app Salt is designed for Christians meeting Christians. As a dating profile writer, I’ve been asked if people should mention religion. My answer is only if it’s a deal breaker for you. If Jesus is a big part of your life and you want to share your...

7 Simple Tips to Overcome Dating Burnout and Stay Energized
Has your motivation for swiping on dating apps completely tanked lately? You’re definitely not alone. In fact, a 2022 survey completed by Singles Reports found that out of 500 U.S. adults (ages 18 to 54) who had used a dating app in the past year, nearly 80% admitted...

A New Year’s Eve Party With Family Secrets
A Short Story The day after Christmas, I got a text from Josh, the guy I’d been dating for a couple months. We started dating around Halloween, but dates had been few and far between with all the holiday festivities going on. I feel like I’ve known him for a...

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 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 is an...

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 of 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, I aim to create opportunities for engaging conversation. Curiosity is at the core of relationships. Conversations fall flat if there’s no curiosity. Therefore, when I choose prompts for any dating app, I keep this...