Raising the Dating Bar Blog
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.
Why And How To Background Check Your Dates
In this day and age, it's common to do a little digging into a person you are dating or planning on dating. In fact, it's to be expected. A little transparency is important in dating. It's important to feel safe and to know a little bit about what you're getting into....
Avoid These Profile Mistakes (Part I)
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 should be avoided. Statements like these don’t make for great online dating profile. Be thoughtful about...
Want To Know How To Start Conversations While Online Dating?
The Art Of Selecting Conversation Starters. Initiating Engaging Online Chats When it comes to giving a great first impression, the first message matters! Just as a well-crafted opening chapter of a book can hook the reader, a thoughtfully written first message can...
Three Things Not To Do When Online Dating
Things Not To Do When Online Dating No one said online dating was easy. Just like in-person dating, it’s full of nervous excitement, changing expectations, and (at times) bittersweet rejection. And there’s no guaranteed way to avoid every dating misstep. But, as...
How To Write An Eye-catching Bumble Profile
Want To Write A Great Bumble Profile? Your online dating profile is the first step to meeting a special someone. It is also one of the only parts of online dating that you can 100% control. You get to decide what you say, how you say it, and ultimately what you...
How To Stand Out No Matter the Character Limit
How To Stand Out No Matter the Character Limit 15 Downloadable Dating Bios Instant Dating Profiles Guaranteed to Get You Matches Use The Perfect Bio That Works for Every Platform. I cringe every time I see these kinds of ads or articles. The make me cringe not...
Biggest Mistake People Make In Their Online Dating Profile. It’s Not What You Think.
Biggest Mistake People Make In Their Online Dating Profile. It’s Not What You Think. If you are online dating, I’m sure you’ve searched for tips and tricks to writing your online dating profile. And, I’m sure you’ve read about common profile mistakes such as: Writing...
Why You Are Attracting The Wrong People Online
Your Match.com inbox is flooded, your phone keeps pinging with Tinder likes, and your matches are overflowing. So why does it feel like you’re failing at online dating? Why does it feel like you are attracting the wrong people? The Problem: You...
Dating Is Fun. If You Let It Be.
Do you watch the Bachelor on ABC? I'm a big fan. I love it. It’s one of my most favorite guilty pleasures. If you've never watched the show I'm sure you are familiar with the premise: One lucky guy or gal dates multiple people at one time, narrowing them down and...
How to Write About Yourself
How to Write About Yourself: A Guide to Self-Promotion What words do you use to describe yourself? How do you choose which adjectives to put in your professional bios or dating profiles? How do you stand out as an individual? How do you write about yourself? Whether...
What Not to Write in Your Online dating Profile (Part V)
What Not to Write in Your Online dating Profile Your online dating profile is a tool. Like any tool, it can be used correctly, and result in you sitting across from the guy or gal of your dreams. But it can also be used incorrectly, and some Online...
Online Dating Guest Post: Write For Hidden Gem Profiles
Want To Write For Us? Are you a writer with knowledge or expertise in the realm of online dating? Do you have some advice, idea or insight that you want to share with the world? Do you have an online dating anecdote that others could learn from? Who We...