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.
What Makes Online Dating A Success?
The goal of your online dating profile is to get conversations started. The goal of online dating is to go out on dates. If you get a conversation started with someone (or they start it with you) then your profile was a success. If you go out on a date with someone...
read more
Dating Is A Time Investment Whether We Like It Or Not
Time Is Precious. But, When It Comes To Dating, Let's Lighten Up A Bit. I've said this a few times: You are going to go out with more people you are not going to click with than people you are going to click with. You're not going to know either way unless you go out...
read more
The Goal Of Online Dating Is To Get Offline
The goal of your dating profile is to get conversations started. The goal of online dating is to ask for dates and go out. Online dating does not actually mean date online. It’s a forum to introduce yourself to someone new. It’s a place to meet new people and say,...
read more
Be Aware Of Online Dating Scams. Don’t Let It Ruin Your Experience
No sugar coating, online dating does not come without an unfortunate side. Online dating platforms have come to be a place where scam artists lurk. However, you should not let that ruin your experience. After all, you are looking for companionship, for romance, and...
read more
There Are No Mixed Messages In Dating
We've all been there. We've all dated that person who's got us guessing. That place of unknown, limbo and the back and forth - one day you're sure he/she likes you, the next not so much. You're left always wondering. But, of course, you are too afraid to ask. And,...
read more
Thoughts On Dating Over 50
Dating does not come without challenges, no matter who you are. But, if you are over 50 it comes with a unique set of challenges. There are many. Below are a few of the most common. First Challenge: It’s been decades since you’ve been single and dating. And, online...
read more
Don’t Fall In Love With Potential
This has happened to many of us. We've met our perfect person……almost. You've met the man of your dreams. He's handsome, has a great job, works hard, is ambitious, smart, he makes you laugh and you simply adore him. The problem? He's emotionally unavailable. He has...
read more
Don’t Date With A Bad Attitude
I will get straight to the point: There are no bad dates, only bad perspectives. If you date with the right perspective, with the right attitude, it will be a better experience. Here's a truth: You will not click with more people than you will click with. If it were...
read more
Which Dating Site Should You Use? Let’s Break It Down.
I am often asked, “What dating site should I use.” If you are pondering the same question, keep reading. I have a fast answer and a slow answer to this question. The fast answer is to go where the people are. Where you live is going to add a big variable in which...
read more
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. Yes, it feels weird and awkward. It feels like you are violating someone's privacy. But, I say, who cares. This is about your time, your safety, your life and...
read more