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...
The Psychology Behind Online Dating and How It Affects People’s Behavior
Online dating is a unique way to make connections. In this generation, swiping right is the new means of saying “hey, I like you”. With the rise of dating apps and websites, more people are turning to technology as a means of finding their perfect match. As we...
Who The Clients Are At Hidden Gem And Who They Are Looking For
As an online dating profile writer I am in a unique position of getting to know hundreds of people currently looking for love on various online dating platforms. I excitedly share that I get to meet people without actually meeting them. And, over the years I’ve met...
What Not To Write In Your Online Dating Profile. Part IV
Writing online dating profiles can be tough. You're excited about the opportunity to go out on lots of dates and meet lots of great people, but first you must create a profile about yourself, then put it out there for the world to see. But, again, it's tough. You...
Should You Use Professional Photos In Your Online Dating Profile?
Key Points: Yes, having professional photos taken is a good idea Should professional photos be the only photos in your profile? No. A mix is still good. Having a well-created buttoned up profile is going to stand out. Pro tip for the guys: NO Fish. Should You...
Which Online Dating Site Should You Use?
One of the questions that I am most often asked is "which dating site should I use?" With so many options, it's understandable to not be sure what to do. I recently wrote a post about online dating statistics. I found some great info on the current statistical...
Reverse Catfishing – Another New Trend In Online Dating
I learned for the first time about reverse catfishing when a journalist reached out to me for an interview for an article she wrote for Well + Good. There's always something new to navigate in the dating world! And navigating all these behaviors and learning a new...
Online Dating Statistics, And My Thoughts
I'm sure many of you have heard a buzz as it related to online dating. You've heard stories from friends/family, read things online, and come to your own conclusions. I did a search on the real online dating statistics and I was really pleased with what I learned....
Making A Good First Date Impression
Even for the most confident person first dates can be intimidating. Essentially, we’re prepping to go meet a stranger without knowing what could possibly happen. We forget that everyone we meet starts as a stranger! But, this particular stranger could end up being...
When Online Dating, Keep Your Attitude In Check
While online dating is a wildly accepted norm when it comes to meeting people and finding love and relationships, there is still a lot of stigma attached and a fair amount of poor negative attitudes. When online dating, it's important to keep your negative attitudes...
How To Pick The Right Photos For Your Online Dating Profile
Part of creating an online dating profile is also choosing the right photos. Just like what you write, which photos you use are crucial to making a good first impression. You have to think about your online dating profile as a comprehensive whole, and you want it to...