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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.
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...
How To Cope With Ghosting When Online Dating
Having Trouble Managing Through Ghosting When Online Dating? Ghosting is one of the biggest phenomena in dating. Pretty much everyone has been ghosted one time or another and I bet most people online dating have ghosted another person at least once...
Funny Online Dating Profiles? Not If You Are Serious About Dating.
Should you write an online dating profile that's funny? Writing a funny online dating is probably not a good idea. Your online dating profile is not improv at the comedy club. Your profile is an opportunity to portray yourself in a way that shows potential...
Wondering Who My Clients Are? Folks Just Like You.
Curious To Know More About The Clients At Hidden Gem? Happily married now, I'm so grateful that the internet connected me to the love of my life. It took time, and I had my own ups and downs, but it was worth it in the end, for so many reasons. But, this post isn't...
“If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done, You’ll Always Get What You’ve Always Got.” ~ Henry Ford
“If You Always Do What You’ve Always Done, You’ll Always Get What You’ve Always Got.” ~ Henry Ford Like many quotes, this one is simple yet powerful. Think about it. The premise is if you want something different out of your life you have to put something different...
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How To Craft An Opening Email When Online Dating
How To Write An Opening Email While Online Dating The goal of your online dating profile is to spark intrigue and to get conversations started. One of the most challenging parts of online dating getting the conversation started. I'm sure many if not all have...
Ghosting Happens. Roll With It.
As a seasoned online dater I have grown accustomed to the phenomenon termed “ghosting.” This is when you are texting/talking/seeing someone to all of a sudden never hear from them again. This loosely applies mostly to someone you thought was really interested. In...
Rejection Is A Part Of Online Dating. Don’t Let It Bother You.
Struggling With Rejection While Online Dating? Rejection is a part of online dating. You will be rejected, and you will reject others. It’s not a fun word, it’s not a fun feeling and it adds a lot of difficulty to your dating experience. But, if you let it get you...
What I Mean When I Say Don’t Talk About Your Ex
When two people start dating there is usually this awkward cloud looming: The “ex cloud.” It’s one of those taboo topics, right? You have an ex, or exes - you've been in past relationships…. And, you never know what to share and when or how to bring it up. Some of you...