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 III)
Examples of Online Dating Profile Mistakes One day, my awesome, funny, witty, and, above all, sarcastic friend scrolled through some dating profiles on match.com. We discovered lots of mistakes. Below are her thoughts and mine. As I keep mentioning, when writing your...
What Not to Write in Your Dating Profile (Mistakes Part II)
Working on a post which demonstrates what not to write in a dating profile is always an amusing exercise. I laugh, I cry, but mostly I'm disappointed. Because behind poorly written online dating profiles is probably a really great person. Yes, online dating is...
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...
Personal Branding Your Online Dating Profile
This is a topic I am very passionate about and something I'd really like all online daters to understand. People often approach me saying "I need help with my online dating profile" and the first thing I tell them is... Your online dating profile is a personal brand....
Be A Happy Single
We date for one reason: To find companionship, whether long-term or short-term. Your dating goals are up to you. Everyone has a right to what they want and what they are looking for. Sometimes, maybe most of the time, it's tough being single. There's a lot of negative...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Thoughts On Dating Over 50
Are You Over 50 And Starting To Date Again For The First Time In Years? 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...