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.
Using Your Online Dating Profile To Start Conversations
I learned a trick about how to navigate networking events with more confidence and ease. Wear a pin, a piece of jewelry or somehow accessorize your look. This gives people an opportunity to ask you about said piece - it serves as a natural icebreaker. ...
Online Dating Trends: What’s New In The World of Digital Romance?
Online dating–once a new and unfamiliar concept–has evolved into a mainstream activity for most adults. But, we still need to keep up with the trends. As a convenient way to reshape how we meet people in the real world, connect with more people faster, and...
My Favorite Bumble Prompts
Bumble is one of the most popular dating apps out there. It’s got some up-and-down cred, but overall it’s a fan favorite and it’s full of ever-lasting love stories. Whether you’re new to online dating or you have experience, you’re faced with the task of writing your...
Love and Visas in Australia: Making Long-Distance Relationships Work
Long-distance relationships are challenging, but when love crosses international borders, the stakes can feel even higher. Australia, with its vibrant culture and diverse population, has become a popular destination for many looking to build a life with their...
Dating after Divorce: Navigating Challenges and Embracing New Opportunities
Society gives us the impression that divorce marks a failure in a relationship or a personal shortcoming. More than a legal separation, divorce marks the end of a significant chapter of our lives – which is often something that feels daunting for many of us. However,...
My Favorite Hinge Prompts
I Am An Online Dating Profile Writer And These Are Some Of My Favorite Hinge Prompts Creating online dating profiles is all about provoking curiosity. You want people to be curious about you. You want them to be interested so they reach out to learn more, or...
Navigating Online Dating During Different Life Stages
As much as society tries to tell us that dating is reserved for young folk, this idea is not true whatsoever. Dating is something that anyone and everyone can do at any phase of their life. As a young adult fresh out of college, a single mother two years out of a...
Balancing Transparency and Privacy in Dating Profile Creation
When it comes time to create your dating profile, many thoughts might be racing through your mind. Questions like, "How much information should I share?" and "What details should I keep private?" are common concerns. Finding the right balance between transparency and...
How I Write Provocative Online Dating Profiles
When I say the word provocative, my thoughts are coming from the word provoke. When you write your online dating profile, you want to provoke conversation. After all, that is the goal. It’s also fun to think of it in a sexy way. The thesaurus will...
My Biggest Criticism As An Online Dating Profile Writer
The Question I Can’t Answer People often ask me what my success rate is. It's embarrassing. I want to have an answer. A good answer. But, I don’t. I've tried getting answers from people, but only crickets respond to my outreach. I do value what...