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.
The Power Of Positive Language When Writing Your Online Dating Profile
Using Positive Language In Your Online Dating Profile Will Have A Positive Affect In Your Dating Life. How we present ourselves in the online dating world can make a profound difference in the matches we get in our dating apps. While the search for ‘more matches’...
Boost Your Online Dating Profile With Professional Photography
Are you looking for a way to enhance your online dating profile? Professional photography is one of the best ways to make sure that your profile stands out from the crowd. The right photo can help you attract better matches and boost your self-confidence. In this blog...
Best Hinge Prompts: Which to Pick and How to Use Them
Which Hinge Prompts to Pick and How to Use Them How do you choose your Hinge prompts? Which answers show the best parts of yourself? Here is your extensive guide to how to make the most of your hinge profile, complete with examples. What Makes Hinge Different? ...
Which Online Dating Site To Use?
What's The Best Online Dating Site? Which dating site should I use? Do different sites have different purposes? How can you use online dating most efficiently? As a profile writer, I get asked the above questions regularly. It’s true I have as much experience with...
Books I Think Everyone Should Read And How They Relate To Dating
Interested in self-help but don't know where to start? Below is a list of books I think everyone should read. To date, these are my favorites. These are the ones that helped me the most. The ones that were simple to read and explained to me concepts in easy to digest...
The Impact of Age and Generational Differences on Dating Behaviors
Curious How Age Impacts Dating Behaviors? Love really has no bounds. As it transcends multiple generations, it’s only logical that the landscapes of dating must evolve over time. From Baby Boomers to Generation Z, every cohort brings unique experiences and...
When To Plan A Date
How many messages before it’s normal to meet up? I was recently asked this question by a client who was at the beginning of her online dating journey. While the point of online dating is to eventually meet in person, the timeline of when that should happen is...
The Impact of Hookup Culture on Dating Apps and Relationships
Hookup culture is a relatively new phenomenon that has reshaped the way we approach dating. Of course, dating apps have been shown to help facilitate our behavior out in the real world, transforming our swipes into matches, and matches into casual encounters. In this...
Mindful Dating And Avoiding Swipe Fatigue
Sometimes, when online dating we can caught up in the mundane and forget to take dating seriously. One time I received a beautiful message on an online dating platform: “Hi Vanessa, I hope this isn’t too forward, but I was immediately enchanted by your profile. Apart...
Integrity
Like many of my clients, I am someone who values personal growth. I love to actively learn about human nature, creativity and expanding my knowledge. I do this for the purpose of understanding myself, other people in my life, and the world we live in. My most recent...