Curated articles on dating advice

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“Calm Your Nerves: If you are anxious find something that calms your nerves such as working out before the date. Not only will you feel more relaxed, you will look better too. Dress to Impress: First impressions matter. Spend time on grooming, smelling good and dressing well.”

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“Pick a place that will allow you to politely leave in 15 minutes like a coffee shop or tea-house. If you aren’t interested, you only have to stay for as long as it takes to gulp down your caffeine of choice. If she’s your unicorn, you can always extend the date.”

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“Ladies, don’t accept a hangout invite. You deserve at a minimum, a real date. If a guy is not willing to take you out on a date, it’s because he has four other women he could hang out with if you don’t hang out with him.”

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“When a woman dates multiple men (and I mean, date, not have sex with), she learns more about who SHE is and what SHE prefers while limiting her chances of settling, or monopolizing her emotions and the best of her, to someone who doesn’t deserve it.”

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“Don’t let a man become the center of your universe. If you make a man your whole life, he’s going to lose interest because he will most likely feel smothered! Remember, he fell in love with the dynamic “you” who has her own interests and passions who wanted to make him a part of your life, not the whole darn thing.”

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“But few are truly scientific.This article combines science with what works in the real world, as personally experienced by the author.”

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“Today’s singles under 45 struggle with a mix of emotions: They are overly picky about whom they’ll date but also deeply insecure about their face-to-face dating skills and utterly confused about when and how sex fits into the experience. Given all of that, it’s no surprise that they come into therapy overwhelmed, burned out, and anxious.”

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“If you tend to attach quickly, date a few people at a time until you’re ready to become exclusive with one. When words and action don’t align, ignore the words and pay more attention to actions. The three most important traits of a partner are kindness, consistency, and character. Don’t make assumptions about your date — get curious and ask questions.”

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“Men try to impress women by boasting and it’s a huge turn-off. People will feel way more comfortable around you if you take a genuine interest in them instead of talking about yourself. When it comes to dating, it’s also good to add a little mystery to your relationship.”

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“Active or outdoor dates take the pressure off just sitting across from someone, staring at them the entire time. You get to focus on having a good time first and foremost,” says Rachel. “If you're doing something that requires your full attention, you don't have the space to overthink, overanalyse or potentially self-sabotage the connection before it's even had a chance to naturally develop.”