You’ve Been Ghosted. Here’s Why.

If you’ve been “out there” in the dating world at all in the last 5 years, chances are you’ve been ghosted. Or you’ve ghosted. No judgement here…Well, maybe a little…But I do get it; studies show that if you’ve been ghosted, you’re more likely to do the same to someone else. There are lots of reasons […]

5 Things You Need to Know About Men

Believe it or not, men are pretty easy to understand and know. As a professional matchmaker, I’ve worked with marriage-minded, successful men for twenty years. They’ve all been unique with different backgrounds, needs, desires, and lifestyle goals, but there’s a common thread that runs through all of these exceptional bachelors looking for love. Unfortunately, there’s […]

5 Mistakes Women Make on Dates

Men make massive mistakes on dates all the time. I know, I get it. It’s enough to make you crazy and give up dating all together. But, ever wonder if you’ve unknowingly made mistakes that might have crushed your chances at a second date? I’ve been in the coaching and matchmaking industry for twenty years […]

Why Are You Still Single?

Why Are You Still Single? It’s the go-to question everyone seems to be asking (or least thinking about) on first dates.  What’s your response when asked why you’re still single? Head for the exit door? Deflect the question or tell your date it’s “too soon” for such a personal topic?  If you’re looking for a […]

I’m Fired Up About Dating Apps Ruining Your Dating Life

During my Facebook Live Coaching session this week, I got pretty fired up about dating apps.  They are changing your behavior and it’s hurting your chances at finding love. The question “Is what you want real and attainable?”  starts with how you represent yourself online and in the world.  Your expectations are high and your thoughtfulness […]

Is it time to rethink your age range?

As a woman, it’s downright frustrating to hear that men typically prefer to date younger. But, it’s no longer just men who are looking for youthful partners. In previous generations, dating an older man signaled safety and security. This gave men a larger pool of women to choose from and left women with a smaller […]

Advice and success stories for your single soul on Valentine’s Day.

People always want to hear stories from my career matchmaking with an 89% success rate. In this interview with Catherine Gray, you’ll hear a few of them, including the beautiful story of my parents. One consistent factor in these stories is that the people who end up falling in love said yes to my introductions. […]

The effect of the #timesup movement in your dating life.

Before you watch the video, let me say that I am so proud to be a woman and watch the #timesup movement gain momentum.  This time of change will go down in history as a pivoting point for women. That being said, this video fills you in on how the “good guys” out there are […]

How to figure out if your values align when you first start dating.

One of the most challenging parts of dating new people is figuring out if your values align. This is one of the main reasons I created LEVEL: to match you based on what’s most important to you. Values aren’t something you see or feel. They’re rooted in your background and have developed into something you […]

Propose this question to yourself when you feel you want to get married.

“Am I honestly ready for the responsibility of marriage?” Most people don’t think about responsibility when they think about marriage. You are looking for companionship, unconditional love, and unwavering support. Those things come with commitment and responsibility that should be acknowledged and respected. Being in love with someone is an amazing experience and one to […]