Dating can be challenging, and one of the more frustrating experiences many singles face is ghosting. Ghosting happens when someone suddenly cuts off all communication without explanation, leaving the other person feeling confused and hurt. To help you recognize the early signs of ghosting, Tawkify’s matchmakers—Melissa Rogers, Alyssa Bunn, and Kimia Monsoor—offer their professional insights […]
Some say the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment. From the twinkly lights strung around Christmas trees to the warm mugs overflowing with hot cocoa and marshmallows, there’s certainly something so very inviting and cozy about the holiday season. However, all that holiday magic often […]
Is dating in a big city easier? It depends. Many people assume big-city dating is easier than small-town dating, but the reality is that dating in a big city can bring its fair share of challenges. Sure, a lot of singles live, work, and play in the city, but how exactly do you meet them, […]
When it comes to falling in love, it’s not just fate that brings people together—sometimes it’s their jobs. We scanned data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2014 American Community Survey—which covers 3.5 million households—to find out how people are pairing up. Some of the matches seemed practical (the most common marriage is betweengrade-school teachers), and others had us questioning Cupid’s aim (why do female dancers have a thing for male welders?)…
Loyalty is constructed, enjoyed, and lived by having shared experiences and a shared world view…
Do looks matter? Of course they do. As humans, we’re intrinsically inclined to gravitate towards a personality after that physical attraction is established. Speaking to that, I think physical attraction is comprised of so many different variables…
This week we received a question through the ask page on a topic that we have all likely grappled with at some point–our own level of physical attractiveness…
Who says you can’t be friends with someone you’re attracted to – you can. And who says you have to have sex with everyone you’re attracted to – you shouldn’t…
It’s spring cleaning time, and this doesn’t strictly apply to car ports and wardrobes. For singles, getting organized in the context of dating is an essential strategy for continued success…
Like clutter in your heart, old feelings of anxiety, frustration and bitterness cloud our judgment. They are junk in a drawer of worthless things…
17 ways to keep dating fun, magical, exciting, and yes — even empowering…
My matchmaking colleagues and I are on the front lines — hearing first hand from singles how social change affects their dating lives…
