Valerie Presley

Valerie Presley

    Dating

    Dating Instruction Roundup IV

    They found that women generally felt more connected if a man took active interest in their conversation, by focusing on her and chiming in to ask questions about what she was saying – interrupting, but in a good way. Women also liked it when men laughed right after they did, and when they said complimentary things. Men, on the other hand…

    A Broken Heart

    Are Your Love Blinders On?

    Think about the past several relationships you’ve been in. Why did they end? Think back to the first time you met and the 2-3 dates that immediately followed. If you’re really honest with yourself, did you see any red flags? Ones that, unfortunately, you ignored? Why do we do this? Falling in love is a rush — but you are still you…

    Dating

    5 Essential Summer Dating Tips

    Summer offers the perfect opportunity to explore new connections and rekindle romance with refreshing outdoor adventures. Whether you’re trying to meet new people or keep things exciting with a partner, these tips will inspire memorable moments in the summer sun. 1. Host a Picnic in the Park for a Laid-Back Date Make the most of […]

    Religion

    Dating Instruction Roundup, Volume II

    Attraction is surely a fickle beast, but science has proven that intelligence attracts– and humor implies intelligence. Geoffrey Miller and Dr. Gil Greengross’s recent paper on the importance of humor in mating, asserts that humor is indeed an indicator of mate quality and mental fitness…

    Date Night

    5 Dating Tips For Deeper Connection

    Amy Silverman, Founder of the Connection Movement, has A LOT of interesting things to say about dating in today’s “age of loneliness,” and the lack of true human connection in general. Today, Amy shares her 5 top tips for creating more depth and connection on dates…

    Religion

    “Casual Dating” Exposed

    Dating with no intent to marry is like going to the grocery store with no money. You either leave unhappy or take something that isn’t yours…

    A Broken Heart

    Dating Tangentials

    Do you ever feel like a part of the reason why dating has not worked for you in the past is because, well, you don’t really like dating…? I’m specifically referencing cookie-cutter dating – and let’s be honest the average person has been on too many dinner dates to count on 3 hands. So why not shake it up? This is an element of Tawkify I dearly love – our date designs. A Philly client recently met his match for a salsa dancing class at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  We’ve sent clients out to burlesque shows, pop-up art exhibits and festivals. And, why not?!  While someone doing all the hard work for you is GLORIOUS – you can also resolve to date differently on your own…

    Late Start

    The Great Killer of Relationships

    Last week a good friend of mine went on a third date with a lady, with which he was quite smitten. Due to unforeseen traffic he was 15 minutes late. He made it to her front step and was about to knock when she swung open the door and exclaimed, “You’re late—you didn’t have second thoughts about coming, did you?”  Killer Point 1…

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