Dating

There is a popular meme that says: “Choose me or lose me. I'm not a backup plan, and definitely not a second choice.” It sounds like such a positive sentiment, a statement of your self-worth and value like you’re taking a stand for yourself and what you deserve. The confidence and commitment expressed in this [...]

You’re hopeful about your latest crush. You can spend hours on the phone, and you have so much in common, but the relationship never seems to go anywhere. You find yourself consulting with your girlfriends to decipher what his actions really mean. Here’s the bad news: You’ve already been friend zoned and you don’t even [...]

Getting separated from your spouse comes with many challenges, particularly the unknown of a future together, handling situations with your children, and splitting households (even if it's temporary). Then add in whether you’re going to start dating while separated and your relationship status has clearly changed to “It’s Complicated.” If you’re considering dating while separated, [...]

"Hey Orna and Matthew, I want to be exclusively dating my guy, but I’m afraid I'll scare him away if I ask for an exclusive relationship. Things are going well but he hasn’t stepped up to claim me yet. The thing is I know I’ve scared away other guys in the past by wanting things [...]

“Hello Orna and Matthew, I have questions about how to meet someone for the first time who doesn’t live near me. Hopefully, I have found the man of my dreams through a dating app. I want to meet him at a special place (like I said, this is a long-distance meeting). I’ve never gone to [...]

“Hi Orna and Matthew, I’m tired of dating and meeting guys who aren’t serious about a relationship. Please tell me how do you date for your soulmate? I am reaching out, as I’m a hot 40-something-year-old woman who has a lot to give. I know I’m a catch and yet all the men I go [...]

One of the most enjoyable parts of dating is getting to know someone new and discovering what makes them tick. Asking the right questions to get to know someone can reveal who they are at a soul level, as well as if they are a potential match for you. The standby of swapping online dating [...]

“Hi Orna and Matthew, How should I respond to a man that cancels last minute? He first did this months ago and it took me a while to agree to another date. I have now agreed and today, the day of the date, he has another reason. I know that it’s important to set the [...]

Does dating frustrate you? Are you clear on how to date to find a spouse? Or are you bumbling through the dating process just hoping that Mr./Mrs. Right just magically connects with you? No one will fault you if you’re just looking to have a good time, however, if you want to bring in a [...]

You’ve met a great guy, but you haven’t heard from him for a few days, and you really want to see him. The question that keeps running through your mind is, “Should I text him?” Early on in a new relationship, you have an opportunity to establish healthy communication patterns and texting is a big [...]