Dating and kids: When should your kids meet your new love?
Here’s a question I often get from divorcees or widows with kids at home: I’m seeing this wonderful man. I think he might be the one. But when should I introduce him to my kids? This is always a potential minefield. Unfortunately, there’s no easy universal answer. It depends on many factors: How old are […]
Why texting and dates don’t mix
Picture this. You’re on a date. You’re deep in conversation with this guy and you feel you’re really connecting. Your eyes lock with his. Suddenly, your date looks down—at his phone. He just got a text, and he’s GOT to respond RIGHT AWAY. You say it’s okay to be polite. But honestly, aren’t you at […]
What if you want to get serious, but your partner still wants to date others?
Say you’ve met a special someone. You’ve got a lot in common and the sparks fly easily. You’re dating each other more often, and you can’t wait to see each other again. It’s all fantastic. Then you realize that you don’t want to date anyone else—and you wonder whether your mate feels the same way. […]
How to hit a home run in dating
Anyone who loves baseball loves this time of year. The new season just started and hope springs eternal, no matter how your team did last year. As matchmakers, we think baseball and dating have a lot in common. We’ve even created an interactive presentation, How to Hit a Home Run in Dating. As any ball […]
Mixing the bitter and the sweet while dating
As we gather at our Seder tables this weekend to celebrate Passover, we take part in a tradition that has bound us together as a people for thousands of years. One of our favorite parts of the Seder is the Hillel Sandwich. That’s where you take some charoset and some horseradish, and mix them together […]
Food for thought – or what to look for on that first restaurant date
Let’s say you’ve met someone, and there’s a definite mutual attraction. Where do you go on that first date? Chances are, it’s a restaurant. There are plenty of good reasons for this. There’s the food, of course. Hopefully, it’s delicious, but aside from that, it serves another purpose: it takes some of the pressure off […]
Handy tips for Jewish singles during Passover
Passover is right around the corner, and if you’re like us, you’re finalizing your Seder plans—if you haven’t done that already. It’s a time of joy and gratefulness, as we gather with family and friends to celebrate the Jewish people’s victory over slavery and oppression. But it can also be an emotionally tricky time if […]
Change is good for relationships—and for Elegant Introductions!
You’re not the same person you were when I first met you. As matchmakers, we often hear this line. But here’s the thing: everyone grows and changes. It happens for many reasons, including parenthood, a new career opportunity, or sometimes just growing older and wiser. Yet, when it comes to their partners, many people forget […]
ASK NANCY: HOW DO I STOP COMPARING MY DATE TO MY LATE HUSBAND?
Dear Nancy, My husband has been deceased for 15 years. I’m looking for a new relationship, but every time I go on a date, I can’t help but compare everyone to my late husband. Do you have any advice for me? – Estelle H.
How are hamentaschen and dating alike?
Now that it’s Purim, let’s talk hamentaschen. What do these delicious pastries have to do with dating and relationships? Actually, they have more in common than you think. You probably grew up loving hamentaschen. You may have your own way of making them, or even a favorite filling. But up until a few years ago, […]
Dating Advice in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
It can be tough and intimidating to get out there and start dating again in your 40s, 50s, or after. For one thing, you worry about how you look and if you’ll attract someone; for another, you probably aren’t even sure of where to begin. Some tips for jumping back into the dating game: Don’t […]
How to Tell if He is Interested
We saw a thought-provoking article today on a content website regarding how to tell if a man is interested in a woman (http://www.aish.com/d/w/I-Dont-Know-If-Hes-Interested.html?s=mbaw). In short, the article talks about feeling a connection with your date and then worrying that he isn’t feeling the same way about you. We know that this is something that can […]