Why finding the ideal relationship is like finding the ideal CEO
When the CEO of a top company, agency, or firm steps down, there’s usually a very detailed process for finding a successor. Because the CEO-company relationship is so important, search committees are formed. Top recruiting agencies are consulted. Potential candidates are scrupulously vetted. There’s a good reason for this: the company’s continued success—not to mention […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relationship Expectations
We all have had a “list” in our minds of what our ideal relationship would look like, but at a certain point in time, we need to dust that list off and check it over to see if the qualities we are looking for are still serving us well. This is especially true if you […]
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 […]
Relationship Red Flags
Relationship red flags are behaviors that need to be questioned or addressed when you observe them in your partner. Most relationship red flags are related to violating the basic pillars of successful relationships — trust, communication, respect fidelity, etc. Sighting your partner waving one of these red flags isn’t necessarily an indicator that the relationship […]
Dating Body Language
On a date, what people don’t say can be as important as what they do say. Dating body language can communicate volumes about people, and learning how to appropriately use it and read it can help you become better at navigating the often confusing, unclear waters of relationships. Being aware of the nonverbal cues you’re […]
Jewish Dating Workshop: Limmud Miami
Many people strike out in relationships because they miss the cues when it comes to verbal and nonverbal communication. How do you come across? What messages are you actually sending and receiving? Join Barbara and Nancy of Elegant Introductions at Limmud Miami (http://limmudmiami.org/presenters-2015/) for a dynamic and exciting Jewish dating workshop and interactive presentation, “How […]
Dating Advice: Dating In Your 40s And Beyond
Are you in your 40s or 50s (or beyond) and finding yourself having to jump into the dating game again? Maybe you’re divorced or widowed or are simply finding that you’ve been alone for a while and are now looking for a romantic partner. Whatever your situation, it can be daunting to think about putting […]