Wondering which dating app is best?

Here’s the truth: the app isn’t what matters most. It’s learning how to be your own best matchmaker, no matter which platform you use.

Read on to learn how to show up with clarity and discernment and whether I think you should pay for dating apps in the process.

Do you have to talk on the phone before a first date? Some say yes. Others (hi, it’s me) would rather skip it. In this post, I share a cringeworthy date story, what I’ve learned about meeting in person, and why you get to decide what works for you—phone call, FaceTime, or just keeping it short and sweet in person.