Most people mix up deal breakers, red flags, and preferences. Not knowing what your must-haves and deal breakers are can keep you spinning and feeling stuck

Use this simple filter to protect your energy and date with clarity. Learn how to say “this is not for me” so you can move on to finding what is.

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.

Dating can stir up all kinds of “what if” questions—What if the age gap becomes a problem? What if I never fit into his life with his kids? What if he starts drinking again?

The truth is: you don’t know, and you can’t know. Relationships don’t come with guarantees. Read on to learn how to stop overanalyzing the future and start making empowered dating decisions right now.

Spending hours on the phone before meeting someone might feel like a great way to build a connection—but in reality, you’re just creating an illusion of intimacy. You don’t know this person yet, and long conversations can lead to filling in the gaps with who you want them to be. Here’s what to do instead.