I Don’t Text Back and Here’s the Reason Why.
Featured Blogger: L Smith When text messaging first hit the scene, I like everyone else was obsessed. I was the T9 queen, I knew the… Read More »I Don’t Text Back and Here’s the Reason Why.
Featured Blogger: L Smith When text messaging first hit the scene, I like everyone else was obsessed. I was the T9 queen, I knew the… Read More »I Don’t Text Back and Here’s the Reason Why.
Featured Blogger: Christina Voors It becomes a routine. You swipe left, swipe right, and acquire your matches. Now is the time you are supposed to get to know these potential partners, right? Unfortunately, far too often these matches are left in a deserted pile of unfulfilled communication. Perhaps it was due to a simple text killer, such as ‘k’ or ‘cool’, that ended the entire conversation. Maybe it was simply due to disinterest in the conversation at hand. No matter what the cause, it made me wonder: how many of these failed connections could have been really great in person? Who have we missed out on because we didn’t have the chance to get to know the person on the other side of the screen? Well, it’s time we discuss some tips and tricks on how to best ensure that you don’t lose out on some great opportunities: Ask open-ended questions: If it can be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’, rephrase to encourage longer answers. For example, instead of asking ‘do you like your job’, rephrase into ‘how do you like your job’. Simple changes can bring forward a much more engaging conversation. Share music: It is amazing how much conversation can be opened up by … Read More »It’s Time to Get to Know Your Matches
Featured Guest Blogger: Darlene Aniebonam Commitment. A simple word with such a complex meaning. I thought about it today and what it has meant to me… Read More »Why Do Millennials Struggle With Commitment?
Featured Blogger: Christina Voors Mobile dating apps can truly be a carefree form of fun. You simply swipe through people in your town, determine if… Read More »The Right to Be Carefree Online
Featured Blogger: Amina Grace No one is above dating apps. Even having multiple apps is okay, it is after all a numbers game. But which… Read More »4 Things to Look for in a Dating App.
Featured Blogger: Christina Voors First date spots can go one of three ways: it can be fine, uncomfortable, or never seen. Yes, never seen can… Read More »Look Out: The Importance of Meeting Location
Featured Blogger: Amina Grace One of the greatest fears when it comes to online dating is being catfished. Whether it’s a man pretending to be… Read More »We’ve Stopped the Catfish, But are You a Kittenfish?
Featured Blogger: Christina Voors Many of us have people in our lives that we have such great connections with, but never see that transfer into… Read More »Why Texting Will Never be Enough
5 Tips to Attracting the Right Match on Chekmate Featured Blogger: Amina Grace Have previous dating apps depleted your hopes to build genuine connections in… Read More »5 Tips to Attracting the Right Match on Chekmate
How to Spot, Handle, and Avoid Online Catfish You’ve probably heard of them, if you haven’t experienced one for yourself. Catfish, a form of deceit… Read More »How to Spot, Handle, and Avoid Online Catfish