What I Learned in 3 Months from 20 Men and a Matchmaker
Five and a half years after my divorce, I decided to jump into the dating pool for at least three months. Instead of saying no to first dates, I decided to say yes.
Was I crazy? Perhaps.
But I had a lot to learn since I married long before dating apps appeared and had no idea how to use them efficiently. My daughter tried to help, but what works for a college student on Tinder doesn’t work for her mom on Bumble! So I reached out to the experts: my friend, Gina Hendrix, a well-known matchmaker in L.A., police officers from the N.Y.P.D. for safety tips, and of course, all the men below who were a wealth of information.
WHAT I LEARNED
- Honesty — Just as you wouldn’t lie on your resume, don’t lie on dating apps. Keep the photos recent. And look your BEST in your profile! Don’t use fuzzy images or be afraid to tell the world how fabulous you are. If you’re a doctor, say it. If you are a professor, share it. Portray yourself accurately on dating apps to attract the people you want to have a relationship with.
- Be Mindful of the Sexy Photos — If you can rock the bikini, that’s great…especially if you’re looking for a CrossFit partner. But be mindful about who you’re trying to…
