Posts on Feb 2014

First Date Tips – What About the 3 Day Rule?

How long should I wait before asking for another date? At Elegant Introductions, we get that question a lot! You’ve gone out and really clicked, but you don’t want to seem needy, so you are thinking about following the 3-Day Rule that says you have to wait before getting in touch with them. Don’t wait! […]

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Dating Advice – Can a Woman Ask a Man Out?

Is it OK for a woman to ask a man out on a date? “Absolutely,” says Elegant Introduction’s Matchmaker Barbara, who offers this dating advice: “men love it when women ask them out!” Let’s face it, it’s flattering to be pursued and men think of women who ask them out as being more confident and more […]

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Am I Relationship Ready?

Am I relationship ready? That’s a question that should be answered before you start looking for “The One”. You are ready for a relationship if you are comfortable with yourself and are not looking for someone to “save” you, but instead, to add to your life. You are ready if you have moved past your […]

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Dating Advice- Can I Text on a Date?

Is it all right to text or phone on a date? Elegant Introduction’s Matchmaker Nancy gives dating advice and says, “That’s a big “Don’t!” Why? Because you are going to look like you are just not that into the person if you are spending more time on your phone than you are in getting to […]

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What Do I Talk About On A First Date?

What do I talk about on a first date? If you are a man, our Matchmakers Extraordinaire think it’s a good idea to let your date do the talking! Women always complain that men don’t listen to them, so this is a great way to score points right away. Everyone likes to talk about themselves, […]

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First Date Tips – How toTake the Pressure Off!

How can I take the pressure off of a first date? That’s a question we hear all the time! A great first date tip from our Elegant Introduction’s matchmakers suggests keeping it “casual” and meeting for coffee or lunch instead of automatically heading out to a fancy-schmancy restaurant. If the date goes well, you can […]

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Awkward Date? Questions Can Help!

How do you keep a date from being awkward? Write down some questions before you meet up with your date so you have something to talk about when you hit those inevitable silences. Keep the topics light, especially if you are on a first date. In other words, steer clear of religion, politics, and bathroom […]

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Dating Stress – Are You Facing It?

Are you facing some dating stress? Our proven matchmakers will tell you the first thing to do is try to relax! Take a deep breath, hold it, and slowly release it. By doing this several times over the course of a few minutes, you’ll notice a decrease in your heart rate and in your anxiety […]

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Dating Anxiety – 6 Tips for Overcoming It

We all have anxiety from time to time, but going on a date (a first date or otherwise) can put your fears into overdrive because you start wondering about what to say, what to do, and what to wear? Even if you’ve been out with the other person a few times, dating anxiety can still […]

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