How to have a confident mindset in the modern online dating world
In 2024, a study shows that the most dangerous element in dating and relationships is a scarcity mindset, i.e., if you are too hungry for affection and love & are willing/happy to accept bad behavior…. In other words, when you have a scarcity mindset, the biggest red flag is actually yourself. Therefore, you have to be more confident. In this way, you are able to set and keep your boundaries [...]
How to ask a Ukrainian woman out for the second date
“Last week I went out on a wonderful date with a Ukrainian woman and she seemed reasonably interested. Because I have fear of rejection, I don’t know how to ask her out for the second date. I don’t want to look needy or desperate,” says Alexander, “Please help!” Attraction is organically built over time. Here is my advice for Alexander: On the first date, you like someone, but that’s just chemistry. [...]
How to open up and start online dating after being single for years
A close friend of mine has been single for almost 10 years. Now he is wondering whether he can feel more confident when it comes to online dating. He says he has got so comfortable being independent and alone that he is scared to open up to a new woman after such a long time, so he wants to know how to overcome this challenge. It’s very important to feel [...]
Can you ask about someone’s finances in an international relationship?
“Could you please tell me how to ask whether somebody has debt as well as what their financial situation is like in a relationship?” says Alex, “When is it appropriate to ask this kind of questions in dating?” Certain natural pivotal moments present opportunities to ask questions about someone’s finances. Some natural pivotal moments: having your first international trip together, moving in together, getting engaged, your anniversary, and so on. [...]
Should you have a joint bank account with your partner? (How to date safely)
Sebastian and Dana have been dating for a year, and now they are thinking about starting a long-term relationship. Because Sebastian knows I’m writing a blog about how to date safely, he would like to hear my advice on this topic. “How do you feel about joint bank accounts in relationships?” Sebastian asks me, “Should couples merge their bank accounts? Or should modern couples keep them separate nowadays?” You can [...]
Safe dating in the internet dating era: How to tactfully react to ghosting
According to a recent survey, ghosting is the most common issue that online daters are dealing with these days. My friend Charlie says he doesn’t know how to react when a woman begins to ghost him, e.g., he talks with the woman the day before & everything is fine, yet she doesn’t reply even when Charlie asks whether something is wrong. Charlie needs some advice and he has decided that [...]
How to be deeply confident on the first date with a Slavic woman
“I’m not confident enough whenever I go out for a date with a woman,” says Adam, “I’ll ask a Slavic woman out for a date next week. Help!” Are you here to impress her or to assess the connection? Adam’s challenge is faced by a lot of men because in this day and age, many men use smartphones and computers to communicate with others all the time – their social [...]
How to prepare a good conversation piece for international dating
Our research shows that the No. 1 challenge that men face in the dating space is to keep the conversation going. It seems that men find it quite difficult to make conversations interesting and engaging when they are on dates. Therefore, I’d like to share with you my biggest secret regarding conversation skills: amazing conversation is usually simply amazing storytelling. Why you should practice telling a story: I’d like you [...]