Men's Dating Advice

I don’t know if you have heard, but it’s going down in the DMs. Amid the significant cultural changes that have come at the hands of technology,... Read More »

The Short Version: Flirting and talking to women isn’t always easy for single men. That’s why Absolute Ability, a coaching service for men, is on a mission... Read More »

The Short Version: Many singles struggle to feel chemistry with their online matches once they meet in person. Video-based dating app noii is solving this... Read More »

If you feel like everyone online is looking for sex, chances are, you’re swiping in the wrong places. Tinder with its superficial swiping might not be... Read More »

Breakups are never easy. Every breakup I’ve been through has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster. It’s like going through the five stages of grief,... Read More »

I think all of us, at one point, are guilty of wondering if we should get back with an ex. It may have been a short fling or maybe it was your first high... Read More »

Infidelity is a dirty secret that's not always so secret these days. You probably know at least one friend who has been cheated on. You might have seen the... Read More »

We all have certain goals and visions for how we want our love lives to be. Sometimes those visions don’t match reality, and that can cause frustration or... Read More »

The Short Version: Relationships face their first real test at the end of the honeymoon phase. Will your love grow, or will it fade? Men’s relationship... Read More »

A situationship is like a relationship, but not quite. Situationships are sexual and romantic relationships that are undefined — you're not officially... Read More »

Great “texting chemistry” doesn’t always translate to in-person attraction. You might be having a great textual relationship with someone you met on an... Read More »

Love those dating apps! The choices. The choices. The glorious choices in mates. Having the opportunity to meet so many people so easily can be... Read More »

The Short Version: A good date location should give couples plenty of room for thoughtful conversation, and that's certainly true for the African American... Read More »

We get it. Planning a date can be hard, and honestly, even redundant sometimes. But it doesn’t have to be and we're here to change that. Whether you are on... Read More »

The jitters are part of every dating experience. When we meet someone who we like, it’s natural to get a little nervous. The more we like them, the more... Read More »

Let’s set the stage: You, outside, enjoying yourself. You just watched your favorite cousin get married and are sitting at a table jovially relaxing with a... Read More »

The evening has been magical. The conversation was easy and fun. The location was a perfect choice. The wine was flowing like, well, wine. Music lilts on... Read More »

“Don’t talk to strangers.” This may be good advice to keep children safe, but it’s not the best advice for your love life. To find love, sometimes you must... Read More »

The Short Version: If your relationship problems have become too overwhelming, it’s time to focus on friendship with your partner. We talked to Michael... Read More »

The Short Version: At New Men Rising, men can confront their insecurities in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Founder Allegra Cramb is a certified sex... Read More »

Learning how to present yourself online is a lot different than presenting yourself in person. When you’re face-to-face with someone, you have to worry... Read More »

It’s a match! Congratulations on making it through the gauntlet of photo selection, profile writing, swiping, superliking, and first... Read More »

Most singles don't realize that an online dating profile is basically a marketing campaign, and you're the product. But before you cringe at how that... Read More »

As young and often foolish 19-year-olds, my friends and I had a favorite dorm downtime activity. We would screencast one of our phones onto the TV, open... Read More »

Quick admission, I am a study junkie. I love to read scientific studies. I’m a science dork, so I often read about new science, but I also want to keep... Read More »

If you’ve ever shared intimate photos with someone, you likely did so from a place of trust. Our partners are supposed to be our most reliable confidantes,... Read More »

This may seem like a foreign concept to many men in dating today – but it’s true that a lady will actually help you and encourage you when she likes you.... Read More »

Falling in love is the greatest thing in life and one of the most powerful experiences that humans can go through.  The oldest known love poem was... Read More »

The term “fling” doesn’t just mean to throw stuff. In the dating world, a fling is a casual, brief relationship or romantic involvement that involves a... Read More »

The Short Version: David Essel is a coach, counselor, and codependency expert. Over the past 40 years, he has helped people from all walks of life overcome... Read More »