Relationships

Mixing the bitter and the sweet while dating

As we gather at our Seder tables this weekend to celebrate Passover, we take part in a tradition that has bound us together as a people for thousands of years. One of our favorite parts of the Seder is the Hillel Sandwich. That’s where you take some charoset and some horseradish, and mix them together […]

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Change is good for relationships—and for Elegant Introductions!

You’re not the same person you were when I first met you. As matchmakers, we often hear this line. But here’s the thing: everyone grows and changes. It happens for many reasons, including parenthood, a new career opportunity, or sometimes just growing older and wiser. Yet, when it comes to their partners, many people forget […]

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How are hamentaschen and dating alike?

Now that it’s Purim, let’s talk hamentaschen. What do these delicious pastries have to do with dating and relationships? Actually, they have more in common than you think. You probably grew up loving hamentaschen. You may have your own way of making them, or even a favorite filling. But up until a few years ago, […]

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Relationship Expectations

We all have had a “list” in our minds of what our ideal relationship would look like, but at a certain point in time, we need to dust that list off and check it over to see if the qualities we are looking for are still serving us well. This is especially true if you […]

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Relationship Red Flags

Relationship red flags are behaviors that need to be questioned or addressed when you observe them in your partner. Most relationship red flags are related to violating the basic pillars of successful relationships — trust, communication, respect fidelity, etc. Sighting your partner waving one of these red flags isn’t necessarily an indicator that the relationship […]

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What Men Wish Women Knew

Ever wonder what men wish women knew about them? One thing they would love is if women would just come out and tell them what they want when it comes to gifts for holidays or birthdays! Women are often disappointed when their gentleman doesn’t get them what they were hinting for, but with men you […]

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Finding Love After Divorce

We like to romanticize the idea that our “first love” will be our only love and that marriage should be forever, which makes us petrified of the idea of divorce. However, with over half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s a fact of life we have to face, and dating after divorce can be […]

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New Relationships: Dating and the Holidays

It’s getting close to that time of the year again; the holiday season is fast approaching. The holidays are a time for being with those you care about – family, friends and neighbors, and significant others. But, what do you do if you have just started dating someone new around this festive time? How much […]

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Dating a Younger Man

Are you dating a younger man? When romance happens between two people, an age difference often doesn’t matter, so don’t let “a number” come between you! What makes or breaks a couple are the things they have in common such as similar maturity levels, future goals, backgrounds, personalities, and communication levels. But, because younger men […]

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First Dates and Relationship Compatibility

The first few dates with someone new can be tricky: you want to get to know them better, but you don’t want to waste your time doing so if they aren’t the right person for you. Obviously these dates are the time when you need to ask questions to get an idea of your relationship […]

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