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Online Dating Tips for Men: 7 Deadly Tinder Sins NOT to Commit

Dating coach Connell Barrett talks online dating tips for men, smashing out of the friend zone, and whether Tinder Gold is worth it. Online Dating Tips For Men DATING APP SINS I swipe and swipe and get no good matches on Tinder, except for women I’m just not attracted to. I’ve read a lot of online dating tips for men, and ...
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Virtual Date Ideas That Spark Chemistry

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on virtual date ideas, how to not get ghosted, and the secret to flirting. VIRTUAL DATE IDEAS I need some virtual-date ideas. Any thoughts? —George, Port Chester, N.Y. “Virtual dating.” It sounds like something Harrison Ford did with a hologram in “Blade ...
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The Art of Sending Opening Messages

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on writing opening messages, how to meet women at coffee shops, and secrets to better first dates. OPENING MESSAGES On dating apps I struggle to get women to reply to my opening messages. I usually go with, “How are you?” or “Great to connect.” Are those bad openers? Is it ...
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What To Do On A Second Date To Ignite Chemistry

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on what to do on a second date, the right way to approach, and 7 secrets to asking a girl out WHAT TO DO ON A SECOND DATE I want a girlfriend, and I’m looking for tips on what to do on a second date. My first dates are good, but on the second date or the third things ...
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First-Date Advice for Deeper Connections

Dating coach Connell Barrett dishes out first-date advice. He answers your questions on how to have great first dates, 3 smooth moves to get the first kiss, and the way to “keep things casual.” FIRST-DATE ADVICE I need some first-date advice. What are the most important things to keep in mind? Because when I walk into a first ...
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Tinder Tips For More Matches And Dates

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on Tinder tips for writing a great bio, shaking off rejection, and how to never be “creepy” when you approach TINDER TIPS Connell, I need some Tinder tips. There are so many beautiful women on Tinder, but I barely get any matches. Any advice? —Louie, 27, Virginia ...
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Friend Zoned No More! How to Spark Attraction on Dates

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on creating attraction instead of being friend zoned, getting more Tinder matches, and why looks don’t matter to women. FRIEND ZONED Connell, I keep getting friend zoned. It’s frustrating because women seem to be into me before we meet, but I don’t get second dates. How do I ...
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Dating Tips for Shy Guys

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on how introverted men can succeed with women, a smooth way to ask a girl out, and the secret to approaching with total confidence. Here are dating tips for shy guys. Dating Tips for Shy Guys Connell, I’m a pretty introverted, and that’s always held me back with women. I ...
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5 Flirty First-Date Questions that Increase Attraction

Dating coach Connell Barrett answers your questions on spicing up first dates, the secret to quality matches on Tinder, and how “ugly” guys can attract beautiful women. We'll start with 5 flirty first-date questions that'll take you from connecting to romancing. Flirty First Date Questions I have a lot of nerves and anxiety ...
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