By Tammi Pickle You know what they say: dating is complicated these days. People ghost, breadcrumb, and text for weeks on end without any clear end goal. Yet, despite all of these confusing dynamics, here is the reality: modern dating is not confusing. Modern dating is actually very revealing. It reveals who can communicate. It reveals who avoids conflict. It reveals who wants access without any actual responsibility. It reveals who mixes up chemistry with compatibility. It r

By Tammi Pickle, Dating can be exciting, but it also comes with its challenges. As a professional matchmaker, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t when it comes to building healthy, lasting relationships. Here are my top 10 dating tips to help you navigate the journey with confidence and clarity. 1. Prioritize Emotional Availability Before you start dating, check in with yourself. Are you truly ready for a relationship, or do you still have some healing and self-work to do?

By: Tammi Pickle With a background in Psychology and decades of experience helping people find love and happiness, I wanted to share some simple but powerful life reminders that I’ve learned along the way. 1. Make peace with your past. Don’t dwell on what’s already happened, make amends where you can, and release the rest. Stressing over the past won’t change it. Let it go, give it up to the universe, and focus on moving forward with clarity and grace. 2. Don’t worry about wh

By Tammi Pickle Make Sure You Have Realistic Expectations Remember, everyone is unique and has their own quirks and qualities. It’s essential to give people a fair chance to show who they are. No one is perfect or will tick every box on your ideal checklist. Before making judgments, prioritize meeting in person. Chemistry is often difficult to gauge through texts or phone calls. Be Open-Minded It’s easy to get stuck in a mindset of what you think you want in a partner. Broade

By Janet Lovelace Photo by Unsplash Planning a surprise trip for your partner is a thrilling and romantic way to show your love and appreciation. The excitement of a secret getaway can rekindle the spark in your relationship while creating unforgettable memories. However, pulling off the perfect surprise trip takes careful planning, creativity, and attention to detail. Here are some tips from Heart Of Hollywood Magazine to help you organize an enchanting surprise trip that wi

By Tammi Pickle Being both a matchmaker and a single mom, I understand the immense challenge of balancing parenthood and dating, while also discerning who is the right fit to welcome into your life. Remember, you're not alone in this journey, so don't lose hope. We're in this together. Here are some tips I can offer to all the single moms out there searching for love in their lives... Embrace the journey and have a blast! Remember, not every person you meet will be your per

ByTammi Pickle Whether it's in a new connection or a more committed relationship. Why would someone ghost you? For those unfamiliar with the term "ghosted," it refers to when someone abruptly ceases all communication without explanation, effectively terminating the relationship. Here are several reasons why someone might choose to ghost you... · They are just not that into you- If someone truly cares for and loves you, they wouldn't depart without attempting to co

By Tammi Pickle It’s time to make yourself happy. This year you need to do what is needed to find your inner happiness. -Health and Fitness- We all have goals we want to achieve to be the best possible person we can be. Exercise regularly, I personally am not good about going to the gym. I started taking classes that push me to work out hard for an hour. Do your best to eat healthy, we can all have cheat days but be aware of what’s going into your body and do your best to gi

Dating can be exciting and also nerve wracking. It’s like having an interview for your new potential partner and getting to know someone new takes a lot of work. Try to have fun with it and don’t let it overwhelm you. Here are a few tips… Be yourself- being authentic and yourself is so very important. Showing the person, the real you, by letting down your guard and letting someone in, is the only way to really get to know someone. Look and feel your best- get your hair cut,