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Why you probably won’t meet someone with online dating
Ohhh, you are thinking, wow, Andrea, did you wake up negative? Wrong side of the bed? No, just realistic. This had been front and foremost in my mind this week as a dating coach---both from the perspective of listening to people’s rationalizations about OD (online dating) and potential clients who may want to use me as a coach—and their litany of excuses.Ok, do you want the good news or the bad news? I’m going to start with the bad---and what I’ve been listening to this week from intelligent p
10 Dating Questions with a Client: Allie
Welcome back to my 10 Questions column. A little background: Allie, 58 years old, became my client in February 2024 and the first thing I noticed about her on our Zoom call was her outgoing, upbeat personality. Yes, she was excited but also nervous as she had never done online dating. She was married for 17 years, divorced for 5 years, with two children in their 20’s. She’s an executive in the fashion industry in New York/New Jersey. Allie also had interesting photos: coming from fashion and
Why Positive People Succeed with Online Dating
Online dating can be challenging, and as a dating coach with nearly 30 years of experience, I've heard all the frustrations: exhaustion, doubt, time consumption, and the feeling of scarcity when it comes to finding great partners. Despite these hurdles, I’m hopeful because I see/hear success stories weekly. Remember, it only takes one connection to change everything. Here’s why positivity plays a crucial role in succeeding with online dating and how it’s in your grasp: 1. Forget Finding "The On
5 Ways to spot a Pink Flag: Online Dating
I’ve talked about red flags in dating---overt signs where there is probably an issue that will cause a budding relationship to fail. But, what about those small signs that we often have a tendency to overlook as they are not “in your face” and seem like little tiny things you can work with?We all know to watch out for red flags and steer clear. But, what about those pink flags and how do you spot them quickly and move on? A pink flag is exactly what you are probably thinking---they are not as
5 first-date questions to avoid
And clients share them with me. All the time. For 27 years as a dating coach. But this week I got an earful. And I work with intelligent people. Successful. But often the questions you ask on dates, I’m flabbergasted. Maybe it’s something in the air this week. Summer is right around the corner and a super busy time to date. And I’ve been super busy too which increased the number of phone calls with clients, reviews of your texts with potential dates…and your date conversations. Then
Weird First Dates
You just can’t make this stuff up. And I have had front row seats every day---for the past 27 years.What men told me about first dates:1. Jon: 47, Boulder, CO: We had a walk and talk date—I was thrilled because one more sitting-around coffee date was going to put me to sleep. We grabbed coffee and she led me to a cemetery, with headstones going back to the 1800’s. Then, she sat down and started sobbing at a random gravestone. I helped her up---only to have her walk ten feet and repeat.
What you are doing wrong in dating: Interview with Andrea McGinty by Daily Ovation and Flavrreport.com
Andrea was interviewed by Joe Winger. Joe Wehinger (nicknamed Joe Winger) has written for over 20 years about the business of lifestyle and entertainment. https://nyc.flavrreport.com/nyc-worst-date-ever-dating-expert-andrea-mcginty-33000datescom/(You can either read this or simply click the link above and watch it!)Joe Winger: So just to start things off, what inspired you to become a dating coach?Andrea McGinty: You mean what inspired an accounting / finance major to become a dating coach? I st