dating advice

How Shared Values for the Planet Can Spark a Deeper Connection

June 13, 2025

Kia ora, it’s Dating Dave—and today I want to talk about something that might surprise you: how your love life and your lifestyle can actually work hand in hand. That’s right—we’re talking eco‑dating. Now before you roll your eyes and picture someone lecturing you about compost on a [...]

Dating with Anxiety: How to Show Up Authentically Without Burning Out

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s Dating Dave—back again to talk about something a lot of us are dealing with, whether we admit it or not: anxiety and dating. Let’s be real—dating can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. You’re trying to put your best foot forward, make a good impression, and figure out [...]

The New Hookup Etiquette: How to Navigate Flings Without the Frustration

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s your mate Dating Dave—and today I want to talk about something most of us have danced with at some point in the modern dating world: the casual hookup. Now, don’t pretend you haven’t been tempted. Maybe you were just out of a relationship. Maybe you were lonely. Maybe you [...]

Future‑Proofing Love: Why Asking About Money and Values Early Isn’t Taboo Anymore

June 13, 2025

Hey there, it’s your friend Dating Dave—back with a truth bomb for anyone tired of dating that goes nowhere. You know what I’m talking about. You match with someone, it’s all flirty banter, maybe a date or two, a kiss goodnight, and then a few weeks later, it fizzles. Or worse—it implodes [...]

Why the Most Attractive Thing You Can Be is Emotionally Available

June 13, 2025

You can have the best haircut, the sharpest clothes, the flashiest car, and all the confidence in the world—but if you’re not emotionally available, you’re not ready for love. I know that might sound harsh, but I’ve lived it. I’ve dated women who seemed to have it all on the surface, but [...]

When You Like Her More Than She Likes You—And How to Handle It With Class

June 13, 2025

There’s a sting that comes with realising you’re more into her than she is into you. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how many relationships you’ve had, or how confident you feel on a good day—it still hits the ego and the heart in equal measure. And if you’re anything like me, [...]

Why You Should Stop Chasing People Who Keep You ‘Warm’ but Never Commit

June 13, 2025

There’s a certain kind of relationship dynamic that took me a long time to recognise—and even longer to stop entertaining. I call it “lukewarm love.” It’s when someone keeps you just warm enough to hang around, but never quite hot enough to truly commit. You know the one. They check in [...]

How to Know When She’s Just Not That Into You (Even if She’s Smiling)

June 13, 2025

It’s one of the most confusing situations in dating, and I’ve been there more than I care to admit—she’s lovely, friendly, maybe even flirty, but something feels off. You’re giving your time, your attention, and your best self, but she doesn’t seem to be matching your energy. Still, she [...]

Texting Games Are for Teenagers—Here’s How to Communicate Like an Adult

June 13, 2025

There’s something really frustrating about modern dating, and it’s this weird unwritten rule that we’re supposed to play games over text. You know what I mean—waiting exactly four hours to reply, pretending you’re busy, carefully wording everything so you don’t seem too keen. It’s all [...]

Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type – And How to Break the Pattern

June 11, 2025

You swear you’re going to do things differently this time. You’ve had your heart broken before—maybe by someone emotionally unavailable, or manipulative, or just plain wrong for you—and you’re finally ready to move on. But then, somehow, you end up with the same kind of person again. [...]

Situationships Are Still a Thing – But Are You Actually Happy in One?

June 11, 2025

It starts off casual. You meet, you click, you spend time together. There’s no label, no pressure—just vibes. One night turns into a few weeks. You’re texting daily, hooking up, maybe even doing “coupley” things. But whenever you try to bring it up, the answer is always the same: [...]

They’ve Got Kids. You Don’t. Can It Still Work?

June 11, 2025

You meet someone amazing. They’re kind, grounded, and there’s instant chemistry. They also happen to have kids—and you don’t. Suddenly, you’re in territory you might not have expected. Can this actually work? Are you ready for everything that comes with it? And what happens if you fall in [...]

Dating Someone Who’s Emotionally Unavailable: How Long Should You Wait?

June 11, 2025

You meet someone who seems perfect on paper. They’re kind, attractive, smart, and there’s definitely a spark. But something’s missing. They’re inconsistent. They open up one day and shut down the next. They tell you they “really like you” but “aren’t ready” for anything serious. [...]

Why I’m Not Taking Dating Advice From TikTok (And Neither Should You)

June 11, 2025

I’ve seen a lot of relationship advice over the years, but nothing quite as confusing, contradictory, and downright chaotic as what’s currently coming out of Gen Z’s corner of the internet. I’m not here to knock an entire generation—I think they’re smart, emotionally aware, and [...]

How to Flirt Without Feeling Like a Dork

June 6, 2025

Flirting. Just reading the word can make some people break into a nervous sweat. For others, it’s like breathing—natural, effortless, borderline unfair. But for most of us? It’s somewhere in the middle. We want to flirt. We try to flirt. But halfway through a cheeky comment or accidental [...]

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