dating rules

Why “Matching Energy” Often Kills Real Connection

January 19, 2026

“Match their energy” has become one of the most repeated dating rules. On the surface, it sounds sensible. Don’t overinvest. Don’t chase. Keep things balanced. But in practice, this mindset often turns dating into a quiet stalemate where no one leads and nothing grows. The problem is that [...]

The Brutal Truth About ‘No Texting Until You Meet’ Challenges

July 14, 2025

There’s a new trend doing the rounds on social media, and I have to say, it’s got a lot of people second-guessing their dating flow. The trend? The “No Texting Until We Meet” rule. The idea is simple: once you match on a dating app, you agree not to get into any texting or messaging [...]

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 [...]