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2+ years on, still haven't gotten over my breakup

I'm sorry to hear this, it sounds really painful. One bit of advice I have is to be mindful of sparks if you do decide to date, as I write about here: [https://www.ifsdatingandmatchmaking.com/blog/con…

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/10/2026
Could use some advice for speed dating as I've had awful luck at these

Speed dating can be so hard. I have dating coaching clients who have started bringing up what they are offering to a potential partner, and that has so far gone well. It helps increase the likelihood …

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First Date Therapy Sessions (Help! 😂)

That sounds hard. It may be a reflection of age, experience, and apps. Yet you can establish a playful boundary too, such as saying something like "I really appreciate your openness. Yet I want to mak…

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Struggling with comparison and self-worth in a new relationship (35M)

I'm sorry you are feeling this way, and it isn't uncommon. As a therapist and matchmaker, I recommend strongly you work on this, as it is likely an 'inner critic' part of you who needs some healing. I…

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To end it or just fade

This can be painful. And it is unfortunately not uncommon. You could lead with curiosity and ask something like "hi, I'd love to more about what happened in our dynamic, there's be a change and I'm un…

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I think I’m chemistry-blind

I so agreed, it can take time to know someone. And remember the person on the date has different parts of themself (as do we all), so the person on the date could be someone's 'manger', yet then their…

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