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Elise Braunschweiger
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Why do people think “lesbian” is a bad word?
Why is it that so many sapphic people feel uncomfortable referring to themselves using the term “lesbian?”
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Elise Braunschweiger
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Are You Playing Emotional Chicken?
People often hold their emotional cards close to their chest, waiting for the other person to make the move. Should they?
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Elise Braunschweiger
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Is Grindr bad for your mental health?
Reflections from an LGBTQIA+ Matchmaker and Date Coach on the impact of Grindr on our mental health.
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Elise Braunschweiger
Oct 22, 20244 min read
Lesbian Matchmaking Q&A
In today’s blog, we’d like you to get to know our Founder and CEO, Elise Braunschweiger. With an extensive background in matchmaking and...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Jun 18, 20243 min read
Inviting In vs. Coming Out
The concept of “coming out” is complicated. The idea is that members of the LGBTQIA+ community will, at some point in their lives and...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Hinge’s 2024 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report
And how "Slowmances" might help daters better achieve emotional intimacy in their relationships Just a few days ago at the start of this...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Jun 4, 20242 min read
On The Founder: Coming Into My Queerness
And why I highly recommend staying curious about your "type" I spend so much time talking on here about compatibility and what makes a...
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Elise Braunschweiger
May 21, 20243 min read
Dating When You’re Avoidant
Do you often feel smothered or trapped while in a relationship? If so, this article is for you. People who lean avoidant in their...
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Elise Braunschweiger
May 14, 20243 min read
A Lesbian Matchmaker's Take On "Good Luck, Babe"
By now, we’ve all heard it and we all love it. Let’s break down Chappell Roan's new iconic, sapphic classic. The one and only Chappell...
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Elise Braunschweiger
May 7, 20243 min read
Therapy Speak
And its impact on dating Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in what’s being referred to as “therapy speak,” which is commonly...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Apr 30, 20242 min read
A Study on Falling Out Of Love And How It Happens
Break-ups objectively suck but they are usually what’s best for us. When we outgrow our relationships or simply stop feeling how we used...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Dating App Comparison Guide
One of the most common topics of discussion between me and new clients is which dating app might be best for them. Each app has different...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Apr 16, 20243 min read
In Dating, Sometimes You Get What You Give
As a date coach, I often see the same issues come up for different clients since many of them are struggling with similar situations or...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Mar 12, 20242 min read
The Halo Effect
From resumes to romances, this cognitive bias influences more than you think ha·lo ef·fect /ˈhālō əˈfekt,ēˈfekt/ noun noun: halo effect;...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Why Do Dating Apps Seem Worse Than Ever?
Plummeting stock prices and consumer satisfaction raise the question: "Are dating apps on the decline?" While it may feel like they’ve...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Chemistry vs. Compatibility
An argument for giving second chances to nice guys, not f*** boys - In our previous blog, “Your Butterflies May Be Lying to You," I...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Your Butterflies Might Be Lying To You
Why The "Spark" Is Sometimes Overrated When you look back at people who made your heart skip a beat, how many of them turned into...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Feb 13, 20243 min read
The Anxious-Avoidant Cycle:
Why You're Picking The Wrong People While there are many valuable lessons we could derive from the research available on Attachment...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Feb 6, 20244 min read
Attachment Theory
How To Hack Relationship Science To Date More Efficiently Attachment Theory is a psychological concept which relates how we were treated...
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Elise Braunschweiger
Jan 30, 20243 min read
Good Daters vs. Good Partners
Why is it that some first dates don’t progress into a relationship, even though you initially felt like it had potential? What is it...
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