Dating Advice: First Impression is Everything

Learn how to iron, if you can’t hit up your dry cleaner…seriously. You may think hanging your clothes in the bathroom while you showered worked, but it probably didn’t. First impression is everything, so make sure whatever you choose to wear is freshly pressed to perfection.

-Estelle
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Estelle is the president/owner of Estelle Matchmaking, LLC a boutique matchmaking service for selective singles in the NYC area (including Westchester and Fairfield Counties) and South Florida

Group Dating

Consider a group date. Of course, not at first, but group dates are a great way to meet new friends—especially if you’re completely starting over after a divorce. And as they say: “You can never have too many friends.”

-Estelle
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Don't Do This Early On While Dating

Don’t be touchy feely. Yes, later on touchy feely is a wonderful way to show you care, but outside of a tap on the arm mid-laugh, keep all other touches above the waist. In other words, respect personal space.

-Estelle
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First Date Advice: Don't Let Your Conversation Revolve Around This

If you have kids, great! But you don’t want to dwell on them. Children or grandchildren are definitely something worth mentioning, but don’t be obsessive and don’t whip out the photo album over dinner.

-Estelle
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Dating Advice: Don't Come Across Like a Loser

In case you didn’t get the memo, life is not a cheesy Hollywood movie. So instead of laying it on thick, like you've seen in movies (where it surprisingly works), take a step back and understand there’s a huge difference between life and art. Art is the world in which we want to escape, but life is what we have here on earth, so act like a person and not an act or in a bad romantic comedy.

-Estelle
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Dating Advice For Those With Adult Children

If you have adult children and they’re vocal about your dating, respect what they have to say, but make them realize this is your life. Everyone you love and care about will have something to say on the matter, and while you’re wise to listen and consider, it’s still ultimately up to you.

-Estelle
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You're Never Too Old For This

No matter your age, how many times you’ve been married or how many relationships you’ve had, remember that you’re never to old for “this.” “This” being the potential for love and a new companion.

-Estelle
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