I think about this all the time. For over 30 years. Yes, you can have a beautiful profile. Well-written. Great photos. You’re on the right dating site. No, that does not mean success. The secret sauce is simple. Confidence. It comes across in messaging. It comes across on the phone or FaceTime. It comes across on first dates. If you don’t have it, your success will be limited. And frustrating as hell. And the funny thing? You’re confident in your career, sports… in most parts

Dating...upgraded to genius mode Let’s be honest: online dating is not for the faint of Wi-Fi. Some people swipe their way into love stories. Others? Into emotional exhaustion and password resets. After 30+ years coaching over 33,000 singles , I’ve seen exactly what separates the ones who find love from the ones who find excuses. Spoiler: it’s not luck, it’s strategy. The winners:  They aren’t whiners.   1. They Treat Dating Like a Strategy — Not a Side Gig Between Netflix an

Every day you wait, you pay — in time, energy, confidence, and love. And believe me, it’s the most expensive tab you’ll ever pick up. After 30+ years in the dating world — building It’s Just Lunch , coaching 33,000+ singles, and helping over 10,000 couples find real, lasting love — I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: The people who get results don’t wait for “someday.” They take smart, strategic action today . Exactly why I built the 33000Dates.com model for successf

🧠 When Mensa Meets Match.com By Andrea McGinty Founder, 33,000 Dates | It’s Just Lunch Featured on Oprah, People, Wall Street Journal, Today Show, CNN & more After 30+ years in the dating world, here’s something that still makes me shake my head (and sometimes laugh out loud): the smarter someone is in real life, the weirder  they can be online.   (ok, what I really wanted to say was:  Is there an inverse correlation between how smart you are in every day stuff and how dumb

If you think dating after 50 is rare or risky, think again. In 2025, it’s not just possible — it’s thriving. Here are ten facts and stats that show why online dating has become the most effective, empowering way to meet your match in your “second act.” Don’t believe me?  I’m a very data driven, strategic dating coach---and that is why over 65% of my clients are in long-term relationships.  Oprah called me the Top Dating Expert in the US after being a guest on her show 4x.   

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