Cool, upscale-looking locations make your dating photos stronger, but showing off backfires. Here's how to signal success subtly.

She's gone quiet and you want to send another message. Here's why I'd hold off, and the one way to double text that still works.

A girl you're dating texted you first? Treat it as an invitation. Here's the simple three-step reply that turns her message into a real date.

You've moved her off the dating app. Here's the playful, personal first message to send on WhatsApp or Instagram, and why you can ask her out soon after.

Setting up date two while you're still on date one feels rushed and needy. Tease the future instead, and give her space to wonder about you.

Girls love voice messages. Here's when to send them, how to sound relaxed and fun, and why 20 to 45 seconds is the sweet spot.

Swap the hopeful question for a confident invitation. Here's how to ask a girl out over text in a way that's more exciting for both of you.

Women know their angles. These 10 photo red flags are signs she may not look quite the same in real life as she does on her dating profile.

From gym selfies to big group shots, these 10 photo mistakes quietly cost men matches. Here's what to remove from your dating profile and why.

Two portraits, one full-body shot, one social photo and two lifestyle shots. Here's the dating profile line-up I recommend, and how to order it.

Tinder, Bumble or Hinge? Here's my honest take on the best dating app for men, why I recommend Hinge, and how to get the most out of it.