Home » Blog

Blog

Explore expert insights on dating and relationships. Unlock secrets to connection, intimacy, and lasting love. Navigate the modern dating world with confidence.

Robyn Wahlgast

Robyn Wahlgast is a Certified Dating and Relationship Coach from Los Angeles, California. With a focus on helping women find lasting, committed relationships, she brings decades of experience to her coaching. Robyn, a happily married mother of three, believes in respect as the foundation for love. She guides clients to reveal their best selves in relationships without changing their core identity. Robyn also runs a popular blog, New Direction Dating, and offers a free advice newsletter. Her success stories include aiding women in post-divorce dating and enhancing their online dating experiences.

HOW TO HAVE AN AWESOME FIRST DATE WITH AN ONLINE GUY

Road-tested rules to help you meet your best possible match. As a lot of you know, I met my own husband online. The tips in this article are ones I personally road-tested, and that my private clients continue to use ...

HOW TO DATE A SHY GUY (UNDERSTANDING MEN)

Many of us, it seems, like shy guys. (I like smart, nerdy, shy guys so much, I married one.) It’s not surprising: these men tend to be quiet leaders — successful and widely respected. There is an art to dating introverted ...

What is the Best Way to Find a Wife: Online or in Real Life?

Choosing a life partner is a pivotal decision, impacting your future profoundly. It’s more than finding love; it’s about selecting a companion for life’s myriad challenges and joys. Here at NewDirectionDating, we delve into the quest for a wife, exploring ...

UNDERSTANDING MEN: WHY HE CHOOSES SILENCE

You’d think that with all the gender-related research that has taken place over the last 20 years, modern men and women would be better equipped to just accept our differences and live together peacefully. Informed by all those studies, I ...

“THIRD DATE” SEX IS WAY TOO SOON (SCIENCE SAYS)

YOU may be HAVING ‘CASUAL’ SEX WITHOUT INTENDING TO You feel ready for a lasting relationship. You are tired of guys disappearing after you become intimate. You have the vague idea that waiting to have sex may be the key, but ...

RELATIONSHIP OR “ENTANGLEMENT” — DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?

This is a big-sister PSA for all the savvy and desirable women searching for advice on this site: The greatest relationship advice on the planet will NOT help you, if what you’re really in is an “entanglement.” If you apply well-meaning, ...

FROM A BROKEN ENGAGEMENT TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER

#NeverGiveUp Years ago, shortly after I turned 30, I became engaged on Valentine’s Day—to a man I ended up not marrying. There was a fancy diamond ring involved, and to be honest, I should have said no the minute my ...

Finding Sparks in Pixels: My Journey of Meeting Girls on Instagram

Alright, so here’s the deal. A while ago, I decided to take a plunge into the Instagram dating pool. It’s not your typical go-to dating platform, but hey, love finds a way, right? I’m here to spill the beans on ...

What is the Difference between Courting and Dating?

The difference between these two stages of romantic relationships is that courting is a traditional practice focused on marriage, involving deep emotional connections and often guided by family values. In contrast, dating is a modern, casual approach to exploring romantic ...

PowerPoint Night Ideas: 50 Fun Ways to Make Your Presentation Unforgettable

Let’s start by answering the question, what is PowerPoint Night? PowerPoint Night has emerged as a popular social and educational event in recent years. This unique concept involves individuals or groups creating and delivering presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint software. Participants ...