33 Thousand Dates

💚 Dating Tip #122: Don’t spill all the tea on the first date. ☕️

Oversharing can feel like instant intimacy—but a first date isn’t the time to unpack your entire relationship history, ex drama, or every chapter of your life.

Leave a little mystery. Let the connection unfold naturally. There will be plenty of time to spill the tea later. 😉

More tips straight from my book, 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50.

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Want to be more attractive? Good news… it doesn’t require a gym membership. 😉

Sometimes it’s the smallest habits that make the biggest impression. Being present, listening, smiling, and showing genuine curiosity can be far more attractive than anything money can buy.

These are just 5 of the 14 tiny habits that can completely change how people experience you.

✨ For the full list and more dating advice, check out Andrea’s latest blog.

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Follow along for more dating tips, relationship advice, and insights from Andrea McGinty, founder of It’s Just Lunch and the woman behind more than 33,000 first dates. 💛

😎 Men… we need to talk.

If every photo on your dating profile has you wearing sunglasses, you’re making one of the biggest mistakes I see.

Women aren’t trying to admire your sunglasses—they’re trying to see you.

Your eyes build trust. Your smile shows warmth. Your expression reveals personality.

After facilitating more than 33,000 first dates, I can tell you this: profiles with clear, authentic photos consistently make a stronger first impression.

So do yourself a favor…

Take off the sunglasses. Show your face. Let people connect with the real you.

Ladies, do you agree? 👇 Would you swipe left if every photo was behind sunglasses? 😎⬇️

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Tip #74: Who Pays?

The answer might surprise you.

There’s no one-size-fits-all rule—it’s less about the bill and more about generosity, effort, and setting the tone for the relationship. The healthiest couples focus on respect and reciprocity, not keeping score.

Watch the reel to hear my take on one of the most debated dating questions. 👇

Do you think the man should always pay on the first date, or should the bill be split? 💬

Stop chasing butterflies. Start looking for green flags. 💚

Chemistry is exciting—but compatibility is what creates lasting relationships.

Here are 4 green flags to look for:
✔️ They ask questions and actually listen.
✔️ They make plans instead of keeping you guessing.
✔️ They’re kind to everyone, not just you.
✔️ They don’t disappear and call it “being busy.”

These are just 4 of the 9 Green Flags You Should Never Ignore.

Read the full blog at http://33000dates.com/blogs before your next date.

Which green flag do you value most? 👇

❤️ After more than 33,000 dates, Andrea McGinty has a story for just about everything.
As the founder of It's Just Lunch and a professional matchmaker for over 30 years, Andrea has helped thousands of singles find love—and witnessed some of the funniest, sweetest, strangest, and most unforgettable dating moments imaginable.

From incredible success stories that led to lasting relationships to first dates that went completely off the rails, she's seen the highs, the heartbreaks, and the moments you truly couldn't make up.

🎥 Watch to hear one of Andrea's unforgettable matchmaking stories—and trust us, there are plenty more where that came from!

👇 Want to hear more behind-the-scenes dating stories from Andrea's 30+ years in matchmaking? Let us know in the comments!

Stop trying to impress your date… and start connecting.

If you’re approaching a first date like a business meeting, you may be missing the most important part.

✨ Curiosity beats charisma.
✨ Conversation beats a monologue.
✨ The best dates feel like tennis—not a TED Talk.

Your biggest flex isn’t talking about your accomplishments—it’s making the other person feel seen.

Read the full blog and discover the one mindset shift that can completely change your dating life.

📖 Read here: http://33000dates.com/blogs