Alyssa Dineen

What You Need to Know About Dating After Divorce

Dating after divorce is intimidating, especially for those of us who never dreamed we’d be looking for love online. So, how do you know when you’re ready to get back into the dating scene? How do you choose the right app? And how do you build a profile that reflects the best version of you?

Alyssa Dineen is the dating coach and personal stylist behind Style My Profile, a consulting agency that helps clients feel better about online dating. Style My Profile is a first-of-its-kind service that offers 1:1 profile help and wardrobe consultation as well as a Mindful Dating Workshop and Membership Program. Alyssa’s has 20-plus years of styling expertise, and her work has been featured on the Today Show, NBC and The New York Times, among many other national media outlets.

On this episode of the podcast, Alyssa joins Katherine to discuss dating after divorce, encouraging us to look at online dating as a language we can pick up with a little practice. She explains why staying in an unhappy marriage is not good for anyone (including your kids) and challenges us to make sure we’re ready to date before we go online. Listen in for Alyssa’s insight on choosing the right dating app for you and get her top tips for putting together an intentional, creative online dating profile.

Topics Covered

Why staying in an unhappy marriage is not good for anyone (including your kids)

How to get past feeling intimidated about dating after a divorce

The importance of modeling a happy, functional relationship for your children

Alyssa’s take on online dating as a new language that you can pick up with practice

How to find the right dating app for you based on age, lifestyle and where you live

Alyssa’s argument for online dating vs. meeting someone in real life

Alyssa’s advice around making sure you’re ready to date again before you create a profile

Why it’s crucial to put effort and creativity into your profile pictures and bio

Why casual photos of you doing things in real life are better than studio shots

How Alyssa serves clients who need support with online dating

Connect with Alyssa Dineen

Style My Profile

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding Conflict

Miller Law Group

Katherine on LinkedIn

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller

Email katherine@miller-law.com

Call (914) 738-7765

Resources

Alyssa on Divorce Dialogues EP099

Alyssa’s 12-Week Mindful Dating Webinar

Alyssa’s Dynamic Dating Membership Program

Match

Bumble

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Alyssa Dineen

Profile Styling for Online Daters After Divorce

Getting back into the dating scene after a divorce can be challenging, especially if you never dreamed you’d be looking for love on an app. How do you write a compelling bio? How do you choose pictures that will lead to quality matches? What do you wear on a date, especially if your style hasn’t changed in years? Where can you go for help navigating the online dating process?

Alyssa Dineen is the founder of Style My Profile, a consulting agency that helps clients improve their online dating profiles with the support of a professional stylist. Style My Profile is a first-of-its-kind service, offering profile help, wardrobe consultation, and photography packages. Alyssa has 20 years of experience in the fashion industry and serves as a freelance stylist for national publications including Glamour and Real Simple.

Today, Alyssa joins Katherine to explain how her own experience with online dating inspired the creation of Style My Profile. She shares her professional advice around writing a compelling bio, selecting profile pictures, and upping your style game. Alyssa also weighs in on the value of having your experiences validated and describes her own challenges with online dating after divorce. Listen in for Alyssa’s insight on ‘owning your level of style savvy’ and learn how to choose a wardrobe that is flattering and comfortable for you!

Topics Covered

Alyssa’s 13 years of experience as a professional stylist

The most common style mistakes people make

Alyssa’s tricks for writing a compelling online dating bio

• Think outside box, avoid sounding like résumé
• Get specific (run marathons vs. active)

The Style My Profile offerings (profile, wardrobe + photos)

How Alyssa’s experience with online dating inspired SMP

Why Alyssa compares online dating to learning a language

The value in knowing your dating experiences are normal

How Alyssa collaborates with clients to write their bios

Alyssa’s insight around ‘owning your level of style savvy’

Choosing a wardrobe that is flattering and comfortable

Alyssa’s style advice for people short on time or money

Getting a trusted friend to help edit your closet

Alyssa’s top tips for online dating profile pictures

1. No blurry pictures
2. Don’t crop out ex
3. No sunglasses/hats
4. Minimum of 5 photos

Connect with Alyssa Dineen

Style My Profile

Email alyssa@stylemyprofilenyc.com

Call (917) 714-1969

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding Conflict

Miller Law Group

Katherine on LinkedIn

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller

Email katherine@miller-law.com

Call (914) 738-7765

Resources

‘Dating Advice for Those Who Never Thought They’d Need Tinder’ in The New York Times

Marie Kondo

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Laurie Davis

Navigating the World of Online Dating After Divorce

How do you know when you’re ready to start dating again? If you’re recently separated or divorced, you may be questioning whether or not it’s the right time to try to meet someone new. And even if you are emotionally prepared to start dating, you may have questions about how the scene has changed since the last time you were single and how exactly to navigate the brave new world of online dating…

Laurie Davis is the Founder and CEO of eFlirt, a custom service that teaches singles how to use the written word to improve their chances of finding love online. Characterized as a ‘think tank for your heart,’ eFlirt has served thousands of clients and boasts 50 marriages and engagements to date. Laurie has been nominated for the title of Best Dating Coach by the iDate Awards two years running, and her advice has been featured in 500-plus media outlets including The New York Times, Good Morning America and Forbes. She is also the author of Love at First Click: The Ultimate Guide to Online Dating.

Today, Laurie joins Katherine to discuss the impetus for eFlirt and how her background in marketing informs her work. She covers the challenges of dating during the divorce process, explaining the difference between being legally versus emotionally divorced. Laurie speaks to the ways that dating has changed in recent years, including the very casual—yet empowering—nature of the process. Listen in for insight around writing a profile that attracts your target audience and seeing every date as an opportunity to learn!

Topics Covered

How Laurie came to found eFlirt with ‘$50 and a Twitter’

How Laurie’s strategies help clients attract the right target audience

The complexities around dating during the divorce process

The difference between being legally vs. emotionally divorced

Why recently-divorced singles have to re-learn dating

The empowering nature of casual dating

• Conscious decision to be in relationship
• You get to choose exclusivity

Laurie’s ‘two-drink rule’ for the first meeting

Laurie’s insight that every date is a chance to learn

Keeping an open mind when your date is not what you expected

Laurie’s tips for writing an online dating profile

• Be specific about what life is like
• List activities vs. personality traits
• Talk about who you want to meet

Connect with Laurie Davis

eFlirt

Resources

Love at First Click: The Ultimate Guide to Online Dating by Laurie Davis

Connect with Katherine Miller

The Center for Understanding Conflict

Miller Law Group

Katherine on LinkedIn

The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller

Email katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com

Call (914) 738-7765

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