Entries by Jane Carstens

“You Too?”

  When you first start dating someone, it can be exciting to discover that you have a lot in common. CS LEWIS says Friendships start with the explicit or implicit statement, “you too?” You love this painting too, you like this music too, you had the same experience with your parents too.  You see relationships […]

The Friendship Approach to Dating

  In the present dating society, hardly anyone has time to actually even meet someone, let alone find ways to make the process smooth for you and the people you date. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution but it can provide a strong foundation for a lasting, meaningful relationship. There are 3 levels of friendship, and […]

Dating Someone with Different Ideological Views?

Despite what you may think, dating someone with different ideological views (and having a healthy, fulfilling relationship) is completely possible given the divisive dating climate around it. In fact, SPIRITUAL or POLITICAL differences in a relationship aren’t necessarily deal-breakers, particularly if you and your SO are OK with it. Without differences in backgrounds and beliefs, […]

Seeking an Exceptional Match

We’re excited to introduce our Vancouver client. An extroverted and friendly Entrepreneur, Investor, family man, 5’11”, in his late 70’s and he is putting himself out there with hopes of finding love.  Grounded by his Pacific Northwest roots, he’s a humble kindhearted gentleman with an incredible laugh. He works out, enjoys motorized boating, great food, […]

Surrender Dating Challenge

I have noticed that for most of the singles I speak to, including me, surrendering is often the hardest thing to do.  And to be realistic, it’s hard to entirely step away from hustle-culture when you are in a life you are passionate about and a romantic relationship you want to progress in. Well, that […]

Not Interested? Just Say So.

  Most singles often don’t know how to express what’s going on for them when dating is not working. It might be they simply don’t understand why its not working or know how to explain it. Its like you could literally run a mile away from it, and its making single people not want to […]

Everyone Agrees: Christmas is about Love.

  It’s almost Christmas time again and, to borrow the words of a famous disco hit in the 70’s “Love is in the air”.   And its a well-known fact that love is “in the air” every Christmas. It features in songs we hear as we shop, commercials we see, and present in the cards we […]

Victoria’s own Golden Bachelorette

  Before retiring, she has had a long-standing career in education in Victoria and is most proud of her work volunteering. This bachelorette is spending her “go-go years” planning group hikes, listening to a all kinds of music and fun golf. After traveling to over 20 countries, and a few road trips, it’s safe to […]

One word: LOVE

                                                                                          One word:  LOVE —  It’s ingrained in my mind and […]