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Dating someone with opposite political views – Can it be done?

11/11/16

by Margaret Daykin

Could you imagine dating a Democrat if you are a Republican? Or being in a relationship with a Republican if you are a Democrat? Gina Marciniak is a professional matchmaker with 'It's Just Lunch' and she shared some tips with Fox 8's Natalie Herbick on how to navigate the dating scene in a tumultuous political environment.

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Matchmaking Expert Talks About Benefits Of …. Binge Watching TV?

11/01/16

by WCCO Mid-Morning

A new study actually shows 'binge watching' a favorite TV series can actually spark -- or rekindle -- a relationship. Local professional matchmaker Samantha Schulz from "It's Just Lunch" is here to tell us why it works, and she has some other ways couples can break out of a romantic rut.

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“It’s not you, it’s me:” Some behaviors you might want to bust to avoid another breakup

09/20/16

By Trisha Bee

MILWAUKEE -- Have you ever heard these words: It's not you, it's me? What if it really is you?! Local matchmaker Katie Schmidt with "It's Just Lunch" joins Real Milwaukee with the top five most overlooked relationship killers.

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Finding Mr. or Mrs. Right... or left

08/03/16

Cory Hepola, KARE

The dating scene is always difficult to navigate, but a highly-charged election season makes it even more so.

Rule #32: Don't talk politics on a first date.

This may seem like common knowledge, but - if you like someone - when should you start talking politics if it's really important to you? "So, on a first date you don't want to talk religion, past relationships, or anything about politics. It's too personal. People feel really confronted. They feel like you're being a little aggressive. You need to keep that for a fourth, fifth, or sixth date," says Stephanie Kluver, a matchmaker with "It's Just Lunch."

But, what happens if you fall for someone who lines up ideologically opposed to you?

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How to get a boyfriend: 9 dating tips from relationship experts

05/24/16

By Gina Vivinetto

Looking for Mr. Right? Meeting guys has never been easier thanks to dating sites like Match.com, and phone apps like Tinder. But going from "swiping right" to love? That's trickier, says Tina B. Tessina, PhD, aka Dr. Romance. "Sites like Tinder are based on looks, and there's enormous competition," says Tessina, a psychotherapist and author of "Love Styles: How to Celebrate Your Differences." And, online dating's endless pool of possibilities has some daters going from hook-up to hook-up without ever finding commitment.

Still, plenty of guys are looking for love, too. We asked three relationship experts to share their best dating tips. Here's their advice.

1. Be cautious about online sharing.

Men form opinions of you based on what you show them, says Sarah Patt, matchmaker and dating expert for It's Just Lunch Houston. What you share online "reflects who you are and may cause your future date to think of you in a certain way, or pre-judge without the full picture."

Avoid rants about exes, scandalous photos, or any other content that could scare a great guy away.

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