Written by dating expert, Connell Barrett In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are seven famous fictional couples who have something to teach us about true love. As a dating coach with The League, I see Valentine’s Day as the perfect time to learn lessons about romance, courtesy of a few iconic couples from literature, film, and TV. Here’s some real wisdom … Read More
For some League Love couples, their partner was their first match or first date on the app
In honor of Valentine’s day, we wanted to share some League Love with you. Like the stories you are about to read, on The League, your first (and forever) match just might arrive in your first batch! #endofbadfirstdates Emilie & Rylan “Like proper millennials, we met on the League- this was the first date either of us had been on … Read More
Sending The First Message: 5 Flirty Texts To Kick Off A Chat With A Match
In dating, why does it always feel difficult to figure out what to say or text? We tend to get shoved in our heads before sending that first text message. Why? We try too hard to be witty or clever. Wit is wonderful, but that opening text message doesn’t have to be brilliant. You don’t need to be Shakespeare. You … Read More
Lloyd & Erik Ocean: Something Special
Photo Credit: Jonny Aperture “In April 2018, Erik Simpanen was a graduate student at Brown living in Providence, R.I., when he swiped right on the dating app the League. He matched with Lloyd Mullings, a graduate student at Boston College Law School who swiped in the same direction.” -New York Times, Mini Vows In your own words, tells us your League Love … Read More
Ask The League: I’m open to dating someone who has kids. Should I write that in my bio?
Absolutely! Your League profile is basically a digital ad, and anything that makes you stand out from the competition gives your “ad” an edge—a unique selling point. End your “About Me” section with something like, “I like kids and am open to dating a single [mom or dad].” Odds are, you’ll start to rack up more matches because you appeal … Read More
League Live Playlist #17: On To The Next
What have you set your sights on for 2021? Has it brought you to tonight’s League Live? Here’s to a new year of dating safely and intelligently! Enjoy your video speed dates. Listen here. Tune in every Wednesday for your League Live Pre-Game playlist to pump yourself up to go on 3 video speed dates in 6 minutes. League Live … Read More
League Live Playlist #16: In With The New
Tonight is the last League Live of 2020! If one of your video speed dates makes you 🥰, don’t forget to ask Ella Fitzgerald’s “jackpot question,” aka “What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” Listen here. Tune in every Wednesday for your League Live Pre-Game playlist to pump yourself up to go on 3 video speed dates in 6 minutes. … Read More
League Live Playlist #15: Let It Snow
We’re sending our singles a little extra holiday magic, especially to those who’ve made the tough choice to lay low and go solo for the safety of family & friends. But remember, you’ve made it this far and while the tunnel is long, we can see the light (and some love) at the end of it. Happy Holidays and enjoy … Read More
Ask The League: Is it okay to discuss emotionally vulnerable topics like the recent death of a loved one on a first date?
While it is true that you don’t want to dwell too much on the sad things in life, at least not if you want to make a romantic connection, there’s not necessarily anything wrong with talking about real stuff… even on a first date. I had a GREAT first date a couple of years back. My date and I played … Read More
League Live Playlist #14: Light Me Up
Who’s ready to get their virtual flirt on with a latke or sugar cookie in hand? As Leon Bridges sings, “tonight looks good on you.” Ready for some sparks to fly? Listen here. Tune in every Wednesday for your League Live Pre-Game playlist to pump yourself up to go on 3 video speed dates in 6 minutes. League Live is … Read More