Being the Head Sleuth of a company that checks out people that use online dating apps AND being a person who uses online dating apps has given me a super in depth view of what we're all doing here. … [Read more...]
Am I Being Scammed?
Hi everyone! Todays terrific question of the day is "Am I being scammed??" To discuss this question and many other questions regarding online dating safety, Lisa Copeland (my dear friend over at … [Read more...]
The Romance Scam
Today I'm going to talk about the damn "Romance Scam" because we've been finding so many scammers round these parts these days. From here on out for consistency, I'll be referencing the *male* … [Read more...]
Plenty of Fish Date: The “3 Days Out of a 7 Year Relationship” Guy
Last year I matched with a man on Plenty of Fish who worked as a book illustrator and had illustrated some pretty famous books on some pretty famous best seller lists. I like to think I have a … [Read more...]
The Air Force Officer I Met On OkCupid
via GIPHY After the bank robber, I shut down my online dating accounts and focused on building a business where I could dedicate my life to helping other people date smarter and safer. Dating got … [Read more...]
My Dates Worst Date
I have a habit of asking my first dates their worst date stories. They range from all out horrifying, to amusing, to legit "Holy sh*t, no she didn't!!!" But my favorite dates worst date? Well, this … [Read more...]
Lying On Your Dating Profile: “I have to be honest… I’m 55.” “No sh*t, Sherlock.”
Last year while I was online dating and not having a damn minute to do some due diligence on my online dates, there was this weird trend going around. I would meet a guy that said he was 42 on his … [Read more...]
Michelle G. (The Love Scientist) + Aste (Date Safer!) = New Partnership Alert!
Hi everyone! Apologies for going MIA - it won't happen again! I am absolutely thrilled to announce a brand new partnership between Aste and the amazingly fabulous Michelle G.! Now, you might be … [Read more...]
Catfish: Accounting for 25% of online daters found by Aste
Well hello there. Today I'd like to share a pie chart that makes my brain hurt. ^^^ See above 25% of our clients have heard the news: "I'm sorry... but.. this person you met... well, they... … [Read more...]
A Conversation For The Ages: Online Dating Safety
Lisa Copeland (the dating coach who makes finding love after 50 fun!) and I (Julie Nashawaty, the Founder and Head Sleuth of Aste) sit down to talk online dating safety, burner phone numbers, and … [Read more...]