Have you ever wondered how you could improve your presence in the online dating scene? Have you thought about what does and doesn't work? Jess joins Carolyn and Jeff on Global TV's The Morning Show as she gives us better online dating tips. Check out her notes and the video interview below.

1. How should you approach your opening line?

We put that out to our social media community and here are the results:

1. Use their name. Not baby, cutie, honey, sweetie, etc.
2. Demonstrate that you’ve actually read their profile, so start the conversation with something from their bio.
3. Normal conversation like “How’s your week going?”. No gimmicks.
4. Joke around. e.g. Pick one: Compliment. Dad Joke. I Roast You.

2. What should you avoid?

• Do not copy and paste as though you’re shooting fish in a barrel, because you’re not. This is the wide ocean of online dating.
• Don’t start with sexual come-ons or assume that you’re entitled to their...

How do you talk to that friend who's breaking COVID rules? What do you do if your partner refuses to go to couples' counselling? Jess dives into these topics on Global TV's The Morning Show. Check out her notes and video interview below!

How to deal with friends who don’t agree on safety protocols as we lockdown for the 4058209384234^th time?

The reality is that we have science, we have memes and, evidence-based research that doesn’t always fit into an easily shareable meme. And while memes can be a great way to distill and share information, they can also spread misinformation on all sides.

If you don’t agree, it’s okay, but you have to respect their boundaries. This means not taking their behaviour personally. If they’re not comfortable meeting indoors for dinner, don’t tell yourself the story that they’re not prioritizing you. They’re prioritizing their own comfort, their own mental and physical health. If they’re getting...

This morning on Global TV's The Morning Show, Jess chats with Carolyn and Jeff about a few online dating red flags we should be mindful of. Check out her notes and video interview below!

1. Red flag number one - they seem too good to be true.

Too good to be true: If their online persona doesn’t align with what they’ve told you, you might want to ask a few more questions before proceeding. If you’re chatting with someone whose life seems unrealistic or too good to be true, it may be a red flag. A client just told me that she was dating a guy online for three months, but when she went to meet him in his city, he insisted they stay at a hotel; apparently he had donated his big beautiful house to help out a family who had lost theirs in a fire. When they met in another city a few months later, he would disappear for work engagements around dinner and bedtime and reappear later in the night. When she came back to his city, he had another story about why they...

Want to spice up your relationship? Jess shares a few practical tips with Carolyn and Jeff on Global TV's The Morning Show. Check them out below!

1. Let's start small - reminiscing can be an easy way to help bring back those feelings you once felt.

Reminisce. Retell the story of how you met or chat about your first date — to one another, to your kids or to a friend. Talk about how you felt, what made you nervous, your first impressions and anything else that comes to mind. When you recall happy and exciting experiences, it can help to reinvigorate those feelings.

2. This seems like the opposite of what we're trying to do Jess, but you say to ban sex for a week...

Ban sex for a week. It might seem counterintuitive, but you can have fun enticing and teasing one another in every way possible while you wait for the big day to arrive. Building anticipation is the key to pleasure. People often ask about scheduling sex and complain that it’s boring or dry, but if you can...

No two relationships are alike and there are, of course, no sure-fire paths to happily ever after. There are, however, some habits that are associated with relationship fulfilment and Jess joined her friends at The Morning Show to share a few of these rituals.

Some of these may come as a surprise and others may not. How many of these are a regular part of your routine? And can you make some small adjustments to integrate more of these rituals into your life?

Obviously there is no one-size-fits-all approach to love or fulfilment, so adjust and add to this list to make it work for you. Check out the video and notes below!

1. First up you say happy couples walk hand in hand or side by side - why does that make a difference?

Physical affection offers so many health benefits from lower blood pressure to easing pain and reducing stress. And when you make an effort to be close to one another, you may even experience physiological synchronization as your heart and breath...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and our focus has accordingly shifted toward romantic love. But in 2021, most of us are focused on surviving as opposed to thriving and this often begins with self love, which can be defined in so many different ways.

Jess joined Carolyn and Jeff on Global TV's The Morning Show to explore strategies for nurturing your relationship with yourself earlier today. Check out the summary notes and video below.

What is self love?

I’m so glad you asked, because oftentimes self love is narrowly defined along the lines of spa days and bubble baths, but it can be so many different things. Self love and self care might involve working out, cooking, taking a nap, running, dancing, calling a friend, painting, attending a political protest, setting boundaries with someone in your life, working on your stamp collection or anything else that makes you feel good.

Self love is about holding your own well being and happiness in high regard. This might be...

Do you believe in love at fight sight? What constitutes a good match that will last in the long run? Jess chats with Jeff and Carolyn on Global TV's The Morning Show to address and expand on these ideas. Check out her notes and video interview below!

Can you tell if a relationship will be successful from the onset? Is there such thing as love at first sight?

Love at first sight is a real thing for many of us, because love isn’t a difficult emotion to feel. But we have to differentiate between love the feeling and love the action. The former is easier to conjure than that latter is to enact in the long run. So you can feel loving toward someone, but not really be willing to commit to loving them long term when you consider all that a loving relationship entails — commitment, trust, vulnerability, intimacy, rejection, generosity, gratitude, patience and teamwork.

So if you’ve just met, how can you tell if you’re a good match?

If you’re on a first,...

Jess chats with Carolyn and Jeff on Global TV's The Morning Show about what dating trends we can expect in the new year. To learn more about this, check out her notes and video interview below!

 1. Like many things this year, much of the dating process has become virtual, what are your tips for developing and maintaining a relationship online?

Use video to take advantage of eye contact.

Include others in your video dates. Your friends affect the outcome of your relationships, so include them in your virtual dates. Host quiz nights, online board game events or talent shows so that your new partner feels as though they’re a part of your social circle.

Don’t talk solely about your day-to-day when you’re on the phone. Instead use conversation starters — cards and games — to dig into deeper conversations about your values, fear, dreams and aspirations.

2. One trend you’re seeing for the new year will be “hard-ball dating,” can you...

The holidays are intended to be a time of cheer, but the data suggests that they can, in fact, be a time of stress for many. With the additional stress of COVID and distancing restrictions, 2020 presents some unique challenges. Jess joins Global TV's The Morning Show to discuss the top issues of contention and how to have a more harmonious holiday season.

My husband and I never agree on finances and it’s worse around the holidays. I want to spend and be generous and I see him as a cheapskate and it always leads to fights. Help!

I think you can be generous is more ways than one — you can be generous with your time, your effort, your thoughtfulness, and your money, so can you consider expanding your definition of generosity.

And can you talk to him about why you want to spend more money and what it means to you. Perhaps financial generosity is one way you show love and a way that your loved ones feel it. That’s okay if it’s not a strain on your own finances.

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This morning on Global TV's The Morning Show, Jess chats with Carolyn and Jeff on how we can support our loved ones at home during the pandemic. Check out her notes and video segment below!

1. For some couples the pandemic has forced them to spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week together which can be overwhelming, but it's actually bringing people together?

That’s right. While, of course, the grief, loss, disruption, stress and fear can lead to tension in relationships, some couples are reporting that they’re feeling closer than ever for several reasons.

1. They have more time to dedicate to the relationship and turn to one another for support.
2. They’ve finally decided to address issues at their root instead of distracting themselves with work, social engagements, kids, etc..
3. They have a new perspective and appreciation for life and health, and this attitude of gratitude can spill over into feeling more appreciation for one another.
4. Improved understanding resulting from...