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Singles Sparks - CT and NY Matchmaker Insights for Singles - June 7 Edition

  • Writer: Jill Dunn
    Jill Dunn
  • Jun 8
  • 4 min read
Singles Sparks, Your Weekly Love Link, Jillin It. Professional, Local, CT matchmaker, Jill Dunn

Hello LoVers,


One of the hardest (but most important) lessons I learned when I started dating after my divorce (10 years ago!) was that I was holding new people I met to husband standards. No wonder I was always disappointed!


I'd meet someone on a dating app, go on a few dates, exchange some texts, and then feel disappointed when they weren't showing up the way a committed partner would. The problem wasn't them... it was MY EXPECTATIONS.


When you've been married or in a LTR, you're used to having history, routines, accountability, and a built-in place in someone's life. Then suddenly you're dating strangers. That's a huge adjustment and as you can imagine a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.


This isn't just a post-divorce dating problem. I see it all the time in modern dating. We meet someone, have a great first date or a handful of promising interactions, and immediately start expecting boyfriend or girlfriend behavior from someone we're still getting to know. It's a setup for disappointment.


One of the best things you can do, whether you're dating after divorce or simply dating in today's world, is LET PEOPLE EARN THIER PLACE IN YOUR LIFE over time. Give the relationship room to unfold before expecting it to carry the weight of a commitment that hasn't been built yet. Truly the best way to do that is to COMMIT to enjoying the PROCESS. Enjoy the interactions. Enjoy the possibilities! How EXCITING for you that you haven't even MET the one you will LOVE THE MOST!


And while dating after divorce can absolutely be challenging, it can also be exciting, eye-opening, healing, and SO MUCH FUN if you let it be. The goal isn't to rush back to where you were. It's to stay open to where you might go next. The world is your freakin' oyster! Slurp it up. xo


If you’re ready to approach dating with intention, discernment, and a process that is both thoughtful and highly personalized... I am here for you.


Not quite ready for full-service matchmaking? Join the Jillin’ It Singles Network to be considered for current and future clients. You never know…


Want to chat? Get in touch to schedule a complimentary 15 minute call to see if my private and personalized Matchmaking service is a fit for you.


In this week’s HOT TOPIC, we’re talking about how men and women love differently. Plus, read our TOP 3 signs of emotional manipulation. And don’t miss this week’s funnies at the bottom. Gotta laugh because this dating game is NO JOKE!


Check this week’s Singles Spotlight to see if YOUR match is featured this week. Then, click here to schedule a 15 minute call so I can learn a bit more about you and see if my private and personalized Matchmaking service is right for you.


Big love to you always!

xo,

Jill


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Singles Spotlight: Is SHE Your Match?

MEN, ages 37-47, ... Are you emotionally intelligent, grounded and confident? Are you established and successful? Do you have a good sense of humor? See the value in a woman who is nurturing by nature.


If this sounds like you, you may be a match for my outgoing and quick to laugh client, M. M has built a full, happy life in NYC and values both connection and meaningful experiences. What stands out most is how she shows up: warm, present, and emotionally attuned. She’s ready to build a genuine partnership rooted in mutual support, shared values and family. She is open to dating a man with children, to adoption, to having biological children, or open to being part of a family with school aged children.


If you are a good match and are interested in learning more, email me!


HOT TOPIC: Men and Women Love Differently

When it comes to love, women are often purported to be the romantics: they feel deeply, invest early, and sustain the emotional heartbeat of a relationship. Men, by contrast, are presented as more stoic and less infatuated. They’re guarded, slower to open up, and, by extension, even quicker to check out. This is a story that we’ve all heard countless times, yet according to a growing body of peer-reviewed research, it’s largely wrong.


Read about it here and tell me what you think!

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TOP 3: Signs of Emotional Manipulation

  1. Collect info on you and use your insecurities against you: They may collect details about your life, fears, and vulnerabilities the way a social media platform gathers data. Later, those details can be used to manipulate you, pressure you, or steer conversations in their favor.

  2. Mirror and match you: Do they suddenly seem like your perfect match — sharing all your interests, values, and opinions? Sometimes that connection is genuine, but sometimes it’s strategic mirroring: reflecting your words and behaviors back at you to build trust and emotional closeness quickly.

  3. Play the victim and guilt-trip you: They may emphasize how badly they’ve been treated, misunderstood, or abandoned, making you feel responsible for rescuing or reassuring them. Compassion is healthy, but be cautious when guilt, urgency, or emotional obligation becomes the main way they keep you engaged.


    Book a call with me to see if I can help you meet your dating goals.

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CT and NY Matchmaker Insights for Singles

The Funnies! Because You’ve Got to Laugh…

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