Lisa Shield
Dating Coach
Lisa Shield is a love and relationship expert based in Los Angeles. She has a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and is a certified life and relationship coach with over 17 years of experience. Lisa has been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times, and Cosmopolitan.
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Co-authored Articles (110)
How to
Talk to Girls Online
You want to impress a girl online and show her how awesome you are, but you're not sure how exactly to start the conversation or what things to talk about. You're not alone! Talking to girls online can feel perplexing, b...
How to
Talk to Your Girlfriend on the Phone
Quality conversation is crucial for relationship success. Even in this day and age of texting and social media, 87% of teens still talk to their significant other on the phone. The extra effort of a phone call can show a...
How to
Get Your Ex Back Using the No Contact Rule
Have you just been broken up with but you know in your gut that you still have a chance at making things work? Try using the no contact rule to get your ex back. Basically, the no contact rule states that if you temporar...
How to
Prepare for Your First Time for Guys
Having sex is a really big step in a relationship, and we know that there's a little bit of pressure to make your first time really memorable. While everyone has different experiences when they lose their virginity, ther...
Get a Girlfriend Fast (10+ Ways to Stand Out and Find the Right Girl)
If you’ve been single for a while, you might be wondering how you can land a girlfriend—and fast. While there’s no miraculous way to make a girl fall in love with you, there are a few ways you can put yourself out...
How to
Become an Alpha Male
Alpha males are the embodiment of confidence. They're respectful, but still good leaders. If you want to be seen as an alpha male, try emulating the qualities you see in other natural leaders, like their posture and mann...
How to Get More Matches on Bumble: 13 Profile Hacks & Tips
Creating a profile on Bumble only to get fewer matches than you had hoped for can be frustrating. Luckily, there are a variety of changes you can make to your profile and app settings to boost your match chances. This wi...
How to Impress a Girl on Instagram: 10+ Playful Tips That Work
We’re all probably a little guilty for flexing on the ‘gram from time to time. Who can blame you? Instagram is such a visually striking social media platform, it’s hard not to be impressed by some of the content o...
Can a Girl Get Her Feelings Back for You? How to Win Your Ex Back
You’re in love, but it seems like she’s lost her feelings for you. You’re probably feeling really upset right now, but it’s not too late to save your relationship. We’re here to help you figure out where you st...
How to
Create Sexual Tension
Sexual tension is that potent chemistry between you and someone else that gives you butterflies and makes you nervous and excited all at once. Whether you’re flirting with someone you just met or you’re trying to tur...
How to
Get Over the Guy That Has a Girlfriend
You can’t help who you fall for. Unfortunately, sometimes the person you fall for is involved with someone else. You shouldn’t feel guilty if the guy you like has a girlfriend, but you should handle the situation wit...
How to
Attract Guys Without Talking to Them
It's normal to feel nervous when talking to guys, especially if you're trying to flirt. Fortunately, it's possible to attract guys to you without even talking to them! To get their attention, wear clothes, makeup, and a ...
What to Wear on a Picnic Date: 14 Perfect Picnic Outfit Ideas
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’ve got the perfect picnic packed—but what do you wear? Picking a picnic date outfit that’s cute ''and'' great for the outdoors can be fun and easy. All you need i...
How to
Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back
Your relationship with a special guy has come and gone, but now you want him back. It's not unheard of for a couple to get back together after they've taken time away from each other, so don't give up hope. Just be sure ...
13 Ways to Get a Guy to Notice You Without Talking to Him at School
Maybe you’re too shy to approach that cute guy who sits in front of you in class, or maybe you just enjoy the challenge of getting him to make the first move. Either way, you might be wondering how to get his attentio...
How to
Chat on Tinder
This wikiHow teaches you how to chat on Tinder, the blind-dating app that matches people who like each other.
How to
Find Love
Love is so elusive that it can seem like the quest to find it will never end. We know it exists, because others have it, but the path can be so murky that it’s tempting to give up the search. There are no surefire step...
How to
Deal With Rejection from a Guy You Asked Out
Romantic rejection can be a painful experience. People who have been rejected actually feel hurt in the same way as someone experiencing physical pain. Despite how much it can hurt for a guy you ask out to say no, you ca...
How Long Should You Wait to Meet Someone You Met Online? Rules for Dating Apps & More
You've met someone online that you think you might like, but you don't want to rush it. You know you should get to know them online before you meet them in person, but how long is too long? Never fear—we here at wikiHo...
How to
Handle Your Crush Rejecting You
Approaching someone you have a crush on takes a lot of courage, and it can be painful if that person rejects you. Many people consider a crush's rejection on par with heartbreak, as though the relationship were already h...