Bela Gandhi

Bela Gandhi

Bela Gandhi is the founder and president of the Smart Dating Academy, a coaching agency.

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PHOTO: Even though the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to in-person dating, singles can still make an impression over Zoom.

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Living June 19, 2020

3 ways to impress your next Zoom or FaceTime date and clever ideas for virtual dates

PHOTO: The term “zumping” has come about amid coronavirus and is used to describe when someone is dumped over Zoom, the video conferencing app.

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Living April 24, 2020

Dumped over Zoom: Why 'zumping' could be on the rise and how to handle it

PHOTO: The Bumble app is seen on an iPhone.

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Living February 25, 2020

6 ways to take the leap back into love in 2020

PHOTO: Illustration depicting a hand holding a smart phone with messages and hearts.

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Living February 13, 2020

6 tips to go from first swipe to first date in 7 days

PHOTO: A couple talk at a cafe.

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Living January 3, 2020

3 myths and 3 truths to help you make the most of Dating Sunday

PHOTO: Hands hold a smartphone displaying, "No new messages," in an undated stock photo.

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Living September 16, 2019

Vanishing act! 7 things you should know about 'ghosting'

VIDEO: Have you been 'dogfished' or tricked into a date because of a cute dog?

Living August 16, 2019

What is dogfishing? How to avoid it and put your authentic self on dating apps

PHOTO: Summer of Love

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Living July 2, 2019

Summer love: 4 tips for singles and couples to ignite or re-ignite the flames this season

PHOTO: A couple hold hands while on a date in this stock photo.

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Living February 13, 2019

Want to set your friend up on a date? Follow these 3 dos and 3 don’ts