Love Dating and Relationship Advice from Dr. Frankie

What’s the Relationship Escalator, and Are You on It?

In this video, we dive into the idea of the “relationship escalator” — the default path many people expect relationships to follow, like becoming exclusive, moving in together, getting married, and more. Coined by Amy Gahran, the term calls out how these expectations can make us feel like something’s wrong if our relationships don’t follow that script.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to make a relationship “go somewhere,” this video is for you. Watch now to explore what it might look like to step off the escalator and create relationships that actually work for you.

Recommended Products:
Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator
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Love in a F*cked-Up World
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Rewriting the Rules
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781138043596

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

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TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
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How to Send the First Message on a Dating App

In this video, we’re breaking down simple ways to send a great first message on dating apps. Making the first move can feel intimidating, but it’s one of the few things you can control when it comes to dating. Whether you lead with a compliment, mention something from their profile, or ask a thoughtful question, the goal is to spark a conversation that feels natural and easy. Watch now for tips on what to say and how to make your matches excited to reply.

Recommended Products:
Data, a Love Story
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Speaking in Thumbs: A Psychiatrist Decodes Your Relationship Texts So You Don’t Have To
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Bye Felipe
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9780762463732

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq_exp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.matching
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.exp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

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How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Gay Relationship

In this video, Dr. Frankie shares practical advice on how to rekindle the spark in your gay relationship. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in a routine, or just want to bring back that excitement, these tips can help. From spending intentional time apart to deepening emotional connection and reigniting intimacy, learn how to strengthen your bond and keep the love alive. Watch now!

Recommended Books:

The Relationship Cure
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9780609809532

Reigniting The Spark: Why Stable Relationships Lose Intimacy and How to Get It Back
https://amzn.to/4kqO9sc

The Spark of Your Relationship (The Power of the Mind)
https://amzn.to/3F29dVV

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq_exp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.matching
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.exp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

How To Cope With Dating Anxiety

In this video, Dr. Frankie breaks down dating anxiety—what it is, why it happens, and how to manage it. Feeling nervous is normal, but if anxiety is holding you back, it’s time to unpack what’s really going on.

Whether you overthink every text, fear rejection, or feel inexperienced, shifting your focus to what you can control can make dating less overwhelming. And like anything else, practice helps. The more you put yourself out there, the easier it gets.

Recommended Books:

DBT Workbook for Anxiety
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781638784739

Anxious Attachment
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781803629728

Just Send the Text
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781982154783

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq_exp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.matching
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lgbtq.exp
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

Working Through Your Fear of Commitment

In this video, Dr. Frankie breaks down what fear of commitment really looks like—and how to tell if it’s holding you back. Not everyone who prefers to take things slow or keep it casual is afraid of commitment. The key is recognizing whether your hesitation comes from a healthy place or if fear is getting in the way.

If you feel panicked, avoidant, or anxious when things start getting serious, it’s worth exploring what’s behind those feelings. Are you afraid of losing independence, getting hurt, or feeling trapped? Understanding your reactions can help you move forward with more confidence. Taking things at your own pace, communicating honestly, and working on emotional resilience can make dating feel less overwhelming—and more fulfilling.

Recommended Books:

Hold Me Tight:
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9780316113007

Emotional Intimacy:
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781604079395

Attached:
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781585429134

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

Three Things to Know About Dating in your 30’s

In this video, Dr. Frankie breaks down what makes dating in your 30s different—and how to make it better than ever. Unlike in your 20s, relationships now are less about chance and more about intention. There’s no single “right” way to date—many people are starting fresh, coming out later, or rebuilding after past relationships. The key is focusing on what you truly want, not what society expects. Investing in yourself—whether through therapy, setting boundaries, or exploring what makes you happy—can make dating more fulfilling than ever. Your 30s aren’t about catching up; they’re about creating the love life that actually fits you.

Recommended Books:

Rewriting the Rules:
https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781138043596

Thanks for Waiting: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer:
https://amzn.to/41nqgu1

How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self:
https://amzn.to/4gOZHme

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

Thank you for your support.

Signs Of True Love to Look For in A Relationship

In today’s talk, Dr. Frankie explores the signs of true love and how to distinguish it from fleeting emotions or unrealistic ideals. Rather than searching for a fairy-tale certainty, true love is best understood through three key elements: compatibility, attunement, and effort. Compatibility forms the foundation, encompassing shared values, emotional intelligence, and a natural connection. Attunement is the ongoing practice of being curious, responsive, and deeply aware of a partner’s thoughts and feelings. And effort-often overlooked-ensures that even the strongest relationships continue to grow through intentional communication, repair, and emotional investment. True love isn’t just about finding the right person; it’s about continuously choosing and nurturing the relationship in meaningful ways.

Recommended Books:

Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection: https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9780593579657

The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples: https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9780393705959

Emotional Intelligence for Couples: Simple Ways to Increase the Communication in Your Relationship: https://bookshop.org/a/102599/9781596528284

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

Thank you for your support.

Addressing Trust Issues in Your Relationship

Today Dr. Frankie discusses trust and how it’s essential in any relationship, but when broken, it can be challenging to rebuild. Her talk explores whether trust issues stem from past experiences, personal insecurities, or a partner’s actions. She highlights the pitfalls of digital monitoring and instead emphasizes restoring trust through consistent, reliable actions over time. She encourages Open communication, mutual commitment, and, when needed, individual therapy can help break unhealthy patterns and rebuild a stronger, more secure connection.

Recommended Books:

Not “Just Friends”: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743225503?&linkCode=ll1&tag=littlegaybo09-20&linkId=8c0bcdcb74c0edbcb4b8b62bd6c93c42&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393705951?&linkCode=ll1&tag=littlegaybo09-20&linkId=5e627f29587a8ba5457bc9506033bcab&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Securely Attached: Transform Your Attachment Patterns into Loving, Lasting Romantic Relationships ( Attached Book) (Attachment Nerd):
https://www.amazon.com/Securely-Attached-Transform-Attachment-Relationships/dp/1632174898?&linkCode=ll1&tag=littlegaybo09-20&linkId=3246f6fac817a9b5e18fe9fa44778aac&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Dr. Frankie is the CEO & Founder of LittleGayBook.com, which focuses on personalized matchmaking and singles events for lesbians, bisexual women, and trans women and has successfully connected couples across the United States for the last decade and a half.

Little Gay Book also hosts lesbian/bi fast flirting events all over the country. Join our email list to be the first to know: http://bit.ly/2dbvmEs

In 2022 Dr. Frankie presented a TedX talk focusing on the topic of sexual fluidity. You can view it here: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg

Her latest venture is as CEO & Founder of LittleBlackBookMatchmaking.com, specializing in personalized matchmaking and singles events for heterosexual singles.

Dr. Frankie’s coaching is based in Northern California, but clients can access her services via Zoom from around the globe. To learn more about working with Dr. Frankie 1:1: please visit this URL: https://littlegaybook.com/coaching/

You can follow Dr. Frankie:

SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/littlegaybook
WEB: https://www.littlegaybook.com
WEB: https://www.littleblackbookmatchmaking.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiebashan/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlegaybookmatchmaking/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtq.matching/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/littlegaybook/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bashan/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drfrankiebashan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlegaybook
TW: https://twitter.com/littlegaybook
TEDX: https://youtu.be/mIjAqACtCLg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfrankiebashan/
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-gay-book-oakland
Create a Matchmaking Profile: https://littlegaybook.com/create-a-matchmaking-profile-socials/

BUSINESS ONLY: drfrankie@littlegaybook.com

Affiliate Disclaimer: Little Gay Book may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links on our channel. These commissions help to support our work in providing valuable content to our viewers. Rest assured, this does not affect the price you pay for any products or services. We only recommend products that we genuinely believe will bring value to our audience.

Thank you for your support.

Date Rules 2025

In this talk, Dr. Frankie stresses the importance of setting personal “rules” for your dating and sex life in 2025, focusing on your own values, boundaries, and desires. By creating guidelines around things like date logistics, relationship pace, and safer sex, you can navigate dating more intentionally and ensure your connections align with your long-term goals, ultimately fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships.