About the DYG Founder

Tracey Bonner

WHAT IS DATEYOURSELFGIRL?

Let me begin by saying DateYourselfGirl is NOT a platform to tell women that they don't need a man.

I am a professional actress who came up with the DateYourselfGirl concept because I have been what I call a “professional single woman” for the past 10 years and decided to start taking myself on dates. Not because I can’t get a date or that I don’t have any prospects but I came to realize that dating out of loneliness wasn’t the smartest way of fulfilling a void. I got tired of dating men that aren’t looking for a committed relationship. Instead, they’d rather have several women who are okay with them being promiscuous, insensitive, disrespectful and just incapable of being open to unconditional LOVE. Most men that I’ve encountered have been men who aren’t interested in settling down and I blame that on the non-committal society. We don’t like something, we quit it and move on to something else just to find out that we don’t like that particular thing either. And let’s not forget the overwhelming influence of the media and social media. I’d rather be by myself until I find that special someone who is willing to be open, honest, and committed to work at building a solid foundation.

THE MOVEMENT

Why is this movement so important to me? Because it is my goal to empower single women, women transitioning out of a relationship, and even married women to become healthier, happier individuals mentally, physically, and emotionally. We’ve got to know that we are worth it. And just because your dating life has taken a pause doesn’t mean YOU have to.

DateYourselfGirl encourages single women to develop a higher standard when it comes to dating men. No more sub-standard relationships. When we are in transition from one relationship to the next we tend to lower our standards for the sake of companionship. Why waste your time in meaningless relationships? Time is the one thing we can never get back and while you’re catering to a man that will mean absolutely nothing to you in a month or so you could be spending quality time getting to know you a little better. And let's face it, some of our choices in men are clouded by what we want to see in that man and not what we should see. Besides my grandmother always said, “When a person shows you who they are, believe them”. So let's take this time to get our ME back and begin this journey of dating ourselves!

-Tracey Bonner, CEO/Founder

"Why waste your time
in meaningless relationships? Time is the one thing we can never get back."

"A woman who takes pride in herself is someone who people desire to be around."

"We’ve got to know that we are worth it. And just because your dating life has taken a pause doesn’t mean YOU have to."

"Wow thanks so much, my sister, for your amazing advice.

I was actually feeling down for a while. Thought I was wrong for being with a man that has previous baby mothers. People talked about me, and I let it get to me. You made me feel better Tracey - you made me feel that there is nothing to worry about and to absolutely be completely honest about however I feel because, like you said, communication is the key. "