Hardballing is a positive dating trend for singles. Coined by Logan Ury, the director of relationship science at Hinge, hardballing is all about dating with intention. But while calling the shots ensures that you get what you want out of the relationship — whether that’s long-term or more casual — it can come off as aggressive. Dating strategist and matchmaker Jasmine Diaz (Jasmine Diaz) of the Diaz Dating Group offers four tips for how to hardball successfully. | HuffPost

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