Are you bringing too much baggage with you on a first date? Or do you have a dating dilemma that requires a bit of expert advice? Confessions of a Matchmaker's Patti Novak reveals her number one dating tip and answers your intimate questions.

On a first date, Patti explains, you don't have much time to make a first impression. "I would say you've got 10 seconds to pass a physical inspection, so look your best and then you're going to feel your best," she says. "And then you have about 30 minutes to pass a more emotional chemistry test with that other person. So you know what? Take that 10 seconds and that 30 minutes seriously for every person you meet and you'll find him!"

Rachael puts Patti to work when the audience asks for her tough love advice. "How do you transition from booty call to boyfriend – and is that possible?" asks Nichola, whose one-night stand has turned into months of "hanging out" instead of a more meaningful relationship.

"The booty call isn't for the weak-hearted," Patti says. "Because it started in the bedroom, it's more than likely going to end in the bedroom … so if you really want to find love, stop having a booty call!"

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