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From U.S presidents to Hollywood royalty to the hottest stars on Broadway, Tamsen Fadal has interviewed some of the most exciting names out there. Tamsen is an Emmy Award winning journalist, an author, co-founder and designer of Shansen Jewelry and was the co-founder of The Love Consultants, a matchmaking, date coaching and image consulting service.

Tamsen who is a fashion geek loves all things tech, fashion and green. She can be seen bright and early Monday-Friday hosting the WPIX-TV, Morning News starting at 4 a.m.

In January 2010, Tamsen made her Broadway debut in Chicago, the musical and appeared in Broadway’s In the Heights, followed by on-stage debuts in Broadway’s In the Heights and Rock of Ages.

Along with her job as a media personality, Tamsen has co-authored the books Why Hasn’t He Called? How Guys Really Think and How to Get the Right One Interested in You,Why Hasn’t He Proposed? Go From the First Date to Setting the Date and the most recent, Don’t Date Dumb.

Tamsen has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, the CBS Early Show, Tyra Banks and The Nate Berkus Show just to name a few.

Prior to joining WPIX-TV, Tamsen was a correspondent for the CBS flagship station, WCBS-TV. With more than a decade of experience, she has covered stories ranging from the Columbia Shuttle Crash to the London Bombings to the war on terror. In 2002, she traveled to Afghanistan with the American troops reporting on the war. She was also sent to Air Force bases in London and Germany to report on local troops during Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to that, she reported for WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and WOWK- TV in Charleston, West Virginia and KYW-TV in Philadelphia doing investigative journalism.

Tamsen was awarded an Emmy in 2005 for her work as an Investigative Reporter. She was also awarded a Broadcast Journalism award in 2004 by the National Air Disaster Foundation [NADF] post 9/11, for contributions leading to improved aviation safety.

Tamsen began her broadcasting career as a morning drive anchor for WHNZ Radio in Tampa, Florida after graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Tamsen was named the 2004 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Recipient. This New Yorker is active with various women’s networking groups aimed toward empowerment and branding.

Blog Entries by Tamsen Fadal

I Haven't Said No To Babies -- I Just Haven't Said Yes Yet

Posted August 2, 2011 | 08/02/11 03:48 PM ET

It was just about a week ago I agreed to an article about my thoughts on having kids.
As a 40-year-old career women, an author and work in the relationship space (my husband and I run a matchmaking business), I am asked this question all the time. All...

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Real Women, Real Sex Lives

Posted June 30, 2010 | 06/30/10 12:24 PM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
I have been married for twenty-one years. Our sex life has dwindled ever since we had kids and now it's almost non-existent. I am willing to try anything. Is there something you can recommend to help us. My friends say it's normal at this stage...

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Should We Move In Together?

Posted March 2, 2010 | 03/02/10 02:30 PM ET

Dear Matt & Tamsen,

My boyfriend and I are planning to move in together. We have been dating for about six months, and the timing feels right. I have one question though -- do you think this step will bring us closer together or could it be worse for the...

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Why do we always fight?

Posted December 10, 2009 | 12/10/09 11:21 AM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen, I had the perfect relationship for six months. My boyfriend and I loved to do everything together. But, it seems lately that all we do it fight. Can you tell me how to reconnect?

A: It can be a very stressful time of...

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Should I have Sex with My Ex?

Posted November 18, 2009 | 11/18/09 11:11 AM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
I am not dating anyone and neither is my ex. We starting "seeing each other again," and the time together led to sex. Is it okay to do that, or will this end the friendship that we have?

A: This is when you have...

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He Wants to Have a Threesome. What Should I Do?

Posted November 17, 2009 | 11/17/09 04:25 PM ET

Q: Dear Matt and Tamsen,
My boyfriend of six months has started saying, "seeing you with another girl would be hot." I don't know if it would be something I'd consider or not. What should I do?

A: Oh boy, he is now testing his boundaries...

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Should I Tell Him About My Sexual Past?

Posted August 20, 2009 | 08/20/09 12:21 PM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
As you can see by my question, I am bold, very open and always honest about my sexual past with boyfriends. But, with the guy I am currently seeing, I am a little reluctant to tell him about my past. Any help you can...

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I Had Sex on the First Date

Posted August 19, 2009 | 08/19/09 08:57 PM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
I made the mistake of having sex on the first date. He isn't calling. How do I fix this?

Answer: Honestly, we don't think that you should try to fix this. If you gave all of yourself (physically) to this guy (which you will...

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The Morning After Sex

Posted August 19, 2009 | 08/19/09 02:05 PM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
I finally spent the night over at the guy's apartment I've been seeing and everything went really well. But the next morning, the conversation was weird. Any advice to keeping the sleepovers less than awkward the morning after?

Answer: The sun comes...

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Friends with Benefits

Posted August 17, 2009 | 08/17/09 12:00 PM ET

Dear Matt and Tamsen,
Me and the guy I like have been "friends with benefits" for a couple of months. With all my friends being in relationships, it makes me realize that I would like to be in a relationship with him. How do I make him see...

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10 Signs He Is Cheating

Posted July 10, 2009 | 07/10/09 12:05 PM ET

My husband is very protective of his email passwords. He is always on Facebook. And, he constantly leaves his cell phone in the car, plus it's locked. I suspect he is cheating on me. But are there any signs that I can look for before I accuse him of this?...

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Dating Online...Is it a Waste of Time?

Posted March 10, 2009 | 03/10/09 05:09 PM ET

We will call her Amy. She has been on one of the popular online dating sites for about six months and has had plenty of dates. Let's run down the ones that she told us about.

1. he just wanted sex.
2. he told her when he got to...

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Men and Committment

Posted January 23, 2009 | 01/23/09 04:20 PM ET

He is cute.
He is smart.
And, his family loves you.
He's had his share of arm candy, crazies and bubble heads, and according to you, your girlfriends and your Mom, he should be ready for the "M" word. So, with Valentine's Day a...

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The Boardroom Or The Bedroom?

Posted September 9, 2008 | 09/09/08 06:10 PM ET

The other day a friend of mine was talking about her husband and the fact that he drove her crazy on a daily basis. She described how he left his clothes on the floor, was constantly parked in front of the television set and how she had to repeat herself...

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To Baby or Not To Baby? That Is The Question...

Posted August 27, 2008 | 08/27/08 02:19 PM ET

By Tamsen Fadal

I got married less than a year ago. I was 36 and my husband, Matt Titus was 40. In my eyes, it was the perfect age for me to give up my title as Miss and become a Mrs. As I recall, I had some very...

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To Change or Not to Change my Name... That is the Question

Posted November 6, 2007 | 11/06/07 03:12 PM ET

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As many of you know, Matt and I said "I do" exactly three weeks ago. With ninety members of our closest family and friends looking on, it was a gorgeous event at Tavern On The Green. We had an amazing time on our honeymoon...

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His N' Hers Wedding Day Countdown

Posted October 11, 2007 | 10/11/07 01:36 PM ET

Wedding By Blackberry
By Tamsen Fadal

Final wedding dress fitting. Check.

Something borrowed. Check.

Something blue. Check.

Something old. Check.

Something new? Yes--a new last name. Four days and counting until the big day when, after 36 years (yes, I said it aloud), I am giving...

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