Dating Energy

Can You Keep Up? Dating Someone Who Lives in Motion

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

There’s a particular kind of person you might come across in the world of modern dating.
They’re not waiting for life to happen. They’re already out there living it.

Always learning. Always exploring. Always in motion.

They’re the ones who book the next trip before they’ve unpacked from the last one.
Who read voraciously, take care of their minds and bodies, and view curiosity not as a phase—but as a way of life.

They’re magnetic, high-energy, and full of momentum.
But dating someone like this? It’s not for the faint of heart.

This week at Linx, we’re reflecting on what it means to be—or date—a person like this. Because while the energy may be exciting, compatibility requires more than just admiration. It requires alignment.

Let’s break it down:

They lead with curiosity.

This person asks questions that don’t come with easy answers. They’re always trying to understand more—about the world, about others, and about themselves.

They’re a match for someone who:
– Enjoys thoughtful dialogue
– Can share ideas and challenge perspectives
– Isn’t defensive when asked to go deeper

They’re not a match for someone who:
– Gets bored easily in conversation
– Finds big questions exhausting
– Feels uncomfortable without certainty

They live in motion.

Stillness is beautiful, but for them, movement is joy. They don’t seek busyness—they seek momentum. Whether it’s a business goal, a hike, or a new hobby, they’re in constant creation.

They’re a match for someone who:
– Brings initiative to their own life
– Finds energy in doing and exploring
– Sees their pace as a shared rhythm

They’re not a match for someone who:
– Feels anxious without predictability
– Prefers a routine-centered relationship
– Expects a partner to slow down to feel “secure”

They prioritize self-care.

This kind of person protects their peace. They may have early mornings, specific rituals, or structured weeks. But their discipline is part of their glow—it’s how they stay balanced.

They’re a match for someone who:
– Values boundaries and independence
– Doesn’t confuse structure with distance
– Appreciates wellness and consistency

They’re not a match for someone who:
– Expects constant availability
– Finds routines controlling
– Takes alone time personally

They are wired for discovery.

New cultures, new restaurants, new experiences. For them, adventure isn’t a break from life—it is life. They are often planning their next chapter before others have finished the last.

They’re a match for someone who:
– Feels energized by change
– Is comfortable with spontaneity
– Sees travel as a shared love language

They’re not a match for someone who:
– Seeks safety in sameness
– Fears the unknown
– Prefers “settled” over “stimulated”

They are not for the faint of heart.

This person doesn’t need rescuing, taming, or molding. They don’t need to be completed—they want to be met. Emotionally, intellectually, energetically.

They can be intense—but it’s a generous intensity. And when met with the right kind of presence, the relationship is electric, expansive, and full of life.

The Bottom Line

Loving someone who lives in motion isn’t about “keeping up” in a performative way.
It’s about having your own inner momentum—your own curiosity, your own pace, your own growth.

Because when both people are moving forward in their own lives, that’s where real connection begins.
That’s where the journey gets interesting.
And that’s when love becomes not just a chapter—but an epic.

Character Is Sexy. Standards Are Everything.

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

In both love and leadership, character is the foundation.

It’s what sustains trust when charm fades. It’s what keeps you anchored when things get hard. And it’s what separates surface-level connection from something truly lasting.

Recently, I had the opportunity to hear General Stan McChrystal speak at Stanford. His message—rooted in decades of leadership and service—was clear: True character isn’t about being perfect. It’s about how we lead ourselves when no one is watching.

In his book On Character, McChrystal challenges us to push beyond performance and polish. He urges us to lead with moral clarity and personal accountability—to stop outsourcing responsibility and start living by the standards we claim to value.

The best leaders—and the best partners—lead with humility, conviction, and values that don’t waver under pressure.

And no one modeled this more fully than Abraham Lincoln.
He didn’t chase popularity.
He didn’t adapt to please the crowd.
He stood for principle.
He led with clarity, calm, and deep moral responsibility.

That same energy belongs in your dating life.

If you want someone of high character, start by being someone of high character.

That means:

  • No more waiting for the “right” person to show up.

  • No more blaming timing, apps, or ghosting.

  • No more lowering your standards to feel chosen.

You have agency. You are not stuck.
You are in charge of who you choose, what you allow, and how you show up.

The moment everything changes is the moment you accept full responsibility—not just for your outcomes, but for your energy, your effort, and your standards.

Don’t chase chemistry. Choose character.

Don’t hope for integrity. Require it.

Don’t wish for connection. Build it—with someone who’s done the work, too.

Ask yourself: What am I choosing in love right now? And more importantly… who am I becoming?

Because in dating—just like in life—you don’t get what you want.
You get what you’re willing to walk toward with courage, clarity, and intention.