Online dating is often an energy drain and a time suck. The real magic happens when you put yourself other there and make meaningful face-to-face connections.

I got personal with the second Do The Thing Dating Dare Challenge champion, Mike Hogan. After a few unexpected life changes, he knew it was time to rediscover himself. He rarely turns down a dare and loves to make others smile, so the challenge seemed the ideal fit. But would any of our dating dares push him out of his comfort zone?

Here's why Mike joined the challenge without hesitation and declared, "Hey, I'M GAME!

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