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Rachel Dack is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Dating/Relationship Coach, Nationally Certified Counselor and writer who is passionate about helping others achieve positive wellbeing and partake in healthy, satisfying relationships with others. Rachel offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples in her downtown Bethesda, Maryland office. Rachel also serves as a relationship and dating coach for adults who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building.
Category Archives: Love and Intimacy
12 Ways to Fix a Boring Relationship
Brief periods of boredom are common in relationships. A number of factors can contribute to feeling bored. There’s no need to sound the alarms, but it may be time to take action and make some important shifts in your mindset … Continue reading
10 Intentions to Set for Your Love Life Now- eHarmony
It’s a new year! There’s no better time to bring intention and mindful action to your love life. It’s also one of the busiest times of year for online dating. I compiled a list of ten intentions that will help … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, breakup, confidence, dating, dating advice, dating success, dating tips, eharmony, finding love, inspiration, love, online dating, personal growth, red flags, relationship-building, self-care, self-love, self-worth, successful dating, too picky
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6 Ways to Handle Anxiety During Dating- eHarmony
There are some uncomfortable and potentially unavoidable aspects of dating. From wondering if you are going to be stood up to handling the emotional rollercoaster of texting with someone who goes MIA every couple of days to feeling nervous about … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, anxiety about dating, being stood up, confidence, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating tips, eharmony, feeling anxious, first dates, ghosting, help with dating, mental health, online dating advice, positive self talk, rejection, relationship expert, self-care, self-worth
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Have I Outgrown My Relationship? 10 Signs That Point to Yes
Relationships naturally change over time. Hopefully the inevitable bumps you endure will help you feel closer and more connected to your partner through resolution, greater understanding and healthy communication. The opposite may also be true if you feel more and … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breakup, confusion, dating, dating advice, dating tips, how to breakup, how to move on, is it time to break up?, moving on, online dating help, outgrown my relationship, relationship advice, relationship anxiety, relationship help, relationship support, relationship tips, self-care, signs it's time to move on
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5 Ways to Tackle Dating Discouragement- eHarmony
“Discouraged” is a word I often hear when I ask my clients how they feel about their dating lives. In fact, it’s a common response to dating. While the highs and lows of dating may feel out of your control, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breakup, connection, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating help, dating tips, discouragement, eharmony, intimacy, love, mental blocks, online dating, relationship advice, relationship anxiety, relationship trauma
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Connecting Offline: How to Know if You Should Meet Your Match- eHarmony
If you are hitting it off online and the interest is there, the natural next step is to meet in person. However, making decisions regarding online dating and if/when to meet can feel complicated and confusing. So how do you … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attracting love, being single, dates, dating advice, eharmony, finding a partner, finding love, first dates, how to get dates online, love, meeting in real life, online communication, online dating, planning dates, red flags, relationship advice, screening out, when to meet in person
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6 Ways to Feel Less Awkward on a First Date- eHarmony
There’s no denying that first dates can be filled with awkwardness and jitters. Wanting to make a good first impression naturally stirs up anxiety, which can result in awkward dating behavior. Awkwardness can get in the way of forming an … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged activity dates, anxiety, anxiety management, awkward dating, confidence, dating advice, dating jitters, dating tips, eharmony, first date tips, first dates, handling anxiety, handling awkwardness, mental health, online dating, planning a date, planning a first date, relationship anxiety, relationship tips
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12 Ways to Show Your Partner Love and Appreciation
Relationships are all about the little things. Daily loving and thoughtful gestures ensure that your relationship or marriage will stand the test of time. If you haven’t heard of “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman, I highly recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships
Tagged acts of service, affection, couples, cuddling, dating advice, dating tips, five love languages, gary chapman, love, love language, marriage, marriage tips, physical touch, positive affirmations, quality time, relationship advice, relationship tips, showing love
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12 Best First Date Ideas
From ballroom dancing to cooking to visiting the zoo, there are endless first date ideas that can fit your unique personality. While there is no need to go overboard with planning, it is important to pick date activities and locations … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Relationships
Tagged activity dates, confidence, date ideas, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating jitters, dating tips, finding love, first date, first date ideas, going on a date, mindful dating, online dating, planning a date, relationship tips
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How Having Sex Changes the Dating Dynamic- eHarmony
My clients often ask me questions about sex and dating as it can be challenging to assess the right time and pace for adding physical intimacy to a new relationship. There is a lot to consider when making decisions around … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care, Uncategorized
Tagged dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating tips, eharmony, how sex affects dating, ideal partner, intimacy, mental health, new relationships, online dating, online dating tips, physical intimacy, relationship anxiety, relationship coaching, relationship tips, self-esteem, sex
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10 Dating Skills for a More Successful Love Life
If dating doesn’t come naturally to you, know you are not alone. Dating takes time, practice and patience. Dating is a skill you can grow and get better at through mindful intention, personal growth and experience. To learn 10 key … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged assertiveness, become a better dater, communication, date smart, dating, dating advice, dating coaching, dating skills, dating tips, emotional intelligence, healthy communication, healthy relationships, intimacy, love, mental health, mindful dating, mindfulness, observation skills, online dating, psychotherapy, relationship tips, stress management
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When Dating Nerves Take Over: 15 Ways to Decompress- eHarmony
Dating jitters commonly lead to burnout and an overwhelming, dissatisfying dating life. Feeling anxious or insecure naturally impacts how well a date goes, making it important to utilize proactive strategies for anxiety management, personal growth, and relaxation. Self-care is an … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about dating, anxious while dating, confidence building, creativity, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating jitters, dating nerves, dating tips, de-stress, eharmony, exercise, finding love, how to handle dating anxiety, insecurity, mindful dating, music, online dating, personal growth, relaxation, self-care
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11 Bad Relationship Habits (Plus How to Break Them)
It’s important to be aware of the obvious and not-so-obvious habits that can cause distance, annoyance or frustration between partners, and damage and destruction to relationships. As well as cultivating an awareness about these behaviors, it’s essential to develop strategies … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged bad habits, bad relationship habits, cohabit, dating, dating advice, healthy relationships, how to have a healthy relationship, improve your marriage, improve your relationship, marriage, personal growth, relationship advice, relationships, unhealthy relationships
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How to Have a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship
If you’re in or have ever been in a long-distance relationship, you have experienced the unique challenges and opportunities for connection that long-distance relationships create. There’s a lot you can do to ensure your long-distance relationship thrives and you continue … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about relationships, connection, dating, dating advice, healthy communication, healthy relationships, keeping love, long-distance relationships, love, mental health, new relationships, online dating, relationship advice, relationships, self-care
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