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Communication is the foundation to all of our relationships and exists beyond the words we speak. Our words, along with our actions, behaviors and body language, show others who we are and what we stand for. Communication is an essential ingredient to building trust in relationships. Communication is crucial in dating and forming a satisfying …
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more.” ~ Melody Beattie Above is one of my favorite quotes on gratitude. It inspired me to write about gratitude in dating and relationships as I truly think it is essential to satisfying connections with ourselves and others. I commonly come back …
Getting through a first date is a common source of anxiety and worry for many. There may be urges to avoid dating altogether or settle for someone who you don’t ultimately see a future with. There is really good news though. If you are willing to learn from each dating experience, manage expectations and recover from some …
Anxiety is a natural part of life. Each of us experiences some degree of worry in our lives. A level of worry leads to healthy choices, such as wearing a seat belt, taking vitamins and looking both ways before crossing the street. Anxiety may heighten during life transitions, milestones, decision-making and significant events. In particular, many …
There is a lot to navigate in the dating world. Sometimes decoding the words of others creates confusion and discomfort, especially during a breakup. Often times woman use the dreaded “Let’s just be friends” phrase to end her relationship with a man. At this point, men may be left wondering- Does she really want to …
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I work with single adults looking for love and navigating the dating world. My clients often come to my office feeling worn out and overwhelmed by the dating process. They may contemplate giving up on dating, although they don’t want to miss out on lasting love. They may feel …
On your search for Mr. Right, there’s potential to get caught up in the fantasy of love and romance, the superficial stuff, his looks, etc. When you are caught up in the above, it becomes difficult to get to know your date on a deeper level and determine if he is really right for you. …