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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: Relationships
7 Easy Ways to Mix Up Your Dating Routine in 2021
For most single individuals, dating in 2020 felt like unprecedented territory as COVID-19 completely shook things up. 2021 is finally here! It’s an opportunity to revamp your dating life, set new goals, and increase your motivation to go after what … Continue reading
How to Get on the Same Page as Your Date About COVID-19 Safety
If anxiety about COVID-19 is interfering with your dating life, but you’d like to continue dating and meeting new people, know that you can take action to get on the same page and date as safely as possible. For my … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged coronavirus, covid, covid-19, first date, first date ideas, first dates, healthy dating, online dating, pandemic, safe dating, virtual dating
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8 Safe Fall and Winter Date Ideas During COVID-19
There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dating landscape. If you are wondering how to keep up with dating during the pandemic and winter months, know there are a lot of fun things you can do … Continue reading
6 Ways Not to Lose Yourself in a New Relationship
If you feel like you can’t get enough of the new person in your life, this article is for you. It can be so tempting to let the early stages of dating distract you from the rest of your life … Continue reading
5 Tips to Ensure You Have Healthy Relationship Standards
On your search for a partner, it’s important to find a healthy middle ground between having unrealistically high standards and not being selective enough. Ensuring you have healthy standards is an essential part of successful dating. To learn more about developing … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged am i too picky?, dating, dating advice, dating success, dating support, healthy standards, mental health, partner selection, red flags, too picky, what is a healthy relationship?, what to look for in a partner
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5 Tips for Breaking Up During COVID-19
Breaking up is hard enough. Add in a pandemic and lots of potential logistical challenges. Click here to check out my tips for breaking up during COVID-19 and read my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, breaking up, breakup, cohabitating, covid, depression, divorce, ending a relationship, mental health, moving, moving out, pandemic, relationship advice, relationship end, relationship issues, separation
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6 Relationship Tips After Having a Baby
Did you know that many parents/couples report a decrease in marital satisfaction after having a baby? Having a baby is a massive identity shift that changes your relationship with your partner. These changes don’t have to be a negative thing. … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care, Sex
Tagged becoming a father, becoming a mother, connecting with your partner, having a baby, having children, healthy sex life, household chores, marital issues, marriage, new baby, newborn, parenting, parenting decisions, relationship advice, relationship satisfaction, sex
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5 Tips for a Healthy and Thriving Sexual Relationship During COVID-19
Many people in relationships are reporting a decrease in sex drive or frequency of sex due to the stress of COVID-19. Since stress plays a major role in sexuality, including sex drive and desire, it makes sense that some couples … Continue reading
5 Strategies to Thrive in Your Relationship or Marriage During COVID-19
Even the happiest of couples are in new relationship/marriage territory due to COVID-19. Life feels far from normal as social distancing and quarantines continue. Therefore, it’s important to find ways to not only survive but thrive during the coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged coronavirus, covid, covid-19, divorce, financial stress, happy couples, marital issues, marriage, marriage advice, mental health, pandemic, parenting, quarantine, social distancing
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5 Dating Tips for the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed how people are dating. Social distancing, quarantines, anxiety about germs, and restrictions have decreased opportunities for IRL (in real life) meetings and dates. If you’re single, you may be wondering how you can keep … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Relationships
Tagged anxiety, covid, dating advice, dating tips, online dating, pandemic, quarantine, social distancing, virtual dating
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“How Can I Be More Fun Around Men?” 5 Expert Tips
I get asked this question a lot, which prompted me to write an article offering tips. I strongly believe you should not date with a facade or completely change who you are to impress potential partners or get noticed. Click … Continue reading
What Should I Not Do While Dating? 6 Tips From an Expert
Your dating approach increases the likelihood of forming and sustaining a connection or interferes with a date turning into a relationship. This is why it’s important to bring healthy behaviors and attitudes into your dating life and also know what … Continue reading
6 Sober Dating Tips
Regardless of your reasons for abstaining from alcohol, there are plenty of ways to meet new people without drinking. While it may feel like there is an expectation to drink on a date or meet other single individuals in the … Continue reading
How to Leave the Past Behind and Be Present for Love- eHarmony
The past can have a major impact on your current dating life. It’s important to learn from the past while making sure you have achieved closure and healing. By being aware of your triggers and vulnerabilities, creating healthy outlets for … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, closure, dating, emotional availability, intentions, leave the past behind, online dating, past relationship, relationship tips, relationship trauma
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8 Dating Do’s and Don’ts for the Holidays
Dating during the holiday season can be a lot of fun, but it comes with some unique challenges, which is why I compiled a list of do’s and don’ts to make holiday dating more manageable. Click here to check out my … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, christmas, dating, dating anxiety, dating tips, gift-giving, holiday parties, holiday spirit, holidays, meeting the parents, new relationships, new year, new years resolutions, relationship advice, self-care
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How to Be Proactive in Dating (7 Tips From an Expert)
If you’re looking to spark a connection, you have to do more than simply show up for dates (or sit on your sofa fantasizing about your perfect person). If you’ve read my writing before or are a client, you know … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged attraction, dating, dating advice, dating success, dating tips, how to date proactively, love, mindful dating, online dating, partner selection, proactive dating, relationship tips, self-care, self-worth
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