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Rachel Dack is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, 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 counseling services to individuals and couples in Maryland. Rachel also serves as a dating and relationship coach for adults all over the country who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building.
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6 Ways Not to Lose Yourself in a New Relationship
Potential clients often contact me after realizing they have a pattern of losing themselves in new relationships, ditching the rest of their lives for their partners, or making “bad” choices as a result of feeling infatuated early on. They often … Continue reading
7 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Keep Picking the Wrong Partners
If you find yourself picking the wrong partners over and over again, this article is for you! You can gain awareness around your patterns and potential roadblocks by reflecting on these seven questions. Click here to check out my latest article … Continue reading
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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9 Signs of a Toxic Relationship
While there is no such thing as the perfect partner and even healthy, happy relationships have some level of conflict, staying in a toxic relationship is unhealthy and can do significant damage to your mood, mental health, and self-esteem over … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged abusive relationship, breakup, couples, dating, dating advice, dealbreakers, divorce, emotional abuse, marriage, mental health, mental illness, partner abuse, partner violence, reasons to breakup, red flags, relationship advice, toxic people, toxic relationships, unhealthy relationship
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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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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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How to Convince Your Partner to Go to Couples Counseling
The decision to seek couples counseling is often led by one partner. Encouraging your partner to go to counseling with you can be a frustrating, emotional and painful process. It is important to have effective strategies to make communication go … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Personal Growth, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breakup, communication, communication strategies, counseling, couples, couples counseling, couples therapy, divorce, effective communication, going to couples counseling, healthy relationships, marriage, marriage advice, parenting, psychotherapy, relationship advice
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10 Good Reasons to Break Up With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Knowing when to stay in a relationship and when to exit can be an overwhelming and emotionally draining decision. I often work with clients who enter psychotherapy or coaching wondering if they are thinking about a potential breakup in the … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breaking up, breakup, date, dating, dating advice, dating help, dating support, dating tips, how to get over a breakup, moving on, personal growth, relationship advice, relationship coaching, should i break up with him, when to end a relationship
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How to Get Over a Breakup — 10 Coping Tips (For Yourself & Friends)
The end of a relationship can be devastating, leading to changes in routine, mood, interest in activities and hobbies, and other physical symptoms, such as poor sleep quality and loss of appetite. Are you wondering what you can expect and … Continue reading
7 Tips for Dating After Divorce
Dating after divorce may be uncharted territory, but it is absolutely possible to have a successful, happy and healthy dating life post-divorce. I hope you will check out my latest article, featured on www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resources for dating … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, breakup, dating, dating after divorce, dating post-divorce, dating strategies, dating tips, divorce, finding love after divorce, grieving a breakup, relationship advice
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How to Get Over a Guy You Never Dated
Getting over a guy you are interested in but never dated may feel just as painfully overwhelming as getting over an ex. The grief process can be difficult, especially if you are not sure how he fits into your life … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged advice for women, being single, breakup, dating advice, datingadvice.com, friendship, grief process, how to get over a guy, how to get over someone, how to move on, how to stop thinking about, just friends, lack of mutual interest, moving on, what to do when he doesn't like you back
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6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle it (Part 2)
My last article discussed 6 common causes of relationship anxiety. In case you missed it, you can read it here. While relationship anxiety can be a natural part of relationships, it can be overwhelming, confusing and difficult to decipher. Part 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, anxious thoughts, breakup, dating, dating advice, dating tips, datingadvice.com, healthy relationships, how to leave a relationship, marriage, parenting, relationship anxiety, relationship milestones, relationship problems, relationship struggles, relationships, self-care, should i leave my relationship
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6 Causes of Relationship Anxiety & How to Handle It (Part 1)
Are you suffering from relationship anxiety? Click here to read about 6 common causes of relationship anxiety written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. Stay tuned for part 2 on how to manage relationship anxiety and … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, apprehension, breakup, couples, dating advice, datingadvice.com, engagement, relationship advice, relationship anxiety, relationship issues, relationship stress, relationships, stress, worry
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