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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.
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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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5 Signs You Are Trying to Change Your Partner- eHarmony Guest Blog
Flawed thinking and the desire for perfection may leave you feeling unsatisfied with yourself and with your partners. On the other hand, self-acceptance is the means to achieving a happy life just as acceptance of your partner is the path … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged acceptance, couples, dating advice, eharmony, fix your partner, flawed thinking, partners as projects, perfection, red flags, relationship advice, relationship conflict, relationship roadblocks, resentment, unhealthy relationship
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5 Components of a Healthy Sex Life
With so many misconceptions, myths and unrealistic expectations attached to sex, how do you know what is healthy for you? Click here to read my article on the five components of a healthy sex life, featured on eHarmony. Take care, Rachel … Continue reading
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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Why Taking Risks in Love is Worth It
With love, there is potential for loss. In fact, love does not exist without vulnerability. It might be difficult to figure out how to leave your comfort zone to succeed in dating or what constitutes a healthy risk in love, … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged attracting love, attraction, comfort zone, couples, dating, dating advice, dating tips, datingadvice.com, finding love, how to find love, how to take risks in love, love, online dating, relationships, romance, singlehood
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Why Do We Stay with Partners Who Are Not Good for Us?- eHarmony Guest Blog
Unfortunately, it is all too common to stay in an unhealthy or toxic relationship. In fact, most people can relate to over-staying in a relationship with a partner who was not right for them, who displayed major red flags, or treated … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, bad partners, breakup, couples, degrading, divorce, eharmony, finances, insecurities, intuition, kids, marriage, relationship advice, toxic relationships, unhealthy relationships, why we stay in bad relationships
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How to Take Control of Negative Thinking- eHarmony Guest Blog
Negative thinking patterns make life less satisfying as they keep you stuck in what’s wrong versus what’s right. Negative thinking commonly gets in the way of what you really want. It leaves you feeling empty, dissatisfied and unsettled. When your glass is … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, conflict, couples, dating advice, eharmony, energy, expectations, glass half empty, intimacy, marriage, mindfulness, negative energy, negative thinking, negative thoughts, negativity, partner satisfaction, positive energy, positivity, relationships, shifting our thoughts, singlehood, tension, thoughts
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Three Best-Kept Secrets about Men and Sex
Ladies, are you in a new relationship and wondering when is the right time to have sex with your guy? This is an important question with several key factors to consider. As having sex for the first time with someone … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, chemistry, couples, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating someone new, datingadvice.com, first time, love, male brain, men, physical intimacy, readiness, red flags, relationships, sex, singlehood, when to have sex
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How to Leave Your Past Behind and Find New Love- eHarmony Guest Blog
2014 is here and there is no better time to leave your past behind to achieve a healthier, happier relationship now and in the future. When it comes to relationships, the past can feel so heavy. Holding onto old hurts can actually cause … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged 2014, attraction, being single, burdens, cheating, couples, dating, dating advice, eharmony, emotional health, ex, fatigue, finding love, live in the present, mindfulness, new year, online dating, pain, rachel dack, relationship wounds, relationships, self-esteem, singlehood, stress, the past
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Five Steps to Finding Love in the New Year- eHarmony Guest Blog
A new year is approaching and we have an opportunity to reflect on 2013 and set intentions for the life we hope to create in the present and future. The symbolism of closing this year offers us the chance to greet … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged 2013, 2014, anxiety, attracting love, being single, breakups, compassion, couples, dating advice, dating tips, eharmony, finding love, heartbroken, intentions, intimacy, letting go, love, new year, reflection, rejection, relationships, self-love, selfcare, singlehood
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10 Signs He’s Not The One
All relationships go through hardships and some level of uncertainty is likely to appear as you get to know your partner to discover if you are interested in lifelong commitment. You might temporarily experience doubts or cold feet or wonder … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged addiction, anger, boyfriend, breakup, breakups, commitment, communication, controlling men, couples, dating, dating advice, dating advice for women, dating tips, datingadvice.com, finding love, intuition, jealousy, possessiveness, red flags, relationship tips, relationships, self-esteem, the one
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Ten Ways to Keep a Relationship Interesting
The beginning of a great relationship is often characterized as fun, interesting and exciting. The initial spark and romance brings excitement about long-term potential as you enjoy new experiences together and learn about each other. As some of the newness wears … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged attraction, communication, couples, dating, dating advice, datingadvice.com, flirting, grooming, how to keep a relationship interesting, hygiene, kids, love, marriage, partnership, passion, rachel dack, relationships, sex
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The Secrets to Attracting Your Ideal Partner
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I really enjoy helping my clients increase their self-confidence. A sense of confidence opens up new doors and new beginnings. Operating on an “I can handle this” and “a glass half-full” mentality makes everything … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attracting love, attraction, confidence, couples, dating advice, dating tips, datingadvice.com, goals, ideal partner, psychotherapy, rachel dack, relationships, self-confidence, self-esteem
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Are You Ditching Your Friends (and Your Life) for Your Date?
Can you relate to the feeling of being completely energized and excited about a great new man or woman in your life? It’s a wonderful feeling to find someone you really like. Often this feeling is accompanied with a desire … Continue reading
How To Tell You Are Ready To Date Post-Breakup
Breakups commonly bring a variety of feelings, including shock, sadness, confusion and loneliness. These feelings may be mixed with relief and clarity about what works and doesn’t work in relationships. The time post-breakup is incredibly important for healing, grieving, learning, … Continue reading