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When Dating Nerves Take Over: 15 Ways to Decompress- eHarmony

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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11 Bad Relationship Habits (Plus How to Break Them)

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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8 Reasons Your Online Messages Aren’t Resulting in Dates- eHarmony

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Rachel Dack

Many of my relationship coaching clients ask me what they might be doing wrong when their online dating messages don’t result in dates or when someone they were messaging with goes completely MIA. They also share what turns them off … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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Finding Love for the Long Haul: 6 Ways to Get There- eHarmony

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Rachel Dack

As you wrap up 2017 and welcome in 2018, it is a powerful time of year to reflect on your dating life and confront any fear and frustration you face around relationships. Even though dating may feel miserable, anxiety-provoking and … Continue reading →

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How Self-Kindness Leads to Love: 7 Ways to Get There- eHarmony

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Rachel Dack

The way you treat yourself directly affects the quality of your relationships and how you allow others to treat you. Treating yourself in kind, compassionate and loving ways positively impacts your relationships and dating life, as well as offers incredible … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Meeting the Parents for the First Time

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time is commonly filled with excitement and nerves. This experience is a major relationship milestone and assessing the right time can be a confusing and overwhelming process. Getting on the same page … Continue reading →

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Finding Love: 15 Thoughts and Behaviors to Help Guide You There- eHarmony

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Rachel Dack

I wrote this article as an assessment tool for you to use to check in with yourself about your actions, thoughts and feelings around love, intimacy and dating. The article states 15 signs you are ready for love and discusses … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Dating as an Introvert- eHarmony

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Rachel Dack

For increased dating success, it is important to own who you are and understand what works best for your personality.  In fact, different dating strategies work best for different personality types because introverts and extroverts (and everyone in between) may … Continue reading →

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Mindful Dating: 5 Ways to Adopt this Mentality

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Dating on autopilot, staying in your comfort zone, not acknowledging genuine thoughts and feelings and dating unintentionally generally lead to unsuccessful dating and dating difficulties. Applying a mindful approach to your dating life will make you feel more confident, in … Continue reading →

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10 Good Reasons to Break Up With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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10 Effects of Depression on Relationships

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Depression impacts the quality of your life and relationships. Specifically in romantic relationships, depression can make quality time with your partner less enjoyable and create feelings of hopelessness about where your relationship is going. Depression can also affect your relationship … Continue reading →

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How to Get Over a Breakup — 10 Coping Tips (For Yourself & Friends)

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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7 Tips for Dating After Divorce

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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7 Ways to Connect with Your Date- eHarmony

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Have you ever had difficulty connecting on a date? Or felt absolutely nothing sitting across the table from a potential partner? Or have you ever felt a strong connection to someone, but the feeling was not mutual? Or what about … Continue reading →

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Dating Someone with Depression

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Rachel Dack

As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I am passionate about spreading mental health awareness and promoting positive and healthy relationships.  When I was asked to write an article about dating or being in a relationship with someone experiencing depression, I was … Continue reading →

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