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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 Strategies to Increase Vulnerability While Dating- eHarmony
Are the walls you are using for protection actually hindering the development of intimacy and the way you approach dating? Are you going on dates, but hiding who you are because you are scared of rejection? It’s common to crave … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, boundaries, brene brown, connection, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating tips, eharmony, fear of rejection, finding a partner, finding love, healthy dating, how to be available, how to be vulnerable, love, mindful dating, online dating, rejection, relationship anxiety, relationship-building, romance, self-worth, vulnerability, vulnerable
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What Happens When You Meet Your Soulmate (Or the Right Person)
The topic of soulmates can be pretty controversial and confusing. When I was asked to write about soulmates, I wanted to make sure I was offering a reality-based perspective that would actually be helpful in dating and partner selection. The … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships
Tagged am i in love?, are you my soulmate?, being single, dating, dating advice, falling in love, finding love, finding the one, finding the right partner, healthy partner, healthy relationships, love, online dating, soulmate, the one, too picky
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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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Connecting Offline: How to Know if You Should Meet Your Match- eHarmony
If you are hitting it off online and the interest is there, the natural next step is to meet in person. However, making decisions regarding online dating and if/when to meet can feel complicated and confusing. So how do you … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attracting love, being single, dates, dating advice, eharmony, finding a partner, finding love, first dates, how to get dates online, love, meeting in real life, online communication, online dating, planning dates, red flags, relationship advice, screening out, when to meet in person
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12 Best First Date Ideas
From ballroom dancing to cooking to visiting the zoo, there are endless first date ideas that can fit your unique personality. While there is no need to go overboard with planning, it is important to pick date activities and locations … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Relationships
Tagged activity dates, confidence, date ideas, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating jitters, dating tips, finding love, first date, first date ideas, going on a date, mindful dating, online dating, planning a date, relationship tips
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When Dating Nerves Take Over: 15 Ways to Decompress- eHarmony
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
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about dating, anxious while dating, confidence building, creativity, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating jitters, dating nerves, dating tips, de-stress, eharmony, exercise, finding love, how to handle dating anxiety, insecurity, mindful dating, music, online dating, personal growth, relaxation, self-care
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Dating Someone Going Through a Divorce: 8 Tips
If you are dating someone going through a divorce, you may find yourself in a delicate situation filled with questions and new experiences, such as wondering if your date is ready for a serious relationship and handling an ex-spouse and … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged anxiety about dating, dating advice, dating after divorce, dating issues, dating post-divorce, dating someone going through a divorce, dating someone with kids, dating tips, divorce, divorced men, divorced women, finding love, intimacy, online dating, rebound relationship, relationship tips, signs he is ready to date, signs you are a rebound
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Finding Love: 15 Thoughts and Behaviors to Help Guide You There- eHarmony
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged am i ready for love?, anxiety about dating, connection, dating, dating advice, dating support, dating tips, eharmony, finding love, finding the right partner, healthy mind, healthy mindset for love, how to get a date, intimacy, mindful dating, online dating, positivity, psychotherapy, relationship advice, relationship coaching
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5 Tips for Dating as an Introvert- eHarmony
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, being single, dating, dating as an introvert, dating strategies, dating support, dating tips, eharmony, extrovert, finding love, healthy dating, intimacy, introvert, love, mindful dating, personality, relationship advice
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10 Effects of Depression on Relationships
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
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged dating, dating tips, dating with depression, depression, depressive symptoms, feeling down, finding love, handling depression, love, mental health, relationship advice, relationship coaching, relationship health, relationship tips
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7 Ways to Connect with Your Date- eHarmony
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
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about dating, being single, building a relationship, connecting in dating, dating, dating advice, dating tips, difficulty connecting, finding love, first date, harmony, how to connect on a date, online dating, relationships, romantic connection, self-esteem
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4 Strategies to Connect with your Desire for Love- eHarmony
Can you imagine yourself in a healthy and happy relationship or do you find yourself avoiding the answer? If you are looking for a loving relationship, but find it easier to picture your future without one, this article is for … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged anxiety about dating, attraction, being single, dating, dating difficulties, dating tips, eharmony, finding love, goals, how do i find love?, loneliness, love, low self-esteem, partner selection, relationship advice, relationships, singlehood, values
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Two Things to Know About Texting and Dating- eHarmony Guest Blog
While texting has become a primary method of connection and communication in many potential or new relationships, an overreliance on text messages can be problematic for your dating and relationship life. Trends on texting and dating intrigue me and prompted this piece … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged anxiety about dating, calling a date, dating, dating advice, dating difficulties, dating support, dating trends, eharmony, finding love, healthy relationships, online dating, relationship advice, technology, texting, texting a date, texting trends
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When Dating Gets You Down: How to Keep the Hope Alive- eHarmony Guest Blog
I hope you will check out my latest dating and relationship advice for eHarmony. Click here to examine your thoughts around dating and to learn how to date in a more positive way without letting the past or fear-based thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged changing your mindset, dating anxiety, dating fears, eharmony, feeling down about dating, finding love, healthy mindset for love, how to date effectively, intimacy, mindful dating, negative thoughts, online dating
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5 Signs You’re An Unavailable Dater (Part 1)
If you are not open to love, it can’t exist in your life. All too often my single clients buy into cognitive distortions and engage in behaviors that they believe bring them closer to love or protect them from getting … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged being involved with an ex, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating issues, fear of rejection, finding love, how to date effectively, insecurities, love, online dating, relationship anxiety, serial dater, unavailable, unavailable dater, workaholic
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Four Ways to Handle His Disappearing Act: Dating & Relationship Advice for Women
I was inspired to write about this topic for www.datingadvice.com after hearing many clients (men and women) wonder why a person they were dating vanished even though they thought that the dating process was going well. It seemed as though their … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, dating, dating advice, dating difficulties, dating world, disappearing act, finding love, frustration, how to find love, love life, red flag, relationships, self-esteem, singlehood, what to do when a guy goes MIA, what to do when someone disappears
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