Tag Archives: finding love

Connecting Offline: How to Know if You Should Meet Your Match- eHarmony

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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12 Best First Date Ideas

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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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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Dating Someone Going Through a Divorce: 8 Tips

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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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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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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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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4 Strategies to Connect with your Desire for Love- eHarmony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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Two Things to Know About Texting and Dating- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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When Dating Gets You Down: How to Keep the Hope Alive- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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5 Signs You’re An Unavailable Dater (Part 1)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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Four Ways to Handle His Disappearing Act: Dating & Relationship Advice for Women

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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5 Ways to Lessen that Relationship Baggage (and Improve Self-Esteem)- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Happy Friday! I hope you will click here to read my latest article featured on eHarmony. It focuses on how our relationships serve as mirrors, how to avoid letting the past (and old childhood and relationship wounds) dictate the present and … Continue reading →

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Single and Frustrated: Five Things to Consider- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Rachel Dack

Many of my single coaching and psychotherapy clients report feeling frustrated, among other emotions, about being single, especially when they feel as though they are putting great effort into finding a partner with little success. My clients have inspired me to … Continue reading →

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Why Taking Risks in Love is Worth It

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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