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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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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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How to Choose the Best Partner for You- eHarmony
Infatuation and love can make us pretty irrational, which is why I wanted to write a piece on how your mind and heart can aid you in evaluating compatibility and long-term potential. It’s essential to identify your feelings and balance … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships
Tagged attraction, chemistry, dating, dating anxiety, dating tips, evaluating a potential partner, find your soulmate, first dates, how to find a great partner, infatuation, logic, love, mindful dating, online dating, personal growth, relationship expert, soulmate
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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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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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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 Ways to Show Your Partner Love and Appreciation
Relationships are all about the little things. Daily loving and thoughtful gestures ensure that your relationship or marriage will stand the test of time. If you haven’t heard of “The Five Love Languages” by Dr. Gary Chapman, I highly recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships
Tagged acts of service, affection, couples, cuddling, dating advice, dating tips, five love languages, gary chapman, love, love language, marriage, marriage tips, physical touch, positive affirmations, quality time, relationship advice, relationship tips, showing love
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10 Dating Skills for a More Successful Love Life
If dating doesn’t come naturally to you, know you are not alone. Dating takes time, practice and patience. Dating is a skill you can grow and get better at through mindful intention, personal growth and experience. To learn 10 key … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged assertiveness, become a better dater, communication, date smart, dating, dating advice, dating coaching, dating skills, dating tips, emotional intelligence, healthy communication, healthy relationships, intimacy, love, mental health, mindful dating, mindfulness, observation skills, online dating, psychotherapy, relationship tips, stress management
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How to Have a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship
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
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about relationships, connection, dating, dating advice, healthy communication, healthy relationships, keeping love, long-distance relationships, love, mental health, new relationships, online dating, relationship advice, relationships, self-care
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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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A Comprehensive Guide to Couples Counseling
This article, written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships, serves as a guide to couples counseling (aka couples therapy, marital therapy, premarital counseling, relationship counseling). It discusses 15 issues commonly addressed in couples counseling, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Tagged couples counseling, couples therapy, first year of marriage, how to have a happy marriage, improve your marriage, improve your relationship, love, marital issues, marital therapy, marriage, marriage counseling, parenting, premarital therapy, relationship conflict, relationship difficulties, sexual issues
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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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What Men Want in a Woman
What do men want in a woman? Below are seven qualities based on research and my experience working with male clients looking for love: Intelligence A sense of humor Kindness Ability to show mutual attraction Dependability Emotional stability Responsiveness Click … Continue reading
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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3 Ways to Handle a Suffocating Boyfriend
Love expands through healthy boundaries and a balance of individuality and togetherness. On the other hand, smothering and suffocation easily destroy love. Click here to learn more about how to handle a suffocating boyfriend and create a healthier relationship, written … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships
Tagged boyfriend problems, healthy boundaries, healthy communication for couples, healthy relationship, how to handle a suffocating boyfriend, how to have a healthy relationship, intimacy, love, relationship issues, smothering boyfriend, suffocation
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