Tag Archives: relationship advice

5 Ways to Tackle Dating Discouragement- eHarmony

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Rachel Dack

“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 →

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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 Ways to Show Your Partner Love and Appreciation

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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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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How to Convince Your Partner to Go to Couples Counseling

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Rachel Dack

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 →

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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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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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How to Get the Spark Back in a Relationship

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Rachel Dack

All relationships go through stages and transitions. It’s natural to have dips in passion and desire and these changes do not necessarily mean something is wrong in your relationship. If you are feeling bored or in a rut or trying … 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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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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