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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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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Balancing Dating, Politics, and the Pandemic
I wrote this article back in mid-January 2021. Let’s just say there was a lot going on and many people were struggling to handle dating during the COVID-19 pandemic and lots of other heated current events. For my eight tips … Continue reading
7 Easy Ways to Mix Up Your Dating Routine in 2021
For most single individuals, dating in 2020 felt like unprecedented territory as COVID-19 completely shook things up. 2021 is finally here! It’s an opportunity to revamp your dating life, set new goals, and increase your motivation to go after what … Continue reading
6 Ways Not to Lose Yourself in a New Relationship
If you feel like you can’t get enough of the new person in your life, this article is for you. It can be so tempting to let the early stages of dating distract you from the rest of your life … Continue reading
What Should I Not Do While Dating? 6 Tips From an Expert
Your dating approach increases the likelihood of forming and sustaining a connection or interferes with a date turning into a relationship. This is why it’s important to bring healthy behaviors and attitudes into your dating life and also know what … Continue reading
8 Dating Do’s and Don’ts for the Holidays
Dating during the holiday season can be a lot of fun, but it comes with some unique challenges, which is why I compiled a list of do’s and don’ts to make holiday dating more manageable. Click here to check out my … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, christmas, dating, dating anxiety, dating tips, gift-giving, holiday parties, holiday spirit, holidays, meeting the parents, new relationships, new year, new years resolutions, relationship advice, self-care
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How to Be Proactive in Dating (7 Tips From an Expert)
If you’re looking to spark a connection, you have to do more than simply show up for dates (or sit on your sofa fantasizing about your perfect person). If you’ve read my writing before or are a client, you know … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged attraction, dating, dating advice, dating success, dating tips, how to date proactively, love, mindful dating, online dating, partner selection, proactive dating, relationship tips, self-care, self-worth
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Getting Over the Fantasy of Dating Someone- eHarmony
How can you handle situations in which you have to let go of someone you were interested in and barely know? Maybe you developed feelings for someone who you chatted with online for a couple of weeks, but then it … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged being single, break up, confidence, dating advice, dating anxiety, eharmony, fantasizing about someone, fantasy, feeling stuck, getting over someone, handling a breakup, how to handle rejection, love, mental health, moving on, online dating, rejection, self-care, singlehood
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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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6 Ways to Handle Anxiety During Dating- eHarmony
There are some uncomfortable and potentially unavoidable aspects of dating. From wondering if you are going to be stood up to handling the emotional rollercoaster of texting with someone who goes MIA every couple of days to feeling nervous about … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, anxiety about dating, being stood up, confidence, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating tips, eharmony, feeling anxious, first dates, ghosting, help with dating, mental health, online dating advice, positive self talk, rejection, relationship expert, self-care, self-worth
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Have I Outgrown My Relationship? 10 Signs That Point to Yes
Relationships naturally change over time. Hopefully the inevitable bumps you endure will help you feel closer and more connected to your partner through resolution, greater understanding and healthy communication. The opposite may also be true if you feel more and … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breakup, confusion, dating, dating advice, dating tips, how to breakup, how to move on, is it time to break up?, moving on, online dating help, outgrown my relationship, relationship advice, relationship anxiety, relationship help, relationship support, relationship tips, self-care, signs it's time to move on
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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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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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Finding Love for the Long Haul: 6 Ways to Get There- eHarmony
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, breakups, date smart, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating tips, eharmony, emotionally available, healthy relationships, how do i get over a breakup, leaving the past behind, low self-esteem, mental health, mindful dating, online dating, online dating tips, relationship advice, relationship anxiety, relationships, self-care
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How Self-Kindness Leads to Love: 7 Ways to Get There- eHarmony
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
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, be kind, compassion, dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating tips, eharmony, empathy, empowerment, healthy dating, kindness, mental health, mindful, mindful dating, online dating, perfectionism, personal growth, relationships, self-care, self-esteem, self-kindness, self-love, self-worth, stress management
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How to Get Over a Breakup — 10 Coping Tips (For Yourself & Friends)
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
Tips for Teens About Healthy Relationships
I hope you will check out my article on tips for teens about healthy relationships, which features guidelines for healthy relationships and healthy expectations. It also discusses how to identify red flags and warning signs of unhealthy, toxic or abusive … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged abusive relationships, adolescents, breaking up, dating, dating advice, dating as a teenager, datingadvice.com, healthy relationships, how to handle a breakup, is my relationship healthy?, parenting, relationship abuse, relationship expectations, self-care, self-esteem, teens, toxic relationships, unhealthy relationships, what is a healthy relationship?
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