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I love empowering my clients and helping them date in more confident and mindful ways. This article offers 7 steps to help you be more confident on dates. Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. Take care, Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC www.racheldack.com Welcome to …
Did my previous article (on DatingAdvice.com) about 10 signs that you’re too picky resonate with you? If so, it’s time to make some changes to ensure that pickiness isn’t a roadblock to finding and keeping love. While it’s important and healthy to know your worth, have high standards, and look for partners who demonstrate compatible values, being …
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 fizzled prior to actually meeting. Or you were really excited about someone who you went …
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 you bring positive energy to your dating life and make dating more successful. Click here to …
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 making a positive first impression, dating can be an anxiety-provoking process. The way you talk …
There’s no denying that first dates can be filled with awkwardness and jitters. Wanting to make a good first impression naturally stirs up anxiety, which can result in awkward dating behavior. Awkwardness can get in the way of forming an emotional connection because if you are in your head worrying, overanalyzing and obsessing about being …
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 that allow you to shine, better handle any dating jitters and show up as your …
Having insecure moments is a natural part of life. As we push ourselves to go after our goals, take social and emotional risks, make mistakes and try new things, we are bound to feel insecure at times. As our healthiest selves, we are able to persevere through our insecurities, embrace our strengths, accept our limitations …
Most people do not like saying no. In fact, many report it is one of the most uncomfortable words to say. Several factors that make it difficult to say no include the need to please others or to be liked and accepted, the unpleasantness we commonly feel when we hurt someone, the negative connotation society …
In my professional and personal life, great single men looking to meet someone special constantly tell me they held back in approaching a woman they were potentially interested in because she seemed too intimidating. Single women also tell me they are out and about and consider themselves open to love, but they are having trouble …
First dates symbolize new beginnings, excitement and potential for great love and friendship, although they can also be attached to a variety of fears, anxieties and insecurities. Many people experience challenges in dating, like getting involved with a potential partner too quickly, not knowing what they are looking for, lowering their standards or relationship requirements when thoughts of …
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I really enjoy helping my clients increase their self-confidence. A sense of confidence opens up new doors and new beginnings. Operating on an “I can handle this” and “a glass half-full” mentality makes everything better, especially during the ebbs and flows of dating and relationships. Your self-confidence is crucial …
Can you relate to the feeling of being completely energized and excited about a great new man or woman in your life? It’s a wonderful feeling to find someone you really like. Often this feeling is accompanied with a desire to cancel everything else on your calendar, spend all of your time with this person, …
Anxiety is a natural part of life. Each of us experiences some degree of worry in our lives. A level of worry leads to healthy choices, such as wearing a seat belt, taking vitamins and looking both ways before crossing the street. Anxiety may heighten during life transitions, milestones, decision-making and significant events. In particular, many …