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I am incredibly passionate about helping others achieve happiness- the type of happiness that is available in the present moment, accessible at all times, cultivated within and radiated outward. It is easy to get caught up in a pattern of “waiting” to be happy or putting your happiness in someone else’s hands, but the real …
All too often we fail to recognize one of the key points of dating. As a culture we make dating all about connecting with our date and determining if that person has potential to offer us what we are looking for in the long-run. However, dating offers so much more if you are open to …
The more men you date, the more insight you have into what you are looking for and the higher the likelihood of meeting a great partner. However, it is important not to get so attached to the concept of dating that you miss out on Mr. Right when he is in front of you. Many …
Many single individuals date because they are “supposed to.” They may date to find a partner or spouse, but fail to think about this important point… Dating is not about finding any partner or someone who will do. Dating is about finding the RIGHT partner and the best strategy to do so is to BE …
When feeling unheard, ignored or irritated by your partner, many women go into nagging mode thinking that nagging will get them what they want. Unfortunately this is not the case as nagging prevents communication from being effective and can get in the way of emotional closeness and intimacy. Nagging is not the best way to …
Breakups can be excruciatingly painful as the sense of loss can feel difficult to move through. It is only natural that you will need time to grieve the end of your relationship and you will experience a variety of emotions as you go through this process. I’ve noticed that some of my clients equate the …
Although it might look fun, sexy and appealing in movies and television shows, getting involved with an unavailable man or a man in a relationship can be harmful for your mental health and hinder your ability to create and sustain the healthy and loving partnership you are looking for. He might possess many qualities you …
When you were younger and pictured how you would meet Mr. or Ms. Right, you might not have visualized meeting him or her online. Does this mean you should not try online dating now? Holding onto inflexible beliefs about how you are going to meet someone and excluding online dating and non-traditional methods as potential …
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 …
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 …
To create and maintain a healthy and satisfying romantic relationship with your ideal man, it is key to connect on an emotional and physical level. As you date and get to know your new guy, the hope is you will like him for who he is and how you feel around him. The hope is …
Many stereotypes and generalizations portray men as all about sex and fearful of commitment, but are all men really scared of commitment? The short answer is no. The long answer is a little more complicated, involving several individual factors, such as a man’s personal, career and relationship goals, maturity, emotional readiness and timing. As relationships …
The concept of love at first sight appears in so many films that you would think most people felt that same way when they first met their partner or spouse. Romantic comedies and dramas portray magical moments where two character’s eyes lock for the first time and life is never the same. Sound familiar? Probably not! We are a culture that thrives …
If you consider yourself a shy guy, you know how difficult it can be to navigate the dating world. You may be committed to finding love but struggle to make a move, approach an attractive woman or keep a conversation flowing naturally. Some signs of shyness include: -feeling awkward in social settings/new surroundings -feeling uncomfortable when meeting …
Negative thinking patterns make life less satisfying as they keep you stuck in what’s wrong versus what’s right. Negative thinking commonly gets in the way of what you really want. It leaves you feeling empty, dissatisfied and unsettled. When your glass is half empty, it’s nearly impossible to see the good, the potential or silver linings and …
Ladies, are you in a new relationship and wondering when is the right time to have sex with your guy? This is an important question with several key factors to consider. As having sex for the first time with someone new commonly breeds a combination of exhilaration, nervousness and excitement, it is crucial to assess …