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All relationships go through hardships and some level of uncertainty is likely to appear as you get to know your partner to discover if you are interested in lifelong commitment. You might temporarily experience doubts or cold feet or wonder if he is right for you. However, it is important to assess if your concerns …
Dating is the means to achieving what you ultimately want: to be loved and valued by someone you also love and value. Unfortunately, along the way to meeting this special person, there is enormous potential for rejection, making dating a vulnerable process. To put the odds in your favor of finding Mr. or Mrs. Right, ideally you …
Your mental health is a major component to the quality of your interactions with others. The healthier you are, the more rewarding your relationships will be. Whether you are single, casually dating, in a serious relationship, married, separated or divorced, it is important to be there for yourself instead of relying on anyone else as …
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 …
I am constantly inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer, who brilliantly stated, “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” If you read my previous article, you also know that I am an advocate for helping single individuals make powerful shifts to attract love into their lives, seek out the right relationship …
I am a huge believer that our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs shape our world and the way we see ourselves and others. What we focus on in our minds expands into our lives and therefore, as a psychotherapist, I am a huge advocate for my clients making healthy mind shifts to powerfully create the reality they …
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 …
I cringe every time I hear someone describe dating as a game. When I think of a game, I think of rigid rules and the idea of conquering or winning. I picture players racing to score, trampling on the opposing team and cheering as they defeat others. A game implies that there are winners and …
The topic of mixed signals is commonly brought up in discussions about dating. It is a part of dating that can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you are interested in a woman and emotionally invested in her. Mixed signals may take on many forms and are generally a combination of messages that are hard …
In dating and relationships, you may look back and determine that you picked the “wrong” partner. Maybe you chose someone who looked good on paper, but was lacking relationship skills or was emotionally unavailable. You might have been blinded by his or her looks, status or financial stability and failed to see what was really going on. You may have enjoyed the …
Breakups commonly bring a variety of feelings, including shock, sadness, confusion and loneliness. These feelings may be mixed with relief and clarity about what works and doesn’t work in relationships. The time post-breakup is incredibly important for healing, grieving, learning, reflecting and growing. Creating time to examine your past relationship and breakup is beneficial for …
Too often I hear my clients verbalize that they are “doomed” in finding love because they are single. Of course it is not a simple cause and effect equation, but it seems like the human mind can make it into one if we aren’t aware. Some of my clients equate finding a partner with loving their lives …
On the path to love, it is natural to go through periods of loneliness, anxiety and insecurity. During these times, it is especially common to crave comfort, attention and connection. These emotions are part of the process of dating, break-ups and single-hood and where these emotions lead you is what really matters in your health …
Communication is the foundation to all of our relationships and exists beyond the words we speak. Our words, along with our actions, behaviors and body language, show others who we are and what we stand for. Communication is an essential ingredient to building trust in relationships. Communication is crucial in dating and forming a satisfying …
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more.” ~ Melody Beattie Above is one of my favorite quotes on gratitude. It inspired me to write about gratitude in dating and relationships as I truly think it is essential to satisfying connections with ourselves and others. I commonly come back …
Getting through a first date is a common source of anxiety and worry for many. There may be urges to avoid dating altogether or settle for someone who you don’t ultimately see a future with. There is really good news though. If you are willing to learn from each dating experience, manage expectations and recover from some …