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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 …
Are the walls you are using for protection actually hindering the development of intimacy and the way you approach dating? Are you going on dates, but hiding who you are because you are scared of rejection? It’s common to crave a genuine romantic connection, but also allow fear or anxiety to get in the way. …
So often clients come to me feeling bad about themselves for craving a romantic relationship and feeling down because it’s missing from their lives. They tend to give themselves a hard time for wanting a relationship, as if their desire is weak or abnormal. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Connection is instinctual. Bonding …
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 …
Here are some of the most common questions my dating/relationship coaching clients ask me regarding online dating and messaging with someone new: Does it seem like this person online has any real interest and plan to meet me? How can I tell if this person is really interested? Why isn’t my online match asking me …
“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, you do have control of any mental blocks, past baggage or chronic issues that are …
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 know if you really want to meet? How do you determine the right time and …
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 …
My clients often ask me questions about sex and dating as it can be challenging to assess the right time and pace for adding physical intimacy to a new relationship. There is a lot to consider when making decisions around sex, which is what inspired me to write this article for eHarmony. To learn more …
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 element of dating many people seem to miss, which is why I wanted to write …
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 in messages from potential partners and keeps them from accepting dates. While the online dating …
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 hopeless at times, there is a lot you can do to approach dating with a …
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 mental health and physical health benefits. Click here to check out my eHarmony article and …
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 a healthy mindset for love and connection. Click here to access the full article as featured …
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 face differing dating dilemmas. In particular, introverts may be more prone to dating burnout and …