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Why We Self-Sabotage Love and How to Break the Cycle

October 15, 2026

Let's talk about something I see all the time with the singles I work with. And honestly? Something I lived for years myself. You say you want love. You mean it. You're dating, you're putting yourself out there, and then someone great comes along. They're kind. They're consistent. They actually show up. And suddenly, something in you starts looking for the exit. Maybe you lose interest out of nowhere. Maybe you pick a fight right when things are going well. Maybe you keep choosing people who can't fully sh[...]

5 Early Signs of an Avoidant Partner (and How to Protect Your Heart)

October 10, 2026

They seem so into you. But right when things start to get deeper, you start to feel the distance. You try to bring that closeness back, but it feels like you’re hitting a wall. Then, right when you’re ready to let go… they reappear like nothing happened. If this hot-and-cold relationship feels painfully familiar, you might be dating an avoidant partner. And if you keep ending up with emotionally unavailable partners, it’s not bad luck. It’s a pattern, and patterns can change. In this video, I sha[...]

What Should Happen on the First, Second & Third Date

September 28, 2026

You know the feeling. You've been on a few dates with someone, and they've been good. The conversation flowed, you laughed, and you drove home thinking, okay, this could really be something. And then… nothing. It's not that anything went wrong or that it's over. It's just stuck. You're still texting and still seeing each other, but it isn't going anywhere. You don't know what to expect next or how to move things forward. Every time you get together, it's the same conversation all over again. "What have you bee[...]

How to Meet and Connect With Singles in Person

September 16, 2026

I'll say this upfront because I think it matters: I am a HUGE advocate for online dating. I met my husband online. They work. I'm proof. But I also get the idea of online dating app fatigue. I hear you... swiping until your thumb goes numb doesn't feel like romance. But here's what I've learned coaching singles for years: online dating and in-person connection aren't competing strategies. They're teammates. Apps are great for expanding your pool of options. In-person interactions are where you build the muscl[...]