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Do I Need to Heal Myself Before I Can Date Again?

April 5, 2023

We all want a relationship that creates a meaningful connection, love, joy, and companionship. However, not every relationship you encounter will lead you to this blissful outcome. In fact, you may have come out of an especially difficult experience with someone you deeply cared about, and now you feel alone, exhausted, and wondering how even to start again. I get it. I have been there myself. I have helped countless singles heal from past relationships that stop them from taking healthy risks and moving forward[...]

Is it a Trauma Bond or a Real Connection?

March 28, 2023

When it comes to dating, love and relationships, it can be difficult to differentiate between a real connection and trauma bonding. Trauma bonding is when two people are emotionally attached in unhealthy ways due to the euphoric high of extreme highs and lows associated with ongoing conflict or drama. It’s not uncommon for people to engage in this non-beneficial behavior because they may fall into the same patterns unknowingly -- mistaking the feeling of being “drawn together” as indicating a true connecti[...]

4 Steps to Be More Vulnerable & Build a Connection

March 21, 2023

Connecting with others is essential for our emotional and mental wellbeing. We all want to be understood, nurtured and loved, but often our fear of being vulnerable or not being accepted gets in the way. If you're looking to establish deeper connections with others, there are certain steps you can take that will help build trust and nurture your relationships. Understand What Vulnerability Means: Vulnerability is not about being weak or letting someone take advantage of you, but rather allowing yourself to ope[...]

Self-abandonment: Stop Ignoring Red Flags

March 14, 2023

Have you ever found yourself ignoring the red flags in a relationship, only to regret it later on? Or find yourself trying to make something work that probably isn't (or wasn't) meant to be. I've been there before and referred to this act as self-abandonment: being so invested in making the relationship work that our own well-being and instincts are abandoned. The lack of self-awareness of this habit can make us find ourselves stuck in a cycle of toxic relationships. In this blog post, we'll explore the nuanc[...]