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7 Signs of Emotional Intelligence in Dating

March 11, 2026

If you've been dating for a while and keep hitting the same walls: the communication breakdowns, the people who seem great at first but can't handle conflict, the relationships that start hot and fizzle fast. I want you to consider something: the missing piece might not be finding the right person. It might be emotional intelligence. EQ, or emotional intelligence, is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others. And in dating, it's everything. It's wha[...]

Why You Self-Sabotage in Love (And How to Finally Stop)

February 27, 2026

Before I became a happily married woman and a dating coach, I didn't have a name for what I was doing. I just knew something kept going wrong in my dating world. Looking back, I was deep in self-sabotage. I would meet someone genuinely wonderful and suddenly find a hundred reasons why it wasn't going to work. I'd convince myself they were "too nice" or "too available." I'd ghost people who actually showed up for me and chase the ones who didn't. Sound familiar? Here's the thing nobody talks about enough: self[...]

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How to Level Up Your Dating Picker: Attract REAL Love

January 27, 2026

Do you find yourself dating the same emotionally unavailable person over and over again, just with a different face? Do you end up in relationships that leave you feeling exhausted, unseen, or like you're pouring everything into someone who just can't ever meet your needs? If you're nodding yes right now, I want you to know: I've been in your shoes...and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to keep ending the same way. The truth is, most of us were never taught how to date with intention. We were taught to follo[...]

10 Hinge Prompts That Actually Lead to a Real Relationship

January 16, 2026

Look, I get it. You’re tired of the endless swiping on dating apps, the conversations that fizzle out after three messages, and the dates that feel like job interviews. You’re not looking for someone to pass the time with, you’re looking for someone who gets it. Someone who shares your vision for life, not just your weekend plans. The problem with most dating profiles? They’re all surface. “I love hiking and trying new restaurants” might get you matches, but it won’t get you a relationship. Real co[...]