Do you find yourself exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? Maybe you're constantly walking on eggshells, overthinking every interaction (anxious attachment), or perhaps you maintain a perfect facade while keeping everyone at arm's length (avoidant attachment). I've been there - trapped in the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing from my own anxious attachment. But here's the truth I discovered: the key to finding genuine love and deep connections isn't about being liked by everyone. It's about having the co[...]
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Your heart races every time they take too long to respond. You find yourself analyzing every slight change in their tone, every shift in their texting pattern, every canceled plan. That pit in your stomach grows deeper with each passing hour of silence. I want you to know something important: You're not being "too sensitive" or "too needy." Your feelings are valid, and there's a reason your heart guards itself so carefully. Let's talk about what's really happening when those abandonment fears surface in dating.[...]
As a dating coach, one of the most common questions I hear is, "When should I speak up about my boundaries, and how do I do it effectively?" Setting and communicating boundaries is crucial for building healthy, respectful relationships. Let's explore the best timing and methods for sharing your boundaries with a potential partner. The Boundary Struggle Is Real First things first, let's acknowledge that setting boundaries can feel really uncomfortable. You might worry about coming across as too demanding or pushin[...]
We've all been there - you're on a date, and suddenly you say something awkward, spill your drink, or realize you have spinach in your teeth. In these moments, it's easy to be overly critical of ourselves. Conscious Dating is about learning to practice self-compassion and learning lessons from our mistakes. Adapting a failing forward attitude, which can make a world of difference. Here are some ways to be kinder to yourself when dating doesn't go as planned: 1. Acknowledge your feelings Maybe you accidentally sai[...]