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How to Date Yourself: A Guide to Self-Love

July 6, 2022

When was the last time you had some solo time? No, not Netflix and chill solo time (although that can be nice too). I mean real quality, uninterrupted me-time. Chances are, it's been a while. And that's okay! We're all busy people, and it's hard to find the time to focus on ourselves. But what if I told you that date night doesn't always have to involve another person? You can date yourself. Going on a date with yourself can be a great way to recharge and connect with your own needs and desires. It can be eas[...]

Be Kind, Not Nice: How to Stop Settling in Relationships

June 21, 2022

There is a big difference between being kind and being nice. Most people think that they are the same thing, but this is not true. Kindness comes from a place of genuine care and concern for others, while niceness often stems from a need to be accepted or liked. Many singles confuse the difference as they may have grown up in a family system where love was earned. That they had to be perfect in order to feel liked or accepted. It can be easy to fall into the habit of being nice instead of kind. After all, it[...]

5 Signs of Emotional Availability in Relationships

June 14, 2022

How do you know when a prospective partner is emotionally available? While determining whether someone is willing to open their life and heart up to you may seem like a daunting task, here are my top five easy-to-spot signs of emotional availability that you can look out for. Utilizing signs like these when screening for relationship prospects will help guide you to a partner who is emotionally ready and willing to get vulnerable with you. So if you are ready to commit and go to the next level with a partner or[...]

How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself in Dating: Tips for a Better Love Life

May 17, 2022

Do you think you might be sabotaging your love life at times? If you're not getting the results you want in dating, it's possible that you're self-sabotaging. As a Dating Coach, I often share with clients this behavior isn't done on purpose and may be a habit they are unaware of. This means that you're unconsciously doing things that prevent you from finding love like canceling a date last minute because of cold feet saying you are busy with work. In this blog post, we'll discuss some tips to create self-awarene[...]