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Dating with Herpes: Finding Love and Self-Acceptance

January 24, 2025

I often only focus on dating relationships and online dating tips. However, in recent times, I've encountered people reaching out to me after receiving a herpes diagnosis, their hearts heavy with uncertainty about their dating future. I understand, and this is why I was compelled to write this article because finding love can feel challenging enough on its own. Add a viral STI like herpes to the equation, and the dating landscape might seem impossible to navigate. But here's what I've learned from helping countle[...]

Attracted to Emotionally Unavailable People? The Psychology Behind Why (& How to Stop)

January 16, 2025

When you find yourself repeatedly drawn to people who can't fully love you back, it's not because you're broken. Often, it's because there's a deeper story within you that needs to be heard and healed – a story that lives in your shadow self, those parts of you that you've learned to hide, deny, or push away. Let's explore why your heart keeps reaching for those emotionally unavailable partners who keep their own hearts just out of reach. Recreating Familiar Patterns from Your Past Think back to your earliest e[...]

4 Signs of Love Bombing and How to Protect Yourself

January 9, 2025

Love bombing feels like finally finding your soulmate who "gets you" completely. They mirror your dreams, finish your sentences, and make you feel more seen and understood than ever before. It's the romance you've dreamed of. That rush of constant attention and promises of the future... it's intoxicating. But there's a fine line between genuine connection and manipulation - and today, I'm sharing my personal insights on spotting the difference. Let's talk about love bombing - a tactic that can sweep you off y[...]

5 Steps to Be Emotionally Vulnerable and Open Up in Dating

December 11, 2024

Dating often feels like a performance, doesn't it? Before changing my approach to Conscious Dating and meeting my husband, I used to be a chameleon - sitting across from someone interesting yet presenting a carefully curated version of myself instead of showing who I really am. Through my own journey, I discovered that true connection only happens when we dare to be vulnerable and show up as our authentic selves. Here's what I learned about dropping the mask and building genuine relationships. Why We Hide Our True[...]