First Dates Archives

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The Red Flags to Look Out for On Dates

June 17, 2025

Let's talk about something that's close to my heart: conscious dating. You know, being intentional about who we choose to spend our time with and recognizing when someone might not be the right fit. I've seen too many amazing people get caught up with the wrong person simply because they missed some pretty obvious red flags early on. When we're dating with intention, we're not just hoping for the best. We're actively paying attention to how someone shows up in those crucial first few interactions. Think of it like[...]

Why Relationships End at 3 Months (And What to Do)

May 28, 2025

As a dating coach who's worked with thousands of clients over the years, I can tell you that the three-month relationship pattern is one of the most common issues I see. You meet someone, everything feels magical, and you're convinced this could be "the one." Then, like clockwork, around month three, something shifts. The spark fades, doubts creep in, and before you know it, you're single again, wondering what went wrong. If this sounds like your dating story on repeat, I want you to know that you're not broken,[...]

Five Qualities That Make You More Attractive

April 18, 2025

You might think attraction begins with the superficial shell on the outside, but there is more to attraction than what meets the eye. After years in the dating world (both as a single person and now as a dating coach), I've discovered that what makes you truly attractive has very little to do with your physical appearance and everything to do with how you show up. Have you ever met someone who wasn't conventionally good-looking but had everyone drawn to them like magnets? That's because they've mastered what I[...]

Why Too Much Empathy Can Destroy You: 5 Signs and How to Stop It

April 4, 2025

Do you find yourself ignoring your own needs to accommodate others? Where your own feelings get pushed aside because you're busy being "the understanding one"?Empathy is a wonderful quality to have, but it can also become a weakness when there are no boundaries. In this video, I'm opening up about the five telltale signs your empathy has crossed into self-abandonment. And if you've been struggling with saying "no" or setting boundaries with people you care about, don't worry.I'm sharing the exa[...]