Relationships Archives

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The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask When Dating

April 11, 2023

It's exciting to meet someone you want to build a connection with, and it's easy to get wrapped up in wanting someone to like you so much that you just stick to superficial conversations. These types of conversations may only lead to superficial connections and situationships. Being more intentional and asking deeper questions is essential to arm yourself with the knowledge and create a more meaningful connection. In this blog, I share the top 5 questions you should be asking on the first 3 dates. Question #1[...]

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Do I Need to Heal Myself Before I Can Date Again?

April 5, 2023

We all want a relationship that creates a meaningful connection, love, joy, and companionship. However, not every relationship you encounter will lead you to this blissful outcome. In fact, you may have come out of an especially difficult experience with someone you deeply cared about, and now you feel alone, exhausted, and wondering how even to start again. I get it. I have been there myself. I have helped countless singles heal from past relationships that stop them from taking healthy risks and moving forward[...]

Is it a Trauma Bond or a Real Connection?

March 28, 2023

When it comes to dating, love and relationships, it can be difficult to differentiate between a real connection and trauma bonding. Trauma bonding is when two people are emotionally attached in unhealthy ways due to the euphoric high of extreme highs and lows associated with ongoing conflict or drama. It’s not uncommon for people to engage in this non-beneficial behavior because they may fall into the same patterns unknowingly -- mistaking the feeling of being “drawn together” as indicating a true connecti[...]

4 Steps to Be More Vulnerable & Build a Connection

March 21, 2023

Connecting with others is essential for our emotional and mental wellbeing. We all want to be understood, nurtured and loved, but often our fear of being vulnerable or not being accepted gets in the way. If you're looking to establish deeper connections with others, there are certain steps you can take that will help build trust and nurture your relationships. Understand What Vulnerability Means: Vulnerability is not about being weak or letting someone take advantage of you, but rather allowing yourself to ope[...]