Relationships Archives

How People-Pleasing Sabotages Your Chance at Love

February 15, 2024

In our quest for love and connection, we often become our own worst enemies without even realizing it. One of the most self-sabotaging ways we do this is through people-pleasing. You may think, "If I just make them happy, they'll love me, right?" But here's the truth: people-pleasing is a sabotage, not a strategy for finding true love. Are You Sacrificing Your Needs? Consider this: when you bend over backward to please someone, whose needs are you really meeting? Are you honoring your own desires, boundaries, and[...]

Understanding How Trauma Wounds Can Affect How You Love

January 11, 2024

Trauma can leave deep emotional wounds that affect how you love and interact with others. Some people may struggle with intimacy, while others may be more prone to being emotionally detached. The effects of trauma on love and relationships are complex, but understanding how they work can help you heal and build healthier connections with others. Despite wanting to move forward and love again, the wounds of the past can affect how we love in the present and future. Trauma wounds never disappear completely, and th[...]

5 Key Online Dating Mistakes to Avoid and How to Overcome Them

January 4, 2024

The first Sunday in January is known as "Dating Sunday" or the "Dating Superbowl." This special day sees the highest activity levels in online dating for the entire year, so that means there are plenty of connections to be made now! That's why I want to share five key online dating mistakes to avoid and how to overcome them to help you win at online dating, from what photos to choose to how to go from message to meet. This advice is not just for "Dating Sunday," but for any time you're looking for love online. By[...]

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Before You Meet Your Dating App Match Face-to-Face: Ask These 5 Questions

December 29, 2023

Dating apps have become the norm for singles who are looking for love online. And while they offer convenient solutions in finding your soulmate, online dating also poses some potential risks. One of the biggest risks is that you never know who you are going to meet in person. That's why it's essential to take the necessary precautions before meeting someone from a dating app face to face. One way to do this is by asking potential matches the right set of questions that spark deeper conversations so that you can[...]