Whether newly single, new to dating apps, or tired of being single, dating in the modern world can be overwhelming. Many singles begin their dating journey excited only to find themselves at a breaking point where they are suddenly deleting their dating apps and swearing off romance for life. If you have entered into the world of dating and find that you are no longer enjoying yourself, feel exhausted by dating, or aren’t feeling satisfied with your matches: you may have dating burnout. Much like workplace[...]
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Do you have a difficult time saying no to people? Do you feel like you're constantly giving more of yourself than you have to offer? If so, there's a good chance that you're attracting narcissists into your life. Narcissists are attracted to empaths because they sense that they receive what they need (which is usually attention and validation). I will discuss five tips on how to stop attracting narcissists and protect yourself from their toxicity. Tip # 1 - Make Sure that Your Needs Are Being Met Narcissists a[...]
After years of isolation, mask mandates have been lifted, and indoor social activities are back. Still, for many people, socializing may not be like it was prior to the pandemic and it’s completely normal to have rusty social skills. A lot of people are in the same boat, so there’s more compassion for those who are socially awkward. With the desire to reconnect amongst people being so strong, now is a great time to reenter the social world. So if you’re ready to get out there and reignite your social l[...]
Do you ever feel like you need to put up a wall to protect yourself from getting hurt? We've all been there at one time or another. It's natural to want to protect yourself, but sometimes it can be taken too far, and some of the singles I work with tell me they have become closed off from the world. This isn't healthy for any person or a relationship. In this blog post, I'll share my insights on how you can be vulnerable without feeling needy. The first step is to understand why a person becomes closed off in[...]