Virtual dates on video platforms like Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime have gone from being a social distancing trend to the new normal for dating and appear to be here to stay. So how do you create a virtual date that goes beyond video chatting and can potentially spark intimacy and fun? With a combination of creativity and web-savvy, you can now plan virtual dates that are not only memorable but also test the strength of your connection with a potential partner. Of course, it is not the same as meeting IRL. However,[...]
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Not everyone knows what good looks like in a relationship. A lot of people have grown up in environments where they never saw what ingredients are necessary to create lasting love between partners. Unfortunately, if you have never experienced what a good, healthy relationship looks like it can be nearly impossible to replicate those dynamics in your own love life. That is why I am sharing what green flags to look out for in a prospective partner that signals they are a keeper. Please keep in mind that love is a two[...]
Many people meet their partners at work. After all, when people spend a lot of time together, collaborating on projects, and having open vulnerable conversations, there is a good chance that romantic relationships will develop. However, if you are interested in someone at work it is important to be very intentional and careful about the way you go about pursuing someone you work with. Some companies have explicit policies that forbid colleagues from dating. As with any romantic relationship, make sure you only pu[...]
From being the first to say “I love you” to sharing your emotional truth, being vulnerable in any relationship takes a lot of courage. While even just the thought of this may sound truly frightening, it is only through expressing your deepest feelings and needs aka being vulnerable that true intimacy can be achieved. So how does someone that struggles with opening up and sharing their inner thoughts learn to be vulnerable? One learns vulnerability by treating being as vulnerable as a practice. By being intenti[...]