Do you ever feel like your thoughts and feelings are locked away, just out of reach? I know that feeling all too well. Growing up in my culture, where vulnerability was seen as a weakness, I learned to keep my inner world tightly guarded. It felt safer that way, but it also left me feeling isolated and disconnected. Maybe you can relate to that struggle - the desire to open up, balanced against the fear of being judged or hurt. It's a delicate dance, isn't it? But here's what I've learned on my journey: vulnerabil[...]
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We've all been there - you're on a date, and suddenly you say something awkward, spill your drink, or realize you have spinach in your teeth. In these moments, it's easy to be overly critical of ourselves. Conscious Dating is about learning to practice self-compassion and learning lessons from our mistakes. Adapting a failing forward attitude, which can make a world of difference. Here are some ways to be kinder to yourself when dating doesn't go as planned: 1. Acknowledge your feelings Maybe you accidentally sai[...]
After years of online dating and countless disappointing experiences, I realized that I often found myself attracted to profiles with charming photos but failed to recognize the signs of emotional unavailability. As a result, I wasted a lot of time on dates that never seemed to lead anywhere until I changed my approach. After investing time in personal growth and self-reflection, I embraced a new approach to dating that I call Conscious Dating. This mindset shift involved clearly defining my relationship non-neg[...]
Vulnerability is an essential part of any healthy and intimate relationship. It allows partners to connect on a deeper level, build trust, and foster a sense of emotional safety. However, for many people, being vulnerable can be a difficult task because most of us weren't role-modeled what healthy vulnerability looked like. Even worse, some cultural influences view vulnerability as a weakness. It takes practice to be vulnerable, and I still struggle at times, too. So, if you can relate, know you are not alone in[...]