Dating is often accompanied by skepticism, judgement, and reluctance. Often, instead of being open-minded when it comes to finding a relationship, we put in hard “no’s,” accompanied by self-sabotage. Yes, it’s true: when it comes to making the worst decisions about our love lives, we are our own worst enemy. We want to meet someone,…
Emotional triggers tend to get the best of us. Learning to recognise them will help you take control, so they don’t get in the way of your happiness. What Are Emotional Triggers? Put simply; emotional triggers are traumatic events from your past that continue to creep into your life today. Of course, it’s usually much…
Accountability. It’s part of being a grown-up. I know, no fun, right? You’re accountable at work, to your financial obligations, and to other commitments. When you give your word, there is an expectation you’re going to show up for the task and get behind it, do it right. But what about your dating relationships? Are…
When you finally find a partner you click with, no distance seems like too much to manage, at least initially. However, no matter how much effort you put into keeping the heat on, long separations are challenging—but they can be exciting too! The anticipation to see one another again can be incredibly explosive—but it doesn’t…
Dating. Whether you love it or hate it, it all comes down to you. Maybe you’re frustrated because you keep meeting people you are interested in that don’t feel the same about you. Or perhaps you feel like the dating options out there are the bottom of the barrel. Sound familiar? If so, I want…
Before we dig deep into this topic, let me share that dating does take time. You need to—and should expect to—invest time for it to be successful. For most, dating is a searching process. You’re not just finding out about the other person in the equation; you’re also learning about yourself. Knowing ourselves is what…
As challenging as the past year has been for everybody, the pandemic has brought about many good things for many people. Take me, for example. Since the lockdowns began last year, I finally afforded myself the opportunity to manage my work/life balance, and I am so grateful. Yes, I was forced to do it. No,…
Do you ever wonder why you and your partner don’t see eye-to-eye on some things? You love each other madly, but when it comes to showing it, they don’t, can’t, or won’t give you what you need. It’s not because they don’t care, but it’s like you don’t even speak the same language in those…
Ego is undoubtedly a touchy subject. It’s about who people believe they are and how they feel about themselves—and nobody wants to know that it’s what may be getting in the way of finding love. If your ego is not in check, you could be unwittingly pushing people away. Everybody Has An Ego The ego…
If you’re the type of person who tends to fall fast for people you’re dating, you know what happens next. You get caught up in the whirlwind of romance and the idea of being in love—but often, it’s only that: a dream, an ideal. A fairy-tale! It’s not reality. The veil of newness clouds your…
