Mixed signals are a common relationship or dating issue. One day, things will be flowing perfectly, and the next, it’s like you hit a brick wall. What gives? Before you render a snap judgment, we’ve got a few strategies and ideas you should consider first. Why Do We Get (or Give) Mixed Signals? Mixed…
It’s a distinctly human condition. Somehow, we just assume the people around us know what we’re thinking. Some even assume that everybody else thinks just like they do. But keep in mind, we’re all human. We are individuals with vastly different backgrounds, experiences, proclivities, likes, dislikes, etc., etc. In other words—stop thinking they know what…
Dating is not like it used to be. Friends aren’t introducing friends to their future spouses, and people aren’t dating people they met at a party. Today, dating is online. Singles scroll online dating sites and apps, hoping to come across a profile and photo of someone that piques their interest. It seems almost too…
Three months seems to be a turning point in many dating relationships. Things are going well, you’re having a ton of fun, and suddenly these thoughts creep in… is this serious? And where do we go from here? The three-month marker is, in most cases, when you’ll need to start having certain relationship conversations. None…
Jumping back into the dating pool isn’t easy after you’ve been off the market for a while. You have the desire to meet someone new, but it seems like a lot of work. Where do you start? What do you say? Dating can be fun, but it’s also highly stressful—especially if you’re the type of…
Life is busy these days. We are maxed for time, running on low energy, yet we want to find a loving and close relationship—but clearly, there is no time. How can you date if you have no time? Take a good look at your schedule and see where you are putting your energy. Is it…
So many people just jump into dating without much thought about it—and certainly without any type of plan. Every successful initiative needs planning. Yes, even dating! Think about it: How will you find the relationship you want if you don’t know what it is? How are you going to meet the partner you’re looking for…
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…
