Going through a divorce brings up a lot of different emotions, none of them right or wrong. Take your time to process your feelings and heal, you’re morning the loss of a partner, that’s not easy. Take some time for you, be kind to yourself,
We all make mistakes in relationships—and a majority of the time, we don’t even realize we’re making them. Here are three of the deadly mistakes most people don’t even know they’re making—and how to turn them around to make your relationship incredible. 1. Taking your
A lot of us have experienced relationships that don’t work out, whether it’s a short rendezvous or a long-term commitment. There’s no way to sugar coat it, breaking up flat out sucks but the better you understand why relationships don’t always work out, the better
It’s very easy to look at love with rose colored glasses. You’re getting swept up, romanticizing it into this mystical, mysterious thing that we all hope to find and experience. While there’s certainly an emotional component to love, there’s also another side to love that
The number one thing that’s holding you back right now is fear, it paralyzes people. When you’re afraid and doubtful, you don’t often act when you can. Fear causes resistance. Fear is part of survival, it helps keeps you alive, it’s designed to protect you
Pleasing others and going out of your way to be nice seems commendable and respectable, and it is, but only in moderation. You may be asking, how do I know that I’m a people pleaser? A people pleaser doesn’t take time for themselves, they rarely
The reason having respect for yourself is so important is because the lack of self worth can cause you to make unhealthy choices: People pleasing Co-dependence Accepting mistreatment Staying in toxic relationships Defensiveness Asking for permission Settling for less than you deserve Not making decisions
Attracting a potential partner isn’t the hard part, attracting a GREAT potential partner is the hard part. If you’re down about being single, you see happy couples everywhere holding hands and kissing and all you want to do is karate chop their hands apart and
We don’t get into relationships hoping it doesn’t work out. Being in a relationship affords you the opportunity to decide whether someone could be a great fit for you long term. The problem is when things turn south, we don’t always recognize what those signs are,
Like a cake? Yup, you read that right, it wasn’t a typo. I probably just made you hungry…sorry about that. For reference- my favorite is yellow cake with chocolate frosting ☺ When you bake a cake, you have a list of items you need and
Instead of trying to pursue the next best thing to make you happy, strive for meaning in your life instead. Happiness can easily cause you to constantly seek and chase pleasure. Meaning in life is healthier, more sustainable and meaningful than happiness. MEANING= GIVING HAPPINESS=
It’s much easier to give love than it is to receive it. Telling someone you love him or her, buying something thoughtful and showing you care comes quite naturally and easily for most. Receiving love though, doesn’t come as easily as you might think. We’re
When you brush your teeth in the morning and you have that first glance at yourself in the mirror, what thought comes to mind? Are you content with what you see or do you wish a different reflection were looking back at you? The moment
We don’t often take the time to slow down and check in with our partners about how we’re feeling both individually and as a couple. I highly encourage you to carve out some uninterrupted time together to review these questions together. Before you begin this
1. Men don’t like when women pursue them Men actually love when women pursue them, they think the take charge attitude is sexy and they appreciate the pressure not being on them to make the first move. In fact, according to research, 90% of men are
Many of us either have a fear of commitment or have a fear of dating someone with a fear of commitment. I get it, it’s not easy being vulnerable and putting your heart on the line. Below are signs that someone is NOT ready to commit right
Dating Do’s: 1. Do be open to meeting people wherever you are People are everywhere, so are opportunities. We constantly miss great opportunities to meet and interact with high quality people. You don’t need to wait until you’re at a bar or a friends party to
Let’s review some first date do’s and don’ts to help you navigate a bit better. 1. Screen before a first date Proper screening is incredibly important to avoid wasting your time going on first dates that should never happen in the first place. Anyone who
Breakups can be heartbreaking, regardless of the circumstances. Whether you knew the breakup was coming, if was your decision or not, you can still feel blindsided somehow. It’s the finality of it all, it’s the realization that it’s really over, it’s the bizarre reality that
An obvious question that pops into nearly every person’s head at some point or another is, should I get back together with my ex? There are two big significant questions to ask yourself. The first: is this problem(s) fixable? ….One could argue of course, anything
As we know, not all relationships work out because not all relationships are meant to last a lifetime. Let’s begin by diving into your breakup itself and why you two broke up in the first place. Everyone has a different break up experience, no two
One of the biggest mistakes people make in any area of life is waiting. We wait for the perfect opportunity. The perfect situation. The perfect partner. When it comes to the other people, we see how foolish this is. We can point out the obvious: other’s
Your limiting beliefs and fears help create your ceiling, so don’t be upset when you keep bumping your head. You have to set the bar as high as possible for yourself and not bring it down several, or even a few notches because you feel selfish
A lot of people come to me complaining that their significant other is too defensive. Being defensive is some people’s knee jerk response to any criticism, even if it’s constructive. We are wired to protect ourselves so we can all get defensive sometimes. People become
How you view yourself in terms of value and importance is how a potential partner will not only view you, but it also correlates directly to how they’ll treat you. Self love is the love you have for yourself. You dictate that, you control that,