Are you stuck in grievances, judgments and blame? Are you upset with your ex? Do you have recurring thoughts of anger and bitterness? Are you ruminating over past hurts? How will this affect your next relationship? As a singles coach specialized in mindful dating after adversity, I often get asked about how to overcome the past to allow for new love. This brings up complex feelings about … [Read more...] about Dating After Adversity: A Guide To Forgiveness
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Am I Being Too Nice?
As a dating coach for singles, I often come across clients who wonder why they struggle with relationships when they consider themselves to be nice people. Especially for women, being nice seems intuitively like a positive trait when establishing connections and finding a partner. While being nice is generally an admirable quality, it can unintentionally sabotage your dating life. You may get … [Read more...] about Am I Being Too Nice?
Breaking Free of the Scarcity Dating Trap: Fighting Fear of Lack
Do you feel pressure to jump into relationships? Would you be with just anyone who is halfway decent to avoid being single? If so, you may be stuck in the Scarcity Dating Trap. What is the Scarcity Dating Trap? This common trap ensnares people. They think there just aren’t enough (or any!) suitable partners. They operate from a mindset of lack that sabotages finding fulfilling relationships. … [Read more...] about Breaking Free of the Scarcity Dating Trap: Fighting Fear of Lack
The Compatibility Dating Trap
You meet someone, conversation clicks effortlessly, you laugh at each other’s jokes and time flies by. Before you know it, you’re spending every weekend together caught up in long phone calls, fun activities and steamy nights. The excitement of connecting with someone new is a thrill! You share laughs over dinner, find common interests during long talks, and generally enjoy each other's company. … [Read more...] about The Compatibility Dating Trap
Why Relationships Later In Life Can Be More Meaningful
Relationships after 50 can become much more meaningful because with life experience often comes emotional wisdom. By this age, many have a clear sense of core values and relational needs after years of learning. We generally have less interest in casual connections and seek depth/authenticity instead. Space For Great Meaning Moreover, priorities may shift from attraction and … [Read more...] about Why Relationships Later In Life Can Be More Meaningful
What Is Replacement Wife Syndrome And Why Is It A Problem?
Stepping back into dating after divorce, or the death of a spouse, can be challenging for men over 50. Seeking to swiftly ease the loneliness, some fall into a pattern known as “Replacement Wife Syndrome”. This flawed strategy of finding a new girlfriend or wife doesn’t work well. What is Replacement Wife Syndrome? Replacement wife syndrome occurs when a divorced or widowed man seeks out a … [Read more...] about What Is Replacement Wife Syndrome And Why Is It A Problem?
