Tag Archives: date

When You Date, Practice Non-Judgment

Let's face it: we're all a judge. We're reading an online profile, somebody writes something and we immediately judge them. We text them, and they tell us that they're watching TV, and we imagine and picture a life of just watching television 24/7. We're all judgers of so many things when we first connect with somebody. Or more importantly, when we first eliminate somebody. I'm guilty of it. Read more

3 Things you can learn about yourself from getting dumped

Getting dumped is never a good feeling. In fact, dumpage often leads to some of the worst feelings a human heart can experience. But, that doesn’t mean getting dumped is necessarily all bad. Just because it feels terrible doesn’t mean that nothing good can come from it. You can learn some pretty valuable lessons about yourself from getting dumped. Here are a few of them. Read more

When cancelling a date is the best plan for love

My personal rule for myself when I’m single is to always say yes to a first date. Always, always, always. I say yes even when I “know” a first date isn’t going to be a love connection. I’m no psychic and I’ve been wrong about who I’ve had chemistry with in the past. I tell my clients to be open minded and I remind myself to do the same thing all the time. That being said, there are times when you have a first date coming up and you get the urge to cancel it. Read more

How to deal if you’re dating someone high maintenance

I was just watching some YouTube tutorial videos on how to pack. I’m always looking for ways to live my life more efficiently and I’d love to never have to check a bag when I travel. Waiting by that luggage carousel is such a time waster! As I was scrolling through videos and picking up some great tips and packing products to buy, I stumbled across a few videos of people who were, well, high maintenance. There’s no other way to say it. I saw a video where the host said it was crucial to do an in flight facial for yourself. Another YouTuber Read more

Should politics be a dating non-negotiable?

I know everyone’s saying this, but it’s true. So, I’ll say it, too. We are living in some of the most politically divided times ever. I haven’t been shy about where I stand on this divide. I was pro Hillary and will never feel comfortable with Trump as our leader. This isn’t about being a sore loser. It’s about what I truly feel is right for our country. Even just listening to myself, I can tell there’s a very real split in this country and I know that I’m a part of it. This divide it feels like it touches everything, not just politics. And one of the facets of life that I hear about it affecting the most is romance. Should a requirement to share the same political beliefs be a non-negotiable? I have two answers for that... Read more

3 Ways a second date is way more important than a first

First dates are anxiety producing, for sure. But I think it’s strange that a lot of women I meet are more nervous for first dates than for second dates. Second dates are much bigger steps in a relationship than first dates. I mean, I’m not saying that you should be sick to your stomach every time you get asked on a second date, but it is something you should treat like a big deal. Because it freaking is! Second dates are way more important than first dates. Here’s why. Read more