Category - Self-Love

Let’s be honest: Modern dating isn’t working for a lot of women as all the new cultural norms have made things very confusing. It can be especially hard if you are a “people-pleaser” and find it hard to say “no” to some habits that seem to have become second nature in our society. I’m talking …

Mental illness can affect numerous aspects of your life, including your relationships. In fact, about one in five Americans will experience a mental health disorder, and being aware of the signs that could indicate that you are struggling can make a significant difference. Left untreated, mental illnesses can easily disrupt or even damage your relationships …

Did you know that kindness can help with your health and well-being? But, here’s something even more interesting: Did you know kindness can help with dating too? Here’s an example: You don’t want to be super critical of a man who may have gotten stuck in traffic and deserves another chance. If he is a …

Unfortunately, when a woman over 40 feels a little insecure about her chance of dating success because of her age, she often focuses on improving her appearance. Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying to look better and getting healthier. However, focusing only on these aspects may not move the needle in terms of …

Many women find themselves single again after a long marriage. And, a lot of them start looking for a new husband or partner with a better fit and a much better outcome. All of those painful experiences can put you in a much better position to find true love. But, if you’ve been in a …

Something I read on Valentine’s Day struck a nerve with me. A man, who was happily married, shared his thoughts on this holiday and pretty much said it was a waste of time and effort. His bottom line is that one lovey-dovey day in a year won’t save a relationship. He argued that only through …

Knowing the results of recent scientific studies on dating and relationships can help you in your pursuit of love. Studies without science to back them up don’t inspire much confidence otherwise. And in a lot of cases, the biases of the people conducting unscientific research will taint the results. That makes it hard to believe …

Tell me if this sounds familiar: Everything was going well with him for a few weeks or months. And then he disappeared into thin air. You were disappointed, hurt, and angry. Maybe you were even heartbroken. But you got over it. Now, weeks or months later, he’s back and you’re confused about what to do. …

It might not be natural for you to think or feel like a man is playing games with you. In fact, you might blame yourself or try to understand or want to help him. He may not be intentionally trying to hurt or manipulate you, but there is still a chance that you could be …

Modern dating involves kissing a lot of frogs. However, unlike the fairytale, the frog usually doesn’t turn into a prince. Here’s the truth. Most women attract a lot of men, but most of them won’t be your Mr. Right. Your job is to figure out who to weed out and who to encourage so that …