Category - Self-Love

Despite her successful career as a marketing executive, Jennifer’s attempts at finding a new partner since her divorce hadn’t gone anywhere. Rather than examining her own behavior, Jennifer consistently blamed external factors for her dating failures. After a string of first dates that went nowhere, Jennifer developed a theory, “Men don’t want women with teenagers.” …

Karen, a successful professional, had been dating on and off for the past few years since her divorce. During that time, she experienced a couple of relationships where she felt unfulfilled and unappreciated. One man she dated initially seemed perfect for her but grew increasingly distant and unreliable. Another ideal man became more interested in …

Jessica, a successful businesswoman, was excited about a second date with Michael, still riding high after their fantastic first meeting. He was just as intellectually engaging as she’d hoped. Over wine at a cozy bistro, they began discussing a novel they had both recently read. Jessica enthusiastically shared her thoughts, enjoying Michael’s passion for analyzing …

Successful women face a unique challenge when it comes to dating: how do you present your achievements without inadvertently intimidating potential partners? Let’s look at Natalie, a high-achieving marketing executive, and how she navigated this tricky dating situation. Natalie had always taken pride in her professional accomplishments. As a rising star in her marketing firm, …

Karen had been single for nearly a decade after her divorce. She had focused on raising her two children and building her company, but now that her kids were grown and her business was thriving, she felt ready to open her heart to love again. When Karen met Steve at a charity event, she was …

Jessica had always struggled with her weight, and her father’s hurtful comments about her body stung. He would call her “chubby” and make jokes that made her feel bad about herself. She began to criticize herself like he did, and she started to believe that she wasn’t good enough because of her size. As a …

Sarah was drawn to Alex from the moment they locked eyes across the busy café. Charming Alex had a strong jawline, bright blue eyes, and a smile that could brighten any room. Their first talk was a whirlwind of laughter, common interests, and stolen glances. Sarah couldn’t believe how lucky she was when Alex asked …

As a woman dating over a certain age, you may have experienced your fair share of ups and downs in your love life. Whether you have just had your heart broken or are simply sad at the prospect of another Saturday night alone, it can be difficult to feel grateful about your situation. There are …

Picture this: you’re on a first date with a charming gentleman who regales you with tales of his misadventures in cooking. As he recounts the time he mistook salt for sugar and ended up with a culinary catastrophe, you find yourself unable to suppress a giggle. In that moment, something shifts between you—an invisible bond …

Is trying to get what you want from a man the same as manipulation? When I suggest that a woman might benefit from some strategies to help her approach dating and relationships, many women feel uncomfortable and conflicted. They say, “I don’t want to play games” or “I don’t want to seem manipulative.” The ‘strategy’ …