Want to get the most out of a first date as quickly as possible? This is the guide for you. — We’ve all been there — the first date. Experience has taught you not to get your hopes up. And who can blame you? Modern dating is like Pandora’s box — you never know what to expect. I’ve seen people get very excited about a potential match only to discover the…

A framework for understanding and escaping toxic relationships — Do you ever find yourself in unhealthy relationships? Perhaps it’s a repeating pattern in dating — always attracting the same person with different faces. Maybe it’s a tense relationship with a close family member. Or it could even be a toxic situation in your career. Most of us have a…

Unsure if it’s genuine feelings or you’re addicted to the chase? Here’s what you need to know. — Have you ever found yourself completely absorbed in the chase? Maybe you’re constantly glancing at your phone, waiting for their name to appear. When it does, a tiny notification bubble can cause a rush of intoxicating euphoria. The surge of energy can leave you feeling unstoppable, and you might start…

Confused about going no-contact? Let science decide for you. — To cut or not to cut. That is the question. It's a dilemma faced by any person fresh into a breakup or trying to move on from unrequited love. People are confused — and understandably so. A quick search online returns many contrasting opinions. While many argue no contact is…

Two Huge Challenges of 21st-Century Dating and How We Can Approach Them — “Sigh…maybe I’m just not good enough.” Silence. I understood the pain. They continued. “Everyone else seems so happy? I saw a video on TikTok about attachment style. Maybe I’m too needy? But what about all this gaslighting? Or maybe I am just attracting narcissists? Why so many mixed signals —…

Unable to move on despite wanting to? Solve these five key factors and transform your dating life forever. — Heartbreak sucks. I’ve always mused that cupid’s arrows are amongst the sharpest around. Rejection hit’s differently. But what hurts more is wanting to move on yet feeling unable to. You can quickly find yourself in a dark place, ruminating whether you’re broken or not good enough. The longer you stay…

Before you decide it’s love, make sure you know the five stages of projection. — If you’re reading this, I will safely assume you’re highly attracted to someone. Maybe there’s something magnetic about them you can’t put your finger on. Or perhaps you find yourself so enamoured by certain qualities you believe they have. Either way, you know something is happening and can’t quite figure…

How to tell if what you’re feeling is infatuation, obsession, or the real deal. — Loki: “Love is a dagger. It’s a weapon to be wielded far away or up close. You can see yourself in it. It’s beautiful until it makes you bleed. But ultimately, when you reach for it….” Sylvie: “It isn’t real. Love is an imaginary dagger? Terrible metaphor.” If you don’t…

A simple yet powerful analogy to put things into perspective — Do you ever feel incomplete without love? As a relationship coach, I talk to countless individuals from all walks of life. What continually strikes me is our societal obsession with finding love. …