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. More specifically, people obsess over the idea of a particular kind of love — one they consider to…

Not everything is meant to be, yet everything happens for a reason. — I was in love. I had met the girl of my dreams. She was athletic, funny, shy, and geeky — a magical combination different from every other girl I knew. Everyone wanted to talk to this girl, yet she spent time with me. Our conversations became increasingly deeper, and I…

Struggling to move on? Try answering these thought-provoking questions. — Are you experiencing the pain of heartbreak? Whether it’s a relationship that ended or a crush that didn’t feel the same way, heartbreak sucks. You can feel the pain physically and emotionally. …

Guiding beliefs that will help you leave heartbreak in the past. — Heartbreak is one of the most agonising experiences anyone can go through. The feeling of rejection can even cause physical pain. Cupid’s arrows remain amongst the sharpest I have seen as a coach. …

Three factors are causing you to experience this pain repeatedly. — Do you ever look at your past relationships and notice you’ve dated the same person with different faces? What often begins as a passionate and electric encounter quickly disintegrates into an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes, you think you’re making progress and excited about the future. Other times, hope turns to despair…