Personal experience and expert advice on how being true to ourselves, enjoying life, and dating intentionally can lead to true love and authentic relationships.
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Relationship Doubts: Is This Relationship Right for Me? A Fixed vs. Fluid View
The way he walked — back straight, chest out — caught my eye, but the space between us made me wonder, “Is this relationship right for me?” At the start, we discussed what we wanted in a relationship, but I wasn’t upfront about seeking a long-term commitment. I also said, “I don’t want to be
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Truecasting 101: Stop Losing Yourself and Begin Building Authentic Relationships
Building authentic relationships is the goal — or so I told myself as I pulled on the shapely lavender spandex v-neck and thigh-hugging black leggings. When he passed by me, he stopped to laugh and lean in. The rush from his attention felt like a “win.” When his text popped onscreen a few hours after
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How Dating App Fatigue Kills Authenticity in Relationships — and How Clear-Coding Fixes It
Four months in, dating app fatigue did me in: after my date canceled another meetup at the last minute with no explanation or apology, I slammed my teacup on the table. But the Matt Damon lookalike who didn’t believe in the “kill shot” (COVID-19 vaccine) was the final draw. My stats: about 100 “likes,” 15
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Why Do People Self-Sabotage in Relationships?
His silence left me wondering why I self-sabotage in relationships. We met for coffee after messaging on a digital marketing forum. His upvotes and comments like “Your email stats look beautiful” hooked me, and his smiling profile photo helped. After I learned he was single, I suggested we meet to talk shop. I told myself
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“Just Be Yourself” Dating: 3 Barriers to Overcome
Early on, “be yourself dating” wasn’t my mantra — and it wasn’t my lover’s, either. Before our Valentine’s Day date, I kept rehearsing each scene in my mind. He had missed the occasion earlier, so I wanted everything to go right, carefully choosing earrings and a sweater that matched my skin tone. As I finished
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Dating With Intention: Exploring Love Compatibility and Chemistry
Affection runs deep, so why do we often skim the surface when we assess love compatibility? When we evaluate potential love partners, our media and culture, including the messages we receive about attraction based on looks or feelings, can influence our views and behavior. In my early dating years, I coasted more on my feelings
Future Dating Intentionally and Authentic Relationships Topics Include:
- Why we can struggle to accept ourselves and how to welcome ourselves as we are
- What we tend to hide when we get to know others, and how to feel more comfortable being ourselves
- Reflecting on past relationships and the lessons we learned from them
- Why embracing life’s joys is crucial for arriving at authenticity, building authentic relationships, and dating intentionally