For most of us, the Holidays and the New Year evoke an assortment of emotions: gratitude, kindness and love, joy, peace, busy-ness, spirituality, loneliness, and hope are some of the major players that come to mind. We’ve been thinking about how you might use these emotions to motivate yourself, lift your spirits and become a…
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“Challenging the Taboo” – Love Matters, November 2016
We do not generally recommend the topics of politics, religion, or past relationships on first or second dates, but the more we talked about this advice these past few weeks, a different scenario emerged. This turbulent election and its influence on America’s political future impact us all, no matter who our candidate for President was….
“What Were We Thinking?” – Love Matters, August 2016
When we talk to our male and female clients about their dates to hear their feedback, these are some examples of what we often hear: “I’m just not sure what he or she really thought of me.” “I thought we had a good time, he said he did, but I never heard from him.” “I…
“The Benefit of the Doubt” – Love Matters, July 2016
We recently spoke with a former client who is now in a successful long-term relationship. We were discussing those elements of a relationship that can make or break a loving connection. She told us that she explained to her partner that when they discussed something about which they disagreed, he immediately thought she was trying…
“Hanging On and Letting Go” – Love Matters, June 2016
We often hear comments about dating that are filled with frustration, impatience, and rejection followed by a desire to just throw in the towel. “That’s it. I’ve had it with online dating. The people I meet are not the kind of people I hoped would be there.” Women tell us that men don’t respond to…