There is a strange dichotomy between love and the holidays. Culturally it feels like the most romantic time of the year. The season is filled with endless Hallmark Movie countdowns, festive lights, and multiple advertisements touting gorgeous families with perfectly plated turkey and decorations. From the bow topped cars in every luxury car commercial to the well-dressed couples who’s kisses all start with Kay, the reality of the season – as a time where the majority of breakups happen- doesn’t quite make it into the holiday narrative. If you’re single the last few months of the year into the new...
Tired of Swiping? You Are Not Alone
Are you sick of online dating? As everything in our modern lives becomes more digital, so do our dating habits. The online dating culture of swiping, clicking and liking has become a natural part of the modern dating scene in the last decade. But even though there is an endless stream of people, profiles and pictures – the possibilities are literally endless – a lot of people feel lonely, hopeless and completely fed up with swiping and going on first dates. After a while it doesn’t feel exciting anymore, and I get the sense from my coaching clients that a...
How To Get A Girlfriend
This is how you get into a relationship. Dating can seem complicated in a time when so many people are dedicated to remaining single. The gap between getting a date has widened. More singles over index exclusivity (avoiding commitment until they are certain of their feelings) and refusing to be tied down until marriage. The idea that people are replaceable and that the options are limitless is well supported by online dating. With thousands of sites that offer everything from niche race to religions to vegan to pet lovers, finding a date has become a past time. Finding a relationship...
The Only Tip You Need for a Successful First Date
The first date isn’t what it used to be. You’ve matched online, you like the look of each other. A few witty messages have been exchanged and you’ve arranged to meet in person. This is someone you’ve already decided you like, and you want to make a great first impression. So, what’s the secret to the perfect first date? You turn to your friends for advice and I would guarantee the one thing you will hear most is ‘just be yourself’. Excellent advice but the bugger of it is how many of us actually know how to do that? How...