Dating & Relationships
7 Subtle Signs Of Interest That You Might Be Missing
Not every guy directly tells you how he feels, but if you pay attention to small details, he just might be showing you. “I just need him to tell me how much he likes me,” recently said a female coaching client of mine. “Well, what are some of the things he does for you?” I…
Read MoreYou’ll Be Your Own Worst Enemy Until You Change This One Thing
What can a story about two fish teach us about self-awareness? Have you heard the story about the two fish swimming in a fishbowl? One goes up to the other and asks, “How do you like the water?” The fish responds: “What is water?” The point is that the fish is so immersed (literally) in…
Read More3 Reasons You Give Too Much In Relationships (And How To Stop)
Your identity and passions are the very things that draw someone to you in the first place. So, why do you sacrifice them when you get into a relationship? Someone I coached once told me that he identified as a “people pleaser,” and these tendencies made their way into his relationships. What he would do…
Read More7 Mindsets To Break The Negative Patterns Holding You Back
Many of us hold ourselves back with negative beliefs about ourselves or our abilities. Here’s how to overcome them. How many people do you think are capable of more than they’re currently doing? Odds are, the first person who came to mind reading that was yourself. It’s okay, everyone feels that way now and then. We…
Read MoreThe 10 Point Guide To Building A Powerful Personal Brand
You already have a personal brand whether you realize it or not. Here’s how to make sure it serves you rather than hurts you. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “brand”? Maybe it’s a logo, or a color scheme, or your favorite clothing designer or automobile manufacturer. A…
Read More10 Ways Good Men Live Differently
Good men take pride in holding themselves to higher standards than society expects from them. “Being a male is a matter of birth, being a man is a matter of age, but being a gentleman is a matter of choice.” Not a choice made once or twice during one’s life, but a series of choices…
Read More11 Ways To Show Him Your Love
Great relationships aren’t about give and take, they’re about give and give. Of the hundreds of articles I’ve written, at least 75% are about how men can improve themselves and be better partners for the women in our lives. Here’s what we almost never talk about, though: Men need affection, too. Psychology Today once made…
Read MoreHow To Stop Jumping Into The Wrong Relationships Too Fast
It’s easy to get overly excited about that new person you just met, but real love can’t (and shouldn’t) be rushed. You met someone new. Yay! Everything seems to be going great. You’re texting all the time, he facetimes you when he gets off work, she sends you cute emojis when you first wake up.…
Read More10 Questions You Need to Ask BEFORE Committing to Someone
Honestly answering these important questions can save you needless heartbreak and years in the wrong relationship. “He’s changed!” “She never acted like this in the beginning!” I’ve lost count of how many times someone has told me they’ve felt fooled or surprised at how their partner’s personality seemed to “change” after they entered into a…
Read More7 Red Flags of a One-Sided Relationship
Great relationships aren’t about give and take, they’re about give and give. We’ve ALL been in a relationship at one point where we put in more effort than our partner. Loved them more. Cared for them more. Gave more of ourselves…and didn’t want to admit it for far too long. Maybe we didn’t even realize…
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