Never Give Your Partner These 12 Feelings

I genuinely believe that most people don’t intentionally do things that hurt their partner or make them feel the things we’ll discuss in this article. It is, however, important to understand that intention and impact are two different things. What I mean is, even if you don’t mean to spark these feelings, they might still…

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12 Positive Signs You’re Truly Compatible With Each Other

What is it that makes two good people good for each other? The idea of compatibility is, for some strange reason, often overlooked when it comes to choosing a romantic partner. I believe we easily get caught up in the excitement of adventure, or the emotional rush of being with a new person, or the…

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Why Did He Leave? 12 Possible Explanations

You’ve been there before: Befuddled as to the reasoning when someone who you thought loved you is sitting across from you telling you that it’s over. Maybe, even more confusingly, they’re still telling you that they love you. How in the hell does that make any sense? Growing up, my dating life was like a…

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Date These 10 Types Of People

I believe that over the years, we tend to notice trends in certain “types” of people. This is not to say that we should label, or group, categorize, or generalize — but it is to say that if we can spot tendencies or patterns in a person that point to a road we’ve been down before, then…

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Emotionally Mature Men Display These 12 Qualities

Photo: Rachel Sama and James Michael Sama Emotional maturity is the result of life experiences and intentional growth that bring a man on a path of personal evolution. It empowers him to show up in the world (and in his relationships) as the healthiest and most authentic version of himself. The challenge often lies in…

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15 Qualities Of The Best Life Partners

Photo: James Michael Sama and wife, Rachel Sama When you stop chasing the wrong people, you give the right one a chance to find you. If you feel like you’ve fallen victim to negative dating patterns in the past, rest assured that you’re not alone. I have worked with and spoken to so many people who…

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Women Trust Men Who Understand These 15 Things

Attraction is called just that for a reason, it’s rooted in two people that are drawn to each other in a way that feels magnetic. It’s not always a conscious or deliberate event, as you’ve felt when you’ve said “I don’t know what it is about him/her, but…whew.” Real attraction isn’t just about actions you…

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Make These 8 Decisions BEFORE Dating Someone New

Not every relationship is meant to last…some of them help to prepare you for the one that does. That is, of course, if you’re willing to take valuable lessons from the past and bring them into the present. The best time to internalize these lessons is, well, before you meet someone new. While you’re still…

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Spark Conversation With These 35 Creative Questions

No more awkward silences! One of the most common things I hear from clients is that they avoid social interactions, dates, or even dating situations all together because they never know what to talk about. So, in this article I’m going to arm you with 35 conversation-sparking questions to ask the next time you’re stumped.…

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11 Things Women Want To Hear

(Hint: NOT how “hot” she is). What makes for a meaningful compliment? Most men, when complimenting women, resort to remarks about appearance or a victory in the genetic lottery based simply on luck. Women, particularly on social media, hear how beautiful they are all the time. Random men leave compliments on photos, send messages on…

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