“I feel safe when…” Cultivating Emotional & Physical Safety in Dating & Relationships
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What do you need to feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship or when dating? I recently answered this question…
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New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...
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I have talked to many folks over the years who have left a long-term relationship or marriage and are trying online dating for the first time. With the stress and changes in our lives due to the pandemic, it’s likely we’re going to see a noticeable uptick in divorces in the next year or so. I was interviewed for the February issue of San Diego Magazine…
Read MoreTinder's new "Blind Date" feature -- Will it help with authentic connections?
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In the past 6 months or so, the dating app Tinder, known for its particularly superficial approach to dating, has been expanding their user options for getting to know each other. This week, Tinder rolled out their new “Blind Date” feature, where instead of swiping left or right primarily based on someone’s photos…
Read MoreAre you Asking the Right Questions for Good Intimacy?
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Why not use the new year as a reason to pause and reflect on your intimate life? But it’s important to ask the right questions…and sometimes those are the most vulnerable ones.
Read MoreWhat do conversations about money and sex have in common in your relationship?
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Do conversations in your relationship about money, and conversations about sex, have a similar uncomfortable vibe? This is common for many couples because there can be a lot of societal and personal fears and misunderstandings around these topics….
Read MoreDid You Do Your Emotional Workout Today?
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When I was recently working with a client couple I asked about their ongoing “homework” of sharing “daily gratitudes” with each other. I had suggested this as homework for the past eight months because it quickly became apparent that they were more connected and harmonious when they committed to this brief but intentional activity every day…
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