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Setting Boundaries in Dating: How to Build Healthy Relationships and Keep Yourself Safe

Setting boundaries in dating is key to having healthy relationships and keeping yourself safe. It’s all about understanding and respecting the limits of the other person, and yourself. This blog article will explore what boundaries in dating are, why they’re important, and how to set them. We’ll look at the different types of boundaries, warning   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Getting Ready to Date, Relationship Tips

“Going Steady” — Are You Ready to be Exclusive?

At one time, in our culture, “going steady” was the term for a commitment to an exclusive relationship without the finality of a marriage contract.  Whether you “wore his pin” or “gave her your ring” – usually high school – going steady was a statement.  We may not call it that any more, but deciding   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

Jealousy – Don’t Get Bitten by the Green-eyed Monster

“O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-ey’d monster, which doth mock The meat it feeds on.” – William Shakespeare, Othello Jacob travels a lot for work. Jacob can’t bear thinking about his wife, Darlene, sitting in a restaurant alone while he’s away, or even taking her car to their local garage. Why?   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

No is Not a Bad Word: How to Say No to a Second Date

When my client Amy met Justin through an online dating site, it was a happy moment. He appeared to have everything Amy was looking for in a relationship, and prior to their first meeting, she was very optimistic and excited. After a few preliminary emails, they met face to face for coffee and a short   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

Dating Advice: How to Avoid the Trap of the Emotionally Unavailable

Have you ever been involved with someone who didn’t seem to be there? A client of mine became involved with a man she could not seem to pin down. He was like a mirage – she could see him, even hear him, but when she would reach out to touch him and grab hold of   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

Three Little Words – I Love You

What are the most important words you will ever utter? Some people may think I’m talking about the words: “pass the wine,” but no. I mean the words “I love you.” The words “I love you” are indeed small, but have the potential to change our lives by plunging us into endorphin-soaked happiness, or creating   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

5 Signs You are Dating a Rebounder

My client Jade met someone perfect online.  She could not believe her luck. Keith seemed custom designed to fit her dating needs and wants.  They exchanged a few emails, chatted on the phone, and since things continued to look oh-so-hopeful, they met face to face for a coffee date.  Bingo!  Chemistry?  Check.  Comfort and mutual   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

The Texting Matrix: Dating in a Text Message Culture

Many of us remember a day when we had to be inside, standing in one place to use a telephone if we needed to make a call. Now we can get phone calls while standing in line at the pharmacy or driving down the interstate. Do you remember writing letters? Maybe you are too young   [read more]

Filed Under: Dating & Relationship Advice, Relationship Tips

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Betty walked the path with me in such a way that I found someone amazing!

In a world saturated with online dating and connections that just seem ingenious, I had given up hope. I craved human connection that didn’t involve a screen and knew that I had a lot of love to give.

Finding that person was an uphill battle, but Betty made me feel as though I was not alone. She helped me believe in myself and walked the path with me in such a way that I found someone amazing… and learned more about myself in the process. In my eyes, that’s a double win! – Bruce W, Nashville TN

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I was down-right desperate to find love. I was looking in all the wrong places and found my emotions to be all over the place every time I went on a date. I felt disappointed and hopeless.

Betty helped me to regain my authenticity and confidence. She didn’t just help me to find a partner, but also helped me to navigate my emotions, and realize that it takes two to tango. I had to be the best version of myself to meet someone, and Betty did that for me. – Amanda S, New Orleans LA

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