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The Stoic Approach to Attachment: Loving Without Losing Yourself relationship patterns Oct 06, 2025

Dating can feel like a tightrope walk between intimacy and independence. Why do some people cling while others withdraw? The answer often lies in attachment styles, subconscious patterns formed early in life that shape how we relate to others.

The good news? Stoicism, the ancient philosophy champio...

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First Overnight…Then the “I’m Not Ready” Bombshell modern dating challenges Sep 30, 2025

Celine was hyped. She prepped her apartment like she was hosting Harry Styles: comfy PJs, snackies and wine, a clean bathroom, and a playlist that screamed “cozy, sexy, not desperate.” The night went well - laughs, cuddles, and a crescendo of intimacy. She went to bed thinking, “Yes. This is it.”

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The Psychology of Attraction: Why We Fall for Certain People how dating works research & evidence Sep 23, 2025

Attraction can feel like magic - but science shows there’s a method behind the sparks. In 2025, research continues to reveal why we’re drawn to some people and not others, uncovering patterns in psychology, social behavior, and emotional connection.

Whether you’re swiping on dating apps or meeting ...

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Why 2025 Dating Feels Different modern dating challenges Sep 21, 2025

If dating in 2025 had a motto, it would be “keep it real.” Singles everywhere are trading in surface-level swipes for deeper, more intentional connections. With so many changes in dating apps, lifestyles, and even how people think about love, this year is all about authenticity and building relation...

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Why 20+ Years of Studying Love Still Led Me to Coaching how dating works Sep 13, 2025

 

 When I finally decided it was the right time to sign up for coaching, I had two main objectives:

  1. To identify and uncover blind spots that were holding me back from finding the love I wanted
  2. To stay accountable to my goal

During my introductory call, my coach, Trea Tijmans, told me somethi...

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How I Let Chemistry Drive Poor Relationship Decisions - And How You Can Avoid The Same! first impressions & attraction Sep 03, 2025

I am a life-long, die-hard romantic. And, I am a super-optimist.

Even in my happiest single moments, and my worst, wrong relationships (or situationships), the belief and knowing that true love conquers all gave me the strength and knowing that things would all work out. And they did! But, along th...

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