Wondering how to be emotionally available? It all starts with being emotionally available to yourself and having your own back when dating. It is imperative to your emotional safety, wellbeing, and happiness.

In order to take care of yourself emotionally, you need to identify when it’s necessary for you to take a stand for yourself. This includes communicating your feelings, and setting firm boundaries.

One way to know if it’s necessary to speak up for yourself is by gauging your feelings. You should gauge your feelings anytime you feel unsafe, sad, mad, offended, disrespected, hurt, scared, jealous, or otherwise negative,

DO NOT:

1. Dismiss your feelings
2. Suppress your feelings
3. Sweep things under the rug
4. Avoid conflict and confrontation
5. Create false hope that your negative feelings will magically disappear and resolve themselves

Instead, COMMUNICATE your feelings with the man you’re dating – and do so gracefully, of course.

This is a crucial skill that most people lack. That’s why the lack of healthy communication is one of the TOP reasons why relationships fail.

A man who’s emotionally available and receptive will receive your communication and respond to your feelings with care. Otherwise, he’s not worth it.

By sharing your negative feelings, you’re being emotionally available to yourself, standing up for yourself, and showing both of you that you’re worthy of getting your wants and needs met. (You must do this if you want to be treated and respected as a high-value woman by men.)

Here’s how to be emotionally available:

1. Communicate your feelings authentically, vulnerably, clearly, honestly, directly, effectively, gracefully
2. Set firm, healthy boundaries

Remember….if you never speak up about your negative feelings, then chances are you’ll suffer again in silence. This is a painful road that prevents you from attracting the right man for you.

The truth is, implementing this can feel really challenging or uncomfortable. And yet, I know you don’t want to continue to be silent or pretend nothing is bothering you.

Are you single and dating (or planning on dating soon) and you’re ready to make a BIG change? If you need help honing these skills so you can attract the best relationship possible, then talk to me.

Book a complimentary Let’s Talk Love Call and I’ll help you to start feeling confident in your love life AND ensure you’re being emotionally available to yourself! Check out a few of my other blog posts as well: Visualize Your Future Love Life, Empower Yourself, and Why You Shouldn’t Struggle with Self Confidence.