(AND WHY HE MIGHT NOT FEEL LIKE ENOUGH AT FIRST) You’ve done the work. You know what you don’t want. You can spot an emotionally unavailable man faster than you used to. But here’s the question nobody talks about: When an emotionally available man finally shows up, will you recognize him? And more importantly, will […]

It’s hard enough to be ourselves in life. But how to be true to yourself when dating takes practice and commitment. Do you fully embrace yourself as an emotional being? When on a date with a guy, or with previous boyfriends, have you downplayed your feelings? As women, we are often discouraged to fully experience […]

Trauma dumping in dating is when someone shares heavy, unprocessed emotional pain, past trauma, mental health struggles, toxic exes, family wounds, before any real trust has been built between you. It’s different from healthy vulnerability. It generally brings relief to the person sharing and leaves the listener feeling anxious, drained, or responsible. If you’ve ever […]