Being single during the holidays can be rough! Newly single parents experiencing their first holiday without their kids, the family split apart. You are not the only one! Focus on yourself and self care and maybe do the unexpected.

Perfect, beautiful date nights. And realizing my susceptibility to fear in a new relationship. The key to getting past it....and not messing it all up.

1992 was the year I fell in love for the first time with the most amazing human I have ever met...I am so grateful to him for setting the bar high for all the men that followed.

Cold weather is here....time to find someone to cuddle with to stay warm. I am also celebrating another successful singles gathering and feeling beyond grateful!

How does a relationship get started? From the first date to the exclusivity conversation. How do you make that decision to choose that one person to try and make something work?

"During dark times, gratitude matters more than ever." This quote is from an article from a college on ethical leadership. Expressing gratitude can be a valuable tool when it comes to healing from grief. This week has been devastating for so many people. I have had few words to express my feelings, but I have remained in gratitude for every single thing that I have. Taking nothing for granted. Sending you all a little extra love....

My take on how to get a relationship to develop after your first date. The happy medium of communication, expressing your genuine interest, and curiosity. Flirting, fun, and some directness!

In your dating life, you are the common denominator. Your energy and your thoughts dictate how your dates will go. If you think all the good ones are taken.... If you think dating sucks...then this will be true for you. What do you bring to the table? Drama or healthy fun? Negativity or positive vibes? Get your sh#t together, people. :)

I keep the theme of going down memory lane and read some of my love letters from the 6th and 7th grades. The intensity. The drama. So passionately in love for two 12 year olds. And this is who I have always been. Makes me smile.

A "dear diary" episode about my 7th grade love affair who has recently shown up in my life, making us revisit our past moments together. This is the song by Chicago (the band) that takes us both back to me breaking his 13 year old heart back then. (Ouch!) So we have reconnected....now what? :)

Coaching dilemma for the dating coach...ignoring my own logical advice. I'm smitten! And all rational thought is thrown out the window...

You have to choose it. To work at it. To celebrate it. You must start with having hope that they exist!

I'm on a roll! Successful first dates are about the energy you bring.

The excitement in the beginning of a new relationship can also mean fear and insecurities popping up for you, perhaps causing you to subconsciously self-sabotage to keep yourself from getting hurt. Try to stay in the moment.

Words matter. Be more intentional. Be a better listener. It can improve your dating life!

What I think it takes to make it a really great first date.

I describe my yummy feelings and energy of a new crush! Heady like a drug. Losing all logic. Feeling silly. ALL the fun!

Yes, I have decided to be single again....here we go....my first date adventures...."dear diary" episodes to follow. Stay tuned. I'm excited.

Confidence is key. But the superficial gets you your chance. How you present yourself. Clothing often matters. Body language. A smile....Someone has to like what they see first so you get the chance to share who you are.

The beginning of a new relationship can be terrifying. Our fears make us act out and do stupid stuff to test the other human. The answer = true vulnerability and some blatant truth. First to ourselves.