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Finding the right words to make your man feel special can truly turn their day around. A genuine compliment can boost his mood and self-esteem, making him feel seen and appreciated. Whether it’s a crush, a friend, or a long-term partner, knowing how to deliver a heartfelt compliment to a guy is an art worth mastering. An article by Mind Body Green discussed this further, providing ways on how you can effectively compliment the special […]

Every relationship has its ups and downs. When you first meet someone, there’s this exciting spark, but let’s be real, it doesn’t stick around forever. This is especially true for couples who’ve been together for a decade or more. Sometimes, it’s tough to tell if you’re just going through a rough patch or if things are actually winding down. Love is important in keeping two people together, but it’s not the only thing. A DJ

Identifying your soulmate may take time, but early signs like a natural connection and shared life goals can indicate you’re on the right path. A recent article by Bustle says that knowing your “must-have” traits in a partner simplifies this process, as advised by relationship coach Heidi Krantz. Clarifying these traits for yourself helps in quickly recognizing a suitable match, making it evident when someone with the potential to meet all your criteria comes along.

Expressing love can be tough, especially when your efforts don’t seem to resonate. We all have different ways of showing and receiving love, and understanding your partner’s preferences can enhance your relationship and ensure your love is communicated. On Valentine’s Day, Mind Body Green released an article that dove deeper into this topic, featuring insights from our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil. In the article, McNeil points out that showing love can be as simple as

Childhood experiences can shape how we value others’ needs over our own, leading to challenges in setting personal boundaries. This often results in individuals prioritizing pleasing others at their own expense. In an episode of the Empowered Relationship podcast, Dr. Jessica Higgins dives more into this topic as she interviews our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT who gave expert viewpoints on How To Repattern People-Pleasing Tendency. According to Dr. McNeil, people-pleasing behaviors were developed

If stacking the deck in your favor to find love this 2024 is something you’re determined to accomplish this year, Ask Men has plenty of advice for you. In a recent article, our founder Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT was featured as she gave interesting and effective advice for singles looking to find love successfully. One strange but interesting piece of advice from McNeil, is to network with past dates who didn’t work out: “If

Love maps, according to psychologist and relationship expert Dr. John M. Gottman, are outlines of everything you know about your partner: hobbies, dreams, frustrations, and everything there is to know about them. Gottman says that couples with detailed love maps are most likely to enjoy marital closeness and satisfaction. In an article by Pure Wow, The Relationship Place Founder, Dr. Dana McNeil, also a Gottman-trained Relationship Therapist, shared her expert insights on it. She laid

Eggshell parenting is a term that recently went viral on TikTok. The term might be new to some, but this parenting style has been observed in parents’ and caregivers’ behaviors for ages. What is it exactly? Our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT describes it as a style of responses from a parent or caregiver that are inconsistent and unpredictable. In an article by Charlie Health, Dr. McNeil shares her expert views about eggshell parenting

All romantic relationships, no matter how healthy, experience seasons of tension, stress, conflict and disconnect. But when do you know your relationship is still worth saving or it’s time to let go? This was further discussed in a First Things First article by Lauren Hall published in Chattanooga Times Free Press, where our founder, Dr. Dana McNeil PsyD, LMFT shared her expertise on the matter. According to her; “The bright side is all couples who

Dating is tough in this day and age, more so if you’re age has surpassed what most people consider a common dating age. Dating in your 50s will definitely have challenges, but according to an article by Best Life, there are ways you can overcome them.   As an expert on the matter, Dr. Dana McNeil PsY, LMFT shares in the article that people dating in their 50s think the dating pool is limited. However,