Dating and Relationship Advice

The world loves a good love story. When two high-profile celebrities like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce come together, it's bound to capture attention.

Mastering online dating can feel like navigating a complex maze, but with the right guidance, it becomes an exciting journey toward finding meaningful connections. At Love Life Academy, our team of certified dating and relationship coaches is here to help you every step of the way. 

Many of my coaching clients have shared that they are uncomfortable with the concept of self-care. Some express feeling guilty about prioritizing their own needs, almost viewing it as a selfish act. How foreign it feels! But where does this sentiment originate?

This blog provides essential tips for making a great first impression on a first date, emphasizing the importance of respectful gestures, engaging conversation, and thoughtful appearance. By following these guidelines, you'll increase your chances of a successful and memorable date.

Intimacy forms the foundation of deep and meaningful connections in relationships. It encompasses various dimensions that contribute to a fulfilling and well-rounded partnership. Our team members, Lisa, Dawn, Theresa, and Nancy, share their insights on the different types of intimacy and their importance in building strong, healthy relationships.

Ever shopped hungry without a list, ending up with junk food? Dating can be similar. Create a “shopping list” of values to guide you. This helps find a fulfilling, healthy, and long-lasting relationship by focusing on core and key life values.

Discover the transformative power of healing your inner child and breaking unhealthy relationship patterns. This blog explores how unmet childhood needs shape our adult relationships and offers a step-by-step guide to awareness, identification, forgiveness, and release. Learn how to conduct a Relationship Inventory, trace back and heal past traumas, and use methods like Somatic Therapy for mind-body healing. By embracing this journey, you can love your authentic self, recognize your worth, and attract healthy, loving partners. Join us and start your path to true, lasting intimacy and personal growth.

If you’re looking for a tool to dramatically increase the level of intimacy in your life, The Man’s Guide to Women by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman should be first on your list. This is not just a tool for men. Ladies, this will change your love life, too. In this blog, we will break down our coaching team’s favorite lessons.

Science-based certified dating and relationship coaching offers personalized, evidence-backed strategies to improve communication, build healthy relationships, and enhance self-awareness. Grounded in research, this modern approach helps individuals confidently navigate their romantic lives and achieve lasting fulfillment.

"Sweet Sorrow" by Dr. Sherry Cormier is a heartfelt memoir about love, loss, healing, and finding spiritual connection beyond death.

There's no silver screen, but the process of introspection and open dialogue can lead to one of the most impactful decisions in one's life. I've often daydreamed about having the ability to foresee the consequences of our choices, particularly in matters of the heart.

Rejection is an inevitable part of dating, but how we handle it can significantly affect our emotional well-being. By learning to reframe rejection, we build a strong foundation that helps us navigate these experiences with resilience and grace. Reframing empowers us to see rejection not as a reflection of our worth but as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

What does it take to be in a healthy relationship? Our Dating Coach shares her personal advice for anyone looking to strengthen their bond.

Transition from feeling "too much" to feeling secure and empowered in your dating journey.

Struggling with first dates? You're not alone. Join us as our team of Certified Dating and Relationship coaches share our top tips.

Join in on the conversation that four of our amazing dating coaches and matchmakers had the other day about self-love! Is self-love selfish? Or is it something we all need to do every once and a while? Find out in this week's conversation!

Conflict with a romantic partner can oftentimes feel like navigating a powerful storm. But when handled correctly, conflict can be healthy.

This book reminds us that dating and relationships don’t have to be difficult. If you are aware of your core needs and values, accept yourself, and are willing to put in some work, you can and will find the love that you deserve.

Making a lasting impression when dating is crucial for showcasing the best version of yourself. You want to appear genuine, relaxed, comfortable, and engaging. Often, singles find themselves not asking enough questions or feeling unsure about what to discuss on a date. We aim to alleviate stress and boost confidence [...]

I can't tell you how many of my female clients are puzzled by their consistent attraction to bad boys. They often mention choosing the same type of guy but with a different face. They've admitted feeling drawn to a force that sometimes defies logic but feels irresistibly compelling. Many of [...]

How many times have you found yourself in this scenario: You are meeting a potential romantic connection for the first time and you decide to go to a restaurant... because isn’t that what we do on first dates? You awkwardly try to determine if a hug or handshake is appropriate [...]

Picture this: you’re getting ready to meet a date for the very first time. You walk through the door, shake their hand, fall into an easy conversation and it's like you’ve known each other for years.  What was intended to be a quick cup of coffee turns into hours of [...]

At Love Life Academy, our clients come to us with a really big goal: to find and keep a loving, healthy relationship. They're done with the games, unhealthy or toxic people, and failed relationships. They want a love worth finding. To find a connection that's meaningful, safe, and secure.   But [...]