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Rachel Dack is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), relationship coach, and author specializing in dating and relationship dynamics. With advanced degrees in clinical mental health counseling and over a decade of experience, Rachel has helped countless individuals and couples strengthen their emotional connections. She is a nationally recognized expert featured in Psychology Today, eharmony, and The Huffington Post, where she shares evidence-based strategies for improving communication, building intimacy, and navigating modern dating challenges. Follow Rachel on Facebook and Instagram.
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107 posts • Last Updated 3/14/23
Meeting the parents is a huge milestone in any serious relationship. The timing is a personal decision based on a number of individual, relationship, and... Read More »
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Without changing who you are or approaching dating with a facade, you can do a lot to be more fun around men. You may believe you have to be passive, wait... Read More »
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Whether you fall for a guy who is already taken, or maybe he's a friend, a co-worker, or an acquaintance, getting over a guy you never dated is sometimes... Read More »
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Do you find yourself wondering if your intelligence and drive are interfering with men finding you attractive? Do you worry if you are too intimidating or... Read More »
Ah, breakups! Each one is unique, and they commonly cause a person to feel a lot of different things at once. It's normal to feel sadness, loneliness, or... Read More »
You may be feeling the blues during this stretch of celebrations from the new year to the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. Being single during this season... Read More »
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As we approach a new year and reflect on 2021, there’s no better time to take your relationship to the next level by implementing healthy relationship... Read More »
Saying “I love you” for the first time is a monumental moment in a relationship. The timing will look different for different couples because love develops... Read More »
If you aren’t dating with confidence, your dating life may feel out of control. You may find rejection very painful and difficult to manage. You may... Read More »
Oftentimes couples wonder if their relationship problems are "normal." Does every couple struggle and fight as they do? What are common relationship... Read More »
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t get enough of the new person in your life? All of a sudden your crush takes up significant space in your mind, and you... Read More »
If you're single and looking for love, it’s important to bring an empowered approach to dating. Examining who you are and what you want while applying... Read More »
The definition of the phrase “wrong partner” may vary, but it commonly includes personality traits and relationship ingredients that leave you feeling... Read More »
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Balancing Dating, Politics, and the Pandemic
If you ask most people how they are doing right now, and they answer honestly, they will probably tell you that life is hard. They may acknowledge what... Read More »
If you were dating or looking for love in 2020, you were faced with lots of new barriers and situations. From social distancing, virtual dating,... Read More »
If your goal is to continue to go on dates during the pandemic, but you’re feeling anxious about your safety, know you can take action to get on the same... Read More »
There’s no denying that COVID-19 has changed dating in numerous ways. More specifically, where singles meet, the locations of dates, and the types of dates... Read More »
When you’re in search of a partner who is right for you, finding a healthy middle ground between having unrealistically high, impossible-to-meet standards... Read More »
Being quarantined and apart from your support system during COVID-19 may magnify the already challenging nature of breaking up. Typical post-breakup... Read More »
Having a baby inevitably changes your relationship with your partner. Becoming a parent is a massive identity shift that affects where your attention,... Read More »