Let's Talk Relationships (Page 11)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

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Relationships have incredible upsides, in fact too many to list here. But they can also be a lot of work if we’re being honest. We know the dynamics of romantic partnerships can feel somewhat like a mystery, especially if it’s your first or your first serious one in a while.

So to ease things up, our experts have agreed to provide key insights into navigating the ebbs and flows of relationships, and how they can add value and joy to our lives.

Our expert-backed content provides readers with the advice to approach relationships with intention, effort, and understanding. Whether you’re in a relationship or dating to find one, our experts want to guide you to take healthy steps toward meeting your goals.

We’ll recommend the best dating apps and sites for getting serious and discuss the steps you should take to settle down and commit. Our authors also cover the five love languages, attachment styles, codependency, and more helpful tips, so you can love better and live fuller.

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How Childhood Affects Relationships (5 Insights From an Expert)
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Childhood isn't just about making great memories. It's giving us the building blocks toward adulthood. I don't always realize how many of my assumptions, biases, and habits come back to my childhood experiences (until my husband oh-so-helpfully points them out). I want to talk about how those early experiences influence our future relationships and dating styles. A child’s development influences the skills...

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Musarat Yusufali Brings Holistic Relationship Therapy to Women in Minority Populations
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short Version: Immigrants and members of minority groups often seek out Musarat Yusufali because of her ability to understand people who have diverse upbringings. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an immigrant herself, she understands the challenges of being attached to two different cultures — especially for women. She uses a variety of techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...

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From Dating to Parenting — Dr. Paulette Sherman Coaches Clients Through Multiple Stages of Life
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short version: Dr. Paulette Sherman is a psychologist who has developed a reputation as an effective relationship coach. For many years, Dr. Sherman wrote weekly advice columns, spoke on dating issues, and drew attention from primarily young daters struggling to find love. While she still works with that core demographic, she also helps her clients navigate through all life stages -- from getting married to...

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Melody Chardon’s DiamondLight Leadership™ Offers Couples Tools to Deal with Disappointment in Their Relationships
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Melody Chardon understands the surprising ways that grief can disrupt our lives, and the experiences she’s endured in her life and relationships have made her a more effective coach. In her DiamondLight Leadership practice, she helps clients deal with their lingering grief and trauma — no matter how long they may have been holding on to their troubles. Rather than focusing on the adage that “time...

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ChinaLoveMatch.net Brings Together Western & Chinese Singles for Long-Term Relationships
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short Version: The primary mission of ChinaLoveMatch.net is to help Western men and Chinese women find quality relationships — the kind that could end in marriage. John Abbot and his Chinese-born wife created the platform because they were brought together, in part, through online dating. ChinaLoveMatch has become a popular destination for singles focused on the long term and includes a forum and blog where users...

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MTN Matchmaking Rigorously Screens Clients to Find Those Who are Ready for Love and Commitment
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Maureen Tara Nelson, Founder of Long Island and Manhattan’s MTN Matchmaking, has a wealth of experience bringing compatible partners together. She can often spot negative character traits that other matchmakers may miss during her thorough, three-part singles screening process. Maureen carefully considers each client she includes in her dating pool to keep out those who exhibit controlling...

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Dr. John Grey Equips Struggling Couples With Tools to Repair Their Relationships
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

Short version: Therapist and author Dr. John Grey is an expert in the issues that stymie couples. Using his background in neuroscience and attachment theory, Dr. Grey dispels the myth that all healthy couples need is love, when, in fact, relationships require a sustained effort. For nearly 30 years, he has helped fast-track the healing process by hosting retreats to teach couples how to repair their relationships....

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Coach Sharon Coldwell Shows Clients How to Holistically Improve Their Relationships & Careers
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: When Coach Sharon Coldwell works with emerging leaders in corporate environments, one topic comes up over and over again: relationships. If a marriage or dating life isn't satisfying and supportive, those problems can quickly spill into other parts of life, including your career. But often people address their situations by identifying and working on one problem area, while the real issues are more...

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LoveDignity.com Provides Advice for Singles and Couples Who Want Respectable Relationships
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Whether you're in a relationship or still on the dating scene, you can always use advice on how to keep your love life strong while maintaining your dignity and standards. LoveDignity.com is an online destination for those who don’t want to compromise in romance. The site contains a library of entertaining articles on everything from how to approach a girl to how to have great sex. In-the-know...

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JDate Has Helped Jewish Singles Find Love for More Than 20 Years
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Many Jewish couples have JDate.com to thank for their happy relationships. The site has focused on using proven methods to connect Jewish singles for more than 20 years. The platform is moving forward with fun new outreach campaigns and backend improvements to add functionality and features for its users. JDate is on a mission to give all Jewish singles a chance to find long-lasting love with...

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The Bloved™ Dating for True Love System Offers Singles a Groundbreaking Approach to Attracting Compatible Partners
Khaya Caine

Khaya Caine

The Short Version: When Troy Pummill and Judy Day met each other, they discovered that it was possible to find a unique type of relationship that is naturally easy, frictionless, and profoundly connected. That’s why they designed a system that rebuilds dating and relationships from the ground up. Following the Dating for True Love System (DTLS) can result in finding the deep, harmonious, frictionless love that...

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Relationship Experts Vancouver™ Demystifies Couples Therapy to Make Clients More Comfortable
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Relationship Experts Vancouver & International (REV) is a practice helmed by Richard Tatomir, a counselor who describes his personality as a unique blend of a psychology nerd and a people person. The couples and singles who see Richard note that he provides them with the research-based tools they need to solve their relationship problems. Specifically, he is interested in making therapy less...

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Marriage.com Supports Couples Who Strive Toward Happy, Healthy Unions With Informative Content Created By Experts
Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

The Short Version: When Malini Bhatia and her husband acquired the Marriage.com domain, they set out to create a resource for both men and women who want to have happy, healthy relationships. They put together a global team to help manage the site and post articles by industry experts and blogs by contributors and in-house writers. Marriage.com also has sections devoted to videos and quizzes that offer practical...

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Relationship Expert Suzannah Galland Uses Intuitive Understanding to Show Singles How to Find Loving Partners
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Suzannah Galland, a life advisor and relationship expert, has shared her advice on platforms from magazines, like Forbes, to TV shows like “America’s Next Top Model.” She focuses on spurring breakthroughs in a range of areas from her clients’ careers to their romantic lives. She also plans to present her advice in quick-hit videos designed to accommodate the busy schedules of modern professionals....

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Dr. Sue Johnson Uses Emotionally Focused Therapy to Teach Couples How to Have Great Relationships
Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

The Short Version: Throughout her career, Dr. Sue Johnson has worked on developing Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT) techniques to add to her field and use in her practice. She has written books, including "Hold Me Tight" and shared many YouTube videos based on her studies. She and her colleagues also modify the EFT methods for diverse cultures around the world. To extend her reach to even more...

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Evolve Dating Gurus™ Helps Couples Focus on Self-Love and Affirmation to Grow Healthy Relationships
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Chris DeCicco and Kendra Seoane’s Evolve Dating Gurus is unique in the world of matchmaking. Rather than merely pairing available singles, Evolve Dating Gurus combines therapy, dating coaching, and dating strategy — after that comes the matchmaking. This progression mimics the Evolve Dating Gurus philosophy: A person is only ready to date when they’ve done the work on themselves. Chris and Kendra have...

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Relationship Coach Dominey Drew Helps Men Improve Their Confidence to Enrich Their Dating Lives
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Relationship Coach Dominey Drew helps men find romantic partners who are waiting, as she puts it, “for you to get out of your head.” Many of her exclusively male clients are confused about why they’re perpetually single or attracting the wrong sorts of women. Using methods she has developed, Dominey help clients make permanent changes in their level of self-confidence and feelings of self-worth. She...

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Simantov International Continues the Tradition of Jewish Matchmaking for Elite Singles
Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

The Short Version: Busy professionals often don’t have the time to invest in finding a suitable partner, and Jewish singles are no exception. While the Jewish people have a long history of using matchmakers, Simantov International adds a modern twist with its professional team that dives deep into members’ profiles with the goal of connecting the right people. Simantov International matchmakers are so skilled that...

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25 “I Love You” Quotes For Him
Mike Goldstein

Mike Goldstein

Whether you're in a new relationship or you've been with someone for years, it can be difficult to put into words exactly how you feel about your partner. Sending a sweet and romantic quote is a great way to show that you care. The quotes in this article can help you express your love, bringing you closer together as a couple. Let's start with the best I love you quotes to send to him, and then don't forget to...

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The Happy Couple Expert™ Robyn D’Angelo Offers People Tools to Empathize With Their Partners
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Therapist Robyn D’Angelo focuses on one thing in her practice: Helping couples build better relationships. Robyn, also known as The Happy Couple Expert, offers research-based advice to teach clients to reframe their relationships and develop more acute empathy for their partners. At the same time, she helps couples move away from impossible romantic expectations and better address the real problems...

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Relationship Expert, Author & Multimedia Star LaDawn Black is a Trusted Voice for Love Advice
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: LaDawn Black is just like one of your best girlfriends — except she’s also a renowned relationship expert, radio and television personality, and the author of several books and guides on love. LaDawn hosted Baltimore's top-rated relationship radio show, The LaDawn Black Show, and has been named Best Radio Personality Best Guilty Pleasure Radio Show by publications in the city. Her advice and style...

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With My Ex Again™ Teaches the Heartbroken How to Heal From Breakups and Reunite With Their Former Lover
Emily Gerson

Emily Gerson

The Short Version: After a breakup or divorce, many people feel lost, broken, and unsure of their identity without that relationship. Sometimes they want nothing more than to get their ex back. The creators of With My Ex Again offer tools and resources to help people recover from breakups, increase their happiness, and, if they desire, reunite with their former lover. With My Ex Again provides personalized...

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Dating Coach Leslie Seidel Helps People Break Through Barriers in One-on-One Sessions & Support Groups
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Leslie Seidel is an emotionally attuned dating expert who empowers singles to go after the love they deserve. "I truly believe that everybody gets to have a true life partner," she said, "and it could be right around the corner. The only thing that can stop you is a lack of trying." As a dating coach, Leslie inspires her clients not to give up hope and to make the right choices that lead to love....

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Confidence Coach Kendra Hadley Helps Millennials Navigate Dating and Life
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: As any young adult who has battled problems — big or small — can tell you, an empathetic ear and advice from someone who's walked the same path can help. Vancouver-based Confidence Coach and Counselor Kendra Hadley helps millennials overcome feelings of being stuck, so they can reach their goals in life and love. But she doesn’t coddle her clients -- she helps them deal with their issues and emerge...

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Intuition Specialist Joan Marie Whelan Uses Her Psychic Abilities to Help Clients Build Better Relationships By Exploring Themselves
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version:  Joan Marie Whelan has been an intuitive — someone with innate accurate insight — since her earliest memories. Intuition can mean psychic ability, of course, but she doesn't prefer the connotations that come with the latter term. She had trouble accepting her abilities until a traumatic accident 20 years ago led her to reconnect with herself. Joan Marie recognized she could turn her anticipation of...

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Dating Coach Karenna Alexander Teaches Women How to Find “Mr. Forever”
Jessica Lollino

Jessica Lollino

The Short Version: Dating and Relationship Coach Karenna Alexander provides smart and successful women with the tools they need to find lasting love. Karenna is a sought-after dating expert who shares her insights with various media outlets and coaches clients, individually or through courses, to find the man they truly desire. She gives women valuable advice on relationships and dating and helps them examine four...

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Psychotherapist Jacqueline Schatz Specializes in Practical Love and Relationship Advice for Busy Singles and Couples
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: If you're so busy with a successful career that you barely have time to invest in finding a partner for a satisfying relationship, you're not alone. Many individuals who lead otherwise happy lives are still searching for that special someone, and they're too busy to understand why they can’t find them. That's why Therapist Jacqueline Schatz, MA, EdM, LMFT, offers concierge therapy services to her...

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Better Marriages™ Provides Answers and Support for Couples Committed to Sharing Their Journey Through Life
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: In the 1970s, the divorce rate in America began to climb, leading many observers to wonder whether the institution of marriage was doomed. Despite the celebrity splits that seem to dominate the news, the US divorce rate has been declining for the last 30 years, and marriages today are stronger than they have been in a long time. But that didn’t happen by accident. It’s true that fewer people are...

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Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Developed Imago Relationship Therapy to Help Couples Build Strong Bonds
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: In 1980, Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt co-created Imago Relationship Therapy, a revolutionary therapy practice that has now been taught to over 2,500 therapists and educators in 53 countries. This enlightened approach to therapy focuses on improving how couples communicate with one another and resolving present conflict by healing past pains. Acclaimed couples therapists Dr....

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Connectricity™: Trenia Johnson-Norford is a Well-Connected Matchmaker Who Runs a Professional & Personalized Service
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Finding a suitable partner can take time, and not all working professionals have the patience to scour bars, dating apps, and meetups for a date. Dating as an adult takes a lot of effort and comes with no guarantees that you'll actually make a worthwhile connection. A professional matchmaker like Trenia Johnson-Norford, however, can promise to make the journey easier and less time-consuming by...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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