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How to Find an Emotionally Available Partner (Hint: It Starts with You)

Elizabeth Golembiewski January 18, 2026 No Comments

Love, at its core, is an invitation. An invitation to be seen, known, and met in that tender middle space where vulnerability and connection quietly hold hands. But sometimes, someone stands…

Situationship: When Connection Has Vibes… But No Map

Elizabeth Golembiewski January 11, 2026 No Comments

There’s a new word drifting through the dating universe—casual, comfortable, and refusing to define the relationship. Meet the situationship. It’s not a fling. It’s not quite a relationship. It’s… something.…

How To Connect Without Performing

Elizabeth Golembiewski January 6, 2026 No Comments

How to Connect with Others Authentically Without Feeling Like You’re Performing There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being “on.” You walk into a date, a party, a…

Noticing Your “If-Onlys”

Elizabeth Golembiewski December 23, 2025 No Comments

The if-onlys arrive quietly. They slip in while you’re brushing your teeth, scrolling your phone, lying awake at night doing that familiar mental choreography called regret mixed with hope. They sound…

Find Out the Missing Step in Affirmations

Elizabeth Golembiewski December 7, 2025 No Comments

Words Alone Won’t Change Your Life There’s a tender kind of hiding that many of us don’t talk about.Not the dramatic, crawl-under-the-bed-with-a-flashlight kind.No—this hiding is quieter, sweeter, almost noble in…

If your mind changes, does your authenticity change with it?

Elizabeth Golembiewski November 25, 2025 No Comments

Some days you wake up soft. It’s the version of you who wants tea, quiet music, and absolutely no sudden movements.Other days, your inner tiger bursts out, soul fierce, eyes…

Your To-Do List is a Mirror, Here’s What it Reflects

Elizabeth Golembiewski November 19, 2025 No Comments

A to-do list is never just ink on paper or text on a screen. It’s a quiet mirror, holding up the tender truth of how you feel about yourself. Some…

Perfection Is Exhausting – Here’s What to Do Instead

Elizabeth Golembiewski October 29, 2025 No Comments

We toss the word perfect around like confetti.“That meeting went perfectly.”“That dress fits perfectly.”“This plan is perfect.” It’s baked into our language, stitched into our expectations, and subtly woven into…

How a Gratitude List Really Works

Elizabeth Golembiewski October 28, 2025 No Comments

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Feeling Burned Out? You Don’t Need Another Self-Help Book — You Need a Nap and Some Boundaries

Elizabeth Golembiewski October 25, 2025 No Comments

You don’t need another color-coded morning routine. You don’t need a seven-day glow-up challenge. You don’t need a podcast reminding you to “step into your power” when what you really…

How to Set Boundaries with Your Inner Critic

Elizabeth Golembiewski September 26, 2025 No Comments

Your inner critic is like an overzealous roommate who thinks it’s their job to narrate your every move. Sometimes it whispers doubts. Sometimes it shouts judgments. And too often, it…

How to Keep Your Relationship Strong in Times of Uncertainty

Elizabeth Golembiewski September 14, 2025 No Comments

When life feels shaky, relationships become our anchor. It’s easy to retreat into worry or distraction, but connection is what steadies us. Uncertain times can strain relationships—misunderstandings flare, stress shortens…

Why Chasing Perfect Can Cost You Love

Elizabeth Golembiewski September 8, 2025 No Comments

Perfectionism wears a shiny mask. On the surface, it looks like high standards, ambition, or even love—”I only want the best for us.” But underneath, it hides a gnawing fear:…

Breaking Free from the“If Only” Trap

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 28, 2025 No Comments

Ever catch yourself thinking those ‘if only’ thoughts? If only he’d call… if only she understood me… if only they’d change. They feel so familiar, right? But underneath, those wishes…

How to Know if You’re Living as Your True Self – or Just on Autopilot

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 23, 2025 No Comments

Most of us move through life without stopping to ask: Am I being my true self right now, or am I trying to please someone else? The answer matters—because when…

From Swiping to Soul: Returning to Presence in Love

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 19, 2025 No Comments

We live in a time when love is treated like a commodity—purchased, traded, or chosen like the next song on a playlist. Dating apps promise endless possibilities, but you can…

Discover Five Relationship Secrets Vital to A Good Relationship

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 12, 2025 No Comments

Have you ever wished that love came with a manual that addresses all the issues that come up in dating and relationships? I had to learned love lessons the long…

How to End Conflict and Transform Your Behavior in Relationships

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 1, 2025 No Comments

James and Kyra are in a familiar situation. They’re arguing. Kyra desperately wants James to spend more quality time with her, and James says work and other activities take up…

An Easy Way to Manifest What You Want (Abraham-Hicks Style)

Elizabeth Golembiewski July 31, 2025 No Comments

Can you believe the year is already half over? If your dreams haven’t quite shown up the way you imagined back in January, good news, you haven’t missed your chance.…

Letting Go of Anger Toward an Ex and Opening Your Heart to Love Again

Elizabeth Golembiewski February 20, 2025 No Comments

Heartbreak lingers like an echo, a whisper of what once was and what will never be again. In the aftermath, anger can feel like an anchor—heavy, familiar, tethering you…

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Who Are You Really? Happily Exploring Life as a Spiritual Being

Elizabeth Golembiewski January 21, 2025 No Comments

In our daily lives, we often identify ourselves through the lens of our human experience: our roles, careers, relationships, and physical attributes. While these aspects are important, they represent only…

Transform Your Love Life by Asking Yourself These Seven Questions

Elizabeth Golembiewski December 3, 2024 No Comments

Have you ever gotten caught up in the excitement and fun of a new relationship? Everything's going great at first. But as the relationship unfolds, you may start to notice…

Understanding the Pain: Why Breakups are So Difficult

Elizabeth Golembiewski November 19, 2024 No Comments

Breakups are often seen as a natural part of life. Whether it’s after a short fling or a long-term relationship, the end of any romantic connection can be a profound…

Powerful Spiritual Solutions to Life’s Challenges

Elizabeth Golembiewski November 13, 2024 No Comments

Connecting to a spiritual perspective is a beautiful, deeply personal journey that offers comfort and strength when life presents its inevitable challenges. In times of disappointment, grief, stress, and uncertainty,…

Is Codependency Ruining Your Relationships?

Elizabeth Golembiewski October 21, 2024 1 Comment

You were born to enjoy life. Things like having great relationships, appreciating beauty, trying new things, and staying true to yourself are elements of a wonderful life. However, the disorder…

What is Self-Love?

Elizabeth Golembiewski October 21, 2024 No Comments

Self-love is a compassionate, ongoing commitment to honoring who you are, in all of your complexity, and giving yourself the care, respect, and kindness you deserve.

The Truth About Long Term Relationships

Elizabeth Golembiewski September 28, 2024 No Comments

Dating and Relationship Coach Elizabeth Golembiewski shares three myths about love and relationships.

The Quiet Alarm: Five Overlooked Red Flags in Dating

Elizabeth Golembiewski September 18, 2024 No Comments

If you’re single, you know that dating takes time and energy. Moreover, building a new relationship can be risky when you’re unsure if the person you’re dating is a good…

How Your Inner Child Your Shapes Your Relationships

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 25, 2024 No Comments

What is the Inner Child? Deep within each of us lives a tender, vulnerable part of ourselves—the inner child. It carries the purest essence of who we were before the…

What Does it Mean to Be Your True Authentic Self?

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 7, 2024 No Comments

In a world that often encourages us to fit in, “being your true self” or “being authentic” might feel like an elusive concept—something we hear about but aren’t always sure…

How, When, and Why to Set Boundaries in Relationships

Elizabeth Golembiewski August 2, 2024 No Comments

Do you say 'yes' when you'd rather say 'no' because saying yes feels easier? Do you dread having to tell someone 'no' and disappointing them? Do you feel unappreciated and…

Tips for Moving in Together Peacefully

Elizabeth Golembiewski July 21, 2022 No Comments

Moving in with your partner can be fun and exciting. Yet, there are practical issues to consider. We all have different tolerances for clutter and organization.

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How to Stop Feeling Guilty When You Say “No”

Elizabeth Golembiewski April 20, 2022 No Comments

It can be hard to tell someone, "No, I don't want to go out to dinner tonight,' or letting your mother know that you're not coming to see her for…

How to See Rejection in a Positive Light

Elizabeth Golembiewski April 4, 2022 No Comments

We've all experienced the pain of rejection. It's disappointing to pour your heart and soul into an endeavor and fail. Everything you wanted seems to disappear into thin air. Our…

Six Ways to Create Emotional Intimacy and a Great Relationship

Elizabeth Golembiewski March 19, 2022 No Comments

Emotional intimacy is an essential part of a great relationship, and it requires a level of emotional strength and bravery that can be intimidating. Discover six ways to create emotional…

How to Improve Communication By Not Making Assumptions

Elizabeth Golembiewski March 8, 2022 1 Comment

Why does communication work beautifully at times yet fail at others? The biggest challenge facing couples in relationships is communication. So, why is it so difficult to communicate? Good communication…

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