I am not what most look for (in a partner)
Dating is a tricky business. You want to find your right match, but you often feel you have to look and sound your best, not just be your every day,...
Tagged: true-self
Learning from bad experiences: find that silver lining
A few weeks ago, I was mugged and had an accident. It happened in a very safe and touristy place, and in broad daylight. Shortly after that, I wounded my...
To love or not to love
Every now and then I get messages from people who tell me they’ve given up on love. They don’t want to try any more because they’ve tried for years or even...
What is true confidence – and why it’s crucial in finding love
I often talk about the importance of being confident when you’re looking for love. But I am aware confidence is a rather abstract term that is often misunderstood or misinterpreted....
The right way to compare to others
We all compare. It’s human nature. We look at other people’s lives and notice the differences. We are younger, older, smarter, wiser, more or less attractive, healthier, richer or poorer....
The worst thing that can happen when you follow your heart
I am going to be 40 this week! I don’t feel that old. I don’t even know if it’s old. Am I middle-aged now? That word actually makes me giggle....
Dear Valentine’s, what shall we do with you?
When I was a child, we didn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in my (then communist) country. I’ve never even heard about it for the first 18 or so years of my...
5 not-so-easy steps to finding love
The 5 not-so-easy steps that are sure to make you find true love the very day you master them. I guarantee you it will happen the same day – even if you choose to lock yourself at home, turn off your phone, disconnect the internet and refuse to answer the doorbell – he or she will find the way to drop down your chimney. Even if you don’t have a chimney.
Is loving yourself selfish?
Loving yourself the right way means you love everything that is human about you and others. It creates a feeling of abundance, and in return – you have more to give to everyone.