Don’t use sex to confirm your worth or get validation, because when things end between you two and he (or she) is no longer there, your entire self-esteem and self-confidence will crumble with them.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 6)

Welcome back, guys! We’re now on Part 6 of The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating blog series. As promised, today we’re going to discuss SEX and how it affects dating. One special note I want to first make before I begin this particular post is that how you view sex will determine how it will affect you during your dating journey. Also, as you read, you’ll be able to tell that I am really passionate about this specific topic because many of these things personally happened to me. So, buckle up because this one will be really in

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Loving yourself and finding your worth and purpose is one of the best GIFTS you can give to yourself.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 5)

Hi everyone! We’re back with Part 5 of my "The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating" blog series. Today, we’ll cover the next part of the series: What Happens During Dating, specifically... Boundaries. However, before we start, here’s a recap: Part 1 Evaluate Yourself Before You DateYou Are SpecialHave StandardsLove Yourself BEFORE DatingIt’s Okay to Be Alone Part 2 Be YouLeave Anyone Who Cannot Accept You For YouHave a Healthy Attitude About Relationships and LoveHave a Healthy Mindset TooThe Person You Will Date/Have a Relationship with is a PersonDo Not Fall for the Fake Online Dating/Relationship Tips and Advice

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YOU have to like YOU first before you can get someone to like you and eventually establish a relationship with them.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 4)

Welcome back, guys! We’re on Part 4 of The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating blog series.  Here is a recap of the previous 3 parts. If you click on any of the lessons, you will be taken directly to that post where I discuss each lesson in more detail. Part 1 Evaluate Yourself Before You DateYou Are SpecialHave StandardsLove Yourself BEFORE DatingIt’s Okay to Be Alone Part 2 Be YouLeave Anyone Who Cannot Accept You For YouHave a Healthy Attitude About Relationships and LoveHave a Healthy Mindset TooThe Person You Will Date/Have a Relationship with is a PersonDo

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Everyone has different preferences, different opinions, and different experiences. Everyone has different things that make them happy and finding a relationship is about finding someone who makes YOU happy. So YOU create the rules.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 3)

Welcome back! Today will be Part 3 of our "The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating" series. Here's a recap of what we have covered so far: Part 1 Evaluate Yourself Before You DateYou Are SpecialHave StandardsLove Yourself BEFORE DatingIt's Okay to Be Alone Part 2 Be YouLeave Anyone Who Cannot Accept You For YouHave a Healthy Attitude About Relationship and LoveHave a Healthy Mindset TooThe Person You Will Date/Have a Relationship with is a PersonDo Not Fall for the Fake Online Dating/Relationship Tips and Advice of So-Called "Gurus"Love is Not like Disney, Rom-Coms, or Any Romantic Novels/MoviesThere is

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When you are your own individual being, and are proud and comfortable under your own skin, you will be loved and cherished as you are and the way you deserve to be.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 2)

We’re back with another dating post! This will be Part 2 of my 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating series.  If you have not seen Part 1, click on the link (Part 1) and you’ll be taken there.  Let’s dive right in. 6) Be You Everyone has insecurities. There is always something about themselves that they do not like. I have cellulite and small pooch I’d love to get rid of. I have a bad habit of not being able to stand up for myself and I squeeze my toothpaste from wherever I grab the tube. I have to

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The best attitude I think that works for dating is to have boundaries, respect, and love for yourself first and foremost, THEN just go out there, have an open mind, meet different people, have fun, and let things play out organically on their own.

The 75+ Lessons You Should Know Before Dating (Part 1)

Hi guys! Welcome back to my blog! I hope you and all your loved ones are safe and sound during this global pandemic. I know it’s been awhile since I last published a post, but all for good reason because I’ve been experiencing and learning a lot about myself and dating (and I had a project I needed to turn in by May 1st). Don’t worry, I stopped dating before the pandemic started, but I was taking time to emotionally and mentally recover and get myself together before I could objectively write this post. And it’ll be a great one,

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