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Get Your Needs Met

Get Your Needs Met

DonnaBarnes April 20, 2019 Fix Our Issues, Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Are you waiting for your partner to change so you can get your needs met? That’s giving your power away, and leaving you in limbo. We are all responsible for taking care of our own needs. What you need to …

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Looks Don't Make You Happy

Looks Don’t Make You Happy

DonnaBarnes April 9, 2019 Advice for Men, Online Dating Tips Leave a Comment

In dating, first impressions are largely about looks. Especially if you meet on a dating app. But when it comes to creating a good relationship, looks don’t make you happy. The truth is personality really is more important. I’m sure …

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You Can't Force Love

You Can’t Force Love

DonnaBarnes April 6, 2019 Get Over a Breakup Leave a Comment

Loving someone who isn’t being loving towards you is a heartbreaking feeling. It causes anxiety that can cause you to behave unattractively which doesn’t help your cause in wanting to be loved. But understanding that you can’t force love will …

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Amazing Connection Fizzled

Amazing Connection Fizzled?

DonnaBarnes April 2, 2019 A New Relationship Leave a Comment

At just a few months into your relationship are you stressed that your new love seems distant? Feeling like your amazing connection fizzled and scared it might be over? Is this the end? Or just a phase that will pass? …

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10 Rules of Dating

10 Rules of Dating

DonnaBarnes March 19, 2019 Dating Advice, Advice for Women Leave a Comment

My clients frequently ask me, “What are the rules of dating?” Well, I’m not a fan of dating rules because they tend to make you seem phony and when broken can damage your self-esteem. Instead, I teach my clients how …

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Your Ex doesn't Care How You Feel

Your Ex Doesn’t Care

DonnaBarnes March 17, 2019 Get Over a Breakup, Advice for Women Leave a Comment

After a breakup, many jilted lovers feel the need to communicate their feelings to their ex. They text, email, and/or call to plead their case to give them another chance. But here’s the truth about breakups, your ex doesn’t care …

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Ask How Do You Feel About Me?

How Do You Feel About Me?

DonnaBarnes March 12, 2019 A New Relationship Leave a Comment

Are you thinking about asking the person you’re dating, “How do you feel about me?” Let me save you from a potentially very awkward conversation that could end your relationship. There is no need to ever ask that question, you …

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Know & Enforce Your Deal Breakers

Know And Enforce Your Deal Breakers

DonnaBarnes March 9, 2019 A New Relationship Leave a Comment

People reveal themselves if you’re paying attention. So if you know and enforce your deal breakers it can be really easy to avoid heartbreak. Of course, that’s easier said than done when you’re really hot for someone. As a breakup …

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In Love But Not Happy

In Love But Not Happy

DonnaBarnes March 6, 2019 Fix Our Issues Leave a Comment

Falling in love can be very allusive. That’s why many people stay in relationships that don’t really work for them. However, if you’re in love but not happy then you need to make a change. First and foremost, love should …

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Stop Partner Escaping Your Relationship

Stop Partner Escaping Your Relationship

DonnaBarnes February 26, 2019 Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Is your partner escaping your relationship? Is s/he doing things without you and seemingly paying attention to everything else but you? Is your relationship is over? Not necessarily. Relationships go through many changes and it’s easy to get side tracked …

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Being Impulsive Is Not Smart

Being Impulsive Is Not Smart

DonnaBarnes February 16, 2019 Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Thinking on your feet and responding immediately is not helpful to your relationship. I know many people are proud of having that ability to always have a quick comeback. I used to be one of them. But I now know …

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Valentine Gift Ideas fir Every Relationship Stage

Valentine Gift Ideas

DonnaBarnes February 14, 2019 Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

Coming up with appropriate Valentine gift ideas can be stressful at every stage of a relationship. But the best and easiest gift to give is to be thoughtful. Everyone wants to feel loved, that’s the defining quality of a good …

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Did you ex threaten suicide?

Did Your Ex Threaten Suicide?

DonnaBarnes February 10, 2019 Get Over a Breakup Leave a Comment

It is very common when going through a breakup to have your ex threaten suicide. However, it’s usually just a desperate attempt to manipulate you to stay in the relationship. You should not give in to it. Handle your ex …

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Don't Punish Your Partner

Don’t Punish Your Partner

DonnaBarnes February 2, 2019 Lasting Relationship Leave a Comment

When your partner makes you angry is your first instinct to lash back and hurt him or her? S/he hurt you so turn around is fair play, right? No, that’s destroying your relationship. You need to react rationally, with integrity, …

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How To Avoid Bad Dating Advice From Friends

How To Avoid Bad Dating Advice From Friends

DonnaBarnes January 22, 2019 Online Dating Tips, Dating Advice Leave a Comment

Being single can be frustrating for many reasons. The annoyance of having to put up with everyone else’s opinion about your love life makes singledom even worse. This nosey concern is typically followed by well-meaning tips to help you find “your person.” …

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