First Impression Enhancers April 16, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Meeting someone for the first time and making a good first impression can seem challenging at the best of times. Humans being can be very judgemental, judging each others’ appearances, career choices, financial status, social graces, intelligence, humour – the list goes on and on. Add in circumstance, mood and location, and it seems like […]
5 Definable Boundaries in Relationships April 9, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson As we get older, we tend to realize that our idea of “normal” doesn’t really exist. Most of us grew up around some sort of familial dysfunction – whether it be divorce, family secrets, emotional abandonment – the list goes on. And while none of these issues are certainly the fault of, or controllable by […]
Things To Consider Before Going Back to an Ex March 22, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Romantic connections are sometimes inexplicable; we’re attracted to someone and love them very much, but at the same time the relationship is far from smooth sailing. Many of us have had relationships in the past which we wanted to work out very badly, but for some reason (these reasons can also be hard to put […]
Deal Breaker or Second Date? March 19, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson First dates get all the glory. Our anticipation, worry, excitement and fears can all culminate into this highly-charged situation we experience with a veritable stranger. But after all is said and done, (and the date’s over), the decision to go on a second date isn’t always as cut and dry as we’d like it to […]
5 Tips for Playing the Dating Field Guilt Free March 1, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Finding someone to be in a long-term relationship with can take time, and along the way, we can certainly experience many twists and turns. While many of us choose to believe that fate dictates where we end up, we mustn’t ignore the fact that the choices we make influence the final outcome also. There are […]
4 Questions – Am I In This For the Right Reasons? February 27, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Being single is not always the easiest phase we go through. Reminders of how much “better” it is to be in a relationship are everywhere, whether it be on the street, in the media or even from our own families. We can be prone to thinking life will be incomplete until we have someone to […]
Valentine’s Day February 12, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Oh dreaded Valentine’s Day! Let’s face it: when you’re single, it’s not the most enjoyable thing to be constantly reminded (through every possible media outlet) that you don’t belong to a couple. But like every other holiday that’s exploited beyond its meaning here in North America, the key is to remember and honour the essence […]
Dealing with Insecurity in Relationships February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson One of the most common issues we encounter in our intimate relationships is the insecurity of one or both partners. And while insecurity can often masquerade as a doting or adoring partner in the early phases of a relationship, it inevitably evolves into destructive patterns that can tear two people apart. How to Identify Insecurity […]
7 Ideas to Get Down and Dirty on Your Next Date February 7, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson What is a good date idea when your first love is your truck? Featured below is a slew of ideas that will allow you to combine both interests. But be prepared, because this ain’t no sittin’ on the front porch, drinking lemonade stuff. So, load up the truck and get out there and have some […]
First Date Tips to Help You Click January 29, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson First dates can be like a journey into the great unknown. We’re (hopefully) excited about the all the possibilities, and at the same time, we can’t help but imagine all the potential things that could go wrong. We all like to be a little prepared prior to new situation, and though we can’t predict the […]