The 4 Communication Styles September 17, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Communication is probably the most important tool we have when it comes to co-existing with others. Not only does it alert us to the needs and feelings of others, but self-expression is an absolutely essential factor in our own individual happiness. When communication isn’t running smoothly, our relationships suffer, resentment builds, misunderstandings ensue, and we […]
Tips for Writing a Great First Email September 10, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson So you’ve just had a great night of speed dating, you’re pretty sure you’ve made some promising connections, but what now? The first email of course! And while it’s important to maximize your dating experience by writing that all-important 1st contact, you want to sound natural, not overly eager, and not like you’re trying too […]
Phone Etiquette for Dating August 27, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Most of us assume the first one-on-one date we experience with someone holds most of the weight in determining the future success of that connection. We spend a lot of time planning our first dates, from location, to attire, to conversational topics – but we often overlook the step that comes even before the first […]
5 Ways to Calm Your Nerves Before a First Date August 17, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Not many things can beat the excitement and anticipation of getting to know someone better that you’re attracted to. Maybe you met through friends, while speed dating, at a singles party, or at some random place like the gym. Your first date has been scheduled and you can’t wait! But as the date approaches, you […]
6 Love Inhibitors August 13, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Like the song says, all you need is love. Ever notice that when you’re in love everything else doesn’t seem as hard in life? Work is less stressful, people are less irritating, and we tend to be just generally more content and positive. We spend a lot of time thinking, hoping and wishing to find […]
Tips for Getting Over Unrequited Love July 27, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson We all know that being in love can put us on top of the world, but what happens when we love someone and our affections aren’t returned? Unrequited love can be one of the most painfully confusing relationship issues we go through. It can be all-consuming, disappointing – even devastating, and 100% unhealthy. Trying to […]
Tips for Revealing a Secret to Your Partner July 23, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson Secrets. We all have them or have had them at some point in our lives, and they can make certain relationships or situations complicated, to say the least. When we’re in the process of dating someone, our goal is usually to get to know each other, thus becoming more intimate. But what happens when there’s […]
The Early Phase of Dating – 5 Faux Pas July 13, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson So you have started dating someone you really like and are excited to see where things go. Here are some tips on how to get the most of your time together and what to watch for. 1. The Surprise Date: Save the surprises for later in the dating phase. It’s great to be spontaneous, but […]
Tips for Comfortably Sharing a Bed With a New Partner July 1, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson New relationships come with lots of changes, including sharing your bed. Sleeping in the same bed offers intimacy and closeness, but can be disruptive to rest as you learn to adjust to sleeping together. It can be a challenge to learn how to sleep next to another person, especially when you face issues like motion, […]
Initial Signs of Chemistry During a Date June 22, 2018 Ragna Stamm'ler-Adamson We all know how important compatibility is in growing relationships; some might even argue it’s the most important factor in building a successful partnership. But how many times have we heard things like, “They’re really nice, but there was no chemistry…” The chemistry between two people is impossible to measure, hard to define, but can […]