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Mating

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on June 3, 2024

Having realistic expectations of dating takes the self-blame and shame out of the experience. Here are some hard realities about dating.

Mating

5 Ways People Attract Emotionally Unavailable Partners

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on April 29, 2024

1. Dating for validation, not connection.

Relationships

The Lasting Impact of Emotionally Unavailable Fathers

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on April 12, 2024

Women who had an emotionally unavailable or absent father often struggle in their adult relationships with men. Their wounds leave them longing for love but unable to receive it.

Mating

7 Keys to Finding a Committed Relationship

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on March 7, 2024

Dating and getting into a relationship isn’t a matter of luck. It's a matter of skill.

Relationships

5 Tips for Spending Time with Family During the Holidays

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on December 8, 2023

Spending time with family over the holidays can be stressful, but learning new skills can make a huge difference in how you feel with your family this year.

Therapy

What to Do When Your Partner Won't Go to Couples Therapy

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on August 13, 2023

You may feel helpless when your partner won't work on relationship problems with you, but there’s a lot you can do on your own to create a healthier partnership.

Relationships

3 Ways People Ruin Their Relationships

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on June 6, 2023

Most of us learned unhealthy relational skills growing up. We may be doing the best we can, but as adults we need to learn new relational skills.

Sex

The 7 Biggest Mistakes Couples Make

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on April 22, 2023

Many couple make the same mistakes—mistakes that wind up causing disconnection and harm to the relationship.

Mating

5 Things About Dating I Wish I Knew Sooner

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on January 23, 2023

Date in a way that leads to a healthy relationship faster and without all the pain along the way.

Relationships

How to Handle the Uncertainty That Comes With Relationships

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on December 8, 2022

Relationships are uncertain. You don’t know what will happen in a month, a year, or a decade. You don’t know what will happen tomorrow.

Career

3 Signs You Need to Learn Healthier Communication Skills

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on October 14, 2022

It's never too late to learn how to communicate better! You can learn the skills necessary to have hard conversations that end with deeper connection instead of deeper wounds.

Relationships

How I Learned to Love Discomfort

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on October 3, 2022

Personal Perspective: Practice the following mindset shifts so you can embrace the journey, and so you don’t give up when it gets hard.

Relationships

How to Date With Self-love

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on February 3, 2022

You’ve probably been told that you have to love yourself in order to have the loving relationship you want, but now that you know this, you need to know how to love yourself.

Relationships

How to Tell You're Ready for a Serious Relationship

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on January 15, 2022

A lot of people want a healthy, serious relationship. Wanting a serious relationship is one thing but being ready for one is another thing.

Mating

3 Things No One Should Talk About on a First Date

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on January 8, 2022

Learn the first date red flags so you can eliminate the wrong people as early as possible, and avoid getting attached to people who end up hurting you.

Anxiety

3 Reasons to Worry Less About First Dates

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on December 12, 2021

First dates don’t mean much and don’t tell you much. Find out why and stop putting so much pressure on first dates.

Mating

Managing Differences Is a Key Relationship Skill

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on October 1, 2021

Couples' issues present in all sorts of ways. But almost always, the inability to manage differences is the underlying problem. Here's what you need to know.