How Loneliness Causes Us To Settle. 3 Mistakes to Avoid.
By Danielle Andrews There is nothing outside of yourself. Look within. Everything you want is there. Rumi Loneliness can bring an unhealthy kind of wanting. When you’re feeling lonely, almost any spark of connection or appreciation can feel like fireworks. A flirty text at 11 p.m. feels like devotion. A decent conversation feels like chemistry. … Continued
Playing Dating Games is a Tired Sport
By Danielle Andrews Chances are you’ve been on one side or the other of “game playing” and have experienced the unwritten rules and behavior of modern dating: Wait three days to text back, don’t seem too interested, keep them guessing and act like you don’t care. Because the idea is that the person who seems … Continued
Coaches Corner with Julianne McGowan
In this blog article, we take a question from a reader of our Newsletter, “Kelleher Connections”, and have our lead Relationship Coach at Kelleher, Julianne McGowan respond: This month, Katherine from San Francisco asks: “I am really struggling with finding someone that I feel is up to my standards. Sometimes they check a lot of … Continued
Money Talk Without the Power Struggle
By Danielle Andrews Couples happily discuss many things on a daily basis and work through various household issues and disagreements. But bring up the topic of money and quickly watch the mood change; an eye roll, a yawn, someone excuses themselves from the table. Is it time for bed? I think I need to do … Continued
Why AI Can’t Replace Chemistry: The Human Touch in Matchmaking
By Danielle Andrews Every so often, someone asks our matchmakers a very modern question: now that AI dating apps can “learn” what you like, does anyone still need a human matchmaker? It’s a fair question, and we love answering it. AI matchmaking promises speed and convenience, and for some singles that’s enough. But after four … Continued
Avoiding Conflict Isn’t Peace: What Healthy Arguing Actually Looks Like
By Danielle Andrews There’s misguided belief that a good relationship is a quiet one free of conflict. One where no one gets ruffled and it’s smooth sailing most of the time. A calm house must mean that things are working. And if a fight does break out it’s proof of an unhealthy relationship on it’s … Continued