by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Dec 21, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
Repeated unwanted contact, surveillance or intimidation can be frightening, even when the person calls it love. You do not owe someone a relationship, a meeting or an explanation because they send gifts or say they miss you. Stalking concerns deserve attention without...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Dec 5, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
You do not need perfect confidence or complete self-acceptance before you can love someone or be loved. You can feel unsure of yourself and still offer care, make choices and take part in a respectful relationship. Building self-esteem can help you notice your needs...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Nov 21, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
Loving someone can involve strong feelings, but everyday care also depends on how you treat each other. Listening, keeping an agreement and respecting a refusal may matter more than a dramatic declaration. There is no single gesture that proves love or guarantees a...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Nov 12, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
When you are enjoying someone’s company, it is natural to wonder whether he is falling in love. A warm message, a weekend away or an introduction to friends may feel meaningful. None of those moments can tell you exactly what he feels or what relationship he...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Oct 31, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
If you are depressed and questioning your relationship, you may be unsure how much of what you feel relates to your symptoms, your partner’s behaviour or a mismatch that was already there. You do not have to answer every part of that question at once. Depression does...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Oct 31, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
Care can show up in an ordinary conversation, a practical offer or the way someone responds when you want something different. These moments can help you understand the relationship you are building. They cannot prove exactly what another person feels or replace a...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Oct 24, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
Falling in love can involve uncertainty. You may care about someone before you know whether they want the same relationship, or find it difficult to ask for something that matters to you. Getting closer often means making choices without complete reassurance. You can...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Oct 17, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
Love is something that can be exciting and strange. Women seem to want to be with someone even more than men do and sometimes when you find the feelings of wanting to be with a partner coming up, you might need someone to tell about it. Being desperate can make people...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Oct 1, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
When a partner repeatedly dismisses your needs or makes you doubt yourself, it is understandable to look for an explanation. “Narcissist” is a common label online, but a relationship article cannot diagnose your partner. You can take troubling behaviour seriously...
by Gracie Kadinski - Dating and Relationship Expert | Sep 30, 2020 | Dating and Relationship
You can value a friendship deeply without wanting romance or sex. When a friend tells you they have feelings for you, an honest response gives them information they need. You do not have to manufacture attraction, justify your preferences or agree to a date to soften...