Red Flag

A new relationship is exciting and intoxicating. It’s easy to put on rose-colored glasses and see your new partner as perfect when all the feel-good chemicals are flowing. Don’t let your desire for this relationship to last obscure your common sense. Ignoring red flags in a new relationship will end in heartbreak. There are no [...]

Dating over 40 can feel very different than it did when you were younger and carefree. While it was easy to connect when almost everyone you met was unmarried and looking, now you may find yourself looking for red flags to protect yourself from heartbreak. You may meet more divorcés or find yourself wondering why [...]

Were you ghosted recently? Maybe you thought there was a connection between you and suddenly he just disappeared without a trace? If so, you’re probably confused about what to do next, right? Once you’ve been ghosted, how long do you wait for him to come back around? Should you text him or call? Or should [...]

Falling in love should feel exciting, hopeful, and expansive—not like you’re walking on eggshells. Yet most people ignore red flags when they start dating someone because the chemistry they feel causes them to see their new prospect in the best light. Don't get caught in a pattern of unhealthy relationships. Wearing rose-colored glasses makes you [...]

Everyone has some emotional baggage from the past. It’s hard to make it through life without a few bumps and bruises. But sometimes that emotional baggage gets in the way of a healthy connection. So, how do you know if the person you’re dating has too much emotional baggage for a relationship? It’s important to [...]

How do you know if it’s lust vs love? Do you feel a combination of anxiety and excitement at the start of the dating process? If you want a relationship that lasts, how can you know if the passion between you is a sign that you’re also a good match long-term? Are there dating red [...]

“Hi Orna and Matthew, I’m so sick of the mind games men play! Once again I feel duped and I’m heartbroken. When I first met the guy who just dumped me he asked what I wanted in a life partner. After sharing all my desires and hopes he told me that I was exactly what [...]