Relationship Blogs from Orna and Matthew Walters

Do you get swept up in the excitement of a promising new connection? Starting with the butterflies in your stomach, the excitement you feel when you look in their eyes, and the thrill of wondering if you’ve found your person, only to discover once again that chemistry doesn’t equal compatibility. If only you had a [...]
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Love Compatibility Test — 11 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Get Attached

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-08-12T10:34:05-07:0005 / 12 / 2025|

Do you get swept up in the excitement of a promising new connection? Starting with the butterflies in your stomach, the excitement you feel when [...]

Does being on your own make you uncomfortable? Does the feeling of loneliness frighten you? Do you hop from one relationship to the next without much time in between? Serial monogamy may avoid the solitude of being single, however, it’s likely what’s keeping you from the long-lasting love you desire and deserve. Serial monogamy is [...]
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The Illusion of Love: How Serial Monogamy Keeps You from the Real Thing

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-05-05T11:23:51-07:0005 / 05 / 2025|

Does being on your own make you uncomfortable? Does the feeling of loneliness frighten you? Do you hop from one relationship to the next without [...]

Do you pride yourself on your high standards and achievements, always pushing yourself to be your best? Do your friends tease you about being too picky, or wonder why a great catch like you can’t find love? If your romantic relationships never live up to your expectations, you’re probably caught in the trap of perfectionism. [...]
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You Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Loved: Break the Perfectionism Trap

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-04-28T11:25:27-07:0004 / 28 / 2025|

Do you pride yourself on your high standards and achievements, always pushing yourself to be your best? Do your friends tease you about being too [...]

Lasting love thrives when there’s emotional connection and intimacy, without them, you’ll drift apart over time. Communication is the lifeline that keeps emotional intimacy alive. Unfortunately, most people are never taught how to speak their truth without blaming, or how to listen without getting defensive. Sadly, healthy relationship communication is a skill most people don’t [...]
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Relationship Communication Mistakes That Block Intimacy (And What To Do Instead)

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-04-22T10:42:25-07:0004 / 21 / 2025|

Lasting love thrives when there’s emotional connection and intimacy, without them, you’ll drift apart over time. Communication is the lifeline that keeps emotional intimacy alive. [...]

If you’re stuck in a pattern of dating emotionally unavailable people, or you’re always going into sacrifice trying to make the relationship work, the idea of green flags in a relationship may seem like a foreign concept. Steady, calm, respectful love may feel awkward or appear a little dull at first. The belief that love [...]
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Green Flags In A Relationship: 11 Signs You’re Finally On The Right Track

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-04-14T00:30:48-07:0004 / 14 / 2025|

If you’re stuck in a pattern of dating emotionally unavailable people, or you’re always going into sacrifice trying to make the relationship work, the idea [...]

Ever found yourself in a relationship that felt full of promise but never actually delivered? Then you know the heartbreak of falling for potential. Emotionally unavailable signs often hide in plain sight—they show up dressed as intensity, mystery, or potential. No matter how compelling the chemistry, a person who isn’t emotionally available can never offer [...]
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Stop Falling for Potential — How to Recognize Emotionally Unavailable Signs Before You Get Attached

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-04-07T12:23:05-07:0004 / 07 / 2025|

Ever found yourself in a relationship that felt full of promise but never actually delivered? Then you know the heartbreak of falling for potential. Emotionally [...]

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 [...]
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Breaking The Patterns Of Unhealthy Relationships — 20 Red Flags You’ll Be Broken Hearted Again

Orna & Matthew Walters2025-04-01T14:12:45-07:0003 / 31 / 2025|

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 [...]