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Reflecting on Your Dating Journey: Learning and Growth Opportunities

Reflecting on Your Dating Journey: Learning and Growth Opportunities

At the beginning of my dating life, I viewed it as some kind of new experience that brought fun, questions, and maybe a little fear. To me, every date was a chance to meet someone new, gather some experience and just try to live on. As time went by, I came to understand that dating serves more purposes than simply linking up with other individuals; rather it is an opportunity for one to explore himself or herself. Looking back at my dating experience enabled me to identify my strengths and weaknesses and hence enhance my personal growth.

Dating is indeed a journey and not an event. Some are enjoyable and make us feel better while others are difficult and even a little bit sad. Nonetheless, each stride taken or every rendezvous experienced can be educative if we only care to look back at them. I began documenting my feelings about each date in a journal, noting what I learned through it and how it influenced me. This practice uncovered certain revelations for me over time that I could not have possibly stumbled upon otherwise. This post explains why considering what you have been through in your dating journey can expose learning points towards development and confidence which will promote creation of valuable relationships as discussed.

Managing Expectations: Finding a Balance Between Idealism and Realism

Managing Expectations: Finding a Balance Between Idealism and Realism

Expectations in relationships are like two sides of one coin; they can either bring people together or drive them apart. Every time individuals initiate romantic relationships, friendships or engage with their families they carry around certain unseen luggage which contains hope, fear, dream and supposition among others. Such expectations determine how we interact with others and react when reality does not follow our script. I used to think that lowering expectations was equivalent to accepting mediocrity – a compromise on my dreams in life. It wasn’t until later when some were not honored that I experienced real disappointment culminating into resentment. In actual sense, these anticipated outcomes may destroy relationships quietly if left unchecked.

Balancing Career and Love: Dating Tips for Busy Professionals

Balancing Career and Love: Dating Tips for Busy Professionals

Hello colleagues! It’s very tough to have it all – a good job and partner in today’s high-speed reality. I too have been at a fix trying to date with my packed up days full of activities and many appointments due to my understanding of the busy schedule. However, there is hope for us all; in this article, I provide useful dating advice for busy professionals. This is about making the most use of your little spare time to ensure that you remain at a position to excel in your work but still find someone to go out with.