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Do I Need a Dating Coach? 6 Real-Life Situations Where Coaching Can Help
Something not quite right in your love life? From getting over an ex to finding the right partner, discover six common scenarios and client stories where dating coaching can help you gain clarity and make better relationship decisions.
2 days ago9 min read


Dating Events Are Booming - But Will They Help You Find Lasting Love?
Dating events are booming as more singles move away from dating apps, but do they really lead to lasting relationships? In this article, UK relationship and dating coach Mila Smith explores the pros and cons of dating events, why some people thrive while others don't, and why relationship success depends less on where you meet and more on how prepared you are for a healthy relationship.
Jul 319 min read


Dating After 50 for Men: How to Find Love & Start a New Chapter
Dating after divorce or later in life? Discover practical strategies to navigate modern dating, identify compatible partners and build a healthier, lasting relationship.
Jul 249 min read


Dating in the UK as an Expat: 6 Lessons for Building a Healthy Relationship Across Cultures
Dating in the UK as an expat? Discover practical, research-based advice on British dating culture, relationships and avoiding common pitfalls.
Jul 410 min read


Dating After Divorce: A Science-Based Guide to Finding Love Again
Dating after divorce? Use a science-backed approach to rebuild confidence, avoid common pitfalls, clarify compatibility and find love again.
May 299 min read


Dating Profile & First Date Tips for Men & Women: The Psychology of First Impressions
Everything about the psychology of first impressions: from online dating profile and pre-dating to first date tips for men and women, backed by science.
May 129 min read


How to Deal with Heartbreak: A Science-Based Guide to Getting Over a Broken Heart
This article offers a compassionate, science-backed roadmap for getting over someone in a healthy way after heartbreak, divorce or rejection. You’ll learn how heartbreak affects your body and brain, how to stabilise your nervous system, process emotions without numbing, avoid common recovery traps and assess your readiness to date again, so you can build healthier future relationships.
Apr 238 min read


Red Flags in a Potential Partner: a Science Backed Guide To Dating Safely
Discover key red flags in dating and early relationships. Learn how to recognise unhealthy patterns early and make more informed choices about your relationships.
Apr 177 min read


High Achievers’ Dating and Relationship Challenges: 6 Key Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Success in your career doesn’t translate to success in love.
Many high achievers excel at strategy, decision-making and execution, but relationships feel like an entirely different game.
In this blog, I explore 6 hidden reasons high performers often struggle in relationships - and how understanding them can transform your love life and help your personal growth.
Mar 244 min read


Are Dating Apps Actually the Problem?
The biggest myths about modern dating - busted. We all hear it: “Dating apps have ruined romance.”
I'm convinced, the apps aren’t the problem. Most likely, you are - and that’s actually good news. In this blog, I use latest research to challenges common myths about online dating.
Mar 46 min read


What Questions Should I Ask Before Committing to a Life Partner?
The mere fact you’re asking this question is a great sign because unfortunately, very often people “fall into” relationships blindly only to discover they don’t work the way they imagined. As you’re well aware, this can result in years of unhappiness and stress or inevitable painful breakups…
Feb 206 min read


7 Tips for Successfully Navigating Cultural Differences in Relationships
I’ve always seen myself as a true citizen of the world. In fact, coming from a multicultural family, I find cultural differences charming...
Feb 195 min read


5 Signs You're Financially Compatible with Your Partner: Key to a Strong Relationship
Discover 5 sure signs you're financially compatible with your partner. Learn to ask the right questions.
Jan 295 min read


Before You Use AI for Dating: What You Need to Know
AI is changing the way we meet, match and communicate in dating, but some truths remain timeless. In this post, I explore what AI can and cannot do, how traditional research still matters and the single most valuable dating tip that's got nothing to do with AI.
Jan 207 min read


5 Proven Long Distance Relationship Tips: It Can Work If You Both Want It
Long-distance relationships don’t fail because of distance. They fail because of misalignment, unmet needs and unspoken expectations. When you communicate openly, accept the reality and create a shared vision together, love can thrive across any distance.
Dec 6, 20257 min read


3 Ways Your Past Shapes Your Approach to Love
Learn how attachment styles, childhood experiences and past relationships shape the way you love and make choices in dating.
Nov 17, 20256 min read


Why Choose a Personal Matchmaker over Online Dating?
In a world dominated by swipe culture and endless scrolling, finding genuine connection can feel exhausting. If you're over 45 and seeking something more meaningful than another dating app, there's a better way.
Oct 27, 20254 min read


Unhealthy Relationship Patterns: Why You Have Them (and How to Break Free)
Why do you keep falling for the wrong person? Why do relationships end when they seem perfect? Why is your partner refusing to commit? The truth is, none of it is random.
In this article, we explore why you repeat relationship patterns, how unconscious preferences guide your choices, and what you can do to break the negative cycle.
Sep 15, 20254 min read


How Parents’ Relationships Impact Their Children’s Future Relationships
Have you ever considered that your romantic relationships affect more than just you and your partner? They also shape your child’s future relationships. From the way you handle conflict to how you express love, your actions set the blueprint for their understanding of relationships. Learn how to model healthy habits and break cycles of unhealthy patterns.
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Is Love Better the Second Time? Tips for Dating and Remarriage Success
It's encouraging how much research is dedicated to personal relationships, including love, dating, marriage, break-ups and dating after divorce. On paper, these may sound like cold, impersonal terms, but behind them lie our deepest joy and grief, heartache, dreams, tears, hope and sleepless nights...
If you’ve decided to give love another shot, whether you're dating again or taking a new relationship to the next level, there are several things to keep in mind.
Jul 15, 20255 min read
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