Honest — Blog — Amanda Blair

Now what?

Last week, on my Instagram I posted about the importance of getting tested for HIV/STDs.

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But, maybe

Have you ever met someone and they are oh-so-cute, check off a lot of your boxes— preferred height, cool career, exciting hobbies, close to their family, like the obscure think you like too—, but there are also red flags?

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Trading sex for intimacy

Humans with anxious attachment have a catch-22 when it comes to sex.

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Toxic relationship ending

Q: I just recently got out of a toxic relationship and am wondering about the next steps for moving forward and on with my life.

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Dating in the suburbs

Q: I recently moved from the city of Chicago to the suburbs of Chicago and moved in with my parents.

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Single and coaching

I don’t get this question too often, but it does come up. “Why are you single if you’re a relationship coach?”

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Pumpkin Pie with a Side of Boundaries

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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Direct communication

When we are stuck in our attachment, we typically don’t communicate directly.

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Singles day

Last week I was on Uniqlo’s website looking for heat teach turtlenecks, as one does when it below 40’s in NYC, and I saw something about a sale for Singles Day.

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Dating burnout

One thing I hear a ton from my clients during our first session is that they are burnt out on dating or the “apps”. They feel like all they meet are duds and are tired of not meeting their person.