relationships — Blog — Amanda Blair

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?

HonestAmanda BlairFebruary 5, 2020but maybe, red flags, anxious attachment, anxious attachment and dating, attachment style, dating, relationships Comments

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.

HonestAmanda BlairDecember 18, 2019q+a, question, dating question, toxic relationship, moving forward, moving on, love, dating, relationships Comment

Dating in the suburbs

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

HonestAmanda BlairDecember 12, 2019question, answer, dating question, relationship coaching, relationships, mirros, dating in the suburbs, dating in the city Comment

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?”

HonestAmanda BlairDecember 10, 2019single, relationship coaching, relationships, the work, dating, relationship to self Comment

Direct communication

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

HonestAmanda BlairNovember 13, 2019direct communication, communication, communication in relationships, mixed messages, projecting, needs, know your needs, self love, self worth, relationships, dating, anxious attachment, attachment style, insecure attachments, earned secure Comment

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.

HonestAmanda BlairNovember 11, 2019single, singles day, 11.11, celebration, celebrate singleness, singledom, dating, love you, love coach, relationships, relationship coaching Comment

How to get over a breakup

This week is breakup themed and what better way to round it out than by talking about how to get over a breakup?

Holistic LivingAmanda BlairOctober 31, 2019breakups, break up tips, how to get over a breakup, dating, relationships, anxious attachment Comment

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.

HonestAmanda BlairOctober 9, 2019dating burnout, dating is fun, dating, relationships, foundation, full sundae, relationship anxiety, new relationship, attachment style, relationship coach Comment

Fantasy vs reality

It’s really easy for us humans to get caught up living in a fantasy world.

HonestAmanda BlairOctober 2, 2019fantasy, reality, living in reality, authenticity, change, layers, foundation, anxious attachment, relationships, dating, love, self love, trust yourself Comment

Phases

As I’ve stepped more fully into my role as a guide I’ve started to download a philosophy

Holistic LivingAmanda BlairSeptember 10, 2019phases, the work, deep spiritual digging, self love, awareness, self worth, relationships, dating Comment

Training wheels

When we first start holding our boundaries, it can be challenging.

HonestAmanda BlairSeptember 4, 2019anxious attachment, dating, boundaries, training wheels and boundaries, self worth, self love, relationship coaching, relationships, dating advice, dating and anxious attachmenet, attachment style, attachment theoryComment

Preoccupation exercise

When we have anxious attachment we have a tendency towards preoccupation.

Holistic LivingAmanda BlairAugust 8, 2019preoccupation, anxious attachment, attachment style, attachment theory, dating and anxious attachmenet, dating, relationships, inner child work, inner childComment

Sex timeline

When we start dating, I think a lot of us question when to start having sex. When I was in my 20’s I was told waiting until after the third date would mean the dating would turn into a relationship.