Dating & Relationships

It’s hard to imagine a world without being intimately connected with other people. Trust me; I have tried. Like most species, we do best with healthy, loving relationships. We crave connection and a sense of belonging. When we feel like we do not belong, many of us become lost, confused, depressed, lonely, and anxiety-ridden. These challenging emotions often lead to addiction, isolation, violence, and self-destruction. In short, we need each other. This is not meant to be a solo journey.

Our search for meaningful and healthy relationships can be frustrating, to say the least. At times dating can feel like playing slot machines in a casino. Novels, movies, and TV have created a fictitious version of dating, relationships, and intimacy. We don’t have scriptwriters, makeup artists, or actors in real life. In real life, dating and relationships need trust, respect, commitment, our own version of what love means to us, and of course, amazing sex! On the outside, it may appear that intimacy and sex have to be separate from trust, respect, commitment, and love, but that is an illusion. At our core, most men and women want the same things – love, respect, and connection. Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus is another illusion. We want the same things, but how much and what they look like is where our differences express themselves. Communication with trust, creativity, and commitment is essential to healthy and balanced relationships. This is what our work is in dating and relationships.

  • “I was skeptical about hiring a dating coach, partially because I am an attractive, intelligent, and successful woman and partly because he is a man. I thought a woman might be better, but I was so wrong! Michael understands women in a way I have not felt before by a man. He gives clear, honest feedback and listens attentively. He has a fun sense of humor, gotta laugh at dating, and helped me make sense of all the crazy thoughts running around in my head. Mostly, I feel more confident now and have begun dating again. So far, so good! Definitely call Michael if you want to get started dating in a way that feels good, no more dead ends.”
    Allison
  • “We actually only met with Michael once. We were seeking support and guidance with our marriage. Truthfully, I was not keen on counseling or Coaching, but my wife thought it would help, and I agreed to go. I was surprised by how quickly Michael assessed our situation and offered suggestions. They were right on the money! We feel like we have been given a breath of fresh air and can get restarted again. Not everything is hunky-dory, but we are motivated and trying. For us, that was all we needed. Other couples may want to work with Michael longer. Thank you, Michael.”
    Dan and Michelle
Online Support
I am now accepting online clients through Zoom and FaceTime! This allows us to work together if you are outside of my local area. I find this work supporting and effective. I invite you to contact me to schedule our first session today.