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On Emotional Maturity: What It Is and Why It Matters in Relationships
Emotional Clarity, Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth Sandy Tran 5/4/25 Emotional Clarity, Dating & Relationships, Personal Growth Sandy Tran 5/4/25

On Emotional Maturity: What It Is and Why It Matters in Relationships

Emotional maturity is often misunderstood.

It doesn’t mean being calm all the time or never getting upset.

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On Emotional Awareness: The Foundation of Clarity in Dating and Relationships
Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Clarity Sandy Tran 4/27/25 Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Clarity Sandy Tran 4/27/25

On Emotional Awareness: The Foundation of Clarity in Dating and Relationships

We hear a lot about emotional intelligence these days — but before you get to maturity or communication, it all starts with something simpler (and often overlooked): awareness.

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Should You Try (or Re-Try) Online Dating?
Online Dating, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/20/25 Online Dating, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/20/25

Should You Try (or Re-Try) Online Dating?

Dating apps are everywhere — but are they right for you?

This data-backed guide helps you decide, with research on success rates, app psychology, and a simple framework for running a dating app experiment without losing your sanity.

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Breaking the Cycle: When Dating Feels Like Déjà Vu
Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/13/25 Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/13/25

Breaking the Cycle: When Dating Feels Like Déjà Vu

Keep dating the same type of person or ending up in the same frustrating dynamic no matter how much you “work on yourself”?

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I Thought I Just Needed Better Photos (Or, “On Breaking the Cycle of Stuck-ness in Dating”)
Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/6/25 Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 4/6/25

I Thought I Just Needed Better Photos (Or, “On Breaking the Cycle of Stuck-ness in Dating”)

Think your photos are the reason dating isn’t working?

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The A–Z of First Dates
Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 3/30/25 Dating & Relationships, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 3/30/25

The A–Z of First Dates

This first date guide is for anyone who’s never had one, hasn’t had a good one, or hasn’t had one in a while.

Alright, let’s get this out of the way: first dates are awkward.

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Noticing the Signs: Green Flags, Red Flags, and Gut Checks When You Meet Someone New
Dating & Relationships, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/24/25 Dating & Relationships, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/24/25

Noticing the Signs: Green Flags, Red Flags, and Gut Checks When You Meet Someone New

At first, everyone is a stranger. So how do you know if they’re someone you want to get to know better — or someone to politely exit stage left?

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When You’re Doing Everything “Right”, but Still Not Meeting the Right People
Confidence & Mindset, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 3/18/25 Confidence & Mindset, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 3/18/25

When You’re Doing Everything “Right”, but Still Not Meeting the Right People

You’ve put yourself out there, followed all the dating advice, and tried everything, but you’re still struggling to meet someone you truly connect with.

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Go Slow to Go Fast
Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/10/25 Confidence & Mindset, Emotional Intelligence Sandy Tran 3/10/25

Go Slow to Go Fast

We live in a world that glorifies speed, fast results, quick decisions, immediate gratification.

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What’s Your Attachment Style?
Emotional Intelligence, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 3/3/25 Emotional Intelligence, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 3/3/25

What’s Your Attachment Style?

Do you crave closeness or avoid it altogether?

Your attachment style might hold the key to understanding your relationship patterns.

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Dodging the Bullet
Confidence & Mindset, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 2/24/25 Confidence & Mindset, Dating & Relationships Sandy Tran 2/24/25

Dodging the Bullet

Ever felt that twinge of disappointment when a promising match suddenly fizzles out?

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10 Assumptions That Break Connections
Communication & Connection, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 2/18/25 Communication & Connection, Confidence & Mindset Sandy Tran 2/18/25

10 Assumptions That Break Connections

Assumptions can break connections — whether in dating, friendships, or the workplace.

Discover the most common relationship myths and how to approach connections with curiosity and flexibility.

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