Take yourself on a date. The world cannot only be enjoyed while holding onto the hand of another.

So, who am I? I think I secretly studied psychology in an attempt to understand myself. I am in no way an expert, but maybe sharing my own journey and experiences might help others to fight like hell. So, who am I (today)? Today, I am strong.

What makes something feel like a “real” connection? It depends for everyone. Sometimes it’s instant chemistry. Sometimes people grow on you. Sometimes you meet someone and they are everything you never thought you needed. Sometimes it’s realizing that all the little things you do for your friend really mean something more.

Dating is a process. In our current age, dating happens virtually. Apps upon apps upon apps. In my dating experience, through either mistakes or enjoyable experiences, there are five steps in the process that I have identified for myself as helpful guidance.

Here’s the thing, the plane is taking off whether you are on it or not - so get on it!

Maybe what you miss is just the person you are when you have someone to love and to show your love to. You don’t miss the person who constantly disappointed you and let you know you were not a priority in their lives. What you miss is the person you can be if you allow yourself to be vulnerable and open to share love with someone.

Stop trying to be who you think someone else wants you to be in order for them to accept you and tell you you’re good enough. Only you need to accept you, to know you are worth everything you want in life, and be who you are.

Everything feels distinctively real… There are quite a few lessons I have learned, and that is what I aim to share… Friends don’t need anything in return, they’re just there for you. Let go of the negative people, memories, and fantasies that hold you back.

Do you ever feel stuck? Your life has become stagnant? It can be difficult to find contentment in the things we do because we often encounter numerous obstacles. Whether it’s work, relationships, hobbies, goals, we can be sure there will be hurdles. But the most important thing we need to remember is that we cannot give up, we need to use the momentum to find a new direction.