The Enneagram is a personality framework that describes 9 core personality types, each driven by a central motivation, fear, and pattern of thinking/behaving. It’s often used for: At its core, it asks: “Why do you do what you do?” rather than just “What do you do?” The 9 Enneagram types Two extra ideas in the Enneagram Wings:You may lean toward a… Read More Enneagram
Compatibility is less about instant chemistry and more about whether two people can build something sustainable. Chemistry can get you interested.Compatibility helps you stay. Here are the main areas to look at: 1. Values compatibility Do you agree on the big things? Shared values reduce long-term friction. 2. Emotional compatibility How do you handle feelings together?… Read More Compatibility
Best mainstream dating apps/sites Best for over 50s Best for luxury / selective dating Quick safety checklist Before meeting anyone from a dating site: What are you looking for—serious relationship, casual dating, or just meeting new people? That changes the best recommendation a lot.
First dates are not auditions. They are not job interviews. They are not performances.They are an opportunity to answer one simple question: Do we enjoy each other’s company enough to want a second date? Yet people often overcomplicate the first date—choosing the “perfect” venue, worrying about what to wear, what to say, and the age-old… Read More First Dates
When you want to keep distance from someone’s family members because you feel they can’t be trusted, it’s important to handle the situation with clear boundaries and respect. Here are some practical steps you can take: Setting Boundaries Protecting Yourself When to Seek Help Maintaining boundaries is your right, and doing so respectfully helps protect… Read More Protecting Yourself
The concept of “staying in the sacred” by protecting one’s personal truth and emotional boundaries aligns deeply with principles in neuroscience and psychology regarding self-identity, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Understanding how the brain processes truth, healing, and boundaries can illuminate why safeguarding your inner narrative is crucial for mental and emotional well-being. The Neuroscience… Read More “Staying in the Sacred”
Spending an afternoon and evening out with friends after a mentally exhausting week acts as a powerful restorative for the soul. Social connection replenishes emotional energy, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of belonging that counters feelings of isolation and fatigue. How Time with Friends Restores the Soul The Role of Gratitude for Friends and… Read More The Role of Gratitude for Friends and Family
Feeling emotionally drained rather than grounded after interacting with someone often signals a deeper truth your nervous system is trying to communicate. Neuroscience and psychology explain why certain relationships, despite seeming genuine on the surface, leave you unsettled and exhausted. Understanding this dynamic can help you protect your well-being and cultivate authentic connections. The Nervous… Read More When “Connection” Drains You: What Neuroscience and Psychology Reveal About Inauthentic Relationships
We live in a world where fairy tales and fantasy love stories have taken over our screens, bookshelves, and even our dating apps. Disney princesses with their glass slippers, Mills & Boon novels filled with swoon-worthy heroes, and romantic comedies where everyone finds “the one” in 90 minutes or less—sometimes it feels like reality got… Read More So, are we living in a world of fantasy?
Sometimes, those frogs come along wearing a crown and a fancy cape—looking just like a prince, but still croaking all the same! You think you’re about to live happily ever after, but instead, you get a royal headache and a lifetime supply of “What was I thinking?” moments. Dating frogs disguised as princes is like… Read More Happily Ever After
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 