by mickilog | Jul 28, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
Let’s be honest: dating can feel like an emotional obstacle course. One minute you’re trying to be your best self, the next you’re spiraling because they haven’t texted back, and suddenly you’re wondering if maybe you’re too much or not enough...
by mickilog | Jul 24, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
As a therapist and relationship coach, I hear this pattern more often than people expect— “He’s great, but…” “She hasn’t done anything wrong, I just feel off.” “They check every box, but something’s missing.” Often, these statements come from people who deeply want...
by mickilog | Jul 21, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
There’s a particular kind of disappointment that accompanies the relationship that ends quietly. No slammed doors. No sharp words. No villain, no fight. Just a slow, steady unraveling. A realization that something once rich with promise is no longer meant to continue....
by mickilog | Jul 10, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
There’s a certain kind of silence I’ve been noticing lately—not just in the therapy room, but in the lives of the people I work with. It shows up as long pauses. Cancelled sessions. The phrase, “I don’t even know what I’d say right now.” It’s not dramatic. It’s not a...
by mickilog | Jun 4, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
In a world where vulnerability now comes with a blue tick or a “seen” receipt, it’s no wonder we’ve begun outsourcing our inner lives. Confused by a text? Anxious about a first date? Reeling after a breakup? Type it into a box. Press send. A perfectly coherent answer...
by mickilog | May 27, 2025 | Dating, Engagement, Love, Pre-relationship, Relationship
There’s something almost intoxicating about the speed and precision of AI. In moments, it can write, translate, generate, and organize—tasks that once demanded hours, days, or even entire careers. It’s dazzling. Efficient. Practically magical. What if I were to tell...
