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When They Keep You Around But Never Commit

July 18, 2025

You’ve been seeing each other for a while now. There’s connection. There’s chemistry. You share inside jokes, talk late into the night, maybe even spend weekends together. You’re emotionally available. You’re loyal. You’re consistent. And yet—every time you bring up “what are [...]

She Says She’s Not Ready—But She Still Messages You. What’s Really Going On?

July 14, 2025

You’ve heard it before: “You’re amazing, but I’m not ready for a relationship.”“It’s not you, it’s me.”“I need time to focus on myself.” And yet… she’s still texting you. Still liking your photos. Still popping up with “just thinking of you 😊.” Still keeping that [...]

Caught in a Situationship? Why Almost-Love Can Hurt More Than a Breakup

June 26, 2025

There’s nothing quite like the confusion of a situationship. One minute you’re laughing, texting, hooking up, maybe even holding hands at brunch. The next minute, they’re introducing you to someone as “a mate” and leaving you on read for two days straight. You’ve got the intimacy of a [...]

Situationships Are Still a Thing – But Are You Actually Happy in One?

June 11, 2025

It starts off casual. You meet, you click, you spend time together. There’s no label, no pressure—just vibes. One night turns into a few weeks. You’re texting daily, hooking up, maybe even doing “coupley” things. But whenever you try to bring it up, the answer is always the same: [...]

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Auckland Based Dating Coach

dating limbo

When They Keep You Around But Never Commit

She Says She’s Not Ready—But She Still Messages You. What’s Really Going On?

Caught in a Situationship? Why Almost-Love Can Hurt More Than a Breakup

Situationships Are Still a Thing – But Are You Actually Happy in One?