Shelley J Whitehead

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Strategies and inspiration for healing, dating and loving for the long term

Shelley J Whitehead - Relationship Coach
How to tell if it’s lust or love

How to tell if it’s lust or love

It’s easy to mistake lust and love. In the early days of a relationship things often feel confusingly blurred. The chemistry, the excitement, the rush of attraction—it’s easy to mistake one for the other. Over time,...

How to create community

How to create community

We learn best through experience. No amount of theory can replace the impact of actually living something—feeling it and trying it out in real time. This is especially true when it comes to relationships and community....

How to handle invasive questions in early dating

How to handle invasive questions in early dating

How to handle invasive questions in early dating Emotional safety matters, even on a first date. Early dating should feel curious, light and open. But sometimes, it doesn’t. Sometimes, someone you’ve just met asks a...

Is love possible after trauma?

Is love possible after trauma?

Before I became a relationship coach, I believed love was an impossible puzzle. I carried wounds I couldn’t name and patterns I didn’t understand, always feeling locked out of the kind of love that seemed to come so...

Hate Dating Apps? How to Avoid Dating App Burnout

Hate Dating Apps? How to Avoid Dating App Burnout

Recognising the Signs of Burnout Dating app burnout is a common experience for many. It can feel exhausting, like a never-ending cycle of swiping, messaging and ghosting. If you’re feeling drained or frustrated, this...

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