Shelley J Whitehead

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

Shelley J Whitehead - Relationship Coach
Red flags to watch out for on a first date

Red flags to watch out for on a first date

I want to cover an often-mystifying topic that we can all relate to — the first date. Amidst the excitement and anticipation, it's crucial to stay aware of potential red flags when you are meeting someone for the first...

How to stop overwhelm

How to stop overwhelm

As a relationship coach, I work with individuals and couples in making changes in their lives, focusing on relationship skills and resources. I am always encouraging people to embrace change and allow themselves to...

Is crying good for you?

Is crying good for you?

When my relationship ended I suddenly understood the meaning of the term ‘heart ache’. I had physical pain in the hollows of my chest cavity, where there was less of a beat - more just an empty echo of what once was...

Are they trustworthy? The Time Factor

Are they trustworthy? The Time Factor

Trust is something that is developed over time. There’s a very simple reason for that: it’s because two of the three measures of trust depend on a certain amount of time, before you can be sure of them. I’m going to...

Good boundaries after a breakup

Good boundaries after a breakup

As you leave a relationship, in the early stages of  a breakup, you may find yourself struggling with fully separating and differentiating your thoughts (from the place of ‘we’ to ‘I’) and reclaiming your boundaries....

What to do if you’re living with your ex

What to do if you’re living with your ex

In an ideal world, when a relationship is over, you or they can move out and start to move on. But in reality that’s not always an immediate practical possibility for some. You might have to carry on living with them...

How to have a healthy relationship

How to have a healthy relationship

When people talk about great relationships, they often get a little bit fixated on the concept of ‘chemistry’ (the alchemy of those warm, bubbly, fuzzy, liberating, butterfly-in-tummy inspiring, uplifting feelings...

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