by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog
Dating an emotionally unavailable man doesn’t mean that he’s abusive, manipulative, or a jerk. In fact, these men can be nice guys, can make you laugh until your abs hurt, and can be your best friend. What makes it difficult to identify a guy who avoids closeness is...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 10, 2017 | Blog
Here’s one reason why you might still be single. Do you go on a lot of dates but none of them seem to pan out past a few dates or weeks? You may tell yourself that you have high standards and don’t want to settle, or that you just haven’t found the “right one”...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
What would you assume if: You were dating a woman who complained a lot about things going on in her life. You found out the man you were dating still lived at home. Someone with your religious background asked you out on a first date and wanted to take you to a...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Sep 13, 2016 | Blog
There’s so much dating advice on the internet these days, and some of it makes me cringe, especially when it comes to what not to do on a first date. The first date is particularly important because as much as you may text each other before the date, nothing matters...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | May 14, 2015 | Blog
As first posted in Time Out Chicago: “You can’t find love during summer in Chicago. People just want to hook up.” Have you ever heard this, or perhaps even said these words yourself? As a dating coach, I frequently hear this from my clients as summer approaches. In...
