Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Steve Pavlina talks about fatal dating mistakes. They might not be what you think! This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 047: Fatal Dating Mistakes - Part 1 by Steve Pavlina. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 arti...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about a long-term boyfriend not quite reaching "love." Episode 046: I'm in Love with My Boyfriend of 16 Months But He's Not There Yet. Will He Ever Love Me by Evan Marc Katz (Commitment). Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients h...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to bring people closer and restore kindness. Episode 045: Faith in Humanity: How to Bring People Closer and Restore Kindness by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing,...

Eddie Corbano shares 3 reasons why he's happy he went through the pain of a breakup. Episode 044: 3 Reasons Why I'm Happy I Went Through the Pain of My Breakup by Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game (Relationship Advice). Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attrac...

Mary Jaksch shares how to make a true friend. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 043: How to Make a True Friend (Worth More Than 14.6 Cents) - Part 2 by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen. Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and lives happily e...

Mary Jaksch shares how to make a true friend. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 042: How to Make a True Friend (Worth More Than 14.6 Cents) - Part 1 by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen (Loving Friendships). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up so...

Dr. Lisa Hoplock with Science of Relationships shares some advice if you're afraid to ask someone out. Episode 041: Afraid to Ask Someone Out? Read This by Lisa Hoplock with Science of Relationships (The Fear of Rejection in Dating). ScienceOfRelationships.com was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research...

Rebecca Eanes with The Gottman Institute shares tips for positive parenting. Episode 040: Positive Parenting: Accept Feelings, Limit Actions by Rebecca Eanes. The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health i...

Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 15 ways to be irresistibly attractive. Episode 039: 15 Ways to Be Irresistibly Attractive by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Law of Attraction Tips & Tricks for Love). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most po...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Day shares 11 signs to know that you've found your soulmate. Episode 038: How Do I Know If I've Found My Soulmate? 11 Signs by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days. PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph. D. has helped thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams. Along with her team of expert Love...

Steve Pavlina shares how he updated his model of relationships. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 037: Soulful Relationships - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded m...

Steve Pavlina shares how he updated his model of relationships. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 036: Soulful Relationships 1 by Steve Pavlina. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many aud...

Molly Dresner with Family Optimized shares 5 tips to get your toddler talking. Episode 035: The Speech Teacher: 5 Tips to Get Your Toddler Talking by Molly Dresner with Family Optimized. Family Optimized, founded by Chris Egan, is a practical toolbox for helping parents solve problems. They cultivate ideas by using the connected power of the Internet and the art of storytelling to address common (...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares tips on how to let go of hyperparendting and learn to relax with your kids. Episode 034: How to Let Go of Hyperparenting & Learn to Relax With Your Kids by Leo Babauta - Zen Habits (Being Protective of Children). Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we c...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about online dating. Episode 033: Why Do Women in Their 30s Not Want to Date Men in Their 40s by Evan Marc Katz. Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have fallen in love, gotten married, started families, and found happiness,...

Eddie Corbano shares 10 common things said during a break up. Episode 032: 10 Things You Don't Want to Hear From Your Ex by Eddie Corbano - Loves a Game (Dealing with a Break Up & Being Dumped). Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attract your ideal partner (...

Guest author Aileen Mahoney shares types of toxic people and how to tell if your friends are true. Episode 031: Are Your Friends True or Toxic? Find out Now by Aileen Mahoney with Good Life Zen (Determine Who is a Real Friend). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She...

Sanaa Hyder with The Gottman Institute shares how to be kind when you're upset with your partner. Episode 030: How to be Kind When You're Upset With Your Partner by Sanaa Hyder of The Gottman Institute (How to Stop Being Angry). The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to f...

Dr. Gary Lewandowski shares a surprising study from "Think Like a Freak" about flipping a coin to break up with a partner. Episode 029: Should You Break Up With Your Partner? Think Like a Freak by Gary Lewandowski of Science of Relationships (Breaking Up). ScienceOfRelationships.com was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships...

Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 10 things to remember about toxic family members. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 028: 10 Things to Remember About Toxic Family Members - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Family Fights). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as h...

Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 10 things to remember about toxic family members. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 027: 10 Things to Remember About Toxic Family Members - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel (Bad Relationships). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having...

Steve Pavlina shares how other people can lead to your own personal development. Episode 026: You Need People by Steve Pavlina (Learn How Self Improvement, Inspiration, and Motivation Can Come from Others). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlin...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how he organizes his life with six kids. Episode 025: Baby Makes 8: Raising Six Kids - Part 2 - Organization Edition by Zen Habits. Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The origi...

Eddie Corbano answers a reader's question about getting back together with an ex. Episode 024: Will No Contact Get Your Ex Back by Eddie Corbano of Loves a Game. Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attract your ideal partner (your "Authentic Love") by being t...

Mark Manson shares the theory of the three different types of love. Can you guess them? Episode 023: The Three Loves Theory by Mark Manson. Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics...