Wedding Trends for 2021 That We Love For A Very Special Reason!

Since we are in the business of love, we are always curious what the new wedding trends will be.  There are few things that bring us more joy than excited brides-to-be gushing about their wedding plans. We were especially curious how 2021 weddings would look considering the impact the Coronavirus is having on gatherings and […]

6 Ways To Conquer Holiday and COVID Stress In Your Life and Your Relationships

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To say it’s been a rough year on relationships is an understatement. Even happily married couples readily admit that marriage is hard enough, but then add the stress and financial worries that came with COVID-19, and it’s been even harder for many families. Family law attorneys are reporting a 30% increase in divorce filings post-quarantine. […]

Leave Dating to the Pros: One Woman’s Experience with a Matchmaker

Jill* had a great marriage so when her husband passed away after nearly 30 years together, she wanted to take some time and just be with her kids and heal from their huge loss.  After four years and with her kids now in college, she felt like she might be ready to start socializing and […]

Why Elopements and Micro-Weddings are All Everyone’s Talking About!

The coronavirus broke the hearts of thousands of couples in full wedding planning mode when the country went into lockdown. Only to be followed by restrictions on the number of guests to deter the spread of the virus. A flood of weddings and receptions were rescheduled or canceled altogether. Couples reluctantly ended up ditching the […]

5 Ways to Improve Communication to Develop A Stronger Partnership

It’s no secret great communication is the glue that holds a relationship together. Relationship communication is all about connecting with your partner. Understanding their point of view and letting them know they are a priority is crucial. “Couples that share their feelings, thoughts, and support each other are more likely to stay together,” says Relationship […]

3 Simple Ways to Show Respect in A Relationship

Respect is one of the most important aspects of a relationship because it communicates that you and your significant other are equals. When there’s respect shared between a couple, each person is free to be their own person; with their own experiences and opinions. “Giving and receiving respect in a relationship is very important to […]

How to Have A Great Zoom Date!

At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, most everything from business meetings to happy hour has moved to a virtual space. Dating is no exception. With many couples quarantined apart and singles left with no way to get out and socialize, stress levels and feelings of loneliness are high. Thankfully, with advanced technology, you can […]

Ask Yourself This Question: Do you Love Yourself? Why Your Answer Needs to be Yes!

Studies find that loving others and feeling loved by others increases our happiness. But whether we are in a long- term relationship, a new relationship or single, one thing that is crucial for our mental well-being is our level of self-love. Self-love is all about loving yourself first and having regard for one’s own well-being […]

True Talk With Renee Richel – How To Create Chemistry Over Text

As singles adjust to the “new dating normal” we’re anticipating how meeting and dating will change. In our latest blog, I walked you through how to safely navigate this post pandemic world when it comes to getting to know a potential partner while prioritizing your health and safety. One trend we’ve already identified is that […]