Dr. Roxy Zarrabi

05/17/2024

05/16/2024

Our bodies often reveal what words can't express. While first date jitters are not unusual, notice how you feel after spending a few dates with someone. Do you feel at ease or on edge? Do you feel anxious or calm? If you’re feeling on edge, take some time to reflect about where this feeling is coming from as well as whether you’ve experienced this same feeling before and if so, with whom.

05/15/2024

To learn more about how the fear of losing your independence can impact your relationships, check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/4ajvbgP

05/09/2024

Sometimes, the hardest goodbyes are the ones we say to friends. If you once had a close friendship with someone and they are no longer in your life, you may struggle with accepting that the relationship is over. You can honor the good memories you shared while making space for new beginnings.

05/07/2024

Knowing when it's time to end a friendship is never easy. It takes courage to let go when holding on to a friendship does more harm than good. Recognizing when a chapter needs to close is an act of self-care. It's about honoring your boundaries, protecting your energy, and making space for new beginnings.

Click the link for a deeper dive into recognizing the signs it may be time for a friendship to end: https://bit.ly/44shrzc

05/06/2024

There's beauty in allowing friendships to ebb and flow naturally, without the pressure to force a connection when it no longer resonates.

When you stop trying to force a friendship, you create space to prioritize quality over quantity, nurture the connections that feel the most authentic, and gracefully release those that no longer feel aligned.

05/03/2024

It’s no secret that modern dating can often lead to dating burnout. From endless swiping to disappointing dates, it's easy to feel drained.

If you’re struggling with dating burnout, check out my article to learn more about these tips and how to cope: https://bit.ly/49ZUaWt

05/01/2024

Your intuition is your dating superpower. Don't silence that inner voice; it's there to guide you. Whether it's a subtle whisper or a loud alarm bell, listen closely to what your intuition is telling you. It knows when something feels off, even if everything seems perfect on the surface. So, before you say yes to that next date, take a moment to check in with yourself.

04/30/2024

The way someone else reacts to your boundaries early on can be very telling.
A preview of what’s to come can be obtained by seeing how the other person responds when you set a boundary or they don’t get what they want from you. Do they listen to your feedback or get defensive? Do they have a respectful conversation with you about it or do they shut down?

04/25/2024

Instead of playing hard to get, consider being honest about your interest in the other person. When you’re honest about your feelings, the right person for you will be on the same page.

By practicing authenticity and vulnerability at a pace you’re comfortable with, you have more of a chance of developing a meaningful connection with someone who is getting to know the real you.

This doesn’t have to be some big declaration of feelings. Even telling your date you had a great time, you’re enjoying getting to know them, or you enjoy their company is a great start.