The Science of Love: What Your Brain Knows and Your Heart Gets Wrong

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Why Smart Women Keep Getting Ghosted After Great Dates

We’ve all seen the script play out: The texting is solid. The effort is visible. You feel a genuine connection sparking. And then, silence.Ghosting become the "new normal" of the digital dating era. But as we tell our clients, while ghosting is common, it is never random. Here is ...  Show more

Tears, Trust, and Triumph: Tracy's Path from Divorce to Deep Love

In this special client interview, Gary sits down with Tracy, who went from crying on a consultation call to finding her "above average Joe" just weeks after her lowest moment. After 22 years in a dysfunctional marriage, Tracy learned to trust herself and build healthy boundaries. ...  Show more

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