Do Opposites Really Attract?

by Liana Knudsen

Yes! Opposites do attract physically. But attraction is different from compatibility. And opposites are NOT compatible in the long-term.
In discussions of love and matchmaking, you often hear the word “chemistry.” It turns out that chemistry is actually our body’s way of recognizing similar and unfamiliar DNA—In other words, compatible and incompatible genes. Our genetic makeup actually pushes us toward being attracted to people with a different genetic structure. That is why the initial physical attraction between two people has more to do with biology than love. Unfortunately, according to Pat Love in The Truth About Love, genetic compatibility does not always equal relationship compatibility. Just because you have chemistry with someone doesn’t mean they’ll make a good long-term relationship partner for you!

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How You’re Perceived on a Date: Do you Know?

by Liana Knudsen

People often bring certain emotions into their dating lives and project those emotions without even realizing it. By not realizing how they portray themselves to others, they can subconsciously sabotage their chances for successful dates and positive dating experiences. Of all the emotions a person might bring to a relationship, these are most likely to hamper his or her long-term relationship goals:

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Does Your Baggage Match My Baggage?

by Liana Knudsen

You can’t pick up a self-help book or turn on a daytime talk show without hearing the term “emotional baggage.” But what is “emotional baggage”? For most people, it’s unresolved issues, unresolved grief, and/or unresolved traumas (however big or small).

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Be the Catch; Then Find the Catch: Being Emotionally Healthy

by Liana Knudsen

One of my clients—we’ll call him “Fred”—first came to see me for counseling because he was constantly doubting himself. He saw himself as “unlovable.” He was dating a woman seriously, and he was worried that his negative beliefs about himself would get in the way of their relationship. He found himself not believing his girlfriend when she told him over and over that she loved him. It was starting to weigh heavily on both of them.

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What Stands Between You and Your Relationship Goals?

by Liana Knudsen

Relationships are challenging and often end up being the kryptonite that brings down the best of us. Many people have more success in their work lives than in their relationships and find that setting goals and achieving great things is almost second nature at the office. If only relationships worked like that!

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Welcome to Austin Dating Magazine!

Welcome to Austin’s premiere magazine for news, information, and advice on dating, relationships, and love!

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