Dating Zion

Whole new Website!

2015-03-09T17:21:00.000-06:00

I have some amazing news, friends: We just keep getting bigger and bigger! I'm moving my site one more time and you're going to love it, because I started blogging for Embrace Humanity.org This is going to be pretty cool--my dreams of full-time communication coaching just got a tiny bit closer. And best of all, you can now sign up for a newsletter and hear some really good

NEWSFLASH: Life Coaching to re-open in Salt Lake City, UT

2013-11-21T09:43:00.002-07:00

Hello all! I've been mulling this over for a few weeks and I think it's time to take some action. I have recently relocated and have stabilized my life enough that I can start up my life coaching practice again here in Salt Lake City, UT. I will make myself available after 6PM Monday-Thursday for scheduled appointments of 1 hr blocks of time. I'm also going to make my services more affordable,

Know Yourself

2013-02-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

What more can I say about this topic: You need to BE the right person, FOR the right person? I wrote this article (the one you are reading) several times and haven’t been satisfied with the way it turned out, and I have deleted it and started over again. It is a relatively short article because I feel like I have said the same information many times, in many different ways. Yet, based on

USU Makes a Deal

2012-10-17T11:01:00.001-06:00

If you live in Logan, UT or Cache Valley...or anywhere near there, I am hosting a fund-raising event for a non-profit organization, Wasatch Social Ventures, which is the organization responsible for raising funds for the Huntsman SEED program. The fund-raising event is called USU Makes a Deal, and is patterned after the TV show "Let's Make a Deal." We are going to charge $5 for

Foundations: Episode 16

2011-12-28T10:47:00.000-07:00

Recap: You are responsible for how things turn out with your dating life. If you do not like how your relationships always end up, then you need to change something in your life. When multiple people act the same way around

Foundations: Episode 15

2011-12-21T16:25:00.000-07:00

Recap: It is good for you to not exclusively date anyone until he or she has made an agreement with you not to date other people. You can improve your chances of finding your future spouse and you can build a better

Foundations: Episode 14

2011-12-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

Recap: Life is more than merely dating. It is okay, even preferred, that you have a life outside of your dating life. In other words, you don't need to spend every minute of every day focusing on getting a girlfriend or

Foundations Episode 13

2011-12-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Recap: Feeling sorry for yourself, thinking about and complaining about your problems isn't going to help you improve your situation. You have to get out there and focus on fixing your situation.

Foundations Episode 12

2011-11-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

Recap: When going on dates, be direct about what your intentions are. If you just want to be friends then tell them you are going to hang out; otherwise, if you want to make your relationship progress, call it a date.

Foundations Episode 11

2011-11-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Recap: there are two basic components of a great date: first, plenty of time to talk, second, a low-risk, low-threat environment. You want to put your date at ease, not nervous. Reading their body language and assisting them to

Foundations Episode 10

2011-11-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

This article has been replaced and expanded by a couple of better versions(sorry, non-video) on my new blog: RDC Coaching Here is the new article: Why ALL Relationships are Risks New Podcast: Common Relationship Cycle #2 - Walking Away You can still watch the old video on my youtube page here.

Foundations Episode 9

2011-11-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

Recap: All relationships require work. You have to constantly put effort into a relationship in order for it to work out and progress. That means more time spent together, more sacrifice, and more effort on your part.

The Secret to Recognizing when Others are Attracted to You

2011-11-06T00:00:00.000-06:00

I want to point something out that I have observed lately to be an issue with a significant amount of people. Before I dive into what it is, I want to remind my readers that every piece of advice on my site has a dual purpose to it. –It isn’t solely about dating and getting married. True, everything is about forming relationships, but I often point out specific things for you to do that are

Foundations Episode 8

2011-11-02T10:00:00.000-06:00

Recap: No two people are at the same level of maturity upon first meeting, and no two people want the same things from a relationship. You have to build into those things.

What is the "it" connection?

2011-10-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

I’ve only slightly touched on this topic a few times on this website, but I feel like I need to go a little deeper. So in this article I’m going to answer the question of what the “it” connection is. “It” is that feeling you get when you know that he or she compatible with you. It is exciting and thrilling. When you leave that person you smile and think “that was so wonderful,” and you feel

Foundations Episode 7

2011-10-26T00:25:00.000-06:00

Recap: Relationships take time to get off the ground. You can't expect to go directly to "in a relationship" after having just a couple dates with the person. Let the relationship develop itself rather than trying to force your way

Foundations Episode 6

2011-10-19T10:00:00.000-06:00

Recap: Most women don't get asked out on dates. That means that women who take initiative and ask men are 10x more successful than those who do not, and men who take initiative and ask women out have nothing to fear about getting a

What your Parents and Friends Say

2011-10-16T00:00:00.000-06:00

Simple Truth: Everyone wants their parents to accept the person that they ultimately marry. Parents too, want you, more than anything, to marry someone that they approve of. That is why, while growing up, your parents as well as others who desired your well-being, would tell you things about what they expect from the person you marry. “Marry someone with money,” “You better make sure she isn’t

Foundations: Episode 5

2011-10-12T09:52:00.000-06:00

Recap: Confidence is one of the most important skills you can have when approaching the opposite sex and when building relationships with other people. Click here to learn more about purchasing a DVD. Recommended Articles

Foundations Episode 4

2011-10-05T09:46:00.000-06:00

Recap: The best pickup lines are simple.--You don't need to use pickup lines to get someone's number. In fact, making a complex pickup line can make you come across like a weirdo. Keep it simple and don't be cheesy.

Hurt People, Hurt People

2011-09-30T00:00:00.000-06:00

This article has been rewritten in several podcasts (with summaries) on my other blog: && &&

Foundations Episode 3

2011-09-28T10:00:00.000-06:00

Recap: Always be ready for the next thing. Getting asked for your number or asking someone for their number will lead to a date. Going on a few dates with someone will lead up to a relationship with them. If you stick with a

Foundations Episode 2

2011-09-21T10:00:00.000-06:00

Summary:Sorry to delay the juicy stuff in this series, but I want to point out that the two aspects of dating that lay the foundation for a Great relationship are: 1. Mingling/Introductions. 2. Dating. As I talked about in Episode 1, you want to start these parts off right so that when you get to the relationship phase it is easy for you to advance into a relationship and it eliminates a lot

Hope for those waiting for someone

2011-09-18T00:00:00.000-06:00

If you ever find yourself in the situation where you feel as though you have pursued all of the avenues in your life and they just aren’t cutting it for you, then the following advice can help you. People are always changing. So are you. The level of maturity that these people are on when you first meet them might be too low or too high for you. That’s okay, over time, people grow up--yourself

Foundations Video Series

2011-09-14T10:00:00.000-06:00

This is my introductory video to the "Building A Foundation for a Great Relationship" video series (I'll refer to it as the "Foundations" video series). Just to recap: if you're between 18-28 then this video series is going to be