Many women are successful in their career, parenting, and friendships, but have repeatedly failed in love. There are 3 main reasons why this keeps happening…
3 reasons you’ve struggled in relationships
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Creating healthy relationships
The self-abandonment trap: The truth about over-giving💔
Over-giving doesn’t lead to healthy love. It leads to exhaustion, resentment and imbalance. And it can make you a magnet for people who only know how to take.
The real reason it’s so hard to leave a toxic relationship
You’ve had sleepless nights, a pit in your stomach, and a voice in your head whispering, “This doesn’t feel right.” And still… you stay. Why is it so hard to leave a bad relationship?
Why being “too nice” can be dangerous in love
What if your kindness is putting you in danger—not physical danger necessarily, but emotional and psychological danger?
When love isn’t healthy
Learn what healthy love looks like and how to avoid emotional abuse.
What is codependency? Breaking free from unhealthy relationships
It’s natural to want love and connection, and to rely on others for help…it’s part of being human. However, there’s a big difference between a healthy interdependent relationship and an unhealthy codependent one…
Trusting yourself: How to choose the right partner after past mistakes
Making choices in love can be one of the hardest decisions in our lives, especially if past experiences have left us feeling hurt and fearful. So let’s explore how to cultivate self-trust and make empowered decisions in your romantic life…
The trust factor: Creating safety in a relationship
Excerpt: Trust is the cornerstone of any meaningful relationship, yet building that trust with a new partner we don’t know well yet can feel challenging. How do we open our hearts to love while still protecting ourselves from pain? So let’s talk about how to create safety in a relationship…
How to know who to trust: Identifying who deserves your heart
Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. It’s what allows us to be vulnerable, to show our true selves, and to connect deeply with others. But how do we decide who deserves our trust? The answer lies in learning to recalibrate your people picker…
The power of appreciation to transform your relationships (and self-esteem)
One of the most common things I hear women say is that they don’t feel appreciated. Many grew up in dysfunctional families with critical parents, where there was a lack of appreciation and positive mirroring. Thankfully, all is not lost. We can learn how to express appreciation now and better affirm ourselves, our loved ones, and future generations.
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Karen Strang Allen
Karen is a love and empowerment coach for single women. Widowed at 22 and separated at 35, Karen’s mission is to help single women feel great about who they are and create a life they love so they attract their dream partner.