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How Do You Drop Your Guard After Getting Burned in Past Relationships? 💔➡️❤️
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I talk with Eric about the challenge of navigating the modern dating scene after past heartbreaks. When you’ve been hurt, it can feel natural to keep your guard up or start playing dating “games” for protection—but how do you break down those walls to genuinely love… →
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Who Should Cover the Bill, and Does Financial Expectation Lead to Entitlement? 💳🤔
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I challenge Eric with a question about traditional dating roles: when men are expected to pay for everything, does it create an underlying sense of entitlement? If someone expects everything to be handed to them on a simple gesture, how does that translate when you’re actually… →
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When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Do You Believe Them the First Time? 🚪🚶♂️
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric reflects on setting strict boundaries in friendships and relationships. Knowing when to exit can mean missing out on certain opportunities, but holding true to Maya Angelou’s famous advice—when people show you who they are, believe them—is a powerful rule to live by. Are you quick… →
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Does Smelling Good Automatically Seal the Deal for a Second Date? 🧴✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I ask Eric if a compliment on fragrance guarantees a second date—and his answer is classic! As a cologne collector who gets compliments everywhere he goes, smelling good is just standard practice, not a ticket to a second date. What’s one compliment on a date that… →
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Don’t Let Pride Ruin a Good Connection. 🛑💬
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric breaks down how easily ego and assumptions can misinterpret silence. Before assuming someone is ghosting you, consider reaching out—life happens, and a simple check-in can make all the difference. Have you ever let ego get in the way of reaching out to someone, only to… →
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Is Saying “Let’s Go on a Date” Completely Dead in Modern Culture? 📱💬
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric discusses how the language of dating has shifted over time. Instead of direct invitations for a formal date, today’s conversations often turn into casual hangouts like “you want to do something?” as dating roles, attitudes, and generational norms continue to evolve. Do you prefer a… →
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Self-respect is the foundation. 💯
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric shares the invaluable advice he instills in his daughter: respect yourself first so that others will respect you. As parents, the way we carry ourselves sets the standard for what our children expect from others in their own lives. What is the most important lesson… →
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Does your partner need to hit the gym, or is taking pride in their appearance enough? 🏋️✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric shares his perspective on standards in a partner: you don’t necessarily have to be a gym rat, but caring about how you look and prioritizing self-care is a non-negotiable. Self-care is a reflection of self-love! Is taking care of your health and appearance a dealbreaker… →
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Is chivalry still alive, or have we just settled for the bare minimum? 🚪✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I ask Eric about teaching his sons traditional manners—like opening doors and pulling out chairs—and whether effort and chivalry are still genuinely appreciated in today’s fast-paced dating world. Do you feel like chivalry is still alive today, or have people gotten way too comfortable with the… →
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Playing Mind Games in Adulthood? Couldn’t Be Us. 🚫🎮
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric breaks down how foolish it is to hide genuine feelings or act indifferent just to avoid “getting played.” If both people like each other, why not just be real, take things seriously, and see where it goes? Why do you think so many people are… →
