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Navigating Young Love: Recognizing Red Flags and Age Dynamics Early On
“He’s got years on you… notches under that belt!” 😅 Lessons learned from young love. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle reflects on being 19 and dating someone older with a child—and looking back at how easily we can overlook red flags when we’re completely smitten. 💭✨ 💬 Looking back at… →
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Are phone calls officially superior to texting, or is texting the safer bet? 📱💬
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric drops a hot take on communication preferences. He shares why he actually prefers texting over phone calls when getting to know someone—because too many people lack the skill to hold a meaningful, engaging conversation on the phone and run out of things to say fast.… →
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Does Self-Care Speak Louder Than Luxury Labels? 🧴✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I ask Eric what simple, low-pressure gesture instantly earns respect. His answer? How someone takes care of themselves. Designer clothes don’t mean much if basic hygiene and self-care—like grooming, skincare, and teeth—are neglected. What simple self-care habit do you notice first when meeting someone new? Share… →
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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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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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Appreciation over entitlement, always. ✨
In this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric and I talk about the dating scene and the modern mindset around expectations. Basic courtesy and effort should be met with gratitude, not taken for granted. A simple “thank you” goes a long way! What’s your biggest pet peeve when it comes to entitlement vs.… →
