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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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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… →
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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.… →
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Smart, driven, energetic, and completely comfortable in their own skin—German Shepherds embody the traits so many of us strive for! 🐕✨
On this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Cree talks about how German Shepherds represent the ultimate goal: being intelligent, focus-driven, and able to tackle hard things with confidence and ease. 🧠💪 If you had to match your personality to a dog breed, which one would you be and why? Let us know in… →
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