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Erika Ettin

Erika Ettin: In good times and in bad

It's interesting that, as a dating coach, I always seem to know when former clients aren't happy (break-ups, ghosting, etc.), yet when they are happy (lots of clients have gotten married), I sometimes don't find out until years later, and it's usually because someone else tells me!

Along those lines, I received this email recently from a client who I worked with late last year:

"I quit. I can't do it anymore. I've been on about 30 dates since I enlisted you to help me with my profile _ it helped, I got some good positive feedback from it, but I can't continue to put myself out there anymore.

The rejection. Ghosting. Being cancelled on last minute. It's a pretty (crummy) way to meet someone special. People are incredibly inconsiderate. It's not real life.

I'm not looking for a pep talk or anything but thought the feedback might provide some helpful insight into your coaching."

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