Tara Blair Ball
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Australia
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5 Crazy Things I Did After I Got into My First Healthy Relationship
I’d dragged myself out of an annihilating relationship, scrapped myself together through therapy/coaching and intense self-improvement work, yet in my first healthy relationship, I was a mess. → Read More
Why Many Men Are Giving Up on Dating
“Why is that?” I asked, and then I listened quietly as he gave me his litany of reasons why he felt fed up, exhausted, and just done with today’s modern dating field. → Read More
'My husband and I have a boring relationship. But that doesn't mean it's dull.'
Boring relationship: The benefits of being in a boring long-term relationship or marriage, and why 'boring' doesn't mean the same as 'dull'. → Read More
The 8 worst pieces of dating advice for women I've heard since becoming a relationship coach.
The 8 worst pieces of dating advice for women I've heard since becoming a relationship coach. The advice you should never, ever follow. → Read More
Having Children Will Change Your Relationship — and Not Always for the Better
Having Children Will Change Your Relationship — and Not Always for the Better. How you can strengthen your relationship before (and after) you have kids.. → Read More
“Retroactive Jealousy,” or When You Struggle Over Who Your Partner Dated in the Past
And what you can do about it.. ““Retroactive Jealousy,” or When You Struggle Over Who Your Partner Dated in the Past” is published by Tara, Relationship Coach in Hello, Love. → Read More
Once You Cheat, Are You Doomed to Do It Again?
I cheated on my first husband. I could give you all of the excuses: I’d already filed for divorce. He kept screwing up after months and months of multiple chances. The affair was “only” emotional. → Read More
Why a Top Marriage Therapist Says “Repairing” Is the #1 Indicator of Relationship Success
Why a Top Marriage Therapist Says “Repairing” Is the #1 Indicator of Relationship Success. Conflict is inevitable in relationships, but how you and your partner re-connect afterwards is more important.. → Read More
Why Do Happy People Still Cheat?. The answer may not be simple, but it…
The answer may not be simple, but it could be because they’re discontented with themselves. → Read More
Why Dating Smart Women Is the Best Decision You Could Make
Smart women will challenge you and endlessly interest you. Just make sure to check your ego first. → Read More
6 Lies That Are Okay To Tell In A Relationship
As most relationships progress, there will be fewer occasions for little lies, but it’s all about the individual relationship and the agreements made within it. → Read More
How to Text a Woman You Like. 9 tips to help you develop one of…
9 tips to help you develop one of today’s most vital relationship skills. → Read More
The 7 Popular Dating Tips I Tell My Male Clients to Ignore
I’ve always had guy friends. I’ve been told I’m “just like one of the guys” more times than I can count, and I helped a lot of them in their dating lives. It’s this that likely made it why, for many… → Read More
My Husband, The Man I Love, Is An Embezzler
When your spouse commits a crime, what do you do? → Read More
How to Flirt with a Woman. Here are some easy steps to get you…
If you’re a single and struggling gentleman, Professor Menelaos Apostolou, Associate Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Nicosia, thinks it might because your social skills… → Read More
My Therapist Helped Me Identify Why I Attract Unhealthy People — Here’s How
Dr. Cynthia’s small office reeked of frankincense and was decorated with lots of bright colors and affirming quotes. As soon as I sat down on her couch, she asked me, “So why are you here?” After I’d been talking for probably 15 minutes straight, she interrupted me. “Tara?” she said. “Yeah?” I blew my nose. “I need you to hear me when I say this,” she said. “Okay . . .” Then she gave me exactly… → Read More
How To Pick Up On A Woman’s Subtle Cues That She’s Into You
You cannot focus on how physically attractive you find a woman to sense whether she’s interested. Focus instead on her nonverbal cues. → Read More
Why I Kept Settling in My Romantic Relationships
I got engaged for the first time when I was 19. It sort of felt like playing pretend grown-up. We moved in together and played pretend house. He didn’t like how I loaded the dishwasher, and I didn’t… → Read More
"Water seeks its own level." I kept dating bad guys, then my therapist told me why.
"Water seeks its own level," My therapist taught me why I attract unhealthy relationships, and what I need to do to fix it. → Read More
How To Be In Love After You Fall In Love
If you want a lasting love, then you have to accept the least sexiest form of it. → Read More