Brainiac Brides: The Challenges You Face
Click play button to listen to blog in audio format. Brainiac Brides: The Challenges You Face https://www.emotionallyengaged.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Brainiac-Brides.mp3 I work with a lot of super-smart brides — academics, lawyers, scientists, doctors...
Engagement Anxiety and Engagement Depression: 5 Causes Brides Need To Consider
Nearly every bride I work with asks me: “Where is all this stress, depression, anxiety and worry coming from?” “I thought this was going to be the happiest time of my life! But I’m upset and even sad much of the time. (I know I want to marry...
Sweet Relief from Engagement Anxiety
Here’s a roundup of success stories and journeys of brides and grooms I’ve worked with. The common denominators among them? 25- 45 years old Consider themselves highly analytical or over-analytical Feel a lot of anxiety or sadness Reflective (or willing...
From “Fetal Position” to the Happiest Wedding Day: One Bride’s Very Successful Bridal Counseling Experience
Here’s the very successful story of Erin, a 27-year-old bride-to-be, who I helped get married this summer. Do you see yourself in her story? Before meeting with Allison, I felt terrified, isolated, and confused. I was so scared that what I was feeling...
Why Cold Feet Are a Good Thing
Many brides and grooms experience cold feet. Most write their feelings off to “normal jitters” or “something to white-knuckle through.” In my 14 years of counseling brides and grooms, that’s definitely not the approach I take. Because...
