Since the beginning of time, there has always been pressure to form companionship. Whether it be for safety, security, company, or surety...humans have always been driven to connect with others. This has not changed in the modern era. However, due to the perception of many options in the ever-shrinking dating pool, many people have drifted away from dating for the emotional and interpersonal connection needed for survival, and have instead begun selecting their mates along shallow lines of social, aesthetic, and/or financial status. In this edition of the DNA of Love, we explore how this harms your ability to find true love, before addressing some skills that will help safeguard against this phenomenon. Tune in to discover how to date for the right reasons in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

Finding true love is hard enough as it is, and doing so as a single parent adds another layer of difficulty to consider when seeking the person you are meant to be with. That being said, single parents deserve to find love just as much as the next person, and this episode will help make that journey a little easier. In this edition of the DNA of Love, we explore best practices in dating while raising one or many children, in addition to tackling how to focus on finding love without devaluing the needs of your children at the same time. Tune in to discover how to build a healthy foundation in your love life while prioritizing the family you have always desired in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

In the modern dating environment, it is nearly impossible to avoid the allure of online dating. The idea of having a resource that exponentially increases your chances at finding true love (or whatever other romantic pursuits you desire), almost seems too good to be true. Unfortunately, the advent of online dating has not been a 'cure-all' for loneliness and heartbreak. In fact, some would argue that it may have even directly contributed to more instances of failed romantic endeavors over the past decade or so. So where does that leave us, as we continue to seek love? I argue that it leaves us with a beautiful opportunity to begin to learn how to effectively use the tool of online dating as such; a useful tool that can build a foundation worth standing on if utilized skillfully. Tune in to learn just how to masterfully use the tool of online dating, so that you may capitalize on modern dating technology in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

Valentine's Day can be one of the more stressful holiday experiences for many in relationships, as you toil over finding the perfect gift or experience for you and your partner. No one wants to select the wrong gift, or convey the wrong message with some poorly choreographed grand gesture of pronounced love for your significant other. Yet no matter how pure your intentions may be, the pressure may still feel rather intense as the fourteenth of February falls upon us. But the question still remains, how does one select a meaningful gift? How do we effectively show the love we feel during a consumer holiday that is largely made up in the first place? If these questions have entered your headspace at any point in the past or present, this episode may be just for you. Tune in to learn how to navigate cupid's holiday for both, couples and singles alike, effectively surviving Valentine's Day once more in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

As we are find ourselves well into the holidays, many of us will be exchanging gifts over this winter season. Giving gifts to the people we love can often be a stressful experience, however, receiving gifts can be difficult as well depending on the person and context. What if someone takes a gift the wrong way? What if you're giving a gift to someone as a friend, and they take it as something more romantic? Or what if you are afraid to give a gift to someone you're dating, because of what it may mean to the relationship (i.e., making things more serious than not). These are all real and valid questions, and they are absolutely topics for consideration before we open our hearts, and our wallets. This episode breaks down how to effectively decide on the right gift for the right person, in addition to exploring how to receive gifts in a way that shows appreciation over entitlement. Tune in to find out how to give the gift of love with both presents and presence in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

Many of us date just to date. Solely because it feels better than being alone. Sometimes the relationships we are in aren't even good relationships. But a relationship sometimes feels better than no relationship. Unfortunately, this is not sustainable, and these shallow relationships often fail because they are without true purpose. Healthy and long lasting relationships exist with purpose, both for the individuals, and for the couple as a whole. If we are with someone, we need to have a clear understanding as to why we've chosen that particular person, and what we are hoping to get out of the relationship. If these two boxes are not checked, we have no way of knowing if the relationship is even going the way we originally wanted it to go. This episode breaks down how to effectively identify and define one's purpose within the relationship, as well as the overall purpose you want the relationship to serve in your life when it's all said and done. Tune in to find out how to ensure your love has meaning in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

Love can feel like it's forged in fire...built on a flame that burns with passion when you've fallen for someone. But what happens when we begin to feel like that flame is going out? How do we stoke the embers to ensure our fire stays lit? Well first, we assess whether that fire should be burning in the first place. Sometimes we are just not meant to be, and a dwindling flame can be a clear indicator that warmth is gone in the relationship...and maybe, it's time to burn your torch elsewhere.

Other times, however, life circumstances have crept in, dousing your flame with the many raindrops of life. Raindrops can come in many forms; such as financial struggles, career demands, stress of building a family/raising children, intimacy concerns, etc. No matter how big or small the raindrops may be, they combine to dim your flame over time, and will completely put the fire of your relationship out if you let it. But there are ways to safeguard your love, keeping your fire burning brightly throughout the many storms of our lives. This episode breaks down how to cultivate the romantic spark that lit your relationship in the beginning; while offering methods to maintain and build on that fire over time. Tune in to find out how to keep your love hot and your flame ablaze in this installment of the DNA of Love.

Humans have been searching for the key to finding and maintaining successful monogamous relationships for centuries. This makes sense, given the tremendous amount of effort we put into finding the loves of our lives. It is only natural that we would want such relationships to "make it" in the end. However, "making it" often entails remaining faithful, which is something that is easier said than done for most. Many of us have or will be unfaithful, in some capacity, within our lifetimes. It is only human to be imperfect, and you're not a "bad person" for making this mistake (or being on the receiving end of it either). Relationships are hard, and fidelity is a skill to be developed and practiced as we grow together. This episode breaks down how to develop this skill effectively, sharpening it over time as you become better at being faithful throughout the life of your union. Tune in to find out how to cheat less and love more as we cultivate stronger bonds with the people who matter to us most.