From Single to Couple

09/10/2026

Just when you’re starting to move on… your ex gets in touch 📩

One text can upset the apple cart and bring back questions you thought you’d put to rest.

Do they miss me?
Could we try again?

I see this in my coaching practice all the time.

We can be making real progress when contact with an ex pulls someone back into the same relationship yo-yo 🪀

Perhaps your ex misses you.
Perhaps they’ve hit a rough patch and want reassurance from someone who still cares.

The better question is: what would be different this time?

Missing each other doesn’t mean the reasons you separated have changed.

So, we look at the relationship as it actually was, rather than just the parts they miss.

Relationships leave an imprint on you - it's natural, but it doesn't mean going back is a good idea.

You can still have feelings for someone and choose a different future 💚

📧 If you want to move on but your feelings keep pulling you back, you’re welcome to message me.

07/10/2026

Can a relationship feel both emotionally safe and exciting?

Absolutely! When you're used to uncertainty, consistency might feel a little underwhelming at first.
It's easy to mistake the anxiety of not knowing where you stand for chemistry.

A secure relationship can be passionate and exciting - and this is something you can create together!

Thank you to Life Coach Directory for sharing my reel 💚

07/10/2026

Great to see another one of my articles shared by Life Coach Directory!

Dating today isn’t easy. We have more ways to meet people than ever before, yet many singles are becoming increasingly frustrated and disillusioned 💔

In this article, I explore why dating can leave you questioning yourself and share practical ways to rebuild your confidence 💚

Has dating affected your confidence? Life Coach Mila Smith shares how to reframe rejection, challenge dating myths and approach relationships differently. 💭 http://ow.ly/c2qF106FKKM

06/10/2026

🎙️ Tonight only, I’ll be joining Roy Allaway on Roy’s Happy Hour on Radio Woking at 9pm for a chat about love, dating, relationships and everything that comes with them!

So, finish your dinner and instead of Netflixing or doomscrolling, tune in and listen at www.radiowoking.co.uk.

📌 If you have a dating or relationship question, feel free to call in. We’d love to hear from you!

⏰ Don’t forget, 9pm tonight…

06/10/2026

🎙️ Tonight only, I’ll be joining Roy Allaway on Roy's Happy Hour on Radio Woking at 9pm for a chat about love, dating, relationships and everything that comes with them!

So, finish your dinner and instead of Netflixing or doomscrolling, tune in and listen at www.radiowoking.co.uk.

📌 If you have a dating or relationship question, feel free to call in. We’d love to hear from you!

⏰ Don’t forget, 9pm tonight…

30/09/2026

Are we expecting too much?

🎙️ It’s a question that came up recently when I was invited on podcast to talk about relationships and wellbeing with

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Relationships were once much more pragmatic, though over time, pragmatism gave way to love.

💞 Today, in the era of “self-expressive marriage”, many of us expect one person to fulfil every single need.

We want our partner to be our “everything”: from best friend and confidant to source of inspiration etc.

That’s quite a job description for one person!

I’m not talking about lowering standards. If anything, it means a much clearer idea of which standards matter and which are optional.

Some people sound as though they’re creating an avatar in a game with a very specific combination of desirable qualities!

📦 Surrounded by seemingly endless choices, it’s easy to fall under the illusion that we can “order” a partner with all our specified qualities - and the universe will manifest them…

📌 I’ll be talking about this - and more - at my upcoming free online event:
Why Is Modern Dating So Hard - and What You Can Do Differently

🗓️ October 14
🕢 7.30-8.15pm
🔗 Find on Eventbrite or DM me for the link

25/09/2026

A recent YouGov survey of single Britons highlighted something interesting 👇

Many people genuinely value the freedom that comes with being single:

🔹 38% said they liked having more control over their home and routine
🔹 31% valued their independence.

What do people miss most?

💚 Regular companionship
💚 Having someone to talk to about everyday things
💚 Emotional support

When asked why they were single:

🔹 42% said they hadn't met the right person
🔹 29% said they found dating stressful or difficult.

We haven't stopped wanting connection, but perhaps we're less willing to give up independence just to be in a relationship.

And that's no bad thing.

At the same time, if you've been “in the trenches” of modern dating for a while, you'll recognise the paradox

👉 We seem to have more ways to meet people than ever before - yet dating seems to be getting harder, not easier.

Why is that, and more importantly, what can you do about it?

That's what I'll be exploring in my new free online event:

🎇 Why Is Modern Dating So Hard - And What Can You Do Differently? 🎇

I'll look at what's changed, what hasn't, and what relationship science can tell us about attraction, compatibility and long-term relationship success.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕢 7.30 - 8.15pm
💻 Live online and free

Reserve your free place now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-is-modern-dating-so-hard-and-what-you-can-do-differently-tickets-2001232407001

20/09/2026

Still looking for your dive buddy? 🤿

Perhaps not literally - but someone to share your life with?

Despite everything we hear about people giving up on dating, most singles still want connection, companionship and, ultimately, a worthy life partner ❤️

Yet finding the right person can feel harder than ever.

Why? And more importantly, what can you do about it?

That's what I'll be exploring in my new free live online event:

📌 Why Is Modern Dating So Hard? And What You Can Do Differently

We'll look at what's changed, what hasn't, what relationship science tells us about attraction and long-term relationships and some practical ways to approach dating differently.

🔗 Eventbrite
📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕢 7.30–8pm

Register to save your free place:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-is-modern-dating-so-hard-and-what-you-can-do-differently-tickets-2001232407001

17/09/2026

You can be intelligent and successful in many areas and still find relationships and dating a lot less straightforward 💔

Often, the real barriers aren’t immediately obvious.

🤔 It’s difficult to see ourselves objectively. We all have blind spots when it comes to our own behaviour and relationship patterns.

😅 But once you know what to look for, it'll start to make a lot more sense.

That’s why I created the free research-based Dating Barriers Assessment.

25 carefully considered questions to help you identify what's getting in the way, and what you can do about it.

💚 If you’d like more clarity about your patterns, take the free assessment today!
www.single-to-couple.com/assess

16/09/2026

Is modern dating really doomed? 🤔

Some headlines might make you think so, but the reality is more nuanced...

Reading about the experiences of 7 single women in a recent Stylist article made one thing clear:
..people are still putting themselves out there and staying positive. It’s something I’m seeing too.

💬 As I shared with Stylist:

“People are craving excitement and human connection but seem to be more intentional when it comes to choosing a potential long-term partner.”

💛 A recent Bored of Dating Apps survey of 10,000 UK singles reported that 80% are over casual and want a relationship in 2026.

📕 Research conducted by Kinsey Institute director Dr Garcia found that although only 6.5% of young adults "went into a hookup situation 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 it to turn into a romantic relationship, over a third of them 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 it would".

That’s not contradictory when you think about it.

😍 Romance isn’t dead. It’s just changed shape.

My advice? Don’t worry about the latest dating trends or catchy headlines.

❗ Focus on your own path and what you’re looking for.

Thank you to Maybelle Morgan and Stylist for including my perspective in this piece.

💛 What keeps you optimistic about dating?