The Relationship Investigator

3 Ways To Attract Who You Want

Posted on December 28, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Your Most Important Relationship James Sama, a Dating Expert, recently posted this quote on his Facebook page: "Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have." This is a simple but true statement. When I speak with my clients about their relationships and how they can get what they want from someone else, the question arises: "How do I attract who I want?" Or they start talking about the traits they want the other person to have. In order to know who you want to attract, you do need to know what traits you want the other person to have. But a more impo...

Relationship Equality: Myth or Goal?

Posted on December 24, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

"Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you." —Madeline Bridges I love this quote! It is applicable to so many aspects of our lives. For example, work, education, avocation, sports. We know that if we want to succeed in any endeavor, we have to work at it. This is true for family, school, business, exercise, and other life endeavors. Success takes hard work. But it is achievable. It can be done. Succeeding in Your Relationship But does hard work really pay off when it comes to our relationships? (more…)

How Adversity Makes You Stronger

Posted on December 15, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

The story of your life has many chapters. One bad chapter doesn't mean it's the end of the book. (more…)

How Do You Know When It’s Time to End a Relationship?

Posted on December 13, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

While in a relationship, you might find yourself contemplating whether or not you should end it. It is normal to have second thoughts. However, if you find yourself dwelling on the idea of moving on, you might want to take such thoughts seriously. In fact, it might just be time to let go. But how do you know for sure it's time? (more…)

Doing This Will Add To Your Positive Mindset

Posted on December 11, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

"Ignore those that bring you down. Don't invite that negativity into your space." One thing which can have a huge impact on your positive energy and the type of energy you attract is related to those individuals which you allow into your personal space or inner circle. For your growth and your peace of mind, it is so important to have the right partner, family and friends around you. Yes, I added family because even though you do not get to choose your family, you can choose the impact and effect they have in your life. You can do this by limiting your interactions with those people arou...

You Are Perfect The Way You Are

Posted on December 10, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

What makes you unique is that each of you has something that is especially and specifically unique to you. Value that. Maybe you are a good dancer, a good drawer, or especially funny. Maybe you were born with a physical challenge or imperfection that actually made you more attune in another way. This is what makes you - YOU! The world would be so boring if we were all the same and sometimes I think you need to be reminded that being you is a gift. God doesn't make mistakes. Never let anyone make you feel as though you are not enough or unworthy because you freakin' fine just as you...

The 3 Most Common Relationship Mistakes

Posted on December 8, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

I was recently watching a TV show with a couple experiencing the infancy stage of their relationship. You may know how that feels because you have probably been there. This is the time period in which everything is going well, you are in tune with your partner, and you both are affectionate and loving. The beginning of a relationship is generally the best part of any relationship. You cannot wait to see the other person. You are both being communicative and willing to settle disagreements quickly. But, in the back of your mind, you may be thinking to yourself this is just too good to be tru...

8 Ways Singles Can Beat the Holiday Blues

Posted on December 4, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Photo Credit lesserevillife.com Art Sims of WVON 1690 and I recently talked about some ways singles can prevent the holiday blues. Here's what we discussed during the talk radio show. It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s bring lots of holiday excitement. There is much emphasis on seeing family, friends, and loved ones. But when you are single, the holiday season can feel lonely. Most people have high expectations around the holiday season. There is much involvement with...

5 Things You Can Learn From Charlie Sheen’s HIV Status

Posted on November 29, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Photo Credit people.com The Stigma of STD's Whenever a celebrity reveals that he or she has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) known referenced as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), the media explodes with the "news." Then most of us talk about it. How could this have happened to a rich, successful icon? Did he do something to deserve the affliction? Why did he fail to prevent it? Charlie Sheen is not the first celebrity to admit to test positive for HIV status. Nor will he be the last. And while his lifestyle placed him at a higher risk, this was not necessarily the direct indi...

Life’s Got You Down – Here Is How You Can Reset!

Posted on November 16, 2015February 29, 2016 by Elizabeth Overstreet

Life is a crazy thing and very inconsistent. It can be lovely, devastating, and uncharacteristic for the most part. You start off your life with good intentions. You don't see divorce, death, illness and setbacks as part of your lives. We are eternally optimistic. In fact, we feel we will overcome much of the strife that we actually will in fact face. But, the reality is that we are likely to experience one or more of these events as we go though our lives. (more…)