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‘I’ve met a new man online, but I hate the way he smells’

  • Post author:Cate Mackenzie
  • Post published:April 12, 2024
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    A lot of people mistake chemistry for compatibilit A lot of people mistake chemistry for compatibility. ✨

That powerful feeling of attraction. The butterflies. The pull. The excitement. It can feel like proof that something meaningful is happening.

But chemistry often reflects intensity, not necessarily emotional safety.
Compatibility shows up differently.
It looks like ease in conversation.
Feeling comfortable being yourself.
Respect for each other’s needs.
A sense that your nervous system can relax. 🌿

The most fulfilling relationships usually include both.
Attraction that excites you.
And connection that feels grounding.
One without the other often creates imbalance.

A reflection to consider.
Do you tend to choose relationships that feel intense, or relationships where you can truly relax? 💭
If this is a pattern you are exploring, I work with individuals and couples on exactly this.
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You are not alone.

Many people I work with say they would much rather meet someone in real life than on an app.

One gentle way to do this is through shared activities.

When you are doing something together, the pressure disappears. You are not trying to impress or perform. You are simply sharing an experience.

It might be a cooking class.
Learning a language.
Rock climbing.
Life drawing.
A talk at a bookshop.
Even saying hello to someone at a comedy night.

Connection often grows in these simple moments.

And it can help to arrive with a little curiosity. A book you have enjoyed, a podcast you have listened to, something that invites conversation.

Sometimes meeting someone begins with the smallest moment of openness 🤍

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Many of us learned early in life how to cope in relationships.

Some of us pursue closeness and feel overwhelmed when connection feels uncertain.
Some of us pull away and avoid when things feel too intense.
And many of us move somewhere in between.

In this talk we will explore how attachment patterns form, how they show up in our relationships today, and how we can begin moving towards greater emotional security.

Understanding your attachment style can help you notice what happens in your nervous system when you feel activated, and begin making more conscious choices in how you relate.

This evening will explore how to understand yourself more deeply, process emotions, and cultivate a steadier sense of connection with yourself and with others.

Not perfection.
But feeling a little more steady in your own ship 🤍

📍 The Glee Club, Birmingham
🗓 Wednesday 11 March 2026
🕢 7.30pm to 9.30pm

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I am so delighted to be part of the Mind Body Spirit Festival at Olympia, London this May.

Across the weekend I will be offering a few beautiful heart centred sessions, exploring love, connection and self love 🤍

So if you feel like spending a little time opening the heart together, here is where you can find me.

Saturday 23 May
🕐 1.15pm, Ceremony Dome
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Monday 25 May
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You can find the festival details through the link in my bio

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