By Marla Martenson Whether you’re scribbling love notes, dodging candy hearts like emotional landmines, or planning a cozy solo movie night with popcorn and fuzzy socks—Valentine’s Day has a way of sneaking into your calendar and your feelings. But how did we get here? Why is February 14th practically dipped in chocolate and wrapped in red ribbon? Let’s rewind a bit… like, way back. A Rebel in Robes—The Real Saint Valentine Before we had boxes of truffles and oversized teddy

So many women I talk to—especially those who’ve been dating for years—have had this quiet ache: "Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?" "Why do I feel more exhausted than cherished?"" Why do I keep choosing partners I have to 'help' or 'heal'?"

By Marla Martenson Have you ever noticed the word spelling  contains the word spell ? That’s not a coincidence. Words are powerful. They shape energy. They hold intention.Every time you speak, you’re casting a spell—on your reality, your relationships, and even your future. And when it comes to love, the words you use could be the very thing standing between you and your soulmate. 🧿 Your Words Are Magic—But Are You Using Them Against Yourself? Let’s be honest: dating in toda

By Marla Martenson What if finding love wasn’t just about swiping, small talk, and settling? What if it was a sacred journey—one that invites you to rise, expand, and step into your highest self? That’s what happens when matchmaking meets  magic . As a high-end matchmaker and spiritual seeker, I believe that love isn’t something we  chase —it’s something we  align with. And the process of working with a matchmaker? It can be so much more than just being "set up." It can be a 

By Marla Martenson Every year, Valentine’s Day gets blamed for a lot. The pressure. The loneliness. The comparison. The disappointment. But Valentine’s Day isn’t the problem. It’s a mirror. And mirrors don’t create feelings — they reveal what’s already there. What Valentine’s Day Tends to Surface Valentine’s Day has a way of amplifying whatever has been quietly present beneath the surface all along. It can reveal: How secure or uncertain you feel in your relationship Whether

By Marla Martenson As a high-end matchmaker of over two decades I spend a lot of time talking with single women. Smart women. Emotionally aware women. Women who want partnership — not chaos. And there’s a consistent theme that comes up in those conversations. Many women aren’t asking for perfection. They’re asking for leadership . Not dominance. Not control. Leadership. Here’s what they describe when they talk about the kind of man they want to build a life with. They Want