About: Julianne

We all agree there must be chemistry for a romantic relationship to work, however, does the fantasy of a "perfect partner" outweigh the reality of being loved? I ask you this, are you still operating from the perspective of a 16-year-old or are you ready to date like a grown-up and toss aside the rigid…

It’s natural to have fears, we all do, especially around the unknown or things that are seemingly out of our control. This is especially true of dating. Clearly, we cannot control the outcome of our experience or the behavior of others. MORE >

It’s a little sneaky of me, but I hope I’ve caught your attention. Truth be told, I would never expect you or anyone else seeking a committed relationship not to be monogamous, over time, with the right person. MORE >

When I was working in hospice as a social worker many years ago, it was then that I learned an unfortunate truth… no one escapes pain and sorrow. Just about everyone I encounter in my practice today has experienced some sort of painful relationship ending... MORE >

The one subject I typically see other relationship experts fail to recognize is the feeling of vulnerability that one experiences when he or she is dating. Because of my background as a masters prepared social worker and my past experience working with vulnerable populations... MORE >

Even though I make my living as a relationship expert, I am the first one to agree, Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a “Hallmark holiday”. It’s a way for the greeting card companies to make a few extra bucks. That said, I know it still shines a huge spotlight on your single status, making…

Well, here we are again, it’s a new year. While most are joyfully anticipating a new beginning, you might be thinking, will this be the year I find love or will it be more of the same? MORE >

As you can imagine, after 13 years of matchmaking and dating coaching I’ve seen and heard a lot when it comes to relationships. However, there are some relationship patterns that tend to be more prevalent than others... MORE

Just because I am a hopeless romantic doesn’t mean I have some illusion that relationships don’t take work. And because I am a relationship expert I know they can be complicated, have their ups and downs, and be a lot of work. MORE

Featured on the Teen Mentor by Julianne Cantarella. It seems as if dating has become nonexistent among the 14 to 22 year old set. From my observation, it’s a rare occurrence when someone takes a date to the prom, goes out to the movies as a couple or gushes over a crush. MORE