Relationship Reality 312

08/27/2026

When a loved one has been cheated on, it’s easy to have a strong opinion about what they should do.

But they’re the one who has to live with the decision.

Sometimes showing up with support means putting your own opinion aside and letting them figure out what’s right for them.

08/14/2026

You don’t need to know after one date.

Or two.

Or three.

Let dating do its job 😉

08/07/2026

Congrats to our founder, Anita Chlipala! 🥳✨🎤

💡SPEAKER REVEAL - Please welcome Anita Chlipala as one of our 2026 TEDxArlington Heights “Curiosity Playground” Conference speakers! 🎤

Anita Chlipala is a dating and relationship expert, licensed marriage and family therapist, author, speaker, and clinical supervisor. She is the author of First Comes Us: The Busy Couple’s Guide to Lasting Love and the founder of Relationship Reality 312, a therapy practice focused exclusively on romantic relationships. She also founded Anita On Love, which provides dating and relationship coaching to clients internationally, and OnLove Xperiences, an event business that helps singles meet potential partners in real life.

With more than 20 years of experience, Anita is a regular guest on television, radio, and podcasts. Her advice has been featured in media outlets including USA Today, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, and many more. She was a blogger for Patti Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker, and Verily magazine.

Anita earned her M.A. in marital and family therapy from the University of San Diego and an M.Ed. from Arizona State University. She holds bachelor’s degrees in English and religion from the University of Iowa.

🤝 JOIN US in supporting BIG Ideas, like Anita’s! Become a 2026 Conference Partner and help our nonprofit mission spread ideas throughout our community and around the world. Learn more at: https://www.tedxarlingtonheights.com/partners

🎉 COMMENT below celebrating Anita to our 2026 speaker lineup! We can’t wait to share her BIG Idea!

More speakers will be revealed throughout the week. 👀

07/22/2026

Do you ever find yourself overreacting, shutting down, seeking reassurance, picking fights, or saying things you later regret?

Chances are an Emotional Hot Button got pushed.

Emotional Hot Buttons are sensitivities shaped by your past that can make present-day situations feel far more emotionally intense than they actually are. The good news? You don't have to stay stuck reacting the same way.

This 20-page guide created by Anita Chlipala, LMFT, will help you break unhealthy patterns, strengthen your relationships, and feel more confident responding to life's emotional moments.

Learn more here and get your copy today:

Emotional Hot Buttons: Understanding Your Emotional Triggers in Dating & RelationshipsDo you ever find yourself overreacting, shutting down, seeking reassurance, picking fights, or saying things you later regret?Chances are an Emotional Hot Button go...

04/30/2026

Our founder Anita Chlipala was quoted in the Huffington Post. Do you believe in the Taxi Cab theory?

“If Harry Styles of all men is not immune to the taxi cab theory then I fear no one is,” a fan said.

03/05/2026

🔥Singles Party🔥

🚨Early Bird tickets end tomorrow🚨

🥳 Singles Party�👥 30ish-45 Crowd
🗓️ Thursday, March 12th
📍 Low Horse — Wicker Park
🕠 5:30-8pm CST⁣
🎟️ https://buytickets.at/onlovex/2050191

03/03/2026

If you’re always the one trying harder, there’s one word keeping you stuck.

02/11/2026

🚨Chicagoland Singles!🚨

The next singles party by OnLove Xperiences is here:

🥳 Singles Party�👥 30ish-45 Crowd
🗓️ Thursday, March 12th
📍 Low Horse — Wicker Park
🕠 5:30-8pm CST⁣
🎟️ https://buytickets.at/onlovex/2050191

02/04/2026

✨ Feeling stuck in the same unhelpful stories about yourself or your relationships? ✨

In our newest blog post by our therapist Andréa Bush, ALMFT, Unlearn Useless Beliefs, we dive into the powerful and often overlooked work of identifying the beliefs that keep you from showing up as your best self — in your relationships and beyond. From “I’ll never be good enough” to “It’s too late for me to change,” we explore how these internal scripts hold us back and what it looks like to challenge them with intention and compassion. 💭❤️‍🧠

Whether you’re navigating self-worth, communication patterns, or emotional growth, this piece offers a thoughtful guide toward greater clarity and connection. Read it now and start the journey of letting go of what no longer serves you. 🌱

Do phrases like ‘You never’ or ‘You always’ trigger fights in your relationship? Learn how to stop absolute words from hurting communication.