Love By Design Checklist
- Desiree Swaen
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 10

Dear Beautiful Soul,
Welcome to Love By Design—a space where your heart, your story, and your future in love are honored with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Whether you are healing, dating, deepening a relationship, or rediscovering yourself, you are not alone.
Over the years, in my work with women both here in our beautiful, happy island of Aruba and across the world, I’ve seen that love flourishes most when it is rooted in self-awareness, healing, and intentional choices. I’ve gathered some of the most common themes that shape a fulfilling and soulful love life—a kind of “love map” to inspire your next steps.
Perhaps as you read, a few will speak directly to your heart…
Self-Discovery & Inner Work
Reconnecting with who you truly are is the foundation for lasting love:
Building Self-Appreciation Before Seeking Love
Healing from Past Relationships and Heartbreak
Identifying Your Attachment Style
How to Set Healthy Emotional Boundaries
Cultivating Confidence and Feminine Energy
Releasing Limiting Beliefs About Love
The Power of Self-Love in Attracting a Healthy Partner
How to Accept Yourself Completely and Unconditionally
Dating & Attraction
Attract aligned partners while staying true to yourself:
Conscious Dating: Find Out Who You Are and What You Want
Dating After Divorce or Long-Term Breakup
The Art of Classy, Intentional Flirting
Love vs. Lust: How to Know the Difference
Spotting Love Bombing and Emotional Manipulation Early
Handling Ghosting, Bread-crumbing, and Mixed Signals
Understanding Masculine and Feminine Dynamics in Dating
Communication & Connection
Create deeper intimacy and understanding:
Communicating Your Needs Without Fear
Building Emotional Intimacy in a New Relationship
Having Difficult Conversations with Compassion
Making Them Feel Heard and Appreciated
Recognizing Passive-Aggressive Patterns
The Importance of Vulnerability
Commitment & Long-Term Love
For building something lasting:
Is He “The One”? Signs of Long-Term Compatibility
Managing Expectations in a Relationship
Keeping Passion Alive Over Time
Navigating Milestones (moving in, marriage, parenthood)
Handling Relationship Anxiety and Fear of Abandonment
Toxic Relationships & Recovery
Finding freedom and reclaiming yourself:
Recognizing Narcissistic or Emotionally Abusive Dynamics
Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Patterns
Detaching with Love
Rebuilding Identity After Control
Stopping the Pull Toward Emotionally Unavailable People
Feminine Energy in Love and Life
Embodying your natural magnetism:
Balancing Strength and Softness
From People-Pleasing to Self-Respect
Becoming Magnetic Through Divine Feminine Energy
Dating as a High-Value Woman
Building an Abundant Love Mindset
Trusting love’s timing and journey:
Cultivating Patience While Waiting for the Right One
Letting Go of Control
Embracing Abundance Over Scarcity in Love
Turning Loneliness into Empowered Solitude
Final Thoughts
Beautiful soul, this is more than a checklist—it’s an invitation. If any of these themes stir something in your heart, it’s because you’re ready for the next step in your love story. Whether you seek clarity, closure, or a conscious connection, I’m here to walk beside you.
Let’s design your love life with intention, passion, and purpose. You deserve nothing less.
With love,
Desiree
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