About Me

theMRSingLink | About Carissa | Life + Love Improvement

Hi there! That’s me – Carissa!

Pronounced the – [missing] – Link. Get it?

Since early 2017 theMRSingLink (TML) has been a growing resource on improving relationships and breaking unhealthy habits and patterns in life (including but not limited to dating, marriage, friendships, personal growth, and beyond). 

My goal for TML is pretty simple: to be real and honest with you (none of that sugar-coated, diluted nonsense). Woman to woman, I aim to be the friend I never had. I also curate content for men, which is fairly unique since the relationship advice realm for women is highly saturated, let alone that advice coming from a woman. We just don’t see enough of that, and that’s changing with me!

I also want you to know that I’m in the trenches with you, by sharing my own personal experiences along the way, because in this crazy thing called Life…we all just want to be heard. So I’m here to tell you that I do hear you – I am listening. Though I may not always understand or agree with everything, I strive to be exactly what you need – a voice of reason, a shoulder for support, or an ear. 

Let’s get deeper: Alas, I became a certified relationship coach. Why? I’m just insanely passionate about the value of deeper connections and relationships. I grew up with a pretty icky outlook on myself, relationships, and people in general. I was never really surrounded by healthy relationships nor was that something modeled to me. Ultimately, I developed social anxiety and a highly attuned sense of awareness and vigilance from a very young age. 

So having this blog really allows me to step outside of my comfort zone.

What else I’m passionate about: Dogs – my animals. I care very deeply about giving my furbabies the best life possible. For 10 years I worked at a Veterinarian. I became the boarding supervisor or kennel manager for the hospital, and I’ve taken away a lot from that job and the practice in general – though it is strictly personal opinion. Therefore, I created a specific section of this blog pertaining to The Dog Mom Life.

A little backstory

I’m a college grad in Digital Media and web design – code being my 2nd language – buttt… there was something missing in that dream career for me. The freedom and confidence to have and speak my own mind, which is THE most challenging for me to do.

I met my husband through Online Dating in 2012 (thank you, Plenty of Fish). Since then our journey together began and became a major reason for having the courage to start this blog in the first place. 

So if you follow my blog, you’re on this journey with me in real-time! That being said, if you ever just want to talk, vent or spill your guts – reach out to me – I’m here for you!


Who am I, really?

a little bit sarcastic, a lot of social awkwardness

born + raised Florida girl (heat beats that sleet!)

dog mom

loves to cook (take a peek at my recipes)

hates large crowds; social interactions DRAIN me

coffee + dill pickles are my survival choices

an odd pair, but trance + ambient classical music are my jam

wife to my amazing husband (my person)

my second language is computer programming (but, TBH, my degree doesn’t mean much to me)

contrary to the blog, I mostly keep to myself (and I see that as a blessing than a curse)

recovering ‘people-pleaser’, unapologetic peacekeeper

more of an observer + follower than a ‘do-er’ + leader

wanna-be, sorta-am writer, novelist + artist

easily swooned by deep, intellectual conversations on life

flawed with the twisted enjoyment of canceled plans + thunderstorms

you can 100% find me out in nature, in the peace + quiet of solitude, painting, photographing, gardening, writing, gaming or fishing