May 1, 2026
Success Stories
How Pauline, a Licensed Therapist, Healed Her Burnout and Found Her Husband at 38 through Upshot-DatingĀ®

My name is Pauline, and I worked with Anina in two sets of sessions over 18 months. I felt broken before becoming her client. Today, I am happy and married to the love of my life. All thanks to Anina, her incredible Signature System, Upshot-DatingĀ®, and, of course, her talent as a coach.

I am a Psychologist and licensed therapist. Due to my work, I have met numerous therapists, coaches, and other mental health professionals. Only a few, and far between, have the same gift and skill as Anina. She is incredibly sharp and very educated in her field. Her “seventh sense”, empathy, and understanding of her client are outstanding. You do not find this level of skill every day.

My situation before I became Anina’s private client

I had a burnout, and as a therapist, I diagnosed this myself. But that is where my skills ended. No matter what I did, it would not improve. I went on a four-month solo trip. I thought about giving up my practice as a therapist and becoming a yoga teacher.

My 10-year relationship ended. Not with a big bang, just with indifference. We kind of gave up trying, but that is okay. We were not meant to be anyway. He was a very feminine, indecisive man, and I thought that was what I wanted. But in truth, it was one of the major factors that had burned me out.

I then dated a man who was still best friends with his ex and who expected me to pretend we were just friends in front of her, so her feelings wouldn’t be hurt. Looking back, I feel really ashamed that I accepted this. I tried too hard to win him and make her feel okay. I cooked dinner for both of them and tried to talk to her about it. Needless to say, it didn’t work out, and they are back together again. She cheated on him, left him, and he wanted nothing but her back. Sometimes I think he used me just to make her jealous… more on that later.

Next was a man 11 years younger than me; we had a very passionate but borderline toxic love affair. Lots of explosive fights and make-up sex. He was an aspiring musician, broke and happy to move in with me after a few weeks. I began financing him, and he got more and more demanding, expecting me to put him on my bank account. I had just inherited money from my parents, and my therapy practice was well established.

At that point, a good friend of mine told me to pull the brakes on this relationship. She and I went on a short weekend getaway, which he did not like. By a leap of faith, I was introduced to Anina through a mutual acquaintance, and I can safely say this was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

What working with Anina was like

I have to say this again: I have never seen such talent combined with professional, science-based training. Of course, the results speak for themselves. I am not the only woman who has succeeded in turning everything around and is happy with her true love today.

Anina was able to help me with my burnout. She supported me in making peace with myself and letting go of all the shame I was carrying about all the ā€mistakesā€ I had made with men. She explained the concepts of feminine and masculine energy to me and taught me about Upshot-DatingĀ®. She got me together with the right man in the happiest relationship I have ever had.

I was able to let go of the past by looking at the relationship stories with compassion. Mind you, Anina is very strict with you; she does not allow you to mistreat yourself. Absolute love and kindness for yourself is the rule. And it worked.

Instead of feeling bad, I had the strength to take responsibility for myself and learn my lessons. This set me free. At this point, I could not care less what these men thought of me, what they did, or what they said. I have moved on, and they were there to help me see that I need to love myself more, value myself, and have super solid boundaries.

This way, I was able to regain my strength and passion for life. The burnout was gone, even though I was working the same hours. I didn’t need to leave my job for it, change careers, or travel around the world. I just needed Anina to see me and tell me where I needed to tweak a few things.

I enjoy yoga, but the yoga teacher training is just for fun. I have no intentions of quitting my job. I also still treat myself to luxurious trips and wellness weekends—not to run away from anything, but to enjoy self-care because I deserve it.

My experience with Upshot-DatingĀ®

I began Upshot-DatingĀ® at 38, after two decades of heartbreak and frustration. I will start with the conclusion: all women should date this way. It is genius.

Anina has done exactly as she advertises: put together all the best aspects of dating from old and new, east and west. In my view, her dating system is also feminist. It is very powerful, and for the first time in my life, I felt like a desired feminine woman in the world of dating and men.

Even when I was younger—and I am still young—I never had so many men run after me and treat me with so much respect, effort, and concern for my well-being. Chivalry is back, and polarity is reborn when you date this way. Dating was effortless. I enjoyed it immensely. I believe it was a big part of what helped me heal from burnout: being feminine, soft, protected, and taken care of by men.

How I met him

I saw several men regularly (no sex), and they all knew that I was looking for marriage. I met my now-husband at a party a few days after he had left his wife. We were instantly drawn to each other, and something clicked. I knew he was the one.

When he told me he was getting a divorce, I heard all the nasty voices saying that he might be lying, not really intending to leave his wife, and that I would be just the rebound. At the same time, I felt so tempted to engage in an affair because there was this strong pull. He was everything I was looking for.

I discussed the situation with Anina. Thanks to that, I did not sabotage my dating life with an affair. I did not give in to negative talk, judgement, or fears about him or his divorce, either. Based on Anina’s advice, I told him the truth.

Here is what I said:

“I find you very attractive, and you seem like everything I am looking for. Except that you are still married. That does not work for me. I am dating several men to find the right one. I want a ring, to get married, and to settle down. That is why, even though I like you, I cannot date you. I wish you all the best.”

He later told me how impressed he was by my courage and how this made him want me even more. I stayed focused on my dating goal—my upshot—and kept trusting that the right man would make his move at the right time. I kept dating and, though I was honest with myself about how much I liked him, I stayed open and met other amazing men, telling myself: if he really is the one, our paths will cross.

Until that one faithful day, when I got a text message saying: “My divorce has been finalised. Would you date me now?”

I instantly replied: “Yes, I would.” He proposed four months later. Of course, I immediately accepted.

How does my life look now?

I am absolutely happy. I have never been this happy. My husband, the love of my life, is not only my romantic lover but also my very best friend. We enjoy each other’s company, whether it is daily life in our home, winding down on the couch after work, exciting travel, or trying new restaurants and foods.

There is no one else whose companionship makes me as happy, fulfilled, and beautiful as the relationship with him. We both believe we were meant to be, but I do not think it would have been this smooth sailing had I not done the work on myself, invested in Anina’s advice, and mustered up the courage to stand my ground and do Upshot-DatingĀ®.

While soulmates are made in heaven, I am convinced Anina has a special skill to help each woman avoid missing out on her Mr Right. It is a spiritual work of invaluable worth beyond words.

Forever grateful, Pauline from Paris xoxo

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Dedicated to Your Success in Love Since 2016

Anina Green | Soulmate Katalyst Ltd.

Clinical Psychologist, Certified Dating Coach, Wife, Physicist, Founder of Upshot-DatingĀ®

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