Dating 101: Acing that Date
New or you’ve been in the situation, it won’t hurt to listen intently or brush up on those dating tips you’ve heard left and right as if you have your own personal Oprah. But keep in mind that no one is a dating expert or a dating maven. But having this list look at again won’t hurt right?
Dating Top 10’s
1. Accept Dating Wholeheartedly.
In entering the world of dating, think of it as a pledge. You have to in still it in your mind and accept it wholeheartedly. Also, you have to know what type of person you see yourself enjoying a dinner, a movie, or a cup of coffee. Though dating is not a game, you shouldn’t think of it as an outwit, outplay, outlast type. Relax, because this is the point where you are just enjoying the idea of meeting people from different walks of life.
2. Up and Retain your Market Value.
Not only when you’re dating, but throughout your life. Looking your best should start for yourself, then others will see it and will become interested. So lead a healthy lifestyle, be daring by making a bold change on yourself, brush up on your vocabulary and catch up on some reading. These do actually build your confidence.
3. Treat Yourself.
Again, it’s not just when you have a date. You can do this for yourself. Maybe this can be the perfect time to go shopping, get a haircut, pamper yourself. Basically, it’s all about image enhancement. Think about it, no one would be interested in looking at someone who looks like a geeky high school of 27.
4. There is such a thing as Dating Goals.
Where do you see yourself at the age of 30? Married? Engaged? Or still a Playboy Bachelor? Asking yourself some questions will put purpose on why do you actually go out dating and what do you intend to achieve by doing so.
5. It’s all about having the Confidence
When a person feels confidence, they exude a confident aura to the people around them. If you want to feel that way, though it may sound cliché but you must initially learn to accept and love yourself. By doing so, you’re attracting good energy.
6. Aim Realistically
What type of person do you want to date? Does this person actually exist? This is the common mistake people make when they usually set these impossible standards of what they look for in a person. And it’s only a date. Basically, dating involves a lot of communication so one major thing to look for is try dating someone whom you enjoy talking to.
7. Expand your Horizons
Try inserting extracurricular activities into your busy schedule like going to the gym, doing yoga, engaging into sports, doing church catechisms, or doing charity work. Not only you feel good while doing these things, these are also opportunities to meet new people whom you may consider dating.
8. Don’t Over-Date
Dating can be like a celebrity in the limelight: when you leave it for a few minutes, you are yesterday’s news. But don’t overbook yourself with dates that your planner’s already filled with the names of your dates. Try to allot at least three days after each date. Not only it gives you time to refresh yourself, you also have the opportunity to date evaluate.
9. Have Fun
Just enjoy each other’s company. At least try. If you’re date’s not the talkative one, then do ask questions then try to keep the conversation flowing.
10. Be the Hard-to-Date
Exuding mystery is a classic that never fails. Also, this the part wherein being busy has never felt better. You can then see how interested he is to date you and you can also see his intentions: that is, if they’re interested to engaging in more talk with you, or basically nailing you on the sack.