subject: Singles Dating Can Be Hard But It Doesnt Have To Be: Advice & Tips [print this page] Believe it or not, dating doesn't have to be a losing battle. Not every date can be a winner, but with a good attitude and a few aces up your sleeve, finding a promising date has never been easier. No matter what you're looking for in a potential partner, there's a number of different ways to find that special someone you've been missing.
The most important tip for anyone looking to date is keep an open mind. First impressions are a good indicators as to whether you like someone, but don't write someone off too soon, either. You're out and about and you meet a guy at the bar. He seems nice, makes you laugh, and is a gentleman all night. Don't let a poorly chosen cowboy hat or an unfortunate interest in professional wrestling or some other failing be a deal breaker. When you give someone a chance, they just might surprise you.
Don't be afraid to move beyond the conventional, either. Tired of meeting the same people at all the local hang outs? Drive to the next town over and see what type of fish their pond happens to be breeding. Or cut out the middleman all together and try an online dating site instead. There you'll meet a completely different crowd of men and women and its easier to weed out people who have different long term relationship goals than you do.
If you do happen to create an online dating profile, do it right. It might not seem like much, but correct grammar and spelling can go a long way to attracting intelligent dates. Avoid text speak like "u" "ltr" "w/e" and other contractions. No one expects you to write formally, but using full words and proper punctuation and spelling can make the difference between someone reading to the end and clicking the back button.
When going out on the first date, avoid going negative. Don't bad mouth your past relationships unless you happen to be telling "funny bad date stories." Certainly don't bring up an unfaithful lover or other deep hurts. Save it for the real relationship. In the same vein, don't be down on yourself, either. The purpose of a date is to introduce your good qualities to a potential partner. Although it might make a good icebreaker, self deprecating humour will hurt you in the long run.
If the date seems to be going well, don't be afraid to plan ahead. Don't just wait until it's time to call it a night and promise to call later. Say you're having a really fun time and propose another date. Be specific! Ask him or her to visit a new restaurant next Saturday at 7 or to go dancing on Friday. That way, there won't be any nerves about whether they want to go out again that could lead to procrastination. And if they're not interested, that just means you can get back on the horse that much quicker.
Singles are often stressed out about finding a date. By staying positive and being proactive, it's only a matter of time before that first date turns into a relationship.
by: Susan Lancaster
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