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10 Rules for Dating
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By Kate B. |
Dating can be hard these days. It’s tough to even find someone that you are interested in dating. And just by watching one or two episodes of Sex and the City, it becomes very apparent that there’s much more involved in the dating game than just going to dinner.
The hardship comes when we forget the basic rules of dating. And yes, there are rules. They are more just common courtesies but it’s amazing how we tend to neglect them when we are about to venture out on a date.
1.) Make a Good First Impression
This involves looking your best and being on time. Hopefully, we are excited about going on the date so we will do our best to look our best. If you’re not excited, what’s the point?
2.) Make Your Date Feel Good About Being on the Date
Chances are, they are just as nervous as you and have also done their best to look good for you. Flatter and compliment your date on how they look and the things they wear. This goes for men too. They’re not that different from women when it comes to wanting to know their efforts have been appreciated.
3.) Be Honest
This holds true for during the date and after. If you do not wish to date the person again, gently tell them so. Nobody likes being lied to and it’s never a good idea to keep hopes alive.
4.) Stay Positive
It’s true that not all dates will be what you had imagined or hoped for. When this happens, don’t get discouraged. More often than not, you need to go through a good share of bad ones to get to the good ones.
5.) Don’t Be Needy
Don’t call someone more than once a day if they haven’t replied. This screams instability and neediness and is a huge turnoff.
6.) Never Be Too Available
If you are available at someone’s every beck and call, this makes you a doormat. Keep your schedule busy. This will make the person appreciate the time you take out for them as well make you more interesting.
7.) Focus on the Person You are With
There are fewer ruder things than checking out someone else while you are on a date. You may think you are being subtle about it but the other person will always notice and this is incredibly offensive.
8.) Remember Personal Safety
Bring your cell phone with you, and tell your friends where you are going and what time you expect to be home. If this is a first date with a person, arrange to have the date in a public place.
9.) Don’t Get Drunk
This one pretty much speaks for itself. Getting drunk is not only a huge turn-off but it’s also very rude. Chances are, your date probably wants you to be aware of what’s going on.
10.) Don’t Reveal Too Much About Yourself
Don’t reveal your innermost secrets or sob over your sad story while on a date. Your date will not find this at all appealing. If they are worth it, there will be lots of time to share this information.
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