(A General) Guide to Dating

Introduction

Romantic's GuideThis simple, easy to follow guide to dating has just 3 key elements. Since there is no formula or guide to dating that can tell you when to plant your first kiss or where you are going to find that exact right person, but all you need are these 3 simple key dating elements. Just these critical tips will change your entire dating experience from here on out.

Positive Thoughts Lead to Positive Actions

Whether you are going out on a blind date, have been conversing with someone seemingly special on the Internet and you’re about to meet them, or you are getting ready to go out on the third or fourth date with your new-found someone special, positive thoughts lead to positive actions. Negative thoughts inevitably result in self-fulfilling prophecies - thinking it will go badly usually results in just that.

Your positive thoughts will be much more beneficial if you start with thinking positively about yourself. Maybe you still haven’t been able to shed those last ten pounds you’ve been working on or you have a small pimple on your cheek, but if you acknowledge that you don’t have to be perfect in order to be adorable, sexy, hot, or suave, you'll do great. You just have to be you. Liking and loving yourself as you get ready for your date helps reinforce your confidence. The more you can think positively about yourself the more relaxed you will be on your date. Relaxed dates are simply more fun and you end up making stronger connections than when you are nervous.

So tip #1 is positivity. Feel good about you and your date. The more you can offer self love and the more you accept yourself for who you are, the more successful and fun your dates will be.

The Where and What of Dating Activities

Choosing the location, the ambiance, and the dating activity is not as easy as it should be. Different people have different dating expectations. While a walk on the beach might be romantic for some of us, others find it little more than the challenge of keeping sand from finding every conceivable place on the human body! Even if you and your date haven’t met yet, the pair of you should be able to come up with a good location for your time together.

Keep it fun. Going out to a movie is not necessarily fun date material. It may be a great date for teenagers who are looking for some quasi private time to make out, but for adults the movie date is a chance to be quiet and still. Neither of these things makes for a high quality date, particularly since you won't get to talk to your date very much and get to know them better.

Tip #2: Choose a fun and interesting date location together. Get over 300 Creative Dates!

Open Minds Date More

Dating with an open mind means everything from dating someone outside of your “type” to remaining flexible during the date and being able to change plans on the spot. If you are looking for someone that can fit handsomely into a ready made checklist of yours then you are sure to be disappointed. People can’t be ordered up like burgers. An open minded date is not only going to have a lot more fun but is going to enjoy themselves and their date that much more.

Keeping an open mind allows you to get to know your date on a more personal level. People know when they are being judged and it keeps them from truly opening up. When you listen to your date with an open mind you help them feel more comfortable engaging with you. Thus, you get to know more of the real person. Besides, trying to find someone that fits a preconceived notion is just downright exhausting. Learning about the other person is an adventure in and of itself.

Tip #3: relax and have fun with an open, non-judgmental mind.

 

We wish you the best of luck in your dating adventures!