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Oct 10 2007

How to Date

Published by kotty at 4:03 am under Uncategorized Edit This

  1. Don’t look at other people. Focus your attention on your date and make them feel as if they matter the most to you compared to other people.
  2. Let them know you care by doing something interesting and memorable with them. Take them disc golfing, or work together to build a birdhouse to hang outside the window, or bake a raspberry pie together from scratch. Show them your personality by teaching them something you are good at; if you are a man and skateboard, teach them how to Ollie. If you really like this partner (and want them to like you back) then you should be different from all the other people vying for their attention.
  3. Wait at least a few dates before pouring on the romance; romance too early is just creepy. Subsequently, you can *** them gifts when the relationship progresses but only when it is totally unexpected. Predictability is boring, but on the 9th date (or any other random number), a single long stem rose and a “Happy Thursday!” hug will really make their day.
  4. Be yourself and just put your best foot forward. Don’t exaggerate or boast about your credentials, successes, etc. Instead tell them what you really enjoy in life, what gets you excited and want to leap out of bed to pursue. Ask them what they really love in life and what gets them excited. Feel the change in energy during this conversation and revel in it. Then live it by taking them on these activities with you and joining theirs! Sincerity is the best policy. Nobody feels more comfortable than around people who are genuine and sincere.
  5. Don’t ever talk about your past relationships. At least, don’t keep harping on them. This is a no-no and a sure turn-off. You will only project the impression that you are unable to let go. If your partner asks about your last relationship, just tell them that you realized the two of you weren’t as compatible as you initially thought, so you have moved on to look for someone with whom to discover greater mutual happiness. Keep it brief and don’t ask about their ex.
  6. Treat your first date as an “interview”. The purpose of a first date is to discover if the other person has the qualities and characteristics to be a good partner for you. Don’t be rude or tell them that you are judging them, but keep in mind that you are evaluating them to decide if you want to spend considerable amounts of time with this person. They will read between the lines and notice that they are with a partner who knows what they want. If you are not ready to be in a committed relationship, let them know straight away so that you do not give them false hope. Remember, you can communicate most effectively with them through personal style and confidence, not exaggerations and bragging.
  7. Be observant. After dating for a while, you will be able to determine if this person is suitable for you for life or not. During dating, keep both eyes wide open and look for warning signs, but as things begin to get more serious, be sure to kindly let them know if there are things that you would like them to change.
  8. Buy them small token gifts to let them know you care without breaking your bank. After all, they want the gift because it indicates you are thinking about them and care about them, and hopefully not because they are trying to use you, and if they are, you need to really consider the relationship.

    On rare occasions, doing something off-the-wall by going way overboard and treating them extremely well. Buy a dozen dozen flowers! In addition, have 2 bottles of nice champagne, mellow classic music, 6 or 8 classy candles, a hand written note for Acura CV boot , and dress up nicely to greet them. Now, exert some will power and make certain this special event stays special by waiting a long time before doing it again, like at least 6 months. Not only will they appreciate it more because it is more valuable if they can look forward to it, but it will keep you from going broke! Unless you are a millionaire, in which case you should still do this kind of thing infrequently, just make it even bigger and grander when you do surprise them.

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