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Your parents were probably the first ones to give you dating tips, but you were to emotionally involved in that first date to remember any of the dating tips they passed along. Although it has for most, been a long time since that first date, dating tips are a welcome if not needed to navigate the sometimes rocky road of dating.
For all the psychologists and arm chair advice columns on relationships there are no hard and fast rules when it comes matters of the heart. There is however basic human needs that need to be fulfilled; a sense of belonging and acceptance amongst peers is paramount and servers a basis for dating. The courtship ritual is as old as humans and has as a result proven quite satisfying. Therefore we should look at dating as an enjoyable event and one that should be repeated in hopes of meeting our perfect mate.
Top 10 Dating Tips.
In dating honesty will win over far more hearts than deceit.
Enjoy dating as an experience to meet new and interesting people and remember to keep your mind open to the people you meet.
Frame your mind to be in a good mood, nothing ruins a date quicker than starting out in a foul mood.
Don't be over critical when dating. We tend to pull things apart and over analyze every detail. Think first your date could do the same to you.
Respect the dating experience as an invitation to get to know you not an invitation to go to bed.
Be self confident not arrogant, it's your self confidence that got you the first date don't go overboard.
Give 100% of your attention to the person you are dating. Avoid distractions like texting and email during your romantic dinner.
When dating be a good listener, that doesn't mean just hearing someone but listen and understand what they are saying.
If you don't know don't try to hide. There is nothing worse than pretending to be someone you are not when dating. "Pig Not Nor" is not a classic wine.
Shut Up Yes, dating is sometimes tough but give your partner equal talk time.
Its okay to purchase a new outfit when dating but don't go the extreme changing your image to match that of your date. The reason both of you got together in the first place and had the opportunity for a first date is because you each saw something in one another no matter how small or insignificant. Now go out and enjoy dating once again for you may meet that perfect one that will become your spouse.