subject: The Importance of Getting To Know Someone Before Jumping Into An Intimate Relationship [print this page] The Importance of Getting To Know Someone Before Jumping Into An Intimate Relationship
You have met someone that physically interests you and all of a sudden you are into a heavy dating relationship without knowing the first thing about them, and they really cant tell you much about yourself either. To jump into an intimate relationship with someone, not knowing diddly squat about them can be not only dangerous, but could make you an emotional wreck.
The object of dating is taking your time to get to know your partner and how they think, feel, what their goals are or what their values are. All of these things are internal not external. So that's why is so important to get to know someone before taking it to the next level in your relationship
Start by learning their likes and dislikes, who is their hero in their life, ask each other questions about how they view the world and finding out more about their character is important first steps in a dating relationship. Make your dates something as simple as going to the park or take time to go to a ball game together. Having opportunities to sit and talk will either bring you closer as a couple or pretty much make up your mind this cookie isn't for you
Relationships grow by cultivating time, patience and trust. Time is needed to learn more about each other. Patience is needed when dealing with each others quirks. Trust does not sprout over night. By nurturing the relationship with these three things will lay down an amazing foundation to build a strong relationship.
Learning about the other person and their personality is the main idea behind the dating process. Jumping straight into a physical relationship does nothing but possibly emotional attaching yourself to someone you may not even have anything in common with.
Whether you are young or matured, dating is an important part of growing together as a couple. Making boundaries before getting into a head over heels relationship can perhaps save you the heartache and disappointment when finding out they were not the one for you.
Once you have made the commitment to each other as an exclusive couple, working on communication will help prevent misunderstandings and open up discussion with each other building an even stronger dating relationship.
Make dating fun and exciting while finding out how exciting life can be without the stress of having the responsibility of an intimate relationship before making a lifetime commitment.
