Dating is sometimes harder than it should be. Here’s how to make your dates become more meaningful.

    • Communicate. Strong two-way communication is the key to any successful relationship. Keep some of the conversation light-hearted, funny and intriguing. Be a good listener (the easiest way to show you’re listening is to ask pertinent questions). Make eye contact, but don’t be weird about it, and don’t talk about an ex until your relationship has blossomed.
    • Make hygiene a priority. If you’re meeting after work, take a toothbrush with you when you leave your place in the morning and brush before you meet your date.
    • Be on time. If you’re always late, start out earlier than you think you need to.
    • Spend time together. Despite your busy schedule, spend quality time together. Send each other random texts or call one another. A simple “thinking about you” can make all the difference.
    • Give each other space. It doesn’t mean you’ve stop caring, it’s all about balance.
    • Be unpredictable. Try adding new things to your love life rather than just following a fixed routine. Small unexpected surprises bring a lot of magic with them.
    • Make your partner feel special. Let your partner know how important he or she is to you. But don’t bring expensive presents until you’re engaged. Some people will feel too much pressure and move on, others will stay for the wrong reasons.
    • Date for a year – not for four. Everything you need to learn to make the “can I marry this person?” decision occurs within one year. You will not know everything about him or her, but you’ll know enough. Dating someone that you aren’t into is a total waste of time, energy and mind space. Be realistic.

Bottom line: treat everyone how you’d like to be treated. Real love demands your best effort at all times!

 

Sources
www.perfectmatch.com/onlinedating/dating/dating-dos-and-donts.asp
www.webmd.com
www.womenshealthmag.com