30 Dating Dos to Live By
In honor of this whole 'New Year, New You' vibe everyone seems to be so into, some mantras to carry with you
on your journey-31 dating dos that will carry you through any situation.
Always have a few topics you can rattle off about without any prep. It's good to be versed on conversation.
- Know a joke or two, because a well timed laugh can break even the thickest ice.
- Prepare to live on the edge. you're at your most raw when your guard is down.
- Be open to trying new things. The more amenable you seem, the more interest people will take in you.
- Do the asking yourself. It's 2008-there's no point in waiting around for someone else to ask you out.
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While you're at it, really plan the date. what do you want to do? If it reflects your personality, hopefully
they'll be along for the ride.
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Strike up a conversation with that person in the room you wouldn't typically talk to. Broadening your horizons
is a great way to see what's out there.
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Venture outside your bubble. Frequenting the same haunts can get stale-shaking things up a bit could lead to a
new, interesting adventure.
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Don't be afraid to not be looking. Simply being out and about for a night of fun is frequently when relationship
sparks strike.
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Allow your friend to set you up on that blind date. Worst case scenario, it's dreadful- and you have ammo to
convince your friend never to it again. On the flip side, maybe, just maybe, your friend is paying attention.
- Spice up your online profile. Don't be afraid to be silly, spunky and spontaneous. It makes you stand out.
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Ditch the rules. Waiting three days to call the guy you like. Springing for the expensive dinner. Tried and true,
but if they aren't working for you, try a different tactic.
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Do that thing you've always wanted to do. Splurge on that jacket, get the tattoo, do the piercing. I say embrace
your wild child while you still have one.
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Branch out and explore new chat rooms, match making sites. You'll be amazed by how many are out there-and how
many different people log on to date these days.
- Say yes to as many dates as possible, because honestly, you never know, do you?
- Step out from behind your friends. Don't let your circle of friends keep you from meeting new people.
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Step outside of your shell. Movies out, hikes in. Sayonara dinners, hello picnics. It's always good to be a bit
creative.
- Slap a smile on your face. Nothing screams confidence like genuine happiness.
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Be daring and say hi to that person who has always given you butterflies. Speaking up and saying how you feel
is a great thing.
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Be honest with yourself about what you want. Whether it's happily ever after or a fun fling, it's about what
you want-not what your friend's think you want.
- Listen to your gut first and foremost-it gives even better advice than friends.
- Know that it's OK to take things slow-it's not a race to the finish, its how you enjoy your time along the way.
- Do things your way. you don't have to compare your dating experiences to anyone else.
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Throw out that mentality that you aren't good enough-you are good enough, and repeating that you aren't over
and over isn't helping matters.
- Meet a few people from the internet that you've been chatting with. no harm in putting a face with the chat.
- Make yourself open to possibility. Love won't find you if you're closed off to the idea.
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Focus on what Web sites really attract the type of people you want to be chatting with. Hook up sites when
you're in the market for a date do not a good combo make.
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Engage your date in a follow up. If you want a second date, don't just say, 'I'll give you a ring'. Actually do
it, with a proposal for spending time together in hand.
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Look over your journal for patterns. Do you have a habit of falling for the same type of person over and over
again? If so, make a change-switch it up a bit.
- Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself. Laughter is the best way to move on to your next relationship.
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