Friday, April 1, 2011

Advice On Dating

By Owen Jones


Dating advice is abundant on the Internet, in magazines, books, newspapers and on TV. There was even an eight year old kid who wrote a book filled with sound dating advice. (That kid really is pretty clever and must be pretty popular with the girls, because although fairly basic, all of his dating advice is good sense. |If you read the book, you will be forced to agree that that eight-year-old kid does know what he's on about and that he keeps it simple. And that is the point really: when it comes to dating, keep things simple.

Leave your past in the past. There's a reason it's called the past. The first thing any giver of dating advice would tell you is that a fresh start is important for a date to go well. Boring your date with tales of the ex's misdeeds is a definite no-no. Don't let old grudges get in the way of new opportunities.

'Be yourself' is probably the best dating advice possible. It's true that people like to put their best foot forward, and impress their date, but if they aren't their usual selves, not only will they feel uncomfortable, but their date will pick up on the uneasy vibes as well.

Not to expect too much (nor too little) is also good dating advice. If you expect too much from one date or from te person you are dating, it is highly likely that you will be discouraged by the results. After all, your date is only human too and first dates are generally at least slightly awkward.

A frequently asked question is who pays? The consensus in dating advice is that he who invites, pays. However, some people insist that it is better to go Dutch every time and avoid complications. There is another school of dating advice though, that insists that the man pays for every date. In the case of a difference of opinion between you and your date, come to a compromise that works for both of you.

Texting your date before meeting is also a good idea as it puts him or her at ease and allows you to discuss interests and hobbies in an informal and less tense environment than a first date would be. This gives you something to work with if conversation lags.

The most important bit of dating advice though, is to remember that no one date is a deal-breaker. No date is the end, so if one doesn't work out, why worry, there will be others. And if they doesn't work, there are plenty of other people to go out with.




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