Dating Tips for Singles


Being single is not always a curse! But with Valentine's day around the corner, most individuals are bound to feel a little blue about being single on this day. Well, let's say that you do have some interesting dates planned for the week and if you are single and ready to mingle, but have a few butterflies in your stomach, then you are not the only one out there! This is perfectly natural but you need to overcome it, to turn your evening into a happy and successful affair. Besides, you would not want to do anything 'wrong' on the lines of Bridget Jones applying her make up the wrong way for her very important date with Mr. Darcy. Although, this is normally referred to as the dating game, remember this is not a race. There are certain 'rules' that need to be followed if you really want to have a relation that is for keeps. Need some tips? Got the jitters? Well, this is not a step-by-step guide to successful dating, but hopefully, it would help you meet your soulmate along the way.

Dating Tips for Single Men and Women

First impressions always last, so ensure you are dressed at your best for the first date. This does not mean you can turn up like a slob for the ones that follow, but try to be neat and tidy and look your best. It would make your partner feel good that you did go through the effort of looking good and besides you really don't want her to have a look at your chipped and dirty nails! Go in for some beauty routine that would have you squeaky clean for that very important date!

Dating that happens through any website may cause some jitters as well. It was great to know him / her through chat, but most guys and gals would often feel nervous about blind dating or meeting their online dates for the first time. In such cases, singles would often feel conscious with the way they present themselves. Questions such as 'Would he like me or not?' or 'Am I looking overweight?' will swim through the minds of most individuals who date online. The chat offers you the convenience of having an invisible wall between you and your date and meeting in reality can be very different than chatting online. In such cases, go slow with your approach, give time to know each other as to how that person presents himself / herself to you online; can be miles apart from his / her natural self. So, do exercise caution in such relationships.

Be attentive and ensure both of you get an equal chance to converse as well. Dominating the conservation is a big no no and may bore your partner and eventually be a huge turn off! The last thing anyone would want is a continuous ranting of somebody's achievements especially on a first date.

Mind your Ps and Qs; there could nothing more awful than talking with your mouth full or slamming the door on her face. Women would love their men to mind their manners at all times! Laughing out way too loud or even treating the waiter with disrespect may not score any brownie points for you!

These dating tips cannot be complete without the mention of always being readily available for your date anytime of the day! This would lead to a take-me-for granted situation and would also make you an uninteresting person to interact with. This would sound strange for singles but it would be advisable to actually turn your date down for a few times.

Avoid lingering around over a long time over dinner for your first date. Singles need to note this tip as this would save some embarrassment if the both of you don't really hit off on the right note. In such cases, if you are apprehensive about your first meeting, then plan it over brunch or over a coffee, which can give you the choice of scooting off, lest you find your date a big bore!

To flirt or not to flirt! That is the question! Dating and flirting go hand in hand for most individuals and having harmless fun is OK for singles on their first date. Remember to keep it subtle as this being your first date, it may not go down really too well with your partner. Know your date well; find out his / her way of thinking. Compliments and praises that are genuine works fine but over the top flirtatious behavior is not recommended for the first few dates!

When you choose the venue for the first date, do not just base it on your choice and preference. That may create an awkward situation for you in case your date turns out to be a strict vegetarian and you take her to this hip joint that dishes out varieties in non-vegetarian items. The easier way out would be to consult your date about the venue and choose a destination you both would enjoy. Besides, your date would appreciate your move about taking the opinion as well.

Singles need to note that you are not going to bump into a prince or princess along the way without kissing a few frogs! Yes, that holds true, if you are lucky, you might just meet the right match sooner than expected, but if you don't, do not get hassled, it is just the matter of time.

Avoid blurting out everything about yourself on your first date, this can at times make you a boring person for the subsequent dates that follow! Strange, but true, singles who are about to join the dating bandwagon need to hold a few things back and reveal it as time goes by. Talking about your ex would also not gel well and for this you would really need to know your date on a personal level before you begin sensitive topics like this.

Being fashionably late may be 'in' for you, but do not think your date would always tolerate that. There is nothing more irritating than waiting for your date endlessly and do not be surprised to arrive at the venue to find the bird has flown the coup. Girls, if you take time to dress up, begin in advance; after all, if you take the entire evening to get ready, you would be left with hardly any time to spend together.

You also need to gather all your confidence and courage to ensure you give positive vibes when you are out on a date. It is natural to be nervous but being nervous all the time and getting tongue-tied is definitely not going to help you on the date. Relax and learn to enjoy yourself, after all, you are supposed to have fun! Being your cheery self can actually have a very optimistic effect on your date and may generate more interest! Being confident about yourself can give you a new high and can completely change your personality as well.

Tips on dating can be endless and can vary depending upon every person but I am hoping some of the basics mentioned above would help you have a wonderful time! After all, with Valentine's day approaching, love is in the air and I sincerely hope lady luck is also with you! Best of luck!

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