50 Very useful Dating Tips that work

1. Don’t take dating too seriously.

This basically means that you should enjoy your dates more. Aside from that, you

should also view dating as something that can offer you an opportunity to meet new

people and socialize. Moreover, it can also offer you a potential to finding someone

whom you can build a relationship with.

2. Don’t date out of desperation.

Never date just because you are desperate of having a relationship. This is because it can

lead to having someone whom you may want to change for the better, in the future. Aside

from that, since desperation can cloud your judgment, you may end up with

someone who will just make you more insecure.

3. Don’t date other people to make someone jealous.

When you are dating another person just to make someone jealous about it, then you

are not doing anyone a favour. This is because; you might end up showing the other

person that you really like him or her. Aside from that, chances are, you might also

suggest that you really are enjoying yourself with another company when you are not.

4. Practice caution on multiple dating.

When you are dating a number of men or women, you might end up stressing yourself

out. This is because multiple dating is never easy, and it needs you to become very

organized. Although you may be enjoying the variety of persons multiple dating can offer

to you, it is still less stressful when you are not always worrying about sending the wrong

text messages or emails to the wrong person.

5. Be yourself.

Being yourself in dating can go a long way, especially if you are on a quest to finding a

person to have a healthy relationship with. This is because when you won’t be hiding

anything from your date, you can be assured that he would be accepting you just the way

you are, if your relationship grows.

6. Don’t date to play games.

Dating can involve emotions of people who are included in it. Therefore, if you are

looking at date, as something that you enjoy just like your games, then you should

rethink it. This is because playing games with people’s emotions is not a good idea.

Thus, it is best to see it as something that is serious, since, just like you, other people

also do not want to get hurt.

7. Lending money to your date.

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If you want to lend money to your date, you have to make sure that you are already in a

relationship. Aside from that, you should also trust him or her. This is because if you

lend someone money, whom you are not in a deep relationship with, then there is a

huge possibility that he or she won’t be able to pay you with the money you lent.

8. Enjoy dating not just for sex.

When you are enjoying your sexual interactions, it can affect your decision making,

which can cause negative results. Therefore, it is always suggested not to sleep with

someone on the first few dates. By doing that, you can focus more on getting to know

the other person, which may include discovering common values.

9. Get out of the house.

Although online dating is quite popular these days, it is always better to go out in order to

find dates. This is because dating offline is more fun, due to the fact that you get to

meet your date personally. Aside from that, when you go outside, it increases your

dating potentials further, which can help you end up with someone whom you really

enjoy being with.

10. Take a break.

Taking a break from dating can be a good idea, especially if it is making you more

miserable. A break from dating can be made for a period of 3 to 6 months. In taking a

break, it can provide you with time to rediscover yourself. This basically means that it

can offer you more time in getting involved with a hobby, or catching up with your

friends.

11. Get to know yourself better.

To enjoy dating more, you need to know yourself better. This means you should

determine what you like, what your interests are, what your goals are, and such. By

taking note of these things, you will be guided better in choosing your dates. However, it

is always a better idea to get out of your comfort zone from time to time to try new

things.

12. Avoid negative individuals.

When you are around negative individuals, it would affect your mindset and it can also

affect your judgment in a negative way. This is because when you are near them, you

might become one of them. Therefore, to enjoy your dates, you should always surround

yourself with positive individuals, so that prior to meeting up with him or her, you have a

positive mindset.

13. Engaging into phone or online sex.

Engaging into online or phone sex is not a good idea. This is because you cannot

expect anything from it, but just a waste of your time. This is because people who do

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these sorts of things often are involve with it just to while away their extra time. Thus, it

you participate in it, then you cannot expect them to respect you.

14. Acknowledge the presence of dubious behavior.

If you have been with lots of failed relationships, then you must realize that many of

these breakups, could have been prevented, if you acknowledge the presence of

dubious behavior in the early stages of the relationship, or during your dating times.

Therefore, if you see these things on your date, then you should confront him or her

about it, or simply look for another one.

15. Have a life.

If you have found a date whom you really like, it is very important that you are still aware of

your priorities. Thus, you should not become dependent on him or her, so that he

would see you as someone who is independent and confident. If you won’t focus on

having your own life, then you might end up neglecting yourself, your friends, family, or

even your work.

16. Criticizing the date.

You won’t be able to gain lots of things if you criticize your date by talking about him or her

with your friends. Always keep in mind that you also do not want to be criticized on your

actions. Thus, if you simply don’t like your date, then you should be mature enough not to

set up another encounter with the person.

17. Control your drinks.

Drinking a bottle or two of your favorite beer while you are dating is not a sin. However,

you should limit the number of bottles you consume, since you might end up losing

control of yourself when you have too much to drink. Thus, if you tend to over drink,

then you should avoid it by all means, since you might lose your chances of starting a

relationship with your date.

18. Out of your league.

There is always a tendency to bring down yourself, when you think that your date is

simply out of your league. This way of thinking about your self worth should not be

encouraged, since if you tend to believe that you are not good enough for a certain

individual, then you may end up with someone who is also not good enough, or simply

another person who thinks the same way as you do. Thus, it is time to become more

confident, so that you can find the person that you really are looking for.

19. Determine what you really want out of dating.

In determining what you really want in dating, you should be able to prevent wasting

yours and someone else’s time. Thus, you need to determine whether you are dating to

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start a brand new relationship, to simply have fun, or to pass your time. By doing that,

you can also base your search for your date on it, to find the right person.

20. Fix yourself up for the date.

When you make an effort on your appearance on your date, you can increase the

chances of having a good time in it. This is because it can make you feel good about

yourself, and increase your self confidence. Aside from that, you can also ensure to

have the right mindset, which can prepare you to have a positive conversation with him

or her.

21. Smile on your date.

When you smile, everyone else around you would feel like smiling as well, including

your date. Thus, it would encourage a more positive environment between you and your

potential partner. Smiling can lead to a more enjoyable conversation, which can make you

and your date have more fun while you are both enjoying your meal.

22. Your posture.

Becoming more conscious on your posture can provide you with lots of benefits in terms of

your health, as well as your date. This is because it can show your date that you are a

strong and an independent individual. Aside from that, it would make you feel more

confident, aside from making you feel that you are taller.

23. Shaving.

Shaving is something that both men and women should do, prior to going on a date. For

men, having a well shaved face would impress most women, since women see it as a

sign of a man’s cleanliness. For women, it is best that they shave their underarms, since

a man could get easily turned off if he sees that his date has hair in that part of her

body.

24. Being conscious of your voice.

To sound more mature, it is best that you gain better control of your voice. Maintaining a

calmed and low toned voice is the best way to do it. This is because if you talk in a high

tone or with cracking sounds, then your date would have a tendency to see you as

someone who is immature. Thus, it is best if you train yourself for this.

25. Your smell.

Smelling good is very important on a date. Thus, using a good perfume or even just a

good smelling cologne would already impress your date. Aside from that, you should

always make sure that you wear a reliable deodorant, since if you sweat and its odor

mixes with your perfume, then you might need to kiss your chances of having a second

date goodbye.

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26. Taboo subjects.

Picking the right kinds of topics for your conversation is one of the most important things

that you need to take note of, while you are on a date. To make it easier though, you

should avoid talking about subjects that are taboo, since it would not encourage a more

relaxing environment. Focus on more lighter topics, so that you and your date would

enjoy the conversation more.

27. Avoid a bad mood.

Anything that can cause someone to have a bad mood should be avoided in any case,

when you are on a date. This is because having a bad mood can make a dream date

into a nightmare. Thus, it is best that you always focus on the positive side of things.

Aside from that, you should also avoid sarcasm. Moreover, it is never a good idea to be

late on your first date.

28. Use the name of your date.

Using the name of your date all throughout the night on your conversation would help you

a lot. By doing that, you would actually be helping yourself in remembering his or her

name, since you are constantly saying it. Aside from that, it can also create a more

intimate atmosphere between you and your date.

29. Use different perfumes or colognes.

If you have been going out with a woman or a man for several occasions, then you

should change your perfume or cologne, each time you go out with your date. This is

because variety is the spice of life. Aside from that, you can actually impress your date

by asking them about what type of cologne he or she likes best, and wear it on the next

date.

30. Stay fit.

Staying as fit as you can be would make you more attractive, aside from the fact that it

would also boost your self esteem. Because of that, you would be able portray a more

confident self when you meet with your date for the first time. Therefore, it is time that you

get some exercise on a regular basis, and combine it with a healthy diet.

31. You are serious about your future.

When you show your date that you are serious about your future, then it provides them

with reassurance that you can also serious about them. Although your date may not be

looking for a long term relationship, it is still best if you treat him or her as someone who

could be your potential partner, especially if you really like them.

32. Be someone your date can introduce to her parents.

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If you are serious about your date, then you should give him or her an impression that you

are worthy to be introduced to your date’s parents. This means that you need to become

presentable, by dressing and behaving appropriately. This does not mean that you need to

become too serious though. Telling a joke or two would definitely make you more

comfortable with each other.

33. Never interrupt.

Interrupting someone while he or she is talking is not a good idea, especially on a date.

Unless if you want to annoy your date, you should never interrupt while he or she is

talking, since it can be viewed as a sign of disrespect. Always let your date finish what

he or she is saying, so that you would also be able to understand what they are trying to

say.

34. Don’t be a whiner.

When you are on a date, one of the worst things that you can do is to become a whiner. A

whiner often complains about everything, and always tell his or herself that he or she is a

loser. Being a whiner on a date is not just annoying, but it can make the other

person wish that he or she did not go out with you after all.

35. Don’t be a crybaby.

A crybaby is someone who always talks about his or her past mistakes, problems, or past

relationship failures. More often than not, crybabies are looking for shoulders to lean on.

However, becoming a shoulder to lean on is not the main purpose of going on a date.

Thus, you can’t expect your date to offer you his or her shoulder once you vent out of

your feelings regarding your experiences in the past.

36. Let your date talk.

If you want your date to have a good time, then let them talk. People always appreciate it

when someone asks for their opinion about something, in which they would enjoy talking

about the reasons they say certain things are good or bad. To achieve this, all you actually

have to do is to ask open-ended questions.

37. Be a friend to your date.

Becoming a friend to your date is not a bad idea, especially if you have already dated a

couple of times. When you become an understanding friend to your date, then he or she

will be grateful about it. To be a friend to your date, you simply need to listen to them

whenever they need to vent out their emotions about certain things.

38. Trust.

Lots of people do not open up too much or invest too much emotions on their dates or

potential partners. This is because, they are afraid of getting hurt, or they were hurt

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before. Thus, it is best that you become a person whom your date can trust. By doing

that, you would become closer to your date, once he or she gains more trust in you.

39. Touching your date.

For a man, if his date touches him, he can interpret it as something positive. However,

for women, touching them on the first date may not be a good idea, because some may

become offended by it. Only touch a woman when she becomes more comfortable with

you, in which you already engage into dancing, or if she touches you when you tell

jokes.

40. Mysterious.

Some people love dating a mysterious person since they love to slowly uncover things

about him or her, as they go on more dates; and, this is especially true to most women.

Being mysterious means that you give your date an idea about what you are, but you are

not going into more details about it. It leaves them a feeling of hanging, in which they

would want to know you more.

41. Learn how to read palms.

Becoming a palm reader can impress your date, aside from the fact that it can give you a

chance to hold her hands. Reading your date’s palms would create a more relaxed

atmosphere, between you and her. Thus, it can pave the way to more interesting

conversations. Aside from that, it can also make her more comfortable of the fact that

you are touching her.

42. Be polite but don’t overdo it.

Although opening doors to a woman is indeed a polite thing to do, it is best that you

don’t overdo it. This is because women today do not want to feel like they are helpless

persons. Thus, it is best if you do it with caution from this day on, so that you won’t be

offending your date, by being too polite.

43. Business cards.

If you want your dates to have something that he or she can remember you with, then

you should bring with you a number of business cards when you go out with them.

Although the best thing to do to be remembered well is to impress your date, having

business cards can also provide a unique impression.

44. Doing little things.

If you have been dating someone for quite some time already and you want to make

him or her feel special, then you should do little things for your date. Giving her a flower

from time to time, or treating him for a snack would go a long way, as far as cultivating

your relationship is concerned.

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45. Never stalk.

When you have gone out with a person whom you really like and you want to see him or

her more, it is not a good idea to stalk them. This is because, it can become quite

uncomfortable for a person to see his or her date, on every place that they visit. If you

want to see your date more, then you should establish contact with them, and see if he or

she is still interested.

46. Dancing.

Learning how to dance would give you lots of benefits, aside from gaining a more

flexible body. It can actually help in impressing your date. A man can easily become

impressed if he sees that his potential partner is a good dancer, since it shows him how

sexy she can be. Aside from that, dancing with each other can create a more

comfortable environment between the two persons.

47. The things you need to know on the first date.

There are lots of things that you need to know about your date on the first time you go

out with them. One of which would be his or her dislikes, since it can save you

headaches. Aside from that, it is very important to know if he or she is currently involved

with someone or is married, so that you would know if he or she is worth your time.

48. Starting or keeping a conversation going.

There are lots of things that you can say in order to start or keep a conversation going.

One of the things that you can do is to compliment her. Aside from that, you can also

ask your date about how their day went by. Moreover, asking questions, especially

those that may require your date an explanation about his or her answer is also a good

idea.

49. Making compliments.

For a man, making compliments on the woman he is dating is one of the best ways to

make her feel appreciated. This is because women in most cases, share a fear about not

being attractive on certain occasions. Therefore, if you want to make your date more

comfortable with you, then you should compliment how her hair looks like, how her

perfume smells so good, and such.

50. Be successful.

If you have gone through a good number of dates already, you would realize that in

most cases, topics in a conversation can include where you have been, what you have

achieved, and many more. Thus, if you have attained success in life, then there is a good

chance that your date would be impressed by your life story.