The Dating game!!! You may be reading this and think that it’s time for you to be a player (I know how it sounds, but you understand me, I hope). Are you wondering if there’s anyone who is worth you leaving your single life for?
These are a few steps to consider before entering the dating game no matter the stage or your age.
EXPECTATIONS
You can’t go into a relationship without at least an idea of what you want in the person you’ll be dating. It may be difficult to build your ideal partners but having some expeditions can be beneficial.
Think about how you would like to be treated and how you want to feel with a partner. Being equipped with these is important for your comfort and security particularly when you imagine a future in dating.
When you understand your expectations, you’ll be in a position to exclude the ones that don’t meet your early needs in the dating world.
Some other important factors to consider when looking at expectations are values, ideals, and beliefs. Consider seriously how important and how flexible these are to you and develop what suits you. For example, you may decide you don’t want to have sex before marriage.
BOUNDARIES
After you’ve discovered and understood your expectations, your next agenda is to apply them by creating boundaries. While challenging, it is very important to set boundaries for both you and any eventual partners.
The point of creating boundaries is to remain true to yourself and to keep people in your life not to push them away. Let any potential partner know what you allow or don’t allow, want to do, need and so on.
Without creating and enforcing boundaries, you may find yourself in environments that make you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or under appreciated.
Boundaries are vital instruments to increase the rate of positive communication and interaction with anyone you feel like spending more time with in the future.
COMMUNICATION
The next step is to discuss how you communicate those expectations and boundaries to your partner.
A lot of times, people assume others will understand their expectations and their boundaries when they haven’t taken the time to communicate about it. You must communicate about the different ways that you like to receive kindness, love, and respect without leaving anything unsaid.
Having this conversation ensures you lay out your expectations and implement your boundaries. By doing this, you raise the chances for a positive experience for you and your potential partner.
No matter what level you are in the dating game, these three universal keys can help you have fun and feel safe while dating.
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