Being single in today’s world leads to a variety of potholes to fall into. What to wear, where to go out to, when to text are just a few questions many single people ponder. Women looking for love and entering the dating work can often use a little advice.
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Dating For Single Women
Most online articles are geared toward single women and place almost all the responsibility on them. Partnered authors exploring the calamities of dating often come across as conceded, no matter how well-intentioned. No matter where looking or who you ask, it’s important to remember dating is a unique chose your adventure. Not one article or piece of advice is the key, as there is no key.
Staying out late seems like a good idea, until the next day. Often, staying past midnight leaves one tired and surrounded by those they’d rather be away from. Going home when you want to is an underrated, often overlooked option in the social sphere.
The other side of that is staying in when you want to. Fearing the missed opportunities is normal, however, make sure you do them for yourself. Confirming that with yourself, and staying in when the answer is no is better than being where you don’t want to be.
Relax and Be Yourself
If you are going out on a date, don’t fret too much about what to wear. As long as you are comfortable, you will be fine. Dates are where they get to know you, fashion and all so there are no wrong answers if you go with your gut.
Deciding to take any relationship to the next level is scary to some, and quite natural to others. As long as one gains consent, and is comfortable with the events, it does not matter how many dates one has been on.
Exes are often discussed, but try to avoid speaking badly of previous partners at least to their faces.
Take a Deep Breath
Being single is confusing itself, so remembering that there is no right answer is important. No movie has the answer, no dating column has the magic piece of advice because they don’t know you. Finding what you need and what makes you comfortable is the most important, as when you are single you are not dating society.
If that happens to be a relationship, that does not mean you are desperate, wanting to share your life with someone is a common desire. You just know what you want and you do not need to feel bad about that.
Meeting a nice guy is a great thing, yet if there is no attraction there is no attraction. There is no need if you do not want to see them again, your interest is more important than how nice they are. Don’t feel pressured to apologize or explain.
Welcome to The World of Texting
Texting them is nothing to stress either. No one is timing, or counting, or caring. If they want to talk to you, they will be happy to hear from you.
Unexpected things happen, so be prepared for them. Night outs have a unique habit of taking turns, not in the original plan, having extra wipes, carry extra lipstick, even bring mouthwash is not a bad idea. It’s better to have it and not need it after all.
You Be You
Not knowing what you want is a part of life. Often it leads to going back to a bad relationship over and over again too. While not knowing what you want is okay, know when to say goodbye to a bad match. While rocky relationships can show what you don’t want, let self-preservation be a key factor in this regard. Never stay in an abusive relationship just because it’s there.
Most importantly, however, is remembering there are no rules or answers. What works for one may not work for another, because dating is a unique experience. In terms of providing clear advice, everyone is dumb in their way, but the key takeaway is the same. You and your interest are the most important part of your dating life.