5 Common Dating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Have you ever looked in the mirror and said “what is wrong with me”? Everyone tells you that you are hot, girls practically drool over you, but yet you are still single. How can this be? It may sound crazy, but even the most attractive people have problems when it comes to dating. Usually due to the fact, they are making critical dating mistakes and they have no idea. Today, we will discuss 5 of the most common dating mistakes and simple tips on how you can avoid them.

Expecting Her to Go Dutch

For those of you that may not know what dutch is, it simply means each person is responsible for their own bill on the date. So for example, if you go to the movies and the bill comes up to $25, each person would be expected split the bill and pay $12.50. While your date may not complain about this on the first date, she will quickly take notice of the fact that you are extremely cheap. No matter what you have been told in the past, the guy should always pay for the first date. If you are strapped for cash, wait until you have enough to take her out.

Showing Desperation and Insecurity

Avoid this dating mistake at all costs. “Don’t expect too much from the relationship” up front. If you keep insinuating there is going to be a future together when the relationship has not organically evolved, you will certainly scare her away. Talking about children or moving in together are signs of desperation that you should avoid in the earlier stages of the relationship.

Talking About Your Ex

“No matter how good or bad your ex was”, never bring them up to date unless she asks. Your date wants to have fun with you, and a mention of your baggage will ruin the mood. Exhibit emotional stability and maturity by letting the past be the past.

Talking Too Much About Yourself, Interrogating Your Date or Talking About Controversial Topics

Dating calls for good communication skills. Good communication skills demand that you give your date a chance to talk about themselves. If you are a chatter-box, your date will be uncomfortable. Shut down and don’t do all the talking. Ensure that both of you are comfortable with the topic and that you enjoy the conversation at hand. Keep away from topics like money, religion and politics until a later stage of the relationship. Do not ask your date too many questions in a way that it appears you are interrogating them. Remember that you are on a date and not in a job interview!

Using Your Mobile Phone Too Much

Avoid calling, receiving calls or sending unnecessary texts. You must make your date feel special and significant. Using your mobile phone too often conveys the idea that your date is boring, and you would rather be somewhere else. Switch off your mobile phone and let everything else wait until the date is over.

Successful dating is about good communication skills and making your date feel valued, appreciated and loved. Genuinely show concern for them, and you will avoid making these common dating mistakes.