The dating scene can become frustrating for all of us who have ever had our fair share of bad dates.

So maybe you just need a bit of advice to help get the ball rolling again. To help you out, here is a list of the only dating advice you'll ever need. 

1. The most important thing, RESPECT.

You need to trust each other's intentions.

How can you do so without a little respect? Healthy couples whose relationships last, their secret is communication and respect for each other. So if you notice your date is a bit disrespectful to you, express that this is a problem or recognize that it might not work and remember to respect your date as well.

 2. Allow Intimacy To Progress Naturally.

So you like someone a lot.

It's only the first date, but you can't wait to tell them. Hold it right there. While honesty is the best policy, revealing how often you think about them may add too much unnecessary pressure on your first date. 

You need to allow some room for the natural progression of intimacy. Take it slow, take it easy, and reveal how you feel, but make sure not to reveal too much all at once. It is just the first date after all.

 3. Don't Limit Yourself To One Type.

While some of us may think our perfect partner will meet all of our criteria, we may be wrong and that idea is very possible. So what could you be missing out on? Just because your date doesn't like "Star Wars" as much as you, doesn't mean they can't be the perfect match.

Just because you share different interests doesn't mean you won't connect on a deeper level. Ifthey're not tall and handsome doesn't mean you couldn't be attracted to them in the future. If our type is always changing, I guess we don't really have one type, do we? 

4. Communication Is Key.

Most people say communication is one of the most important keys to a successful relationship.

It's important to be honest with who you're dating. If you're a bit uneasy about something, express it. If you enjoy your afternoon, don't try to play it cool or play hard to get. Instead, tell them you enjoyed getting to know them.

Be honest about who you are and how you feel, as long as it's not a bombardment of love confessions on your first date. 

5. Focus On Who You Are Now.

You should focus on the person you are now rather than discuss your past self. It's important for couples to know a bit about each other's past, but the time will come for that later. Those first couple of dates, show them who you've become.

Try not to talk too much about your mistakes or exes early, They're here to get to know who you are now.

6. Don't Alter Who You Are.

 Important tip : Don't try to pretend you're someone who you're.

If you think you would love a handsome bad boy or a cool girl, don't show up wearing a leather jacket when you only wear is knitted sweaters. Just try to be original as you are. The chances of falling in love will increase and both will respect each other.

7. Don't Control The Conversation.

It's important for both dates to show interest in each other. This means you shouldn't spend the whole two hours just talking about your dreams and goals. Ask your date how they feel and give them time to ask you some questions too. And remember, it's about how both of you feel and if you're compatible. 

You'll never get to know if they're too compatible with you if all you do is talk about yourself.

8. Be With Someone For The Right Reasons.

This should seem like easy advice to take, but many individuals get lost in other reasons for being in a relationship. Maybe your friends and colleagues pressured you into a certain kind of relationship, maybe your family expected you to be with this kind of partner. Whatever the reason, it's important to evaluate why you're with your partner. Is it because you're truly happy around them?

That already sounds like a great start. Which advice will you take? Are you lost in the dating world or have you already found your special someone? What was it about them that made you fall head over heels? 

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