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10 Tips To Happy Dating
Posted on October 15, 2009 by Two Becomes One11 Comments
1. Have Realistic Expectations
If you’re looking for perfection, you are likely going to be disappointed. No one is perfect and, if they were, then they would be looking for another perfect person. Don’t expect more from someone else than you expect from yourself. Don’t expect a relationship to solve all of your problems and fulfill Read more...
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Relationships
Posted on October 13, 2009 by Two Becomes One2 Comments
Sooner or later, there comes a time in every relationship where you have to decide whether or not you are in this for the long haul. If you are only interested in excitement, it probably makes sense to move onto the next relationship because, once you have been with the same individual for an extended Read more...
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Attachment
Posted on October 11, 2009 by Two Becomes One1 Comment
Despite the fact that each dating situation is unique, each progresses in a similar manner. This fairly predictable progression from the first date to a relationship can be divided into four basic stages.
Stage One is what we refer to as Start Up and lasts from approximately the first date through the first month. During this Read more...
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Learning About Each Other
Posted on October 4, 2009 by Two Becomes One1 Comment
Learning about each other is a reciprocal process. Each person needs to be willing to share information about themself in order for it to work. Make sure that you are neither doing all the talking nor all of the listening. To begin with, volunteer a little bit of factual information such as where you’re from, Read more...
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The Day After the Date
Posted on September 20, 2009 by Two Becomes One1 Comment
After a lousy date, the first thing you want to do is restore your confidence. When a date that you have been anticipating goes badly, the worst possible side effect is a crushed ego and you may need a confidence booster to get back out there. Even if you are working the following day and Read more...
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What to do if…
Posted on September 7, 2009 by Two Becomes One2 Comments
Some of us are natural-born pessimists and always set ourselves up for disappointment because we assume that someone won’t like us or that things will turn out badly from the start. So, if this describes you, how do you know if your date really hates you or if you destined yourself to fail by assuming Read more...
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Having a Great Time
Posted on August 31, 2009 by Two Becomes One1 Comment
So, you’re on the date…now what? Remind yourself that you are here to have fun. Do your best to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for both yourself and your date. Be relaxed and be yourself. Be prepared to both talk and listen attentively. Your date will tell you everything you need to know if Read more...
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The Day of the Date…
Posted on August 19, 2009 by Two Becomes One10 Comments
You have two choices the day of your date. You can either view your anticipation as nervousness and fear and drum up a host of what-if horrific scenarios or you can view your nerves as excitement and look forward to having a wonderful time. The latter option is obviously the preferable one and being prepared Read more...
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Setting Your First Date
Posted on August 19, 2009 by Two Becomes One5 Comments
When you are emailed a potential match, the ball is then in your court which can be somewhat intimidating. Just remember, the nice thing about an initial introduction is that it is just a date. It is an opportunity, a place, and a time for one person to get to know another person. The key Read more...
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Who You Are
Posted on August 19, 2009 by Two Becomes One3 Comments
For many people, dating can be just as scary as it is exciting. This is because we focus on the end point instead of the process. You probably think you know how to date but unless you are looking at dating as a process broken down into manageable steps, rather than an all-consuming final act, Read more...
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