Congratulations
on finally meeting someone worthy of your time and
effort and worth pursuing.
Now
here is some advice for your new dating
relationship.
First and most importantly, be honest with them,
as well as yourself. Nobody wants a
relationship based on lies and deceit. When asked a
question answer openly and honestly. If the question
makes you feel uncomfortable say so. Replying with,
“that question makes me feel uncomfortable” is an honest
answer. It
may not be the answer they were looking for, but at
least you were honest with your response. Let them get to
know the real you.
Don’t
rush into anything. Taking a
relationship slow is some great advice when starting a
new dating relationship. This does not
only pertain to sex, but also any mention of future
plans like living together, marriage or children. You don’t want
to come off too strong or seem needy. Nor would you
like someone to pressure you into moving faster than
what feels comfortable for you.
Try
not to suffocate one another. Keep your
previous commitments and allow them to have their free
time as well.
If every other Thursday was “girls’ night out”,
keep with that routine. Who knows where
this new dating relationship is going, and you don’t
want to lose your friends just because some new beau
comes along.
Listen
openly to what they have to say, and you should expect
the same in return. By listening
openly you can tell how compatible you really are. By not
listening, you may miss a very important factor about
this new person you’re dating. This factor
could be good or bad, so it’s better to pay attention so
you don’t miss anything. Wouldn’t it feel
nice to have him remember that your favourite colour is
red when you only mentioned it in passing on the first
date?
Communication is a key factor during your new
dating relationship.
Show
them respect, and remember self-respect is also
important. Letting them be an individual is
important.
Don’t try to mould them to be who you want them
to be, or who you think they should be. Keep in mind not
to let them try to change you either. Be happy with
who you are, respect yourself.
Enjoy
your new dating relationship by taking things slow and
steady.
Getting to know one another will be fun and
exciting.
Honesty, communication and respect will build a
strong foundation for your dating relationship.
