Friday, December 3, 2010

The Fundamentals of Dating

nie Sherwood

We live in a fast-paced, high-tech world where face-to-face meetings are the exception, rather than the norm. In spite of that, a night out with another person who knows how to enjoy themselves, maybe knows how to dance a little and isn't bad to look at either (hopefully?) shouldn't be as difficult as it sounds.
First of all, who do you want to go out with? Is there anyone in your circle of acquaintances or co-workers who you have a natural chemistry with? These are the ones to think about, even if you don't see the immediate "attraction". At least you will have fun doing something you both like. Besides, sometimes people show a side you've never seen before when they're in a one-on-one situation.
What do you want to do on a date? An elaborate, expensive full-on affair with dinner at a 5 star restaurant? Front row seats to a concert? Popcorn and a movie? You can pick the evening's events to match the personality or the preferences of yourself and your date.
Pay attention to your date. Show an interest in what they're saying, thinking. Be loose - don't have a strict agenda. Maybe you both decided on a movie at first, but halfway to the theater someone has a wild idea to go to the carnival that's in town instead. Spontaneity can make or break an evening.
Most of all, celebrate. Enjoy. Revel in the company of your date. It may be this one date, or it may turn into more. Who knows? But being part of the moment with the other person will give you both a night to remember, and may lead to something better in the future.

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