Dating as Adults
Courting, Love, Relationship
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Dating as a grown up can feel a whole lot different than dating when you were in high school or college. Meeting people is more challenging and expectations may differ, which makes navigating through those first few dates a bit tricky. Here is what adult daters may be thinking as they dive into the scoial scene, and what you might say to offer your support.
They Might Be Thinking:
- Am I ready to start dating again?
- Am I over my last breakup?
- Do I have time for a serious relationship?
- Should I do a makeover before I start dating again?
- Should I go online to Match.com or another dating site?
- Is Facebook a good place to find someone?
- What should I be looking for in someone right now?
- How much of myself should I reveal to this person?
- How far should I let this relationship progress?
- Am I just having fun, or am I looking for Mr. or Ms. Right?
- How many days should I wait before I call someone for a first date?
- Is okay to call a guy if I am interested in him?
- What should I talk about on the first date?
- Should I go to a club to meet someone?
- When should I tell people that I am dating someone?
- When should I tell this person that I love them?
- Should I date just one person at a time or go out with lots of people?
- Should I date someone from work?
- Should we have sex while dating?
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- I'm really glad to hear that you are setting your own boundaries for what is important to you in your dating life.
- What do you like about this person?
- If you just focus on being you, you will find someone great.
- Does this person feel like a long-term prospect?
- How long have you been interested in this person?
- What do you talk about?
- Do you feel respected and valued?
- Do you think this person will make you a better person?
- Do you think this person is a "keeper?"
- What is the thing you like most about this person?
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- I think it's too early for you to start dating again.
- Don't sleep with someone on the first date!
- Is he or she really cute?
- Is he or she a good kisser?
- Do you think your parents will like this person?
- I don't know how people date these days without being scared out of their minds.
- Is he or she the same religious faith as you?
- What ethnicity is he or she?
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