{"id":419560,"date":"2017-09-18T08:55:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T08:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/09\/18\/lifestyle-8-dumb-things-daters-do\/"},"modified":"2017-09-18T08:55:29","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T08:55:29","slug":"lifestyle-8-dumb-things-daters-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/09\/18\/lifestyle-8-dumb-things-daters-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifestyle: 8 Dumb things daters do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Entertainment of Monday, 18 September 2017<\/p>\n

Source: <\/strong>eharmony staff<\/p>\n

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Who hasn\u2019t tossed and turned in bed the night before a big date trying to account for all the things that could go wrong?<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing you can do about those things \u2014 which makes it especially important to get a grip on factors you can control, the self-inflicted catastrophes that are avoidable with a little sensitivity and awareness.<\/p>\n

<\/b>Here are eight dumb things to avoid like the plague:<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Waiting and waiting and . . .: Write this down: There\u2019s no such thing as a perfect man or woman. While you wait for one to appear, lots of people cross your path with whom you could have a perfectly good time \u2014 and maybe even fall for.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Texting at the table.: Imagine you\u2019re looking forward to dinner alone with someone you find attractive. You show up at the agreed upon time, and he or she has invited 12 others to join you \u2014 parents, siblings, coworkers \u2014 and given them permission to interrupt your conversation at any time. Ridiculous, right? Put. The phone. Down.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Flirting with the waiter\/waitress.: If you\u2019re in the market for romance, it\u2019s natural to have your antennae up and alert for possibilities wherever you go. But when on a date, turn off the radar and focus your undivided attention on the person \u2014 and potential partner \u2014 right in front of you.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Taking \u201ccasual\u201d too far.: It\u2019s probably a good thing that society has eased up on the strict formalities of dating when our great-grandparents were young. But relaxed standards are no excuse for laziness. Don\u2019t just \u201chang out.\u201d Use your imagination to plan something fun and different. Don\u2019t dress like you just came from the gym \u2014 put some effort into looking (and feeling) sharp.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Ignoring common courtesy.: Some of those \u201cantiquated\u201d rules for dating, however, deserve a second look.<\/p>\n

In rejecting concepts like \u201cchivalry\u201d and \u201cdecency,\u201d we\u2019ve robbed ourselves of potent romantic opportunity. Discover for yourself how attractive old-fashioned good manners can be.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Talking more than you listen.: Some people treat a date as an opportunity to reveal \u2014 in great detail \u2014 how fascinating they are. Make it your mission to do the opposite, to discover your date\u2019s hidden dreams, talents, and goals. Give them the gift of being the fascinating one for a change \u2014 and they\u2019ll remember you for it.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Breaking the (dating) speed limit.: While it\u2019s possible to cause problems by going too slow, the most dramatic crashes happen because you\u2019ve hit the gas too hard, too soon. That\u2019s when you\u2019re most likely to confuse sexual sizzle with true love, or to ignore warning signs that the road ahead may not be as smooth as you hoped. Slow down and (safely) enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n

<\/b>\u2022 Getting too personal, too soon.: In most cases, the person you are dating is \u2014 or was until recently \u2014 a complete stranger to you. They don\u2019t need to know your secrets, phobias, childhood traumas, medical issues, and most embarrassing moments right out of the gate. Establish trust before you open up about everything.<\/p>\n

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