Dating is often awkward, sweet, and challenging (sometimes at the same time).
Here are some suggestions forwhere meet new people in the real world(besides the bar).
Be realistic, however, with yourexpectations for yourself and prospective dates.
Set Yourself Up for the Perfect First (and Second and Third, etc.)
Date
When its your first date, youll probably want tomake a great first impression.
Consider turning off your phone notifications when youre on a date.
With your phone out of sight, you could evenget faster service at restaurants.
These heady decisions will require you to think things through before committing.
Know When Its Time to Breakup
All couples go through relationship hiccups (often stemming fromcommon communication mistakes).
(Change your ringtoneand otherwisebanish your ex from your daily digital lifeto get over it more quickly.)
Youll probably also want to know if youresexually compatible with a partneror if your sexual differences are deal breakers.
Long-term relationships and marriage are hard workbut so is dating.
Itsthe little things that make relationships last.
By the way, theres amath formula for dating and deciding whom to marry!
(But dont take it too seriously, love isnt about cold-hearted calculations.)
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