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How Assumptions Ruin the Date

Assumptions are safe to make from time to time but when it comes to dating, there are many assumptions that people make which can just destroy their dating life. These kinds of assumptions can prevent people from meeting the guy or girl of their dreams. Here are a few examples.

 


1. Looks are most important Of course you should be attracted physically to the person you are dating but looks doesn’t make or break a potential relationship. If you have low self esteem about your looks, just concentrate more on your inner beauty and that will definitely make your outside beauty shine and trust me, people will notice those who have a beautiful inside.

2. Initiating contact Men don’t always have to initiate contact and women don’t always have to wait for a guy to talk to her. If you like a guy, go up to him and talk to her. If you are a guy, don’t worry about the pressure of having to go up to a girl, just relax and flirt a bit and see where that goes. If she likes you, she will let you know.

3. Disagreeing is forbidden Articles tend to say to avoid controversial topics over the first dinner date but you know what, why not try a heated discussion at first? This will not only let you know more about your date’s opinions but also how you two can handle future arguments. It is okay to disagree with your date.

4. Judging too early The typical sentence “Oh yeah I know this type of guy” is a false assumption. Get to know the person before you make a proper analysis about who he is and what kind of person he is.

5. I have to put out Some girls feel like if they don’t want to lose interest in the guy that she should sleep with him immediately. Actually, this does the exact opposite. If the guy is truly interested in you, sex will be the last thing on his mind, so don’t feel any pressure to give him it.

Do you find yourself often making assumptions? How does it affect your dating life? What can you tell yourself to prevent assumptions?

dec 27, 2011 | Comment (11)

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Clive Oliver, 35 Sep 13, 2011
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I have never had a bad response to sex on the first date. All have turned into good flings or my now three year relationship which started from sex on the first date. If you are going to have sex on the first date, you should know what your motives are in the first place. For instance, men do NOT sleep with a girl on the first date to get approval. Men sleep with women on the first date to get laid! DONT UNDER ANY CIRC***STANCE have sex with a guy you are trying to land for long term. This may blow up in your face. Be honest with yourself.

John Bercovich, 26 Sep 13, 2011
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Waited 2 years before having sex with my now husband. We've been together 5 years. Have had affairs where there was sex on the first date and I was disgusted with the guys after that. Afterall it was all physical, no genuine feelings by either party. Always went back to my husband. Realized there was a true connection that only came about because we got to know each other so profoundly before having sex for that first time.

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Meg Ryan, 24 Sep 13, 2011
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I agree with everyone saying that putting out on the 1st date doesn't automatically mean that the relationship won't last long. If you both are really into eachother having sex on the 1st or 5th date won't make a difference. However, just because you feel a "connection" on a first date doesn't mean he does. If you wait a few dates, you're less likely to get used for just sex. At the end of a 1st date, the guy will probably have sex with you (as long as he is physically attracted in some way) even if he doesn't see a 2nd date in the future.

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Stan, 36 Sep 13, 2011
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No way. It will give the impression that you are too unstable or insecure to be able to form a decent relationship based on getting to know each other. Unstable because you are messed up in the head from just splitting up with a long term boyfriend last week or, insecure because you feel you need sex to feel wanted. In the longer-term it may also cause insecurity in a relationship because you slept together so quickly when you didn't really know each other; who else have you done it with since. Staying together overnight, however, is completely acceptable and doing this but not sleeping together shows deep respect and intimacy

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Jackie, 35 Sep 13, 2011
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Hello everyone, I am 28 years old I had a friend come down from LA this weekend. We stayed at a hotel 2gether, but i didn't have sex with him. He really didn't try anything the two nights we where together, he only kissed me i dropped him off at the airport,and then about 10 minutes later he sent me this THE BIGGER THE SET. THE BIGGER THE COMEBACK, and then i asked him what that meant and he told me, The harder u fall, the greater the triump. I told him i had a great weekend with him and, i thought he was a awesome

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Bethany, 28 Sep 13, 2011
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I'm not here to judge anyone.. However I myself have been on countless first dates and looking back if i had slept with each one of them on the first date .. that can really add up. And although sex is fun and enjoyable... it just seems sooo much better if you have a deeper connection and those take time. If you want to have sex on the first date.. by all means go for it.. but don't be upset if he or she doesn't stick around... you won't have exactly given them an emotional reason to stay. With today's liberal ways the best way to answer this question is the follow your gut and not rely on sticking to "social standards". Just be safe about it... since you don't really know them.

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Ibadulla Reynolds, 34 Sep 13, 2011
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sex is good of course but on the first date naaah. i know what ya all have said but its the impression you make to b cheap and insecure..love making is enjoyed when you know each other , have feelings for each other and are phycially attracted each other..being phycially involved on ur first date is called SEX and being phycially involved after some time is called love making.. Sex that will last hours on end will never ever ever give you the satisfaction of a 2 minute session of love making and this is what i have realised...Sex is a cheap or should i say free way of sellin yourself.. its like we go out for a meal , you pay and then we have sex...disgusting and appauling for those who do this.. wheres the so called self respect..just coz your body does not talk back does not mean you treat like dirt..and that is real DIRT.....yuukh...

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Carmen, 28 Sep 13, 2011
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well well, i didn`t know that even western people also put bariers and wall to emotion, and ready to destroy a greatest gift of god : LOVE. say, you have sex on the first date, but then you descover that you are in love with each other and you want to stay together till your last breath of life. shall you destry it just because of a stupid thing called " making love on the first date". well just for ideas like that nations were destroyed, and wake up guys we are not living forever, live your life and F***ck standards unless if you are hurting others. this a male from morocco

Grey Hilton, 34 Sep 13, 2011
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I started talking to a guy from a dating site on msn. then I started telling him im kinky in the bedroom, I was trying to tell him i wasnt boring but Im worried (as he didnt call when he said he would) even tho he is still talkin on msn. Im worried hes gone off me, I want a long-term relationship. I do model but I still get insecure and feel unattractive at times. do you think he thinks im 'easy' now I / we have been talking about sexual preferences ?

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Universal Man, 23 Sep 13, 2011
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Hahaha... some of these comments are hilarious!! Anyway, I'm guilty of having sex on the first date ... Why did I do it?? Well, I didn't think there was much potential long term, so thought I would have some fun - after all, he was HOT!! ... Then we did it again on the second date ... Not sure if we are now F*** Buddies or not... cause I am starting to like him ... Ah well, best to just wait an see ...

Natasha Modlin, 29 Sep 13, 2011
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Great content like this isn't easy to find online. You have given the world a wonderful article with many good points to consider. I agree with a lot of your views and enjoyed this article.

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