Dating

Dating is the first step into a relationship. It is the tryout period whereby the two of you discover more about each other and see how compatible the two of you are, whether there are common interests, or common likings and similar tastes. Sometimes it might be love at first sight for you, however after some interaction, you found out that the two of you are of completely opposite poles! Then, you might have to decide whether to continue on with the relationship and develop it into something further, or maintain status quo as friends.

Thus as one draws nearer towards the marriageable age, dating gets more and more important. No doubt it is tiring, but the more people you meet, the higher the likelihood of you meeting The Right One, and what is more important is that as you meet more people of the opposite gender, you will realise what is it that you are looking for in a lover or your future spouse. Therefore, do treat each dates as an opportunity to discover more about yourself and your expectations, and as well as a chance for you to hone your interpersonal skills (just in case you need it to impress The Right One when he/she appears!)

Of course, talking over the phone to know more about the person is alright, there are quite a number of friends that I know, who developed their relationship through the internet and meet their other half only until after some time into the relationship. However, what will be best is to have a face-to-face meeting, as you will then be able to have a more accurate feeling of how suitable the two of you are. Words can be minced when chatting over the internet, as there is an opportunity for a delayed response. Words can be carefully selected, answers better crafted, whilst talking over the phone, as the talker has only to concentrate on his/her speech and not his/her body language and facial expression.

But no matter what you do, no matter how tiring you may make it out to be, find yourself a date! Enjoy the dating life (at least it shows that there are people wanting to meet you)!

If you already have a date as you are reading this,

Congratulations!