The truth is we're never quite sure. We gather the data of experience. Then we take a shot at life one way of the other. Right or Wrong? Only experience tells us.
So, how do we make a good assessment before the decision? Here are some questions to ask yourself.
1. How well have I observed this person's past behavior? Behind the "look good" behavior of the infatuation period lies the everyday behavior with friends, family, work colleagues, and with you. What you see in the every day behavior is likely to persist.
Do you like what you are seeing?
Can you live with it if it doesn't change?
Would you stay with this person if you knew for certain that it would never change?
2. Assuming you have a really good sense of the person's behavior, then do you love him/her? Before answering, consider what I'm actually asking with this question.
Do you love the person just as is, not as could be? Do you love for who this person is now, rather than the possibilities you see? Those possibilities may never come to pass. How would you live with that?
Is there passion inside you to see, be with, to spend time (alot of time) with this person? I've seen alot of people in "luke warm" relationships that were never hotter than that even to begin with. That's OK if it is your choice, but is this what you really want?
Does this person feel like the real thing, the real deal, the really true love to you, or is there still something nagging at you?
3.Assuming we have the behavior, and the love, is there a final something that will kill the relationship over time?
An addiction? Parents, children or other family that hates you? A commitment to something that will not leave enough time for you? A difference in religion that can not be resolved? Does he or she feel the same passion for you that you are feeling?
Let's be realistic: Love does NOT conquer all. I wish it did. If it did the divorce rate where I live wouldn't be near 70%. There's nothing wrong with making the choice for a committed relationship. But use your head and not just your heart!
I've Never Met You
1) Always and foremost, be yourself! Dont fake who you are or pretend youre someone youre not. This will certainly catch up with you later! Being yourself on your date is the best way to go. The person you are seeing gets to see the real you. They can decide if theyre going to continue to be interested in you or not. If they are still interested thats good! If not, thats okay too. Just move on to someone who will like you for you!
2) Break the ice by introducing yourself and providing information about yourself that you feel comfortable letting someone know about you. You could tell your date about your hobbies, occupation, movies or games you would like to see and play, and other interests that you may have.
3) Smile. Thats right, smile sometimes with your date. This can help you and your date to release nervous tension you may have built up before and during your date. Smiling helps you to relax and become more comfortable with each other. So go ahead, try it! It wont hurt. Your date will probably love your beautiful or handsome smile.
4) Get comfortable with your date by considering being creative to assist in keeping the conversation going between the two of you. Maybe, you and your date can pick a topic to discuss such as; current events, sports, movies or plays you have seen. This could make your conversation very interesting and youll get to learn more about each other. Isnt that great? I thought so!
5) Remember your first impression to your date may be your last impression. So make sure you remain true to who you are and the person youre dating. If it is meant for you to be with the person youre dating, then youll know. If not, youll know you should move on to someone else. Just remember to put your best foot forward and remain honest. Not only will you keep your self respect, others including your date, will respect you too.
So, youve got some tips to assist you with what you can do to get the conversation started once you get your date. Go ahead, you can do it! Just start using some or all of these tips to help you to get your conversation started for your date.
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