You may return from a date with your head spinning? He said he didn’t like his job, is that an issue? She said she doesn’t get along with her mother, should I be concerned? The way he spoke about his time in Yeshiva left me with an uncomfortable feeling; is that anything to go by? […]
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Dating doesn’t have to be all serious. If you have a fun personality, let it show. Have a good time, and let your date have a good time. But don’t act the clown. Don’t do dumb things. Play it reasonably safe. You may think you know the person, but you don’t know how they will
You may be an idiot, but there is no obligation to show it! Read More »
Dating is as much about perception as it is about reality. People with a strong personality can unintentionally leave too little space for the person they are dating to express themselves, especially if that person is naturally a quieter person. It is possible for one’s dominant character to come across as overbearing, even when the
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Some people tend towards selflessness. Others are naturally more selfish; the needs of others are less important to them. Some may not warm to such a character, and that is fine too. While objectively selflessness is a moral virtue, no one has every virtue and everyone is still capable of having a normal relationship. However,
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Taking a break during dating is often a cop out and will not achieve anything. Most doubts or uncertainties regarding your dating partner are best resolved through interacting with your date or by getting sage advice from those in the know. However, there are unique situations when a break would be helpful. The first is
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Of course, emergencies come up all the time. This is not about those. This is about the times when people put you on the spot with what they deem urgent matters and want your time or assistance. Some examples: The person who didn’t do their part before a deadline. The kid who forgot about buying
Someone else’s urgency doesn’t have to be your emergency. Read More »
