1. You’re nervous to meet them for the first time
You might
have a small panic attack right before walking in.
2. What if you say something weird and they don’t call back?
The fear of
saying something awkward is all too prevalent.
3. How many times should you call them?
You need to
decide how much to follow up.
4. The fear of not having anything/anyone
You don’t
want to be left out in the cold.
5. Trying to be cool but still showing them you’re
interested
It’s a
tricky balancing act.
6. It is an emotional roller coaster
Waiting by
the phone for them to call back can take a toll.
7. Lots of personal questions are asked
Pretty much
the same questions are asked on interviews and dates.
8. You worry about your appearance
Is your
shirt wrinkled? Is your hair still in place?
9. You spend a lot of time picking your outfit
You have to find the perfect
balance between professional and personal expression.
10. You worry about how you’re sitting
Should you
cross your legs? Am I sitting up straight?
11. Fear of being rejected
The
crippling fear of being said no to.
12. Trying to find similar interests to connect on
Don’t force similarities but there
is usually something everyone can connect about.
13. Can’t rush into anything
If you rush
into a relationship then it might not be the one for you.
14. You need to find some chemistry
You need to
find the connection.
15. You need to be picky, but not too picky
You need to be picky enough to
narrow down your options but not so picky that you don’t have any.
16. Hotshots usually aren’t all they are made out to be
Flashy
things are usually just that: a lot of shine without the substance.
17. You can’t say bad things about your past relationships
Don’t say
negative things about something you’ve left in the past.
18. Don’t be the only one talking; know when to listen
People love to talk about
themselves; they will feel more of a connection if you let them talk
19. Trust your instincts
If you get
a weird feeling about something major, trust it.
20. Sometimes, it's just plain luck