1. Asking Someone Out On A Date In Person Rather Than Through A Text
In this day and age, the first move is commonly seen through a social media direct message or a text. What happened to the days when you would just walk up to someone and ask them their name? Human contact is feared nowadays so most people resort to the safety of virtual relationships, but how can you form a special bond through a screen?
2. Coming To The Door To Pick Them Up
I know, it's stressful. How do you know what door to go to? What if you are at the wrong house? What if one of their parents answers the door and what would you say to them? There comes a time where you need to stop overthinking it and just go for it. So what if the situation is made awkward, it will help you build character. After all, if you really cared about this date, be respectful and walk up to their door.
3. Cut Out Technology When Spending Quality Time Together
What is the point of hanging out and getting to know someone if you are going to be attached to your phone? Turn it off and put it down. It is so sad to see so many people out and about with each other and they have their noses shoved in their phones. No connection can be made between two souls when there is a constant distraction from phones.
4. Dressing Up For a Date
This one seems simple, but it is very meaningful. Not only does it show respect for your date, but also for yourself. Going through the whole preparation process can be a hassle and a slight annoyance, but its will put that much more excitement into your date. Plus, don't you want to look flawless for the pictures?
5. Being Clear About When You Two Are Exclusive or "Going Steady"
Nothing is more annoying than misconceptions. Put simply, just go through the old fashioned dating process. Meet. Go on a few dates. Hang out in a comfortable setting. Decide if you want to become exclusive. Make it official. There is no time limit for any of these so you don't have to be rushed, but just make it clear when the two of you are officially going to be exclusive. This will avoid confusion, hurt feelings and bad endings.
6. Go On Free Dates
To clarify, this means to go out on dates that don't cost anything. It's not as simple as just hanging out, but not everyone has money to spend on dates all of the time. Simple activities like hiking, walking, exploring, skating, bike riding and even visiting a park. This will get you out together without any time restraints or stress over money.
7. Be Straight Up about How You Feel
This is where it all goes wrong. People try to look out for the feeling of others or they only want specific things in a relationship. From the beginning, you just need to come out and state exactly what you want. Stop trying to protect someone from heartbreak if you don't like specific things that they do or even if you don't want to be with them. Tell them right away because nothing is worse than being with someone who is just waiting to leave. On the other hand, if you want something more in a relationship, say it! Your significant other is not a mind reader so avoid the tension and just tell them what you are looking for.
8. Make A Plan And Be Prompt With It
Multiple times we come across un-executed plans. Plans will be talked about and formed, but they don't mean anything unless there is a follow through. When making plans, be sure that they actually happen and when executing the plan, be prompt with it. No one likes a late comer. It just shows disrespect and that you don't care.
9. Call Them Beautiful Or Handsome
This is as simple as it sounds. Stray from the words hot and sexy. Take a more classic approach and tell them something that will give them butterflies in their stomach.
