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3 Signs You’re Doing Dating All Wrong
…and what to do about it.
So many of us go through life going on dates that don’t work out or get into short-term relationships wondering how they went so wrong. On the first encounter, we find ourselves asking, “Could it be? Is this ‘the one’?!”, only to end up heartbroken again. Sometimes, we look back at the relationship and wonder how we missed so many red flags.
Well, although you can’t change the past, you can become more self-aware when it comes to your relationships and begin to understand why your dating escapades aren’t going so hot.
Don’t Date While Lonely
We all know that it’s a terrible idea to go to the grocery store while hungry. When we’re hungry, we walk into that grocery store and think that everything looks delicious. We’re like a stoner craving the wackiest things to satisfy our munchies. The next day, we look at our fridge and pantry and wonder why the hell we bought all of this stuff only to remember that we went to the store while hungry.
Well, that’s why we don’t date when we’re lonely. Much like when we go shopping while hungry, dating while lonely makes us drop our standards and end up with the things we wouldn’t ever have when we’re in the right state of mind.
