You may want more dates \u2026 or you may want better dates. You probably want dates with people who have the potential to be the love of your life.<\/p>\n
Whatever the case, it\u2019s wise to pause and ask if you\u2019re doing all you can to attract the best.<\/p>\n
To be sure you\u2019re the kind of person other people can\u2019t wait to go out with and keep going out with\u2014 here are some things to think about\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2022 Act \u201cas if \u2026\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0If you knew you would meet someone amazing this week, you would probably dress a little nicer and smile more. So do it, because it just might happen.<\/p>\n \u2022 Make yourself feel attractive.:<\/strong>\u00a0Read a self-improvement book, buy a new outfit, get out and exercise, update your look\u2014when you feel attractive, others will find you more attractive, too.<\/p>\n \u2022 Initiate a growth spurt.:<\/strong>\u00a0You will be far more captivating to the opposite sex by continually growing, developing, and moving your life toward a big goal.<\/p>\n \u2022 Check your must-have and can\u2019t-stand lists.:<\/strong>\u00a0Those lists you made to evaluate potential partners are a good place to evaluate your own attractiveness.<\/p>\n \u2022 Love yourself\u2014so you can receive love from someone else.:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t roll your eyes, this is so true! Having a healthy self-regard, and feeling comfortable in your own skin, sends a powerful message that you are ready to give and receive love.<\/p>\n \u2022 Live with purpose.:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone wants to be around a person who loves life and lives it fully. Discover what inspires and energises you, and go for it.<\/p>\n \u2022 Project confidence.:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Since self-confidence is contagious, you\u2019ll boost your odds of finding a partner if you become convinced deep down that you have a lot to offer.<\/p>\n \u2022 Detox your emotional life.:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Toxic emotions \u2014 bitterness, regrets, shame \u2014 have a way of leaking out into actions and attitudes. Do whatever you can to work through damaging feelings.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tell it like it is.:<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone appreciates a straight shooter, with no hidden agendas or sales pitches.<\/p>\n \u2022 Let your enthusiasm pour out.:<\/strong>\u00a0Which would you choose\u2014a date who has low energy and seems indifferent, or someone who is upbeat and optimistic? So would your potential dates.<\/p>\n \u2022 Skip the snarky banter.:<\/strong>\u00a0Modern humour leans heavily on sarcasm and cynicism, which may work for stand-up comics and late-night TV hosts, but not so much for potential lovers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maximise your God-given assets.:<\/strong>\u00a0Look for ways to develop and utilise your talents.<\/p>\n \u2022 Know where you\u2019re going.:<\/strong>\u00a0If you don\u2019t have a solid direction for your life, work hard to develop one.<\/p>\n \u2022 Show genuine interest.:<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone has a story to tell and a desire to be heard. Make the other person feel worthy of your undivided attention. (Put the phone away.)<\/p>\n \u2022 Leave exes out of the conversation.:<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ve heard it before, but it bears repeating because it\u2019s such a common complaint: No one wants to hear all the terrible details about your exes!<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Source: Matchmaker Ashley<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You may want more dates \u2026 or you may want better dates. You probably want dates with people who have the potential to be the love of your life. Whatever the case, it\u2019s wise to pause and ask if you\u2019re doing all you can to attract the best. To be sure you\u2019re the kind of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":302767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[354],"tags":[352,353,355],"yoast_head":"\n