Be real with your intentions.
Dont lead someone on.
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Updated 4 years ago,September 23, 2021
Dating sucks.
50 First Dates
Im not going to sugarcoat it and I think everyone would agree with this sentiment.
However, in honor of the holiday spirit, here is my list of dating resolutions for 2019.
And dont worry, Ive checked it twice.
1.Lets be more active on the apps.
Yes, theyre brutal.
Its totally shopping for a soulmate and having buyers remorse after every failed date, but get a grip.
Netflix, chill,andswipe!
Bummerthey dont check all of your boxes.
Choose someone completely unexpected.
Step outside your comfort zone.
Ive met some fascinating people.
Sure, theyre not my husband now, but they got me into the Viper Room for free.
3.Dont be such an education snob.
I attended grad school too.
Lest we forget, Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard to invent Facebook.
Quit asking girls for more photos, especially full-body images.
Thats just in poor taste.
And on the flip side, ladies lets be a little more accurate with our pics.
We arent all rocking our spring break bikini bods post-college.
No more catfishing in 2019!
5.Be real with your intentions.
Dont lead someone on.
If youre using the app purely for hooking up, great, but make certain youre upfront about that.
Dont waste anyones time.
If you say youre going to go out with someone, follow-up.
Schedule an actual date and make a plan.
Dont leave the other person guessing.
Nobody is that busy unless dating isnt a priority to you in which case read #5 again.
7.No more pen pals.
Im a writer and I dont want to go back and forth with you.
Lets not have a first date via text.
Grab drinks or coffee and see if you mesh.
We dont want to footage of down below.
Prove chivalry is not dead.
9.Games are for children.
Nobody has time for them as adults.
Dont play with peoples emotions or hearts.
Start being genuine and stop being childish.SORRY!
10.Ghosting is so 2018.
Its lame, rude, and not cool.
Be honest with someone.
They will appreciate it much more.
If youve been dating long enough, you should be able to handle rejection.
Cast your ego aside.
11.Everyone stalks, but dont judge a book by its cover photos.
Keep in mind social media is a facade.
And when you probe a mutual friend for information know your audience.
They might be full of shit.
12.Familiarity can be comfortable.
Just because you knew someone in high school doesnt mean they are the same exact person they are now.
Give people the benefit of the doubt.
13.Dont pop swing open the ex-files too soon.
It shows youre not over it.
Take time to heal from your previous relationship, so you dont bring that baggage into your next.
Every new partner deserves a clean slate.
14.This is an empowering time for women.
So, if you do take a gal out, actually court her.
15.Hi is a weak opener on both ends.
Lets be a little more creative than the generic, How was your weekend?
I promise the response rate will increase if you anti-up your hand.
16.Dont put an emoji over your exs face.
I assume you shared a bed at one point, therefore have a little more respect.
And if youre not completely divorced or have kids, a heads-up would be nice.
We dont need the intricate details, but clarity helps.
17.Stick to light topics of conversation.
Politics is a no-fly zone at this juncture.
Listen more to what people are willing to share.
We dont want to stalk your LinkedIn profile to see if youre really a dentist.
And if you areYasss!!!
19.And finally … always remember you are worth the wait.
There is someone out there who is going to thank their lucky stars you swiped right too.
You just have to believe it.
Have faith in yourself and, dare I say it, a little more in dating.
You really never know…
Whos ready to conquer dating this year?
Bring it, 2019!
Were all only one swipe away!
