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  • Do you have trouble in the dating world?

  • Do you just wish you could find your perfect someone without all the complications of dating?

  • Well, good luck with that.

  • Just kidding, the dating scene can become frustrating for all of us who have ever had our fair share of bad dates.

  • So maybe you just need a bit of advice to help get the ball rolling again.

  • To help you out, here is a list of the only dating advice you'll ever need.

  • Number one, the most important thing, respect.

  • You need to trust each other's intentions.

  • How can you do so without a little respect?

  • Healthy couples whose relationships last, their secret is communication and respect for each other.

  • So if you notice your date is a bit disrespectful to you, express that this is a problem or recognize that it might not work.

  • And remember to respect your date as well.

  • Number two, allow intimacy to progress naturally.

  • So you like someone a lot.

  • It's only the first date, but you can't wait to tell them.

  • Hold it right there.

  • While honesty is the best policy, revealing how often you think about them may add too much unnecessary pressure on your first date.

  • You need to allow some room for the natural progression of intimacy.

  • Take it slow, take it easy and reveal how you feel, but make sure not to reveal too much all at once.

  • It is just the first date after all.

  • Number three, don't limit yourself to one type.

  • While some of us may think our perfect partner will meet all of our criteria, we may be wrong.

  • And that idea is very possible.

  • So what could you be missing out on?

  • Just because your date doesn't like Star Wars as much as you doesn't mean they can't be the perfect match.

  • Just because you share different interests doesn't mean you won't connect on a deeper level.

  • And just because they're not tall and handsome doesn't mean you couldn't be attracted to them in the future.

  • If our type is always changing, I guess we don't really have one type, do we?

  • Number four, communication is key.

  • Most people say communication is one of the most important keys to a successful relationship.

  • That and respect are a great combo pack.

  • It's important to be honest with who you're dating.

  • If you're a bit uneasy about something, express it.

  • If you enjoyed your afternoon, don't try to play it cool or play hard to get.

  • Instead, tell them you enjoyed getting to know them.

  • Be honest about who you are and how you feel, as long as it's not a bombardment of love confessions on your first date.

  • Number five, focus on who you are now.

  • Early on in dating, it's a good idea to focus on the person you are now rather than discuss your past self.

  • It's important for couples to know a bit about each other's past, but the time will come for that later.

  • Those first couple of dates, show them who you've become.

  • Try not to talk too much about your mistakes or exes.

  • Early on, they're here to get to know who you are now.

  • Which brings us to number six, don't alter who you are.

  • Important tip, don't try to pretend you're someone who you're obviously not.

  • If you think your date would love a handsome bad boy or a cool girl, don't show up wearing a leather jacket when your go-to is knitted sweaters.

  • If we alter our personality or style to fit our date's expectations, they'll be attracted to someone who doesn't really exist.

  • We'll only attract people who are compatible with someone else.

  • So those aviator glasses you picked out for this date, stick to your prescriptions.

  • Number seven, don't control the conversation.

  • It's important for both dates to show interest in each other.

  • This means you shouldn't spend the whole two hours just talking about your dreams and goals.

  • Ask your date how they feel and give them time to ask you some questions too.

  • Remember, it's about how both of you feel and if you're compatible.

  • You'll never get to know if they're too compatible with you if all you do is talk about yourself.

  • And number eight, be with someone for the right reasons.

  • This should seem like easy advice to take, but many individuals get lost in other reasons for being in a relationship.

  • Maybe your friends and colleagues pressured you into a certain kind of relationship.

  • Maybe your family expected you to be with this kind of partner.

  • Whatever the reason, it's important to evaluate why you're with your partner.

  • Is it because you're truly happy around them?

  • That already sounds like a great start.

  • Which advice will you take?

  • Are you lost in the dating world or have you already found your special someone?

  • What was it about them that made you fall head over heels?

  • Share with us in the comments down below.

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