How To Date Around

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First dates are always really exciting, especially if you're already really into the person you're going out with. Unfortunately, first dates can also be really awkward. When you're trying to make a good impression on someone, there may not be a lot of room for you to relax and just be yourself. While awkwardness is pretty much inevitable on first dates, you don't have to hope for a second date in order to have a better time. According to experts, there are a few easy things you can do to turn your awkward first date around.
" First dates are often awkward , but the awkwardness is part of what makes them so exciting," Dr. Jess O’Reilly, relationship expert and sexologist at Astroglide , tells Bustle. "When you feel nervous or unsure, it can heighten your attention and attraction; it’s part of what makes new love so exciting and passionate."
Nerves can get the best of anyone, especially during a first date. And it can be hard to be the best version of yourself when you're a nervous wreck. So the key is to find ways to reduce the tension within yourself and the person you're with. So here are some simple things you can do to turn an awkward date around, according to experts.
If things take an awkward turn, call attention to it. Embrace it. Trying to ignore it will only prolong the awkwardness and make things worse. So be genuine and laugh it off. "Radical authenticity can help both of you to feel more comfortable," Christine Scott-Hudson, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Create Your Life Studio , tells Bustle. "Just by naming what is actually happening, you immediately lessen the tension and give your date permission to be radically genuine, too." It can immediately put you two at ease.
Make a funny face or a weird sound out of nowhere. As silly as it is, Michelle Baxo , international love coach and dating expert, tells Bustle, these random and unexpected little things can create a shared "moment" between you two.
Sometimes the best thing to do is to get out and switch it up. "You know what's more exciting than another date at a bar? A date that suddenly turns into a bar crawl," Tom Ella, relationship expert and host of The Undesirables dating podcast, tells Bustle. "Don't feel married to your location just because you're there." Taking a walk around the area can also ease any awkwardness. According to Ella, moving will help to take the pressure off since you're both doing something. "You may even find yourselves 'accidentally' bumping into each other a lot," he says.
One of the biggest reasons why first dates get so awkward is anxiety. According to Ella, there's so much pressure to "perform." So in order to ease that anxiety, just take a deep breath. Relax. "Silences are fine," he says. "In fact, a sign of a great date — and a great relationship — is a capacity to sit in silence with each other without it being weird or uncomfortable. You don't need to fill every second with something."
In addition to taking deep breaths, find other ways to ground yourself in the moment. Do subtle things that will help you to get out of your head. For instance, Dr. Jess suggests paying attention to how your body is feeling in the moment. You can try tuning into the sound of your date's voice or listening to the song that's playing. "Don’t think about what’s working and don’t assess your date’s compatibility," she says. "Instead, just enjoy the food, drink and company without the need to consider what might come next."
If you're struggling to find something to talk about, just take a moment to observe what's going on around you. As Kate MacLean, dating expert at Plenty of Fish , tells Bustle, this is a great way to find a new topic of conversation. "Perhaps someone sitting next to you is eating something that looks appetizing, or maybe the bartender is making a drink you've never seen before," she says. Use the environment to your advantage.
“First dates are awkward because we feel like we are auditioning for the partner role," Scott-Hudson says. So one simple way to lessen your anxiety is to change your perspective. Instead of trying to find ways to impress your date, flip it. "Concern yourself with being your authentic self and see if you like your date," she says. Let them try to impress you. This change in mindset can even help to boost your confidence.
First dates are almost always going to be awkward. But if you like your date and there are no major red flags or compatibility issues, don't let that awkwardness put you off. Chances are, they're just as nervous as you are. Luckily, these simple expert-given tips can help you turn your date around.

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Some may find “the one” early in life and immediately settle into a monogamous relationship. As for the rest — it takes a little trial and error to ultimately land on romantic happiness. If you've ever found yourself wondering, " should I date around before settling down? " consider this: doing so can actually be beneficial for you in the long run. With each experience, you begin to clarify what you’re looking for (or what you aren’t looking for — which TBH, is equally valuable knowledge). Not to mention, maturity comes with age. As you continue to date, you may realize that the traits you thought were important (height, a passion for baseball, the ability to perfectly cook a steak), actually don’t matter nearly as much as the other factors (compatible communication styles, core values). You start to learn what you’re willing to put up with, what you can compromise on, and what you simply can’t tolerate.
It goes without saying that the game has changed quite a bit since our parents were dating. According to 2018 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average age for women to get married in 2017 was 27.4 years old, and the average age for a man’s first marriage was 29.5 years old. That’s a new record high — in fact, the average age for women to get married was 22 in 1980 and 20.3 in 1960. While neither approach is right or wrong by any means, and settling down early can work for some, others may find that it takes weeding through the ones who aren’t a good fit to find the one who is. Here’s what eight people have to say about how dating before settling down ultimately made them a better partner in their relationship.
Everyone has their own journey to settling down (or not). For many of those who have played the field a bit, the insight acquired along that journey led to a better relationship down the line. Whether it’s a matter of figuring out what you need from an SO in terms of physical intimacy, learning what your boundaries are, or sussing out how you function best in a relationship regarding communication, there’s much to be gained from dating around. Just remember: settling down doesn’t mean you're settling .
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Reality dating show with a semblance of reality
Dating Around is a reality show that tries to do something truly novel--imitate and capture reality. In the show, a random person goes on five blind dates in the same locations, and gets to choose one at the end to go on a second date. The dates are spliced together for the audience into a montage, so we literally get to see all five dates happen more or less simultaneously, and suspense builds as we wonder who the person will choose. The final scene is the person meeting up with their choice for the second date. The premise is pretty simple, and seems even a bit old-fashioned, harkening back to shows like the Dating Game, where contestants get to spend a little time with multiple potential matches and then select their favorite. I like it better than "reality" shows that seem to exist in completely unreal situations--like Too Hot to Handle or Love is Blind--it actually feels like we are watching a real date. Contestants have claimed that the show is not scripted, that beyond choosing the potential matches the producers did not really know what they would end up with. I have often wondered what an artful reality show would be like, and this strikes me as a good possibility--a show that actually tries to capture real situations for the purpose of entertainment or general interest. This show does exactly that, and it is indeed very satisfying when the contestants do sometimes find real connections.
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In a series of flirtations and fails, six real-life singles navigate five blind dates. Their mission: Find one perfect match worthy of a second date. In a series of flirtations and fails, six real-life singles navigate five blind dates. Their mission: Find one perfect match worthy of a second date. In a series of flirtations and fails, six real-life singles navigate five blind dates. Their mission: Find one perfect match worthy of a second date.

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Dating Around is an American reality dating streaming television series on Netflix . [1] The six-episode first season premiered on February 14, 2019. [2] It is the "first original dating series" that Netflix has produced. [3]

Each episode of the series follows one person going on five blind dates , [4] with dates including people of various races and sexual orientations. [5]

On February 6, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 12, 2020. [6]

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