Are we really ready for this? |
Relationship advice often comes in the form of “oh they’re not worth it if A, B or C didn’t happen” or “dump them if they don’t do this or that ”. It’s really not that simple. Getting to the third date means that the relationship is comfortable enought to move forward.
Relationship counseling has recently stumbled onto the scientific notion that nostalgia (or that happy, fuzzy feeling when someone sees something from their childhood) is part of getting to the third date, happiness to the 3rd power.
The feeling is a positive one generally, and often adds a little bit of warmth to the date. This is worth it if marriage is on your mind for the one you’re dating!
Ideas for the third date, when you get there, are widely varied. Usually it is a good idea to skip the typical dinner and do something different. An amusement park, or a day at the beach offers a chance to get to see the person you’re dating in a more exotic environment.
OMG my heart is still racing |
Another place to go for the third date is to go to lunch, then do something together afterwards. A museum or a walk in the park are both good options. A tour of a museum is another good idea if both of you have a lot of time to kill (or just have nothing else to do that day).
What do you see in this painting? |
If a museum is not your thing (or your date’s), take a hike. Literally. Being in a competitive environment (even if it’s just a sprint down the trail in a ‘who will get there first’ spirit) offers the chance to raise testosterone levels, which in turn may set off adrenaline.
Keep these ideas in mind next time you look to get to a third date (or are planning a third date).
Don let go my hand I'll protect you from that that great white over there! |
#1 Teasing
This one’s a no-brainer. When a man goes out of his way to tease a woman, it not only signals that he’s interested…it also shows that he’s comfortable and confident in his own skin. This is the #1 criteria of potential boyfriend material. One of my favorite ways to tease is to pick out one of a woman’s most attractive qualities, then comment how it doesn’t impress at all. And then, if the woman teases you back, you can consider it “signal received”…and game on!
This one’s a no-brainer. When a man goes out of his way to tease a woman, it not only signals that he’s interested…it also shows that he’s comfortable and confident in his own skin. This is the #1 criteria of potential boyfriend material. One of my favorite ways to tease is to pick out one of a woman’s most attractive qualities, then comment how it doesn’t impress at all. And then, if the woman teases you back, you can consider it “signal received”…and game on!
Do you feel that positive energy? your hand is sweating! |
This one’s more subtle than teasing. It’s being a little too serious for the situation. A great way to use sarcasm to test for chemistry is to take a woman some place that’s just silly and fun on a date… maybe a park. Even a dog park. Then proceed to make comments that are too concerned and serious for the setting. Point is, if a guy is sarcastic with a woman that he’s just met and gets similar sarcasm back, it’s a HUGE sign that she’s interested.
#3 Shared Interests
Duh, right? Like they say…the only thing that opposites truly attract is relationship failure. So make sure you have a few things in common to enjoy together...... so ask the right questions do not force the issue by insisting on a baseball game if she likes Football.
Duh, right? Like they say…the only thing that opposites truly attract is relationship failure. So make sure you have a few things in common to enjoy together...... so ask the right questions do not force the issue by insisting on a baseball game if she likes Football.
You smell Amazing! |
The clearest signal of all. If you can lay your hand on a woman’s back while you guide her through a door, or gently take her hand to lead her up some steps, and she doesn’t subtly “draw back” or increase the distance between you (even better…if she smiles while making eye contact with you) consider it a sure sign of chemistry…and a signal of a potentially deeper, more powerful connection to come.
So what do these “chemistry tests” all have in common? When you’re teasing, being sarcastic, sharing interests and breaking into her space, it opens up a line of communication between two people that says “I want to know more about you.”
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