Dating : These Six Dangerous Mistakes Are Keeping You Single and Lonely

Not everybody has a problem meeting someone. Some people attract potential dates easily, while others take years before meeting someone interested in them. My pal June is such a person. She attracts men like bees to a flower. And yet, most of her connections never make it past the first date.

If you’re still single despite meeting potential lovers, you might want to take a closer look at how you behave on dates. A date can make or break any chances of the connection developing into a relationship because it’s the first chance your lover has to get a glimpse of your character.

A date is like the wrapping of a gift.

How you showcase it shows your potential lover the preciousness of what you can offer in a relationship. And yet, surprisingly, so many people mess up on dates. Instead of looking at it as a chance to “sell” themselves, they slack and then wonder why they never get second dates.

If this has happened to you, check yourself to ascertain if you’re guilty of these misdemeanors:

• You talk about yourself endlessly.

While it’s important to let your potential lover understand who you are and how you live your life, making it all about you is a sure-fire way to repel them because it signifies that you’re self-absorbed and aren’t willing to know the other person.

Trying too hard to impress the other person is a sign of insecurity. You come across as a fake. It’s a turnoff and can make your potential lover lose interest fast. Nobody is attracted to a fake.

• You take the plunge way too fast.

Do you declare your absolute love and devotion to your date even before they’ve had a chance to let their feelings for you simmer? Now you know you never hear from them.