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Re-entering the dating market
Just like riding a bike? Well, no, not exactly and certainly, it won’t feel that way to start with.
In particular, anyone that may have been out of the game for a while may be feeling a bit anxious about what the latest rules even are.
Do I email, text or phone? And if I text, do I abbreviate or spell out? What sign off do I use when I email? Regards? Cheers? Love? Kiss or no kiss?
Dating communication in the modern era. Amazing the analysis, post analysis and interpretation the inclusion or absence of a single ‘x’ at the foot of a 2 line text can offer.
Yes, deciding to date, or even just socialise again, can be a big and brave decision.
It’s likely you have spent quite a bit of time getting to know yourself again.
Here are a few insights which might be useful in considering your approach once you have decided to dip your toe in the singles pool once again.
You're not alone
Just remember that you are not going out there to bat against a series of world class bowlers. There are people out there that are re-entering the market, too. And if not now, well there is a fairly good chance that they at least know what you have been through.
You're in good company
Over 1.3 million single Australians are choosing online dating with RSVP.
It really is as close as you can get to a perfect way of re-entering the dating game - you can control the pace and be sure that there are no misunderstandings on what it is you are wanting to achieve; whether it be new friendships, romance, a new social network or even just some warm plain old attention to help you feel good about yourself again.
That's what friends are for
Re-entering the singles market can be tough... but it can quickly turn into terrific!
Friends are essential in the process and very necessary in giving your support, objective opinions and letting you unleash with your experiences. Good friends will be an essential tool in keeping you grounded in the process of venturing out again.
Just don't forget to keep friends as priority in the event of a romance blossoming.
Let sleeping dogs lie
Don't make the mistake of thinking that conversation about failed relationships and experiences may serve as a good ice breaker.
Be positive. Be upbeat. Leave the ex-stories locked up for a while and just enjoy getting to know someone.
You make the rules. You break the rules
No matter how much advice has been lavished upon you by your sister / mother / married colleagues/ single friends - noone will know what to do and when to do it except you.
Some need 6 months to become comfortable. Others may need years. Some people may prefer to get to know someone over email, others like spending hours on the phone while some may have feel face to face contact is the best way forward.
So what are you waiting for? Hit that search button and have some fun.
Welcome back. The singles market is thrilled to have you on board.
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