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[–]JacobMoogberg69 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Most likely a neediness/smothering problem. Try spending the date not making a move. You can be sexual and what not, but act like she is the one that obviously wants to fuck you, while you know you can take your time making a decision. Don't hold hands and don't kiss until you are at your place. Don't crowd them, don't act like a fat kid who hasn't eaten in a couple of hours. If you come across as hungry/thirsty, it is a huge turn off. They probably sense you haven't had sex in a while just by your behavior.
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I don’t hold their hands or make out with them till the end of the date. Smothering them is something I’m hyper aware to not do so I don’t think it’s that
[–]Mukawera 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
Do you pay on the dates? Even if the woman offers or insists, say no and make sure to pay.
Are you chivalrous on the date? Open her doors, let her go through doors first, let her place her order first, if she has a doggy bag on the way out, carry it.
Compliment her once when you first see her: you look beautiful, or you look great!
Ask her more questions about herself, truly listen and ask great follow up questions. Be interested in her life.
How is your fashion sense? Make sure you’re dressed appropriately for the location your taking her and for a date, and that you clothes look good on you (for your body type).
That’s all I can think of right now to help!
Edit: I would suggest holding off on the hand holding or kissing unless she goes for it first. I would instead say start with light touching on the first date, like her forearm at the table, the upper back when you walk together. Hand holding and making it on a first date is uncomfortable for me. If they already like you physically you can chill out on all of that until she gives you a clear sign she wants that.
[–]labyrinthlilith 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is really good! Also wanted to add- don’t be on your phone. This is so obnoxiously common for people. You’d think it would be common sense but apparently it isn’t 🥴
AND don’t talk about yourself boastfully. A lot of men do this when they feeling uncomfortable and it’s not attractive. Don’t say thing like “I’m not like other guys”. Those have always been immediate turn offs for me.
This is also my current dilemma. I get quality women to go on dates with me, but I can never get past the first or second date. I’m 22, and the older guys told MOST women my age aren’t really looking for something serious, and kinda just enjoy a good time with or without hooking up. So I’m kinda in a dilemma of trying to figure out expectations with a girl.
My first and second dates are simple. Things like coffee or ice cream. I’m not needy, and honestly keep expectations low. The date will go well. She’ll be laughing at jokes that aren’t funny, and maintaining good eye contact. I know that doesn’t mean much, but it’s usually a good sign. I’ll follow up the next day, and get left on read. Dating is tough honestly.
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