9 Dating Tips for Millennials

Dating nowadays have both become a lot easier and a lot more complicated. On the one hand, the internet has made dating more accessible, as you can meet a lot of different people, but on the other hand, it’s harder to form actual connections with people.

To help you out, we’ve gathered some of the best dating tips that are targeted, especially towards millennials who grew up in this technological world. First, we’ll talk to you through meeting new people and then through making a success of a date.

Try some new things

If you’re not really into online dating or you’ve tried it, and it doesn’t work for you, then you should get out of your way in actual life to meet new people. An ideal way to meet a lot of new people is by trying new things all by yourself. You could take a dancing class all by yourself, go to a museum alone or even go to a concert alone. These are ideal places to meet plenty of new people and perhaps find someone you want to date.

Be open to meet people

You may not realize this, but you’ve got plenty of chances each day to meet new people. From your workplace to the line at Starbucks. Strangers always surround you, and if you’re open to talking to these people, you might get to know some cool people you want to date. So, next time you’re at the supermarket, remove your headphones and talk to someone when you’re in line at the cashier.

Use a dating app

Some people aren’t into dating apps, but for some people, this is the ideal way to date. And you can meet your soulmate on a dating app, as long as you use the app the right way. It’s essential to put a little bit of effort into your profile, write a bio, and pick some good pictures. Putting effort into it shows people that you want to date other people seriously.

If you like another profile, then you should be the one to start the conversation. Some people won’t message you first because they don’t know what to say or they forget, and it doesn’t mean that they don’t like you. Asking a question other than ‘How are you’ is always a good conversation starter.

It’s also essential to keep the conversation going, ask more questions, and answer with stories. This way, you’ll get to know each other and see whether there is a connection.

If you’ve been talking for a little while, then it should be time to go on a date. So, ask them out! The worst thing that can happen is that they decline, but if they’ve been talking with you for a while, then I suppose they also want to go out with you.

Get into the right date mindset

If you’ve scored yourself a date, then you need to get in the correct date mindset before you embark on the date. So, make sure that you give yourself some time to relax before the date starts. It’s also vital that you ask yourself whether you like them instead of whether they like you. Not only does this give you more confidence for the date, but it will also make it easier for you to determine whether you want to go on a second date or not.

Don’t be too set on one person in the beginning

Really liking someone and being excited about a first date is fantastic, but it’s not a good thing to go into a date with all kinds of expectations. You should be going into a date open-minded instead of thinking out your entire future together. Not only will all these expectations make you more nervous, but it will also hit you a lot harder when the other person doesn’t want to go on a second date.

Don’t make the first date too long

I wouldn’t recommend you go out for dinner on a first date. Of course, it’s different if you already know each other, but when getting to know each other, it’s better to start with a more low-key activity. You could go for coffee, get some drinks or go for a walk together. This is the perfect opportunity to see whether there’s a connection and not to make too big of a commitment. Plus, it’s also better to go on a short date when you’re busy, because aren’t we all?

Be 100% real

It may be tempting to show only the right sides of yourself on a first date, but in the end, you want to date someone who loves all of you. Of course, you don’t have to throw all your shit on the table on the first date, but don’t hide anything on purpose. This might come back to bite you in the ass later on.

Don’t forget to have fun while dating

Dating can bring disappointment and can be very tiring, but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be having fun while dating. Meeting new people is a lot of fun! So, make sure not to forget to have fun. If you get too serious about dating them, your dates will notice this as well, and it won’t help the date out. So, stay light-hearted throughout it all, and your chance of finding a match will be a lot higher.

Don’t wait to reject someone

Often, you’ll know on the first date whether you want to be with someone or not, but perhaps the date wasn’t awful enough to reject them right away. Well, let me tell you that it’s always better to inform someone as soon as you start having doubts. You shouldn’t be having doubts at the start, and this means that it won’t work out. Before you know it, you’re months into dating someone you don’t even like that much. So, don’t waste your time or anyone else’s time and tell them if you’re not interested in another date.

Using these dating tips, you will waste less of your time on people you don’t want to be with, and you have a bigger chance of meeting someone you do want to be with. No one said dating was easy, but it can be fun and rewarding when you put a little effort into finding the right person for you.