Dating Relationship: Are You Looking For a Compliment?

Nov 18
08:36

2008

Daryl Campbell

Daryl Campbell

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There are certain dating rituals that we take for granted. One in particular doesn't seem like a big deal but if forgotten, it can put a cloud over the entire relationship.

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The mirror sure is kind to you. You put maximum effort into sprucing yourself up for the date and it looks like it has paid off big time. You look so good you can hardly stand it. No doubt when your dating partner sees you they are going to be floored.

And here they are now. They apologize for being slightly late but are ready to go out and have good time. The conversation sparkles but isn't that always when it comes to the two of you? You catch a reflection of yourself from time to time and it appears like you look better now than you did when you left the house. How is that possible? Oh well you tell yourself some people have got it,Dating Relationship: Are You Looking For a Compliment? Articles some don't. You've got enough of it to fill three cargo ships.

But as the evening wears on your mood has changed considerably. Your date asks you what's wrong. You say "nothing" in a way that implies something is not right. By the time the date is over you are in the foulest of moods. As you and your date say goodnight they again ask you what's wrong. You again give the same answer. After assessing the evening you are not to sure you want to continue with the relationship.

You were looking for something from your date that they failed to provide. Now your ego is bruised. You wanted a compliment. After all you did spend considerable time getting yourself ready and if your date was too dense to notice may be it's time to find someone new.

Slow down. Now ask yourself why you went out with this person originally. Was it because they were always throwing bouquets at your feet or telling you how wonderful you look? If those were the reasons then this relationship was in trouble from the start.

No doubt when we look good we want our date to notice but it shouldn't be a gauge that determines your temperament for the rest of the evening. If you want then ask how you look. Once that is out of the way then you can get on with the rest of the date. Besides how are you when it comes to complimenting your date? Do you do it at all or do you only say it so they will reciprocate in kind?

Your appearance should be very important to you or anyone for that matter but do not let your pride get too close to it. The ego is a fragile thing that can easily be wounded. Know that you look good and spend the rest of the time concentrating on making the date special for the both of you.

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