By: Stan Popovich
Some people let fear be a factor in their dating. It can be stressful to meet people on a date, however some people let stress get the best of them. Here are some techniques a person can use to help overcome their fears of dating.
Remember that dating someone does not mean you have to marry the person. Dating should be enjoyable and a good way to meet different people. When going out on a date, remind yourself that you do not have to commit to a long-term relationship. This should help reduce your anxiety.
Dating is a way to get to know other people. When going out with someone, just be yourself. Talk to your date as if you were talking to your other friends. If you start to feel nervous, take a deep breath remind yourself that there is nothing to be nervous about.
If the date does not go according to plan, then learn from your mistakes. Try to learn what you did wrong and try to improve on your next date. Also ask your friends for advice or read some books on how to date. There are many helpful books on the right ways of dating.
Find people of similar interests to help increase your chances of making friends. Go join the local golf club if you like to golf or go to the gym if you like to exercise. Meeting people with similar interests will make it easier to make friends because you will both have something in common. It will also make it easy to start a conversation with someone.
Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated, open up your small notebook and read those statements. This will help to manage your negative thinking.
Get to know the person by doing different group activities. Get some friends together and invite your person of interest to come along in a group setting. This will help you to get to know the person better.
If a relationship does not work out, then go out and meet other people and make new friends. Try to go to places where you can meet other people and just be yourself. You never know when you might make a new friend. The trick is not to sit at home and feel depressed. You need to go out and be around people. This will increase your chances of developing new relationships.
Some people have a difficult time finding the right person. The best advice is to keep on trying and to be on the look out for the right person. Ask your friends to help you out. If it is meant to be, then it is meant to be.
Get into the practice of dating and soon your anxieties will go away. Dating is just a way to meet someone. You asked this person for a date because you had an interest in that person. Use that motivation to decrease your fears and anxieties.
Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future.
Managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you practice, the better you will become.
BIOGRAPHY:
Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods”.For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/