Are You A Nasty Dater? 5 Ways To Be Kinder When You Date

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Youโ€™re a really good person, and you always try to do the right thing; youโ€™re responsible, thoughtful, giving, and kind, right?

But, even though youโ€™re well-intentioned, is it possible youโ€™ve become a nasty dater?

With the increased popularity of online dating sites and dating apps, todayโ€™s daters find themselves with unprecedented access to other singles. The saddest result of this newfound access, in what I call the โ€œTime of Tinderโ€, is that people have become disposable. If you didnโ€™t feel fireworks, why go on a second date when youโ€™ve got 20 other people waiting in your inbox? And why take the time to actually get to know someone when you can just swipe right to find someone shinier, younger, thinner, richer or taller to date?

I call this Online Dating ADD, and itโ€™s a real thing. Overwhelm has changed the face of dating, and while itโ€™s easier to meet singles than ever before, dating has never been more frustrating. As a result, people arenโ€™t treating each other well, at all. And this bad behavior has left many singles feeling hurt and hopeless.

Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s time to change the way we date.

As a dating coach, I teach my clients to be kinder, more efficient, and more successful daters. Iโ€™ve found that a shift in attitude and a few small tweaks can make all the difference when it comes to finding love.

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The most important change singles need to make is to commit to being KIND when dating. Kindness matters in every aspect of our lives, but especially when dating. We need to commit to treating each other with compassion, thoughtfulness, and courtesy. We donโ€™t mean to be unkind, but it happens. And it needs to stop.

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Here are 5 things you can do right now to be  kind when dating and to have more success finding love:

1. Stop Deleting Emails Instead Of Responding.

When dating, treat others with the same respect and courtesy youโ€™d offer a friend, neighbor, or colleague. Would you delete a friendโ€™s email without answering? Probably not! So if youโ€™re not interested in someone who wrote to you online, simply send a short note saying something like this:

โ€œThank you very much for your email. Unfortunately, I donโ€™t feel weโ€™re the right fit. I wish you the best of luck and hope you meet someone special on here!โ€

Write that and you may receive a response like this:

โ€œThanks so much for letting me know. That was very nice of you.โ€

I know itโ€™s hard to find the time to respond to so many people. But if you get overwhelmed, hide your profile and go at a slower pace. Take the time to respond to everyone who sends a thoughtful email. Responding is so much kinder than deleting, so please take the time to go the extra mile. Be kind when dating.

 

2. Donโ€™t Start Corresponding With Someone Online And Then Disappear.

If you engage with someone, see it through. If theyโ€™re offensive or share something that makes you feel theyโ€™re not a fit, let them know. But donโ€™t just disappear for no reason once youโ€™ve begun a conversation. I tell my clients, donโ€™t be the reason people hate online dating, lol!

Related: The Truth About People Who Post Their Relationship Online

 

3. Stop Making Assumptions.

Would you want someone to stereotype you or blame you for the way others have treated them in the past? Of course not. So before you put someone in a box, ask yourself โ€“ Do I know this for a fact, or am I making an assumption?

Donโ€™t assume heโ€™s bitter if heโ€™s divorced or too busy to date if heโ€™s a dad. If you have a question, ask it. Donโ€™t assume you know more about someone than you do. Thatโ€™s not very nice, and youโ€™ll miss a lot of opportunities if thatโ€™s your M.O.

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4. Donโ€™t Just Go Through The Motions. Be Fully Present.

Instead of going through the motions, be genuinely curious about what makes your date tick and who he or she is on a deeper level. Make him or her feel like youโ€™re truly interested. And also share about yourself. Slow down, be truly present, and stop listening with the intent to talk. That will make such a difference in the quality of your dates and your dating experiences will improve.

Related: 7 Tips And Tricks For Dating In Your 50s

 

5. After A Date, Donโ€™t Say Youโ€™re Open To Going Out Again If Itโ€™s Not True. And Donโ€™t Blow People Off!

I know you donโ€™t want to hurt anyoneโ€™s feelings, but ignoring someone is mean โ€“ no ghosting allowed! Instead of disappearing after a date, itโ€™s better to call or send a text the next day that says something like this:

โ€œI really enjoyed spending time with you and think youโ€™re a great person (*you can add some genuine compliments here if you wish). But Iโ€™ve spent some time thinking about it, and I donโ€™t feel weโ€™re the right fit. I wish you all the best and know youโ€™ll meet someone wonderful.โ€

Sending a note like this after a date is so much better than going POOF and disappearing or ignoring someoneโ€™s texts or calls. And if youโ€™ve been dating someone for a while and decide he or she isnโ€™t a fit, have a similar conversation.

Blowing someone off is one of the most unkind things you can do. Be brave enough to be honest. In other words, grow a pair! Sometimes it takes courage to do the right thing, but you can do it.

Dating is hard, but it doesnโ€™t have to be. Donโ€™t succumb to Dating ADD. Stop focusing on quantity and be genuinely curious about each and every person you meet. Give them your compassionate and undivided attention so you can figure out who they are and if they are a fit. If theyโ€™re not, let them know in the kindest way. In fact, be kind at all times. Youโ€™ll enjoy dating more, and the Universe will reward you. Thatโ€™s the way things work. I know this because Iโ€™ve seen it happen again and again.

Related: 5 Glaring Signs That You Are Dating A Narcissist And How To Leave Them

 

Hereโ€™s to being kinder in every aspect of your life, especially when dating.

โ€œMy religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.โ€ ~Dalai Lama

โ€œRemember thereโ€™s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.โ€~Scott Adams
โ€œA tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.โ€ ~Saint Basil


By Michelle Jacoby
Michelle Jacoby is an award-winning matchmaker and dating coach. To discover the mistakes that will kill your chances of finding love, download Michelleโ€™s FREE ebook โ€œThe 12 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Chances Of Finding Mr. Rightโ€.

Published with authorโ€™s permission.

 

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