It isn’t unusual for it to take several dates with several potential partners before you find the right person.

In being new to this dating thing, don’t make the mistake of thinking that you are going to find the right person for you in short order.

Some people do find that person relatively quickly, but others don’t.

This is where you fall into a trap by thinking that this should be moving along quicker than it is.

You are dating someone and thinking that the process is moving too slowly.

There are friends in your life who are already in relationships, leaving you feeling left out.

Never rush into a relationship with someone, motivated by the fear of being left out.

This is why dating consistently in the beginning is so vital.

It gives you a chance to know and understand the person that you are interacting with on a deeper level.

Being patient with dating is essential.

The more time you give it, the more you get to know someone.

This is not solely about not rushing into a relationship prematurely, it is doubly about getting into a relationship with a person who is being authentic about who they are and what they want.

There are people who are dating that act one way, but it is a false representation.

This is where you are dating someone who is telling you all the things you love to hear and identify with, but in the end, you discover that this person wasn’t being truthful.

Some people are so eager to get into a relationship, or become intimate, they say or do what they have to, intent on making that person think that they are genuine.

Avoid drawing an instant conclusion on people based on having one terrific date with them.

Again, this is where so many people go wrong.

They have that one amazing date with someone and proceed to believe that this must be the person for them.

Thoughts about what it is like to be in a relationship and share everything with that person overwhelms your thoughts.

The truth is, you don’t know this person yet.

They are getting caught up in all of the emotion of that first date and how amazing it was.

Don’t be like these people.

When you are new to this dating thing, accepting that it isn’t a sprint is a first step.

Dating is a marathon.

It requires multiple dates with someone to know who you are dealing with.

Going on multiple dates with several different prospects facilitates in finding the one person that works for you.

This takes time and observation.

Let the process of dating flow, without prematurely jumping into a relationship on account of wanting the dating process be over with, so that you fit in with the rest of society.