The laughter and flirting were a constant throughout the first date, and this was so exhilarating.
That said, there was something that was bothering you throughout the date.
He had wandering eyes.
Every so often, you saw him looking in the direction of other women.
Continue reading We Had a Great First Date, but His Wandering Eyes Bothered Me. Is This a Red Flag?
Knowing he is a 30-year-old with life experience and wisdom is something that impresses you.
Compared to the men your age or younger, he seems to have a lot of class and knowledge.
It feels as though a life with him would teach you a lot and enlighten you in a number of ways.
The guys your age or younger never give you a sense of wonder or intrigue.
Continue reading Is an 8-Year Age Gap When You Are 22 and He Is 30 Too Much for Dating?
A relationship partner who knows how to identify their emotions and those of others is critical.
Having this type of awareness makes him capable of understanding his emotions, why he is feeling those particular emotions, and how to manage and control them.
By the same token, he is aware of his partner’s emotions, why she is going through those emotions, and how to properly address and manage said emotions so as to maintain the health and integrity of the relationship.
Emotional intelligence is an essential component of a healthy relationship, as it keeps the two partners in a constant state of awareness.
Dating requires money.
Someone has to spend the money.
Picture a scenario where you choose to believe him when he tells you he is actively looking for a job.
This is where you take on the financial burden of two people in the early stages of a potential relationship, believing this arrangement to be temporary.
Continue reading Would You Date Someone Who Doesn’t Have a Job Right Now?
It was exciting at first.
You followed each other on Instagram, and it felt like there was boundless promise.
When he liked the first Instagram story, you were deliriously giddy.
Each consequent like on Instagram gave you that much more excitement and anticipation for what was to come.
Continue reading What Does It Mean if a Guy Likes My Instagram Stories but Won’t DM Me?