Sunday, September 19, 2010

Double Dating - The Positives And Negatives Of Double Dating

By Dicky Rejaka

Double dating is usually a really fun time had by all or some, or none, with regards to the mixture of people in your dating group. For instance, that you've been asked to go with another couple on a double date. You know only your dating partner, and have no knowledge of the other couple. As the date progresses, you realize there is absolutely no chemistry among the two couples, now you're in a position you had rather not be in.

Has this happened to you while double dating? Hopefully not, but it does occur more often you could possibly think. Usually, this is the case where two co-workers, or two friends, decide undertake a double dating event, and their actual dating partners know nothing of one another. This is often disastrous.

There are positives and negatives to double dating, and knowing these guidelines, can ensure a more pleasant experience. To begin with, try using common sense and common courtesy, by doing unto others as you may wish to happen to you. Do not mix some people that have never met. No one enjoys meeting mystery people the first time on a date.

Before you engage in a double dating experience, make time to give the foursome familiarize yourself with each other, if by no other measure, a visual pointing out of who will be going. Often times, this can make things right, if the parties have met before, or they know something they have heard, about each other, and they definitely do or don't want to be thrown into a date situation together.

Dating double is usually a positive time for your date to branch out and interact with other people, and broaden your peer group as a couple. This is often a good thing, from this standpoint. Getting more people associated with the two of you as a couple, lets you show more about yourself to others, and be more open for group activities that can enhance your personal relationship with your partner.

After weighing the positives and negatives of double dating, be certain that you're considerate of your partners feelings before, during, and after the date has happened. Remember, a double date can affect each person differently, and you should make sure your partner enjoyed the event up to you. If you both are on a single page, you might want to do this again and develop a closer connection with the other couple.

There is a great deal to learn from double dating, so if you're always mindful of your partners reactions, then you both can expand on your friends list, of people you wish to be around and socialize with. Growing a listing of friends you could enjoy being with, can help tremendously as time goes on, to a long and positive relationship with your dating partner. Having more friends gives a couple more ways to avoid boredom, and lack of activities. This is a terrific way to always have options of people to ask to join you in a venture that can expect a great time had by all.

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