Advice on Dating for Partnership

There are no appropriate dating tricks or manipulation tactics between two authentic people with integrity. What is needed is thorough, clear, and honest communication; and sincerely wanting to deeply know each other as much as humanly possible.

First, know yourself. Be very honest with yourself, about yourself. As I say, perfection isn’t required when transparent and honest. Knowing yourself includes self-awareness and contemplation in the following areas:

• actions you take & choices you make throughout each day

• self-care methods

• beliefs

• spirituality

• values

• morals

• principles

• feelings

• attitudes

• hobbies

• chores

• tasks

• work

• interests and preferences

• goals

• education, learning, growth and healing efforts

• distractions and addictions

• struggles

• mistakes made

• corrections to mistakes

• relationships, socializing and people interactions

• wishes and dreams

• history: up-bringing and past relationships

Secondly, know what is important to you and live it before getting into a relationship.

Thirdly, be able to articulate all of the above. And be able and willing to explain your reasons for why you do what you do and think how you think.

Fourth, define what you want to share, and what you do not want to share, with your future partner. Define what you want to feel, do, and talk about with this person. Define how you want to blend your lifestyles.

Fifth, find someone similar to you in all of these areas.

Sixth, articulate all of of the above with each other. Know your reasons for all you discuss. And determine if you are compatible with each other.

Dating for partnership is actually very simple when you meet someone who is similar to, and compatible with you, in these ways.

Do you need coaching? Please contact me. I’d love to help you.