How to Make Every Date Great
Jennifer Oikle, Ph.D.
Dating after divorce can be daunting. After the initial excitement of being back on the search, it's easy to become overwhelmed, frustrated, or disappointed. And when the 20th first-date goes nowhere, it's not uncommon to fall into complaining, beating yourself up, or just plain giving up because dating seems too hard.
But that would be a shame because there is an amazing man out there, waiting to find you. And he's ready to give and receive a beautiful love.
So, I've got a better idea. There's a secret tool you can pull out to make any date, heck, any situation in your life, great, no matter what.
When we get frustrated and disappointed, the problem is that you've allowed yourself to creep into a negative perspective:
"Man, this guy's ego is huge,"
"He doesn't look anything like the picture he sent me,"
"I would find grocery shopping more entertaining than this,"
"I can't believe I got dressed up for the thousandth time to endure this."
And the more you think these thoughts, the more miserable you become.
But in one instant, with one piercing, and insightful question to yourself, you can shift into a growth-inspiring and empowering mindset, on any date. You can be quickly reminded that every circumstance is a gift.
Here's the question: WHO do I want TO BE in relation to this event?
In effect, the power question you are really asking, in a shorter version is, Who Am I REALLY? Feel free to experiment with either version.
When you stop to ask this question, you are giving yourself the opportunity to select the highest version of yourself.
You can select a positive attribute such as gracious, curious, witty, or optimistic, instead of close-minded, impatient, judgmental, or pessimistic.
When you make this conscious choice, you are given the gift of experiencing, inhabiting, and living your strength and goodness.
Do you know how good it feels to really know, deep down in your bones, on the cellular level, that you are gracious, kind, accepting, loving, etc?
Without the gift of a frustrating, uncomfortable, or unpleasant experience, you just know in your head that you are gracious. But when you are given the chance to be gracious, to practice grace, then you've actually known yourself, experienced yourself as gracious.
It is now so much more a part of you. You've strengthened that quality and now you can build on it even further.
And you know what?
Consistently embodying your Highest Self builds real, true confidence and self esteem- which makes you a much more attractive partner. Upping the chance that the next time you're seated across from a new date at dinner you will have attracted the kind of person you're really hoping for!!
Now, that may not be the traditional definition of a great date- but any date where you experience yourself as the wonderful, positive, kind person you really are is the perfect date in my book!
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Bio
Dr. Jennifer Oikle, founder of the unique, online dating coaching community, My Soulmate Solution is an affordable way for singles to get the knowledge, advice, and support they need to find their soulmate and create a love that lasts a lifetime.
As a psychologist and dating coach, Dr. Jenn's passion is turning singles into successful couples. By uncovering the habits from the past that are keeping you stuck, you can learn to attract the perfect partner, avoid painful mistakes, and build a love that lasts a lifetime. A frequently featured relationship expert in Cosmo magazine, Dr. Jenn guides singles in creating the love they deserve.
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