The early stages of a relationship are generally veiled in joy. Texts from friends go unanswered, and weekends are spent in bed. However, many stories end in three months, when you begin to notice the defects in the other person and before the partnership becomes a firm, defined thing.
What are some of the most common mistakes individuals make when they first start dating – and how can you prevent them?
Acting what you are not in front of them – You frequently want to put your best foot forward early in a relationship – be the cool girl (or boy) who is always up for a challenge, never complains, and always looks stunning. Instead of being genuine, you’re attempting to put on a show. It is, nonetheless, critical to simply be yourself. If you’re putting forth too much effort to impress someone, they’re probably not the ideal fit for you.
Failure to learn from previous relationships – Try to figure out what went wrong in your last relationship and evaluate it. Maybe you have a bad habit of dating emotionally unavailable people or you have trouble setting boundaries. You will be better prepared for a future, healthy relationship if you work on yourself.
Ignoring the red flags – Red flags are important, because they mean you should step back from that relationship. Maybe you hate it when people raise their voices, then shout at you, but you find them so attractive, that you ignore it. You will end up in a bad relationship if you disregard red signals.
Posting too much online – Be mindful of what you post on social media. Do not rush things. If it doesn’t work out, you might end up feeling embarrassed.
Being overly available – When you think you’ve discovered the one, it’s tempting to cancel all your plans and spend as much time as possible with them. However, you may find yourself separated from your support systems and in an unhappy relationship if you do so.