What is it that we are searching for?  It is the butterflies we first encounter in the presence of your date, the sound of their voice, their smell, touch or is it the blissful moment that comes with exchange of the first “I love you”? 

As you progress through the decades dating dynamics change with age, your goals change, priorities change the longer you are single the tougher it gets to find “the one”.  We have outlined a few tips below so get on moving and find your true love.

Expert Secrets On Dating   

        

1. ★Dating in your 20’s
   

The dating pool is endless, everyone is in the same position either at university beginning life as an adult, traveling, hitting the party scene.  Generally there much urgency to settle down quickly, your eager to please hoping looking for acceptance, fall in love simply for the buzz, you get excited about going and filling your social calendar.

You date more for external reasons, seeking the fittest, most attractive and most popular date, you live in the moment. It’s all about timing with regards to taking the next step; after you finish your education, when you have a stable income, after that overseas trip. Once you have reached your mid to late 20’s the dynamics slowly start to change, still no urgency you begin to think about a potential future partner.

Tips for Dating Success: Have fun, be clear with your intentions consider the person you are with for a long-term relationship, if not just be open and honest.

1. ★Dating in Your 30’s
   

Dating with a purpose, you have finally figured out who you are! What makes you happy and you are looking for the right person to compliment your life journey.  Many 30 something’s move quickly through the relationship phases, often marrying within one to two years.  No longer do you wait for the perfect time as you realize there is no time like the present and life doesn’t happen by a schedule you just make you decision and live with the consequences.

You are at a high in your career, leaving you little time and have often outgrown the night club scene, you have had many life’s experiences both good and bad. You know yourself you have dealt with psychos, loved, experienced hurt, felt lonely, been left, broken hearts and finally realize that sitting in a bar until 5am dancing with the teens is not a good look. For both men and women the biological clock is ticking.

Tips for Dating Success: Be honest and realistic with your date, discuss your goals and dreams early on in dating stages, particularly the topics of children and marriage. If your goals are different and no compromise can be made move on quickly avoid heart break there will be someone out there with similar dreams.

1. ★Dating in Your 40’s
   

It’s time for you to think outside the square and take a proactive approach to expanding your social network, stand your ground get noticed and find your ultimate companion. Dating in your 40’s it’s  usually your second time round dating potentials will more than likely have children from previous marriages, commitments and more emotional intelligence based on both positive and negative life experiences. 

In some cases extremely career driven individuals have re-surfaced and are ready to make that big commitment.  When dating in your 40’s you have evolved as a person, you know who you are, your often sure of what you want, more self aware, settled in your career, secure, more direct, less mind games and interested in true companionship.

Tips for Dating Success: It may be to ‘brush up’ on your dating skills, practice with a friend, let them give you honest feedback. Get a makeover, throw out that dated dress, jeans or shirt you have had for 10 years, give yourself a fresh lift with a new wardrobe, hairstyle and a healthy eating and exercise regime. You will feel healthier, look better and glow attracting like-minded fresh potential partners.  

Overall Tips for Dating Success

Be honest and realistic with your date, discuss your goals and dreams early on in dating stages, particularly the topics of children and marriage. If your goals are different and no compromise can be made move on quickly avoid heart break there will be someone out there with similar dreams.

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Written by Samantha Jayne, Australia’s Leading Executive Matchmaker and Director of Blue Label Life - Matchmaking for Busy professionals. 

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