{"id":19888,"date":"2020-06-15T09:59:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T16:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19888"},"modified":"2023-06-23T08:35:46","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T15:35:46","slug":"new-relationship-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/new-relationship-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Real New Relationship Advice For Men From Women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone always romanticizes the early days of a relationship: the meet-cutes,<\/span> the one-liners<\/span>, the awkwardly adorable mistakes that you may make with each other, the first time getting intimate..all these tender early moments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the<\/span> honeymoon stage<\/span><\/a> is very real, there\u2019s also a downside to the early stages of relationships in that neither of you know where things are going. This can lead to anxiety and out-of-character behavior that stems from that fear or uncertainty. There\u2019s also the concern that you may turn a potential match away before they\u2019ve really gotten a chance to know you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s tough to know how to treat someone romantically when you\u2019re just getting to know them, and to woo a woman<\/a> without being braggadocios. Here is some new relationship advice that women wish guys knew when it comes to new relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Relationship Advice You Want to Know<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give her room to maintain interest in you  <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s this idea among experts that women need \u201croom\u201d to love someone. If a woman goes on a date and she doesn\u2019t hear from the guy or he doesn\u2019t make plans for a second date immediately, she probably will quickly lose interest because she won\u2019t see their relationship as an option. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, if you\u2019re in a new relationship and you make plans a month away to see a concert together, she allows herself to be much more interested in you, because she has less fear that things won\u2019t pan out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this new relationship advice isn\u2019t an excuse to make far-in-the-future plans with someone solely in the hopes that they\u2019ll maintain interest in you. Instead, remember this when communicating with a woman in the early stages of dating. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that after every date, you make plans or at least lightly suggest plans for a next date. If you leave her waiting, she may assume you\u2019re not interested and, to quell her negative emotions, get right back on that dating app and meet someone new. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t introduce a woman to behavior that you can\u2019t (or won\u2019t) maintain<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you ask women their number one frustration with dating, it\u2019s likely that men can be over-the-top romantic and attentive in the early stages, and then their behavior suddenly shifts. This leaves women wondering if they did something wrong or if their partner has found someone new that they\u2019re more interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it\u2019s natural to want to text someone or be intimate with someone more often in the early stages of a relationship because things feel more exciting. However, you\u2019d be surprised how much more harmonious your relationships can be if you take this piece of new relationship advice: keep things consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were texting your partner every day in the early stages, maintain this later on, even if it\u2019s a simple \u201cgood morning\u201d text (and even if you have to set a reminder to do it). If you once took your girlfriend out to a new restaurant in the city each week, don\u2019t suddenly revert to ordering takeout and watching Netflix on date nights instead. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternately, if you are the type of guy who hates going out to fancy dinners, tell your dates this information up front instead of trying to impress them early on with behavior that isn\u2019t true to how you are and how you will likely be once you get past the new relationship stage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid bragging or showboating<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that many women love men that are responsible, successful, and smart. But believe it or not, most women can figure out if a man they\u2019re on a date with has these qualities without him mentioning where he went to college or how much money is in his bank account. In fact, sometimes a woman may assume that a man who brags about something like his wealth may be overcompensating for his other negative qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of telling a woman that you exhibit the qualities she wants in a partner, show her. For example, instead of bragging about your five-star vacation to Greece last summer, ask if she\u2019d like to book a fancy staycation together for a fun date idea. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of mentioning your SAT score, recommend a great book that she may like or offer to help her solve a problem she\u2019s dealing with at work. Instead of recounting how many women have said you\u2019re the \u201cbest they\u2019ve ever had,\u201d give her a sexual performance she\u2019ll remember after learning what she in particular loves in bed.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start communicating openly as early as possible<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we go on dates, we tend to want to hide our perceived flaws and highlight our perceived strengths. Similarly, there are other topics we tend to avoid in the early stages of dating such as our stance on having children, our history or views on cheating, and anything to do with sex. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s understandable that you don\u2019t want to recite your sexual history on a second date, it can be a mistake to continue avoiding these topics as your relationship grows more serious, because it will be even more difficult to bring up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try as early as possible to be honest with your partner about your likes, dislikes, expectations, and boundaries. The sooner that honesty becomes a constant in your relationship, the better your relationship will be as it progresses. Because at the end of the day, that \u201clittle\u201d thing your new partner does that annoys you is only going to annoy you more as you continue dating. It\u2019s always better to address things early, but of course in the nicest way possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t assume every woman is exactly like your ex (or the majority of women you met on dating apps)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women you date don\u2019t automatically assume that you love sports and beer, right? So, don\u2019t assume that every woman will go goo-goo over cute baby pics or shopping sprees. Instead of trying to impress her with things that other women you\u2019ve dated loved, find out what she loves and plan a<\/span> romantic gesture<\/span><\/a> that\u2019s personal and special. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while I don\u2019t think it\u2019s horrible to mention your ex with a new partner, you never, ever want to compare them (even if it\u2019s a comparison that reflects your new partner positively). Instead, find out what she likes. And when she tells you she doesn\u2019t like something, listen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Figure out her love language<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know an easy way to find out what kinds of things will make your new partner feel really special? Find out their love language. It\u2019s as simple as just asking her. If she doesn\u2019t know, you can take the quiz together as a fun date activity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying your girlfriend an expensive necklace might seem like the most romantic thing in the world, but if her love language is quality time<\/a> and you\u2019re giving her the necklace to make up for being busy with work lately, it might not mean as much as you\u2019d hoped. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your partner what kind of pace she\u2019s comfortable with<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A common assumption that many men make about women is that all women are looking to move quickly in relationships, get married, and have children. But, as any recent data will tell you, this isn\u2019t the case. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may assume that acting like a woman\u2019s boyfriend on the second date will make her happy, but it could backfire and make her assume that you act this way with all women you meet on Tinder. She could also worry that your actions have ulterior motives and that your behavior will shift once you get intimate or once the \u201cchase\u201d is gone. More importantly, you should be open about what you feel comfortable with building a new relationship and go at a pace that works for both of you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be honest! Be honest! Be honest! <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest piece of new relationship advice I can give anyone when it comes to dating is to be honest because you can only pretend for so long. If you find that you\u2019re not emotionally ready for a serious relationship, or you no longer see this new relationship as something you want to pursue exclusively, tell your partner sooner rather than later. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s unfair to your partner to continue putting effort into a relationship that you no longer are putting the same effort into. Likewise, if you feel that your partner thinks your relationship is more serious than you feel it is, tell her. She\u2019ll respect your honesty, and this will keep your relationship on a positive note, even if you decide to part ways in the end.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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