5 Dating Mistakes That Could Be Blocking Your Happy Ending - Page 3
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Shannon Dawson
3. Don’t bring up past relationships.
One common mistake people make on first dates is bringing up past relationships in a negative light. Your date doesn’t need to hear about your cheating ex or that partner who forgot your birthday. Maintaining a positive tone is crucial. While it’s natural for past relationships to come up, Dr. Orbuch suggests keeping the conversation brief and neutral, avoiding complaints about how terrible your ex was.
“On first dates, people are attracted to daters who are positive, optimistic, and hopeful,” Dr. Orbuch told the New York Post. “You don’t want to share why previous relationships didn’t work and what isn’t going well right now in your life.”
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