{"id":4725,"date":"2021-06-01T06:16:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T06:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/?p=4725"},"modified":"2023-12-14T07:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T07:51:30","slug":"5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know When Dating an LGBT"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/#01_You_Need_to_Be_Clear_About_Your_Intentions\" title=\"01. You Need to Be Clear About Your Intentions\">01. You Need to Be Clear About Your Intentions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/#02_You_Need_to_Be_Clear_About_What_You%E2%80%99re_Looking_For\" title=\"02. You Need to Be Clear About What You\u2019re Looking For\">02. You Need to Be Clear About What You\u2019re Looking For<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/#03_You_Don%E2%80%99t_Need_to_Have_a_Type\" title=\"03. You Don\u2019t Need to Have a Type\">03. You Don\u2019t Need to Have a Type<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/#04_Not_All_Dating_Sites_Are_Created_Equal\" title=\"04. Not All Dating Sites Are Created Equal\">04. Not All Dating Sites Are Created Equal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/#05_It%E2%80%99s_OK_to_Take_a_Break\" title=\"05. It\u2019s OK to Take a Break\">05. It\u2019s OK to Take a Break<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Dating is near impossible when you first come out of the closet. Most of your peers already went through their awkward dating stage in middle school. Now you\u2019re well into your adult life, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/online-dating\/gay-personals\">LGBT dating<\/a> gives you pre-date jitters like a teenager.<\/p>\n<p>While we at Mingle2 can\u2019t solve all your problems, we do have a few things for you to keep in mind while browsing your free dating websites that might make your experience a little more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"01_You_Need_to_Be_Clear_About_Your_Intentions\"><\/span>01. You Need to Be Clear About Your Intentions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4733\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4733\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4733\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194.jpg\" alt=\"2 lesbian women siting close to each other\" width=\"255\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-mahrael-boutros-1287194-137x205.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Mahrael Boutros from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to give in to your awkwardness. There are hundreds of movies and TV shows that are based around these tropes, where the love interest is asked out but doesn\u2019t actually know he or she is on a date.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a lot less funny when it actually happens to you. If you want to ask someone out on a romantic date, make sure it\u2019s clear what you\u2019re asking. It\u2019s also important to let them know this is a no-pressure offer, and they can turn you down with no hard feelings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"02_You_Need_to_Be_Clear_About_What_You%E2%80%99re_Looking_For\"><\/span>02. You Need to Be Clear About What You\u2019re Looking For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4732\" style=\"width: 263px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4732\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270.jpg\" alt=\"2 gay men sit down next to each other\" width=\"263\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-jeanbaptiste-burbaud-1998270-137x205.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jean-Baptiste Burbaud from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While there\u2019s nothing wrong with polyamory or non-monogamous relationships in hetero or <strong>LGBT dating<\/strong>, it\u2019s important that everyone is on the same page about the actual structure of your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>In order to achieve this, have upfront and honest conversations about the type of relationship you\u2019re looking for. If you don\u2019t have the time to focus on a partner in a monogamous relationship, be upfront about it.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Misunderstandings and dishonesty in situations like this can lead to hurt feelings that could have easily been avoided from the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"03_You_Don%E2%80%99t_Need_to_Have_a_Type\"><\/span>03. You Don\u2019t Need to Have a Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4731\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4731\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4731\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392.jpg\" alt=\"a gay man carrying another gay man\" width=\"260\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-248x310.jpg 248w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-ece-ak-3130392-164x205.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Ece AK from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/tag\/lgbt-community\/\">LGBT dating community<\/a> loves to put themselves into boxes when it comes to who they\u2019re attracted to. Stop doing this!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re browsing the free dating websites and keep matching with people who look and present themselves the same way, it\u2019s going to be difficult for you to know what you actually like. If you only try vanilla, how will you ever find out that strawberry is your favorite flavor?<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s nothing wrong with being attracted to folks that look and act a certain way, it\u2019s a good idea to leave your comfort zone and give yourself options.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"04_Not_All_Dating_Sites_Are_Created_Equal\"><\/span>04. Not All Dating Sites Are Created Equal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4730\" style=\"width: 221px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4730\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4730\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912.jpg\" alt=\"a close up photo of 2 hands holding in a shadow of LGBT rainbow color\" width=\"221\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-cottonbro-3693912-137x205.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Barcelos_fotos from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the internet might be the future of dating, not all free dating websites are the same. There are exceptions to every rule, but some free dating websites and apps definitely have a reputation for having more of a hookup culture than others.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for casual encounters, then these are perfect for you. However, if you\u2019re on the hunt for a serious relationship, plan your free dating websites and apps accordingly so you\u2019re not surprised when miscommunication happens between you and your upcoming date.<\/p>\n<p>(Check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mingle.meetmarket&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Best dating app for Gay &#8211; Meet Market<\/a>\u00a0and \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fem.mingle.com\">Fem &#8211; Lesbian Dating<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/lesbian-singles-dating-chat\/id1297152391\">Lesbian Singles<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"05_It%E2%80%99s_OK_to_Take_a_Break\"><\/span>05. It\u2019s OK to Take a Break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4729\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/5-things-to-know-when-dating-an-lgbt\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4729\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4729\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2.jpg\" alt=\"a close up photo of a lesbian girl face in shadow of LGBT rainbow color\" width=\"241\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-barcelosfotos-2859616-2-137x205.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Barcelos_fotos from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to constantly be dating. In fact, it\u2019s probably better for your mental health to take frequent breaks from dating.<\/p>\n<p>First (and second, and sometimes third) dates are emotionally exhausting, especially if you\u2019re a naturally introverted personality, like many folks in the LGBT dating scene are.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s OK to want to take a break and decompress for a couple of days, or weeks, or however long you need. The LGBT dating scene will still be there when you\u2019re ready to come back.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents 01. You Need to Be Clear About Your Intentions02. You Need to Be Clear About What You\u2019re Looking For03. You Don\u2019t Need to Have a Type04. Not All Dating Sites Are Created Equal05. It\u2019s OK to Take a Break Dating is near impossible when you first come out of the closet. Most of your peers already went through their awkward dating stage in middle school. Now you\u2019re well into your adult life, and LGBT dating gives you pre-date jitters like a teenager. While we at Mingle2 can\u2019t solve all your problems, we do have a few things for you to keep in mind while browsing your free dating websites that might make your experience a little more enjoyable. 01. You Need to Be Clear About Your Intentions It\u2019s easy to give in to your awkwardness. There are hundreds of movies and TV shows that are based around these tropes, where the love interest is asked out but doesn\u2019t actually know he or she is on a date. It\u2019s a lot less funny when it actually happens to you. If you want to ask someone out on a romantic date, make sure it\u2019s clear what you\u2019re asking. 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