{"id":4851,"date":"2021-07-16T04:42:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T04:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/?p=4851"},"modified":"2021-05-28T06:54:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T06:54:34","slug":"lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesbian dating advice: Tips for success\u00a0"},"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\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Take_the_initiative\" title=\"Take the initiative\u00a0\">Take the initiative\u00a0<\/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\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Be_clear_about_what_you_want\" title=\"Be clear about what you want\u00a0\">Be clear about what you want\u00a0<\/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\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Prepare_yourself_for_the_date\" title=\"Prepare yourself for the date\u00a0\">Prepare yourself for the date\u00a0<\/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\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Ask_questions\" title=\"Ask questions\u00a0\">Ask questions\u00a0<\/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\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Don%E2%80%99t_fake_it\" title=\"Don\u2019t fake it\u00a0\">Don\u2019t fake it\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/lesbian-dating-advice-tips-for-success\/#Get_consent_and_set_expectations\" title=\"Get consent and set expectations\u00a0\">Get consent and set expectations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Lesbian dating can come with its own set of challenges. What do you do? What do you say?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Many of us grow up with a lack of exposure to what same-sex dating entails. When the time comes, there might be some questions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4852\" style=\"width: 1707px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=4852\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4852\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"2 lesbian women dating and sitting on a chair\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-rodnae-productions-4915167-137x205.jpg 137w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are a few tips for success for how to date the woman of your dreams.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_the_initiative\"><\/span>Take the initiative<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It can be scary to have to make the first move, but if you like someone, you really should do it. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything elaborate &#8211; a message through the dating site or app, a simple note saying hi, or anything else can work. This helps get the ball rolling and seeing how the other person feels about a date. None of the top dating sites offer mind reading as a function yet, and in the absence of verbal signals. Clear communication is essential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_clear_about_what_you_want\"><\/span>Be clear about what you want<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A clear message is a great way to set expectations. For many lesbian or bisexual women, there is sometimes a bigger concern to get their intentions across and make sure they are reading the situation right. They want a date and want to make sure what\u2019s being set up. Be clear about what you want and offer a specific option. Like a coffee, movies, or a walk in the park. If you are looking for something more casual or something more serious, it\u2019s also a good idea to establish the expectations from the get-go.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_yourself_for_the_date\"><\/span>Prepare yourself for the date<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A good idea is to do something that will boost your confidence. Find an outfit that makes you feel attractive and gorgeous. Get the mentality for success. And calm the pre-date jitters by doing something you enjoy, something that relaxes you. It might not get you completely calm, but it should help you show up ready to start<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_questions\"><\/span>Ask questions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People usually like talking about themselves, so you can start by asking questions. Don\u2019t be afraid to make some creative ones. It can push the date off of the rails of the boring conversation topics and help everyone be more authentic. Listen closely and focus and your date will tell you a lot about herself.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Don%E2%80%99t_fake_it\"><\/span>Don\u2019t fake it<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feel nervous or are unsure, say so! It\u2019s not a deal-breaker. It\u2019s likely to help your date feel more comfortable\u00a0and can help you show how much you care about the situation. You don\u2019t have to present a specific facade in order to be successful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_consent_and_set_expectations\"><\/span>Get consent and set expectations<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for something serious, say so. If you want a casual hook-up, say so. Make sure the other woman is on the same page and you can have fun together. Consent matters for all situations, from sexual to less sexual things, like kissing or hugging. It shows you as someone who respects your partner, and that\u2019s always attractive.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, allow yourself to be who you are, have fun, and communicate. That will make any date a success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Take the initiative\u00a0Be clear about what you want\u00a0Prepare yourself for the date\u00a0Ask questions\u00a0Don\u2019t fake it\u00a0Get consent and set expectations\u00a0 Lesbian dating can come with its own set of challenges. What do you do? What do you say?\u00a0Many of us grow up with a lack of exposure to what same-sex dating entails. When the time comes, there might be some questions. Here are a few tips for success for how to date the woman of your dreams.\u00a0 Take the initiative\u00a0 It can be scary to have to make the first move, but if you like someone, you really should do it. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything elaborate &#8211; a message through the dating site or app, a simple note saying hi, or anything else can work. This helps get the ball rolling and seeing how the other person feels about a date. None of the top dating sites offer mind reading as a function yet, and in the absence of verbal signals. Clear communication is essential. Be clear about what you want\u00a0 A clear message is a great way to set expectations. 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