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| − | + | For the hopelessly single, finding the ideal mate seems like a daunting, impossible task. However, the truth about finding an ideal mate is actually very simple – it's simply that many people just don't know where to look or how to begin. If you're keen to get out of singledom and into a loving relationship, this article's geared at helping you work out how to get started on your search. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# Figure out your [[Make up Your Mind|own mind]] first. The first step to finding your ideal mate is a paper and a pen. No, you're not going to write a personal ad. What you are going to do is list ''your'' traits and the traits you desire in a mate. Included in this list should be: your personality traits and those of a desired mate, your physical traits, and the desired physical traits your mate will have, as well as interests and [[Do Laughter Yoga|hobbies]], religion and beliefs (both yours and if your mate must be the same religion or hold a similar belief system or lack thereof), desire for children and your willingness to accept another's children, your communication style, etc. You may want to draw on the help of your friends for the personality portion, as well as your past relationships. If you take a look over this, it'll be easier for you to recognize what personality types you got along with the best. | # Figure out your [[Make up Your Mind|own mind]] first. The first step to finding your ideal mate is a paper and a pen. No, you're not going to write a personal ad. What you are going to do is list ''your'' traits and the traits you desire in a mate. Included in this list should be: your personality traits and those of a desired mate, your physical traits, and the desired physical traits your mate will have, as well as interests and [[Do Laughter Yoga|hobbies]], religion and beliefs (both yours and if your mate must be the same religion or hold a similar belief system or lack thereof), desire for children and your willingness to accept another's children, your communication style, etc. You may want to draw on the help of your friends for the personality portion, as well as your past relationships. If you take a look over this, it'll be easier for you to recognize what personality types you got along with the best. | ||
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# Don't settle for less than ideal! If you discover this is not the right person for you, don't hang on to them or convince yourself it'll get better or you're being too picky. You ''know'' what you want in a mate (you've already listed it above). You'll find it too. And when you do, it will be great! But on the other hand, don't be a [[Be a Perfectionist|perfectionist]] and demand impossibly high standards of the other person. Try to appreciate quirks but not settle for someone you will not be happy with. | # Don't settle for less than ideal! If you discover this is not the right person for you, don't hang on to them or convince yourself it'll get better or you're being too picky. You ''know'' what you want in a mate (you've already listed it above). You'll find it too. And when you do, it will be great! But on the other hand, don't be a [[Be a Perfectionist|perfectionist]] and demand impossibly high standards of the other person. Try to appreciate quirks but not settle for someone you will not be happy with. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
