Resolutions
Date Better in 2025 with These Relationship Resolutions
New Year, New Habits
2025 is here, and with a new year comes a fresh batch of resolutions, one of which is to date better.
The new year offers a clean slate, and many take this opportunity to start fresh and turn over a new leaf in the romance department. Some want to change their bad habits, while others are beginning their search for love.
Whether you’re a seasoned dater or a newbie dipping your toes, there’s always room for improvement in the world of dating. Here’s how to be a better dater in the Year of the Wood Snake.
#1: No more “You’re not my type” or “At least I tried.”
Everyone has biases, like set ideas for various dating pools. But surface-level understanding isn’t always the best basis. The vibes between you and your match may be immaculate now, but that doesn’t guarantee an endgame.
Relationships need more than skin-deep comprehension. First impressions are important, but snap judgments don’t tell a person’s whole story.
If you match with somebody who doesn’t tick all your boxes, don’t write them off immediately. You won’t know what you’ll have unless you give them a shot.
#2: Don’t let curiosity fade.
Let’s not lie; dating has lately become a downer. All the ghosting and other horror stories have caused some of us to look at romance in a pessimistic light. But to date better, you shouldn’t let your curiosity die.
Being curious opens you up to possibilities. It lets you know your match better (and vice versa) because there’s so much to discover. For couples, curiosity keeps relationships fresh because it indicates lasting interest. And who wouldn’t want that?
#3: Engage.
No, this doesn’t mean putting a ring on it (but you’re free to do that if you’re ready). By this, I mean engaging with your match or partner.
One way to keep the focus on each other is through bids. As explained in a previous entry, they’re subtle yet powerful cues that encourage positive connections.
Reaching out is natural, but it won’t hurt to up your efforts. Healthy relationships have a fair exchange of bids. But if yours remains ignored or unreciprocated, take the lack of responses and make your decision from there.
#4: Make romance a priority.
If you want love in your life, place it high on your list of priorities. You can’t learn how to date better without getting your feet wet in the first place.
Many have put romance on the back burner for understandable reasons. Some prioritized their professional lives, while others focused on familial responsibilities.
But you’re not selfish for wanting to date. Going after your desires after being so used to putting others first can feel scary, but you have to start somewhere, right? Don’t let your fears cripple you and sabotage your chances of romantic happiness.
If you want to date better, you should open yourself to growth and change. Regardless of where you are in your dating life, these resolutions should give you a boost.
