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Laura Jane Atelier

My Top 10 Dating Tips

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I started watching MTV’s newest show “Are You The One?”ย andย felt inspired to share some of my dating tips with you. If you haven’t heard of this new show on MTV then you can watch the trailer here. For those of you who have been reading my blog since the beginning then you have followed me along through all of my online dating horror stories over the years. I swear I must have been on at least 75 first dates over the last two years, or at least it felt like that. Online dating is the most common way to meet people these days but it can be pretty horrific and demoralizing. I always seemed to meet the flakey guys who only wanted one thing. I wouldn’t consider myself to be a dating expert but I was single long enough to know the in and outs of the online dating world. Do you have any valuable online dating tips?

  1. Always arrive 15 mins early so you have time to freshen up in the bathroom and scope the scene.
  2. Keep the first date short and sweet, this way it is more like a meet and greet instead of an official date.
  3. Don’t meet at a pub or restaurant, stick to coffee shops or go for a stroll. It is too hard to escape when you are stuck waiting for the bill at a pub or restaurant.
  4. Make sure you have an escape plan just in case you want out and fast.
  5. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, this way you can go for a walk instead of sitting face to face like a job interview. It always looks bad when you are constantly fidgeting with your wardrobe.
  6. Try to relax instead of drilling him with a hundred questions.
  7. Do not bring up marriage or that you want to have kids on the first date, this will make him run for the hills.
  8. Don’t talk about your ex and why you broke up. Everyone has had past relationships but it doesn’t mean we want to hear about it all night.
  9. Relax and try to have fun! Always make good eye contact and make sure your body language isn’t too closed off (unless you are completely grossed out and want out ASAP).
  10. Do not, I repeat do not text him after the first date or the next day. Wait for him to text you, guys like the chase.

If you haven’t watched the first episode then you can catch up and watch it here. ย This show is super fun to watch because you can play along and guess which contestants are each others perfect match. At the end of the season one lucky winner will win a trip for two to Hawaii! Make sure to play along with me throughout the season.

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  1. Michelle

    October 5, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Great tips! Some of the best dates I ever had were with men who preferred to meet at coffee shops and I totally agree to wear something you’re 100% comfortable in!

    xo – Michelle
    http://www.borncreativeblog.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks Michelle, glad you agree
      xo

  2. Candice Petersen

    October 5, 2015 at 5:27 am

    That jacket looks so good on you and super cosy

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

  3. Brittany S

    October 5, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Loved reading this! I have had some pretty horrific first dates as well and these all apply! Nothing makes me want to run for the hills like when a guy I just met starts crying about how much he misses his ex and how he lost 15 pounds (true story) or when they start drilling you about marriage!

    Brittany,
    http://www.lawyerlookbook.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Brittany, omg jeez I don’t think I had a guy drill me with that
      xo

  4. Danielle

    October 5, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Love this! I am married now but I think these are perfect for girls dating! The last one is so true!
    Danielle
    https://www.blushblossom.com

  5. Tash Collier

    October 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Great tips! I love the coat ๐Ÿ™‚

    RedLip&Love

  6. Denise

    October 5, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I love black coats, stripes and dots and I loved your outfit, as usual! You look very pretty, always beautiful! I loved your dating tips! A friend of mine has horrific stories from online dating as well, and although I tell her “be careful, the guy is maybe lying”, she never listens to me ๐Ÿ™‚ She believes in everything and then always gets disappointed. Number 3 is an excellent tip! I would like to forward the post to my friend, but she would feel offended! She is collecting awful stories for years! Hope one day it changes!
    DenisesPlanet.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Awe thanks Denise, I am sorry to hear about your friend. I ended up learning all of this the hard way
      xo

  7. Missy May

    October 5, 2015 at 9:25 am

    First dates can be nerve racking, so thanks for the tips. I will sure check this show out.

    https://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk/

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Missy, I know dating is that worst
      xo

  8. Nina

    October 5, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Great tips ! Love this outfit !
    Nina
    xox
    http://www.titritmode.com

  9. Stripes n Vibes

    October 5, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Looking great Laura and thanks for sharing great tips)

    Tanya
    http://www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

  10. Anouk

    October 5, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Like the advice! Number 10 is the most important tip out of all ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://www.LUXESSED.com

  11. Annie Montgomery

    October 5, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    love this outfit!! i spy a darling elliott luck ๐Ÿ˜‰

  12. racheldinh

    October 5, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Love the coat and great tips, number 6 is a must.

    https://www.racheldinh.com

  13. Monika

    October 5, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Oh I forgot about that show. I watched the first season and then fell off. It was a fun watch. As for online dating – the best part of it for me was dishing about my dates to my friends. We’d swap horror stories and compare notes. Looking back on It now it brings back so many memories and was a lot of fun.

    -M
    http://www.violetroots.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks Monika, well at least you have fond memories of dating
      xo

  14. Jude & Yara

    October 5, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Love your look & haha great tips!

    Stay gold,
    Selftimers
    http://www.selftimers.blogspot.com

  15. Radi

    October 5, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Great tips, I’ll keep them in mind!

    https://fashionradi.blogspot.com/

  16. Kelsey & Kenecha

    October 5, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    You look great, as always! Love your photos.

    https://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca

  17. Mlle Coconath

    October 5, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    Love love love the coat!

    xx

    Mademoiselle Coconath

    https://mllecoconath.com

  18. Sybil

    October 5, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    what a nice little post!! i think your tips are useful and proper! thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ˜€

    Have a great week!

    Animated Confessions

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 5, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Sybil
      xo

  19. kelsey bang

    October 5, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    cute tips! I love your polka dot pants!

    kelseybang.com

  20. Milly Onyaye

    October 5, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Very helpful tips! Will surely share this with some of my friends who are still dating! I love the coat! It screams Fall!!
    http://www.styledbymilly.com

  21. Amber of A Mused Blog

    October 5, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    Fantastic tips – esp about keeping the first date short and sweet. Also, that 4th shot in this post is EVERYTHING I feel like it’s a film still from a movie about a young woman who left home and is finding her way in city that’s kind of off the grid, and all in the best way possible. It’s beautiful.

    http://www.amusedblog.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 6, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks for the lovely compliment Amber, I never looked at the 4th photo that way but now I can see it
      xo

  22. Keen On Beauty

    October 6, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Great dating tips! I liked the one about an escape plan :))) You look gorgeous on the photos xx

    Let’s Talk Primers // http://www.keenonbeauty.com

    1. Laura Jane Atelier

      October 6, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks so much, I think its a pretty good tip haha
      xo

  23. Kati

    October 6, 2015 at 3:07 am

    Liking those photos! They, together with the tips, could be from a woman’s magazine! Very professional and well-done.

    -Kati

  24. clara mcmillan

    October 7, 2015 at 1:17 am

    Love the coat!

    God bless,

    Xo, Claire

    https://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com

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