Definitely, we have encountered so many kinds of relationships in our lives. When we were younger, there was puppy love and crushes. As we grew older, we dived into the world of dating. We usually have a smooth transition from having crushes to dating seriously, but how would you know if you are in an adult relationship already?

How To Spot An Adult Relationship From A Mile Away 

It’s always exciting to level up into something more serious when it comes to dating. However, you should remember that it’s not going to be a quick process. As mentioned, although the transition is smooth, we can’t expect to instantly be in an adult relationship without learning a few life lessons. But, if you have already “paid your dues,” then you can watch out for the following signs:

1. It’s easy to be partners.

When you are with your partner, you’ll know that both of you are mature already because things are easy. It’s not that you don’t have problems anymore, but these get solved quickly because you are on the same page with your significant other.

2. There’s no need to be in contact all the time.

You and your partner understand that you have other things to do in your life. It’s not necessary to call, text, or chat with each other 24-7. Communication is important to both of you, of course, but you don’t see the need to constantly be checking up on each other.

3. You can feel that your partner accepts you.

There are things about us that we can no longer change. If our partner accepts these unchangeable aspects of ourselves, then you’ll know that you are in a mature relationship. Neither you nor your partner desires for the other to change. 

When you have spotted all of these signs, congratulations, you are in a mature or adult relationship already. If you only spot one or two, don’t worry because it means that you are on your way. Remember that people have to go through a lot to get to this point in their relationship. Believe that you will get to this point eventually. For more reviews and dating tips, read other posts on the blog.

Throughout your dating life, can you remember dating someone who you consider highly-confident? You’ll definitely know because they have a certain charm to them that’s so attractive and alluring. Do you want to know the secret of these highly-confident people?

Highly-Confident People Date Differently Because They Are Proactive

When it comes to job interviews, highly-confident people get all the attention because they know how to attract it. They don’t demand it, but it’s natural for them to catch other people’s attention. It’s the same when they are dating. They naturally catch their date’s attention because they have the following traits:

1. They Pay Attention

Highly-confident people pay attention. It’s not only that they pay close attention to their date, meaning that they are attentive to the person they’re with, they also pay attention to his or her reaction to everything. This includes his or her body language, manner of responses, and etc.

2. Working On Assertiveness

When you are assertive, you don’t need to manipulate the situation because things almost always go your way. Being assertive means that you are bold enough to voice out your own opinions. It also means that you move or act independently, without others telling you what to do.

3. Shrugging Off Failure

You will encounter so many disappointments when you are dating, whether online or offline. One difference between you and highly-confident people is that they don’t mind failure. They welcome it and treat it as a learning experience.

What’s great about this is that you can also adopt these traits. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a highly-confident person, you can become one with consistent practice and a conscious awareness that you have to make efforts to improve yourself. For more tips about improving yourself, as well as your dating life, read other posts on the blog.

You would think that it’s easy to be a modern gentleman when approaching the ladies online or offline. Well, of course, you always have to be polite and not send your potential dates mixed messages. However, today, it requires more.

Becoming A Modern Gentleman Also Means That You Have To Be Considerate

Just because you are not sending your potential date anything offensive like tacky pickup lines or inappropriate photos, it doesn’t mean that you’re a modern gentleman. To call yourself so, you have to do the following:

1. Be Consistent

What do you have to be consistent about? Everything. From how you speak to a potential date, to how you treat potential matches, you have to be consistent.

2. Give Your Potential Dates Your Full Attention

A modern gentleman is not distracted by other things while he is with his date. He is not on his phone. In fact, he doesn’t check his phone at all. He is also not distracted by other people. His date has his full and undivided attention.

3. Ladies First

The “ladies first” concept has to be in your mind all the time. For example, if it’s time to go home after your date, don’t take the taxi first. Allow her to take the taxi before you.

4. Ghosting or Clinging Is Out Of The Picture

If you’ve lost interest in your date, it’s best to tell her upfront instead of ghosting her. On the other hand, if you have fallen quickly, don’t be too demanding of her time and attention.

Being a real modern gentleman is not hard to do. In most cases, you just have to rely on your common sense. Your date will appreciate you for it, and you will have the best chance at a next date. For more dating tips, read other posts on the blog.