Has the drive to really try and meet someone gone downhill? Been slacking on getting numbers when you’re out? Haven’t checked your messages in your online dating account? Still in the “summer vaca” mode? NOW is the time to get to work and start a relationship because Fall is THE best time to meet someone. Here’s why:
Changing weather, leaf colors, and change in perspective – There is a general feeling of change in the air, which means people are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. People are back from vacation and ready to “settle down.” Summer flings done, traveling is done, kids are back to school, etc. They’re ready for new beginnings as summer comes to an end. It’s a good time to approach people you’d like to meet because of this openness, and of course you can start by commenting on the weather and asking if he or she is excited for the Fall.
You can do all those stereotypical Fall things, like apple-picking. Some of the best dates you can have are “experience” dates, and afterwards talk about what you did. These can involve doing something together like apple-picking or going to a Fall fair and getting on a roller-coaster and puking up that Italian sausage you just ate. Kidding. The best part of doing an activity together is that you get to see what the person is like under certain situations, instead of just going on a dinner date where everything is perfect and done for you. Go apple-picking and try to grab the most perfect apple that’s the hardest to get in the tree. Get dirty.
The Fall weather offers the best of both worlds; a mix of summer and winter. It allows you to still be able to do things outside together like having a picnic or picking out the perfect pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, but also share a hot drink under a blanket afterwards, like winter. Perfect.
It’s not awkward to give them a holiday present around the holidays. I remember that feeling of questioning myself whether I should get him something even though we just met a few weeks ago. I’d ask myself “Is he getting me something? How much should I spend on a guy I’m just starting to date?” The holidays are that much more special if you have spent a few months with someone and get to know what he or she likes, so the present will be that much more meaningful and appropriate.
Soon winter will come (hello freezing temps). Once you’ve gotten to get to know each other a little better, winter is going to be the perfect time to stay inside with your new relationship and keep each other warm. Sounds corny and lovey-dovey, but isn’t that what starting a relationship is all about?
Need I say more? Get out there and do you best to meet someone during this perfect time frame. Make daily goals to look for events where meeting people would be easy. Respond to your online dating messages, and get dating help to maximize your potential. I hope I got you motivated. Best of luck from all the WingWomen!
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