David Butler works as a Family Court Mediator and Parent Education Teacher. He also is a Christian minister to singles, and has a website,Christian Dating Service Plus, specifically geared to their dating and spiritual needs.
Do you have dating anxiety? There is enough stress in life besides the added addition of dating anxiety. For those fortunate ones who don't suffer from this ailment, dating anxiety includes developing a social anxiety disorder when you think about going on a date or even thinking about love itself.
Here are some good tips to help conquer dating anxiety:
It isn't a good thing to keep all of your nervousness bottled up inside. Many people try to hold in their dating anxiety whenever they are around their date. However, keeping all that nervous energy inside will only make the situation worse. When you feel anxious around your date, don't pretend that you are perfectly fine. Instead, tell your date how you feel. Say " I apologize if i appear to be nervous, but I am very nervous right now." Your date will understand and they will appreciate your honesty. You will also feel relieved after you let them know how you are feeling.
If you ever have a dating anxiety episode during a date, don't let that make you more anxious about the next date. Also don't put yourself down because of how you may have acted. Instead, you should relax and give yourself positive affirmations that build your confidence. If you have acted in a certain way on a previous date, remember not to do that on the next date and instead think of a positive way to act. Take control of your thoughts and actions and you will do much better next time.
If you happen to have an dating anxiety attack during a date, then what you need to do is take a minute alone to relax and regain your thoughts. Excuse yourself from what ever you are doing and take some time to walk around, breath, and relax. Once you regain your confidence and thoughts go back with your date and apologizes for your absence.
Above all else, Pray. Ask God to give you courage, strength, and peace. Trust in God and he won't let you down. He can and will help you overcome your dating anxiety.
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