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[–] CapslockCtrl 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Before dating, try to develop an assertive personality, improve your self-esteem, become aware of your pathological critic and strive to create a pathological supporter/sage to replace your pathological critic, learn about social and dining etiquette, improve your attire, develop a consistent wellness plan, and mentally role-play dating scenarios and monitor your behavior and reactions to situations that arise in those scenarios.

While dating, monitor your non-verbal behaviors (e.g. are your non-verbal behaviors sending a guarded, nervous, or aggressive message, or are they sending an open, calm, "I'm okay with who I am" message?) and verbal behaviors (e.g. are you mostly talking about yourself and interrupting/talking over your date, or talking about politics and memes?).

Most importantly, try to be genuine and restrain attempts to display a facade and act like someone you're not (e.g. buying the most expensive item(s) on a restaurant's menu even though you live "paycheck-to-paycheck").

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[–] Scablifter ago 

Are you for real?