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Dating may seem impossible at times especially if you're not used to putting yourself out there.
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It's scary when you have to worry about putting your heart on the line .
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Not only that, but it's a lot of hard work and time investment.
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You've discovered that even though you're actively dating, you're still on the search for a meaningful connection with someone.
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Here are five ways to find true love if you're an introvert and hate dating.
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One, go to events and places that reflect your favorite hobbies and interests.
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Forget hitting the bar or club to meet people, if that's not where you feel like you can be your natural self.
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Meeting new people that you can potentially get to know over time requires a certain sense of self confidence.
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By going to events and places that harbor your hobbies and interests,
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it'll be easier for you to strike up conversations based on similarities, alleviating some of the stress introverts face when it comes to small talk.
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Two, be prepared to go through trial-and-error.
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Love isn't a fairy tale and while you may hate the superficial aspects of dating, you certainly can't go through it without getting your heart broken a few times or breaking someone else's.
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There's always a lesson to be learned in the world of dating.
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For instance, you might be used to internalizing your thoughts and feelings as an introvert,
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but while dating you'll learn to get better at communicating with your partner and even though that might be difficult at times, it isn't impossible.
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Three, have honest conversations.
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Don't be afraid to show who you are right from the beginning.
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As an introvert, you value authenticity and depth anyway.
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If you want to skip out on trying to impress others, be honest.
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Have the difficult conversations.
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Ask them if they know where the both of you are headed.
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See if the two of you actually have chemistry, but also communicate that you're willing to make things work.
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If you're serious about dating, you shouldn't have to worry about waiting for a certain amount of time to pass before responding back to text messages or coming off as desperate or clingy.
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To like someone is to still choose to be with them even on their worst days.
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Four, only make time for people you're really interested in.
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Don't date someone because they seem impressive on paper, or if there's someone your parents and friends will approve of.
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Ask yourself what you really want in a partner,
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and only make time to meet up with people who you truly believe you are compatible with.
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At the end of the day, you're the one dating that person, not anyone else.
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As an introvert, you most likely don't like creating conflict.
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And rejecting those you don't think you can have a relationship with, it'll help you be one step closer to finding the right match.
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Additionally, don't settle just because you're afraid to be alone.
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Five, keep an open mind.
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This includes dating extroverts who operate in a different way.
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Who's to say dating someone who's your opposite can't work out?
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The key word is compromise.
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As long as you and your partner respect each other's boundaries, there's no real reason as to why things can't work out, even if misunderstandings may arise from time to time.
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That's normal in any relationship.
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Are you an introvert? What helps you in the realm of dating?
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Feel free to share in the comments below.
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