5 Ways to Detach From the Outcome in Dating
Detach from the outcome in dating? If dating has been frustrating, follow these 5 tips for dating success! — Why should you detach from the outcome in dating? It’s not about keeping the person you’re dating at arm’s length. The reasons for detaching from the outcome are all about not losing yourself or jumping ahead into a future that doesn’t exist yet. Otherwise, dating can feel like a rollercoaster — one minute you’re excited, the next you’re spiraling into “what does this mean?” territory after a text or a look or an unanswered message. You want things to work out. But when you grip too tightly to a specific outcome — whether it’s a second date or a fantasy future — you lose your ability to stay present. You stop listening, observing, and enjoying the moment. And you start performing, pleasing, or projecting. What does it look like to detach from the outcome in dating — not because you don’t care, but because you want to stay level-headed? Here are five ways to start! ...