By Connie Ragen Green
Starting a new relationship with a man you don't know very well can be both exciting and frustrating. You may have some difficulty communicating in the beginning and that can lead to problems down the road. The first few months of the relationship will set the tone for the rest of your relationship, if you can stay on track in the beginning. Here is how to make sure you give a new relationship the chance to succeed.
- Spend time getting to know this man. Find out what he is interested in and why. Ask him open-ended questions that allow him to elaborate. If you can get him to tell you why he enjoys basketball and hates rock and roll music, you will understand him more completely.
- Be very careful about jumping into a physical relationship too quickly. Once you turn your relationship into a sexual one, everything changes drastically. It is then difficult to get to know this new man on a level that will help you turn it into a lasting relationship.
- Make sure that you know yourself well enough to be able to tell if this new man is right for you. Make a list of your non-negotiable items and stick to your beliefs and intuition.
- Talk openly as often as possible. Avoid strictly dinner and movie dates in favor of dates that allow you to interact and talk throughout the time you have together. This will help you to get this man to tell you more about his likes and dislikes so that you will have a better chance of knowing if this is a good situation for you to continue and pursue.
Starting a new relationship will be much easier if you ask questions and continue to learn about the new man in your life.
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