wikiHow’s Ultimate Guide to Dating


Are you looking to improve your romantic life? Whether you’re just learning to ask someone out, you want to get better at kissing, or you’d like to improve communication with your long-term partner, we’ve got you covered.

This guide will give you our best advice and articles for whatever stage of dating you’re in. Scroll down to find the stage that you’re currently at, and dive in!

Section 1 of 6:

Stage 1: Get Yourself Ready to Date

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    If you've never dated before, or if you're just getting back into the dating game, this section will help you get ready. Here you'll find our best advice for working on yourself, deciding on what you're looking for in a partner, and putting your best foot forward.
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    Work On Yourself
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    Decide What You're Looking For
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    Put Your Best Foot Forward
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Stage 2: Put Yourself Out There

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    If you’re hoping to meet someone new and are ready to jump into the dating pool, you need to put yourself out there. Whether you need advice for setting up your dating app profile or want to boost your texting game, we’ve got you covered.
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    Boost Your Dating App Game
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    Master Text Conversations
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    Make a Good First Impression
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Stage 3: Navigate a First Date

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    First dates can seem intimidating, but they don’t have to be. Remember that you don’t have to be anything other than yourself. However, you do want to present yourself well, and you also want to be clear about what you’re looking for. We’ll help you do that while remaining confident and relaxed.
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    Prepare for a First Date Like a Pro
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    How to Behave on a First Date
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    What to Do After the First Date is Over
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Stage 4: Dating and Building Intimacy

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    The early days of dating someone are exciting, but they can also feel scary. What does it mean to date someone casually or even to date multiple people? How do you get intimate? This section will help you navigate the casual dating world and figure out what works best for you.
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    How to Know if You Like Someone You’re Newly Dating
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    How to Navigate Casual Dating
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    Tips for Getting Intimate With Someone You’re Seeing
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Stage 5: Get Serious & Enjoy Your New Romance

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    So you’ve been dating each other for a bit, and things have heated up. Are you ready to become exclusive? We’ve got a selection of articles that will help you define your relationship and take it to the next level. Plus, we’ve collected our best advice for romantic date nights, spicing up your sex life, and building trust.
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    How to Define the Relationship
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    Enjoying Incredible Date Nights Together
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    Finding Romance with Your Partner
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Stage 6: Build a Life Together

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    Are you thinking you’ve found the one? Make sure you know how to keep your relationship healthy and thriving. Whether you’re trying to figure out when to say “I Love You” or working on your communication, these articles will help you stay on the right track.
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    Figuring Out if You Love Someone
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    Navigating a Serious Relationship
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    Handling Relationship Conflict
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About This Article

Luis Congdon
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Luis Congdon
Relationship Coach
This article was co-authored by Luis Congdon. Luis is a Relationship Coach, specializing in helping couples who want a long and happy relationship together. Luis has worked in one of the United States' largest research studies on marital longevity using the framework of Drs. John & Julie Gottman. As a researcher on marital happiness and a relationship coach, Luis has worked with over 1,000 couples, written for the Gottman Institute, spoken at colleges and universities across the United States, been featured in Forbes magazine, and has led over 150 relationship-building classes. This article has been viewed 80,520 times.
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Updated: February 14, 2023
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Categories: Dating
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