What does the word date really mean? To most it is a dreaded 4 letter word and it really doesn't have to be. So I have dissected the word and here it is:
D is for Do it. Yes, just go out there and do things that can get you out meeting people. It doesn't matter if you meet that special someone it is all about meeting others that are also single and want to connect. You never know who you will meet and where it could lead. If you don't do something, nothing will happen. The best way to think of this is like those very expensive and provocative Lottery ads. "if you don't buy a ticket, you can't win". It's really the same with dating, if you don't get out there then it won't happen, so, just do it.
A is for Attitude. Have you heard this before. I am sure you have but it is so true. Go with the attitude that I am just going to have some fun. Fun, not meet the one. Get out and do something that you like and get together with other singles. Don't do things that are for couples, that doesn't make sense. Join something like Dinnerworks, which is a group dating situation and start trying things and go in with a positive attitude, Trust me, it is infectious. I have seen more people with a positive attitude meet someone than someone that comes in with the attitude that nothing works, and it's a waste of money and there is no one descent out there. Change your attitude and you will change your life.
T is for Take Action. Don't just sit there and say, I will do, Take action. Pick up the phone, go to the internet and sign up, do something. Don't just think about it, take action. That's the difference between thinking about it, saying you are going to do and doing it. There is no time like the present. There is a wonderful story about a woman I met recently who said she has been thinking about signing up for Dinnerworks for a long time. I said to her, why wait, there is so much fun stuff happening, sign up and start getting out there. Guess what, she took my advice and at the 2 dinners she went there were both men and women that she connected with. She took action and she is feeling really great about the process.
E is for Enjoy. Or E could be for Excited. Be excited about all this. This is your opportunity to meet people that are open and willing to meet other people that are willing to have some fun. Whether you are going to a Mix and Mingle or a wine tasting event, or a dinner, get out there and enjoy the evening. If you meet one woman or you meet one man that you connect with then you have done something great for your self. There are so many stories about people that have met their best friends at a Dinnerworks event. There are so many stories but let me share just one. Over a year ago there were 2 gentlemen that went to a Dinnerworks dinner, In addition to meeting some fabulous ladies they met each other and have become the best of friends. They would have never have met if it wasn't for this group dating situation so regardless of the outcome, there is always something positive that can come out of this.
So DATE doesn't have to be a four letter word, it could be the best thing that happens to you. Do it, have a great attitude, take action and be excited and enjoy the process. See you at the next Dinnerworks event.
Susan Kates