Psychology of Dating That Every Single Woman Should Understand

It may not be ascertained with any appreciable degree of accuracy how often Romeo dated Juliet in Shakespeare’s immortal comedy, modern day versions take upon the task with a lot more vigor and enthusiasm. In modern times, the thought of a marriage does not always feature very strongly in the social phenomenon called dating. Young men and women today are more inclined to have a romantic evening together and simply enjoy the mutual company without necessarily hearing the wedding bells chiming in the distance. Yes, dating is big business nowadays. From romantic stationery to rides and parks dedicated to young lovers everywhere, the psychology of dating has indeed undergone a sea change.

The psychology of dating has evolved tremendously. It is a far cry from those old days of courtship that always anticipated nuptials, and was largely conducted by the parents of the lovebirds, abnormally anxious about the welfare of their respective wards. Gone are the days when social meeting between two members of the opposite sex was considered taboo and romance was an affair mostly conducted in seclusion or behind closed doors.

Let us now look towards the West to understand how the psychology of dating has evolved in this part of the world. Dating is a natural part of the growing up years of the average American teenager. Dating as a social behavior is most rampant when a person is at a critical juncture of life – that of being between adolescence and adulthood. Physiologically, both men and women undergo very radical changes during these times. Hormonal changes affect both the mind and the body, and there is an increased sexual awareness too. The urge, which is both physical and mental, to get close to members of the opposite sex is felt very strongly. The uncertainties of growing up and an increasing sense of awareness contribute to this urge among young men and women to get closer to each other and try to fathom the mysteries of life together.

All said and done, it is important to realize that the phenomenon of dating is not the prerogative of the young but actually encompasses a very wide range of age groups, including:

Divorced women under 40
Divorced men above 40
Men facing divorce
Women aged 60 + who have recently been widowed
Rich widows aged 55 or more with ample funds to spare

Society in general has become much more lenient and tolerant these days. It does not frown upon people who are conventionally ‘advanced in age’ from pursuing the game of dating. After all, everyone has a right to look for some love and companionship in his or her life.

The psychology of dating has been an area of study for many social behavior analysts. Today, it has evolved into a science in its own right. It has its own signs and symptoms.

Let’s begin with the science of eye contact. If your eyes happen to meet with those of another person who smiles and then looks down, it is probably a sign of a growing sense of affection in that person. However, if one looks away and perhaps, returns you with a cold stare, it might indicate otherwise. Yes truly eyes can reveal a lot. So just keep your eyes open for such little but significant signs of potential love and romance.

The psychology of dating also concerns body language, which plays a very important part in letting you know if a person is interested in you. It is entirely non-verbal in nature, and hence more intuitive and true. Some of the gestures are simply unmistakable and if you notice them, you can be sure that you have probably set a heart to flutter somewhere.

Naomi Miller is a relationship consultant and the author of the best-selling dating and relationship e-book, "Meet & Keep the Right Man". Naomi has written dozens of dating articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.

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