*totally pulling a Carrie Bradshaw, no shame here.

But back to my title, “In The Dating World, Does Practice Make Perfect?”

To save you from the suspense, h-e-double hockey stick no. While going completely against my childhood — with piano lessons & repeating trill after trill on my clarinet, practice does not make perfect in the dating world.

*my own disclaimer: this is just my opinion & my two cents.

While it does increase your chances of meeting someone you’re compatible with, the ‘practice’ or going on more dates (than me) does have some positive outcomes.

Again, to squish your suspense a second time — no, no recent dates for me. But after chatting with a friend this week and sharing coffee with a new handsome man-friend (as I say that in the most endearing way) it got me thinking…

it pinpoints what you really want your significant other to have. Whether it’s a passion for something, to be driven, or even be a sports fan of a specific team — we all have a few things that we are unlikely to budge on.

it pinpoints what you really don’t want your significant other to have/do/etc. Yes, I’m bringing up the negative. But not everyone is going to be your cup a’ tea. An ex of mine hated tattoos, black & skulls (ha!), and while we did date for a bit, I internally knew that it would never work out in the end. I love my tattoos, always wear black, and would never part with my skulls.

it also pinpoints what you would be willing to sacrifice. Yes, I’m bringing up the Bachelor, but the recent couple is discussing where they’ll live, good ‘ole US of A, or Oh Canada. If it’s love…I’d probably leave Florida, but that would not be an easy decision.

it allows you to discover things about you, because you’re a badass & sometimes we need a reminder. And this isn’t just dating, each person you meet — if you dig deep, you can find something new about you, even if it’s tiny.

the foodie/traveler in me says “try ALL the places.” This may only be me, but dating allows you to try different places to eat/drink/be merry!

*most* girls like a reason to make the extra effort for date night. While in my last relationship, I didn’t exactly do this enough… The extra effort is a nice little confidence boost for us ladies, which never hurts.

while it may not lead to a lasting relationship, you’re putting yourself out there. You’re taking a step — you’re being strong & willing. *which is more than I can say.

So, to all you ladies out there doing that dating thang, I salute you — you’re doing what I am terrified to do and doing it with dignity, grace and a little bit of sass.

Caitlyn

Hey, I’m glad you’re here! I’m Caitlyn, a Tampa native with a love for all things social media, travel & tattoos. It’s no secret that I have a passion for social media - I’ve been at it for 11+ years! When I am not too busy supporting local companies as an SMM, I love to share foodie spots in Tampa and tips for your next Disney trip.