Let's cut straight to the chase: Second dates don't get the attention they deserve.
Sandwiched between the thrilling first encounter, filled with butterflies and anticipation, and the third date, where things move into the realm of "this could be something special," it's the second date that moonlights as the perfect stepping stone - making it, you guessed it, absolutely crucial!
According to Ruchi Ruuh, a relationship counsellor based in New Delhi, the second date is a clear indicator that the first date was great enough to pursue each other further. "As there is less pressure to make a great first impression, it leaves room to be more authentic," she explains, "allowing you to explore the connection further and to talk about expectations from the relationship."
Toss a few keywords into the internet's search bar, and you'll be bombarded with a plethora of advice columns, podcasts, and videos on how to dazzle your date from the get-go. But what about a guide for Round 2? How does one navigate the nuanced terrain of emotions that accompanies this specific stage of courtship? Since second dates are all about delving deeper, Ruchi offers a suggestion: reflect on the little things you liked about your date from the initial encounter. Maybe they gallantly held the cab door for you, or sent an endearing 'I had an amazing time tonight' message upon reaching home.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2024 من Femina.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2024 من Femina.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
Get Out Of Text Tension
Ravina M Sachdev shares insights on how fexting might be ruining your relationship and how it can backfire in the long run
Pick Your Patterns Of Love
Prachi Rijhwani teaches you a thing or two about how to embrace healthy dating practices
TAME THAT TEMPER
You've probably seen children sprawled out on the floor in department stores or during festive occasions. Ever pondered the reason behind their behaviour? It is called toddler aggression and here's how to handle it.
HOW YOUR PALS POWER YOUR LOVE
Prachi Rijhwani discusses the positive impact of healthy friendships on your love life
An ITALIAN AFFAIR
TOSCANO has just opened another outpost in Wakad, and Pune is all for it
MAKING IT BIG
Restaurateur DHAVAL UDESHI talks to Ravina M Sachdev about starting from scratch in hospitality and making it big
SUNDAY BRUNCHES WITH Avartana's Award-Winning Food
Enjoy a Sunday brunch with the meticulously-curated menus at concept restaurant AVARTANA at ITC Maratha, Mumbai.
Of Culture And Curry
EDDIE SCOTT, winner of MasterChef UK 2022, knew that he needed to expand the West's horizon of Indian food beyond the notion of butter chicken and curry. He tells Shraddha Kamdar how he has attempted to do it with his book Misarana
THE WAY OF THE WATER
Happy, luxurious, chic, good times are the only way to roll on a vacation. AMBIKA MUTTOO has found her new favourite spot in the Indian Ocean, and is letting you in on the secret
HOT RIGHT NOW
All things fresh and fun in the beauty space