My dating life in 2021 was nonexistent. I had just checked myself back in the game after being off the grid for a few years and I was starting at 0. I swung & missed often but through it I learned some incredibly important lessons that have completely changed my mindset & approach to dating. The journey of dating can be a bumpy one but once you find your groove and have the right perspective, it can be an exciting adventure. Today we’re diving into the 7 dating lessons that I learned the hard way.     7 lessons I’ve learned from dating that I wish I knew earlier :  1 : Having an abundance mindset when it comes to dating has changed my perspective. I know there are plenty of fish in the sea so if it doesn’t work out with someone, I’m okay with that.   2 : Confidence is a must. Once I was able to fully step into who I am, the most authentic version of me, I was then able to truly show up confidently. Liquor confidence doesn’t count.   3 : Express subtle interest to the person you’re attracted to. Make playful jokes, lightly compliment them and ask them deep questions when possible. Take the initiative to give hints that you are interested in them.  4 : Dating is a dance. It takes equal effort from both people and if one decides to step off the dance floor, that’s okay. We remind ourselves of the abundance mindset and that there is someone else on the dance floor waiting for us. 5 : Let rejection add fuel to the fire inside you. If someone is not interested in you, no big deal. At least you went for it and now it’s time to get back out there again. 6 : Close doors to open new ones. It’s better to move on from the person you’re dating if you know this is a short term thing and see some red flags. By doing that, we welcome something new to possibly enter into our life.  7 : Embrace the journey of dating. In the beginning some hard lessons will be learned but through those moments, it helps change the way you approach it moving forward.   Challenge for the listeners  Spend 10 minutes within the next 24hrs and reflect on your dating life today. Did anything I talked about today hit home? Are you happy with the progress you’ve made in the last couple months? Is there one of the lessons I chatted about today that stood out the most? Take some time to consider what, if any changes you need to make moving forward.     Questions from the SDI Community Emma : Best spot in Venice to find single men? Maddie : How to get back in the game when it’s been a year?     Pod review of the week Danny     Get hydrated with Liquid I.V.! Use my promo code “THEBEARDEDMAN” for 25% off every order Liquid-iv.com     Check out the Stay Dialed In App! Sign up for the Stay Dialed In Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! TikTok : @Bobbbaaaay Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com