Dating Hacks Handbook. Hugo Villabona

the post-date aftermath:

      “Hey :D”

       To text or not to text.

       Don’t be shy about wanting to see your date again, but don’t come on too strong, either. Something like, “I had a great time yesterday, hope we can go out again soon,” should do the trick. Add emoticons at your leisure.

       Que sera, sera.

       If your date doesn’t write back or gives you a lukewarm response—let it go. If you’ve been clear about your intentions, it’s probably a no. There are plenty of other opportunities out there.

       Nope, negative, nein.

       If you had a terrible time or you just didn’t click with your date, be honest with them if they contact you. Thank them for the date and wish them luck in the future, but admit you don’t think it’ll work out.

      Friendzone’d

      The “friend zone,” as some like to call it, is not a real thing. Sor-ry, lovebirds, but friendship isn’t a consolation prize for not getting nooky. If your first date is a dud, you can opt to be friends. Don’t offer to be a friend if you don’t want to be, especially if it’s out of false hope. That’s a waste of everyone’s time. And be respectful of acquaintances or friends who turn down even the first date.

      If you do want to be friends after the date, tell them you had a great time but you feel you’d prefer to be friends. Maybe you’ll have a new BFF if they agree.

      Date Two?

      [no image in epub file]

      41

      CHAPTER 2 //

      Digital Romance

      Digital Romance //

      Safe Sexting

      43

      Safe Sexting

      When mankind learned we could draw our junk on the wall of a cave, we did. Many, many times. Today, we put our phones’ cameras to the same use. It’s a sign of affection, titillation, and a bit of showing off what you got. Chances are you’ll send a few sexy pics in the course of your dating life. Here are a few things to think about before you sext:

      Risk and reward.