{"id":247,"date":"2014-02-12T18:56:42","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T18:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2016-05-11T14:03:25","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T14:03:25","slug":"what-am-i-doing-wrong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/what-am-i-doing-wrong\/","title":{"rendered":"What am I doing wrong?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>I\u2019ve tried online dating and my profile seems to have proved to be successful at attracting attention from females. I am having no problems conversing and getting a first date but this is where my problems begin.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Despite coming up with great locations for my first dates and ensuring that I am well groomed, I have been unable to secure a second date from the dozen or so women I have met. None of these women have given me a proper reason for not wanting to meet again, all of them giving the excuse that the chemistry is wrong or they\u2019d rather just be friends.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>My photo is recent and I think that the profile accurately describes me. However, something clearly changes the moment I walk through that door.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>What am I doing wrong? Is it the choice of venue? What do women expect on a first date and what is the optimum strategy for getting a second date?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Matt, London<\/p>\n<p>\u2014-<\/p>\n<p>I know that it may seem harsh but perhaps the chemistry IS wrong. Chemistry is something that\u2019s extremely important when you meet a new partner and in the ruthless world of online dating, it\u2019s a make or break decision.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve already stated that you chose great locations but maybe you need to revert to a safe location like a cafe or pub because if you\u2019re choosing places that are maybe too fancy or too quiet you could be creating an awkward atmosphere before you even start.<\/p>\n<p>Also check your conversation;don\u2019t brag and make sure you take the time to listen.<\/p>\n<p>Try to make your potential mate feel that she is special, rather than just another in a long line of dates. But don&#8217;t show so much interest in the factual details of her life that you become predatory \u2013 don&#8217;t interview her.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, don\u2019t let the first date drag on too long. 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