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The best and brightest have been trying out how to figure out human relationships since Adam and Eve, and the one fact they’ve established is nobody knows anything when it comes down to it. Most experts can only suggest the best way of going about things, and even than it is only a guideline. Most relationships end up in failure and that is actually a good thing, because they weren’t the one for you, so until you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with dating will be involved, and I don’t need to tell you that there will be more losers than winners, but some can be dangerous, so trust your instincts and be prepared to deal with the nightmare date. While there is a lot of good advice out there few people talk about protecting yourself physically as well as mentally.
Recently I read an article on Yahoo listing reasons why a woman’s current boyfriend might not be “the one.” Reasons ranged from the oblivious like not being physically attracted to him to more in depth reasons like do you think he will make a good father. Now we’ve all had friends that are dating someone, and nobody can understand why, so it make sense to have a list because some people still don’t get it even if everyone else does. The last reason on the list for not being with someone was “trust your gut,” and that is the best advice anyone can give, because you know what is best for you in your life. It doesn’t just apply to dating, but also self defense, and if you don’t want to be another statistic you should take some time out to train.
It’s hard to meet people, but don’t settle, and if something bothers you about your date just end it and walk away. If you’ve got a bad feeling don’t wait, act on it and get away from him right away, and it doesn’t matter if you met them at church or you were setup by a close friend. Don’t wait for things to turn into domestic violence, and if he doesn’t take no for an answer be ready to fight for your life. He might have size and strength on his side, but you have training and your will to survive. Don’t count on that karate you had as a kid or that kickboxing workout class you were in, learn real self defense, and we’re the people to show you what you need to know.
In 2005 the Department of Justice conducted a study and found that 73% of sexual assaults were committed by perpetrators known to the victim, and of those 38% of rapes involve a friend or acquaintance. Don’t let this happen to you, go out and have a good time, but don’t assume you’re safe. Don’t be afraid to bring a friend along and have another way to get home if you need it, and pick a place familiar to you. If your date is really interested in getting to know you they probably won’t mind at all. Remember to trust your gut feeling, and if things go bad you know you have your training to help you to survive the night. |