Dating the Lioness

Summary

The article provides advice on how to approach someone you are interested in dating who you believe may be out of your league.

Abstract

The article "Dating the Lioness" offers guidance for individuals who are interested in someone they consider to be out of their league. It suggests that one should initiate a conversation to express feelings, be oneself by sharing interests, and be assertive in asking for a date. The article emphasizes the importance of considering one's own needs while getting to know the other person and reflecting on the date afterward to assess mutual interests and the potential for a future relationship.

Opinions

The author believes that direct communication about one's feelings is a key step in dating.
There is an opinion that being genuine and discussing mutual interests can help in forming a connection.
The article suggests that assertiveness in pursuing a date is important, without being overbearing.
It is conveyed that self-reflection post-date is crucial to determine compatibility and the desire for future dates.
The author implies that perceived differences in "leagues" should not deter someone from pursuing a relationship with someone they like.

Her growl is worse than her bite.

You might be dating, and your goal might be finding the one person that you connect with on a deeper level. You might also have a prospect when it comes to who you want to go out with, but you might feel like they are out of your league. So, what do you do if you like someone you think is out of your company? How do you approach this situation? Though the answers to these questions might be different for everyone, here are a few suggestions.

1. Talk to him or her.

Find the time where you can talk to the person that you like. Let him or her know how you feel and see how he or she feels. You might find that the other person likes you too.

2. Be yourself.

Talk about your interests and let the person that you like know what kind of things you enjoy doing on a date. Ask him or her about his or her interests as well and see if the two of you have anything in common.

3. Be assertive.

If your goal is to go out with the person that you like, then try asking him or her if that is something that he or she would be interested in doing. If he or she agrees to go out with you, do your best to exchange numbers and set a date and time.

4. Remember your needs as well.

Though you might feel shy going out with the person that you like, try not to let this feeling get in the way of getting to know the other person. Discuss your needs and wants with the person that you like and see what his or her needs and wants are as well.

5. Reflect on the date.

After the date is over, take some time to yourself to reflect on how it went. Was this person the match that you thought he or she was? Did you have a lot in common? Do you share the same interests? Determine if you see a future with this person and if you do, feel free to reach out for a second date.

If you like someone that you think is out of your league, try to reach out to that person to find out how he or she feels. See if he or she is interested in going out and if you do decide to go on a date, do your best to reflect on the situation.