6 Mistakes you can make in dating

Hana Kobayashi
5 min readSep 13, 2022

Last time I wrote an article called Lessons I learned from 7 dating apps.
The article summarises my experiences and tips on standing out and how to put the profile authentically on the app. There are actually no perfect rules to having an amazing date. But there is definitely something that you can prepare for so you can make the most of your dates.
Here are what Not to do in dating.

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  1. Not understanding what you want in the relationship
    This is definitely the biggest one.
    You should know your own value and what your future partner should value. I was caught up in getting married and having a family when it was not even important to me.
    It confused me about what I wanted in a future partner. Halfway through my dating journey, I realised that having a family was something that expected from society. I actually did not want it. If this is important to you, make sure you write it down on your dating profile, too.
    So before going on your first date or even signing up for the dating app, just list what you want to achieve with your partner. What does your future look like with your future partner?
  2. Looking for sparks
    ‘Sparks’ is overrated. I must admit I said no to the second date because I was looking for a ‘Spark’.
    Spark is another form of infatuation or lust. It may ignite the relationship but the relationship…

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Hana Kobayashi

Migrated to Australia. Passionate about financial independence, psychology, career and relationship.