This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Madeleine Criglow. John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
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If you're looking to make someone smile, some simple, kind words and texts can go a long way. They can really make someone's day and leave you both feeling happy. It can be hard to know exactly what to say, though. This article is here to help you find the right words.
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QuestionWhat should I do to find the right woman?John KeeganJohn Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
Dating CoachDo not restrict yourself to looking for the right woman in particular places or on certain days. You may find her anywhere. There are plenty of attractive people around you. You can find her anywhere, for example, in a subway car, coffee shop, supermarket, or bookstores. -
QuestionHow do you start a conversation with someone?John KeeganJohn Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
Dating CoachMake eye contact with them and say hello softly. You should not enter their life abruptly. Give them sufficient space and distance so that they feel safe. Compliment them or talk about something in the situation. For example, if you are shopping for fruits and vegetables, you can say that you are moving on to all-organic stuff and ask them if they are doing something similar.
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- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ David Kornel Z. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 24 January 2020.
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202010/how-use-humor-manage-stress
- ↑ https://youtu.be/e9zIb4lEAnU?t=217
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/cultivating-happiness.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/cultivating-happiness.htm
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/48-ways-to-cheer-someone-up
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/smarter-living/coronavirus-long-distance-relationships.html
- ↑ https://youtu.be/IW5L3Ta-si8?t=60
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/gallery/48-ways-to-cheer-someone-up
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201410/9-ways-be-there-friend-without-giving-advice
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.