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How to Impress Your Date in a Competitive World
Qualities that count more than looks and money
How do you impress a potential partner when the dating scene has become so competitive? There are definitely people you can impress with your looks, wealth, status, or charm. If that’s your thing — go for it!
Then there are people, from what I’ve seen, who are almost impossible to impress not matter what you do or say.
Most of us, though, seek out qualities that are deeper than looks and money. Your gorgeous eyes might draw us in when we first meet, but your character is what impresses us enough to stick around.
Here are three of those attractive qualities:
1. Transparency
A few years ago, I connected with a guy over a shared love of classic books. He made a point of leaving them on his table, reading them in front of me, and mentioning them in conversation. He knew I love classics and wanted to impress me.
When he finally admitted the truth — he actually hated reading — I lost a lot of respect for him. It had all been a show. It wasn’t just books either. He’d won me over pretending to be quite a different person than he really was.
