Being yourself when dating means showcasing your authentic personality and not pretending to be someone you're not. Here are some top points: 

1. Be Brave:- A lot of people have had bad experiences and fears around dating. As noted above, this can make them anxious about being authentic with others. Fortunately, if you are anxious, you can learn to reframe negative beliefs and deal with rejection. From there, you are better able to be open and curious about a partner, building trust with them as well.
2. Be Positive:- The next step is to lead with something positive. This is where "being yourself" gets blended with "putting your best foot forward." Specifically, sharing something unique about yourself can help to build long-term attraction. Similarly, expressing some of your positive personality characteristics can make you more appealing too.
3. Be Honest:- This is the hallmark of authentic dating: being honest about what you want and what you have to offer. The good news is that asking for things directly has a high chance of success. From there, self-disclosure creates intimacy in relationships too. That is why using a more direct and sincere flirting style often leads to long-term success and satisfaction.
4. Be Focused:- Finally, being authentic also requires being clear about what you want, especially for the long term. So, take some time to decide on your relationship goals. Consider whether you and your partner are ready for a commitment. Ideally, if you have serious relationship intentions, have these conversations before you have sex too. That way, you can be open, honest, enjoy each other, and have the best chance at building a long-term loving connection as well.

Some examples of not being yourself when dating include: Changing the way you talk and Acting dumb to tickle your date's ego. 

Dating yourself is a practice of learning to enjoy your own company and optimizing your relationship with yourself. You can do this by taking yourself out, just like you would a partner, to enjoy activities or relaxation. This is sometimes called "solo dating". 

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