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Bumble is a fun way to meet potential new dates. But how do you make the transition from chatting with your match to meeting up in person? While there’s no set rule for how long you should wait to set up a first date, in this article we will offer some helpful guidelines, backed up by advice from relationship experts.
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- QuestionWhere should I go on a first date?Collette GeeCollette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Certified Violence Prevention Specialist, the Author of "Finding Happily… No Rules, No Frogs, No Pretending." Focusing on creating meaningful romantic relationships, Collette uses her experience having worked in the mental health industry as a psych nurse to conduct relationship coaching, online courses, and workshops to help women and men find lasting love. Prior to Collette's coaching business, she worked in the mental health field as a psych nurse which has helped inform her practice to create and sustain happy, healthy meaningful romantic relationships. Her work has been featured on TLC, London Live, the Huffington Post, and CNN.
Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention SpecialistFirst dates should be daytime activities, like getting tea or coffee, grabbing a slice of pizza, visiting a museum, or taking a hike in a popular area with lots of people. - QuestionHow do you protect yourself on a first date?Collette GeeCollette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Certified Violence Prevention Specialist, the Author of "Finding Happily… No Rules, No Frogs, No Pretending." Focusing on creating meaningful romantic relationships, Collette uses her experience having worked in the mental health industry as a psych nurse to conduct relationship coaching, online courses, and workshops to help women and men find lasting love. Prior to Collette's coaching business, she worked in the mental health field as a psych nurse which has helped inform her practice to create and sustain happy, healthy meaningful romantic relationships. Her work has been featured on TLC, London Live, the Huffington Post, and CNN.
Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention SpecialistLet a friend or loved one know where you're going, and also share a picture of the person you're meeting up with. That way, other people know what he looks like if anything should happen.
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- ↑ https://www.rainn.org/articles/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tips
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en/help/why-was-i-blocked-from-bumble
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/the-downsides-of-dating-apps-and-how-to-overcome-them-131997
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- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/how-to-go-from-bumble-match-to-a-first-date
- ↑ Collette Gee. Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention Specialist. Expert Interview. 1 May 2020.
- ↑ Collette Gee. Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention Specialist. Expert Interview. 1 May 2020.
- ↑ Collette Gee. Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention Specialist. Expert Interview. 1 May 2020.
- ↑ Collette Gee. Relationship Coach & Certified Violence Prevention Specialist. Expert Interview. 1 May 2020.
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