Unleash Your Inner Badass: The Art of Being Confidently Yourself on Dates

Try this magical mindset shift

Adulting in your 30s
3 min readNov 21, 2023

Ah, the thrill of a date — the excitement, the potential, and of course, the nerve-wracking fear of saying something that makes you want to crawl under the table.

If you’re like me, the more attracted you are to someone, the more your eloquence takes an impromptu vacation and you turn into a blabbering teenager. But fear not, fellow daters! It’s time to embrace your inner badass and exude confidence, even when you feel like your charm has taken a detour.

The Curse of Attraction: Why Do We Lose Our Cool?

Let’s face it — the more we feel attraction towards someone, the more our brain decides to throw a party without an invitation. Suddenly, you’re stumbling over your words, your mind goes blank, and you’re left wondering if your charm got stuck in traffic. But fear not, this is a common affliction that even the smoothest operators suffer from.

The Paradox of Not Giving a Damn: Confidence in Disinterest

Now, let’s talk about the weird paradox that occurs when you’re just not that into someone. Suddenly, you’re the shit — confident, witty, and effortlessly charming. You ask the…

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Adulting in your 30s

Musings and self reflections of a 30 something who feels like an adult but a kid at the same time