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Are You Being Bold?

It can be difficult to approach someone you find attractive, especially when you are not feeling confident and your insecurities are swirling in your head. Self-Confidence comes from "self" and can only be built by you. Like building your muscles, it takes practice and repetition before you can lift heavier weights or approaching someone even more attractive. So, building your self confidence comes from taking small risks and practicing your skills over and over again. At first, it takes being BOLD!

I hear it all the time in my workshops and at events. Women, especially, are hesitant to approach someone they find attractive. Men have the same dilemma however there is an unsaid expectation that the man should approach the woman. Let’s be clear here. This is simply the door opener; the connection being made, not the chase!

Perhaps you are sitting at a bar with your friend and you see someone at the bar whom you find attractive. You notice they are not wearing a wedding ring and would love to meet this person and find out more. If you typically sit there at the bar and wait (and hope) for that person to approach you, it may not ever happen and you may go home very disappointed. It doesn't have to be that way. You have the power to open the door and begin a connection with that person. It comes from being confident and comfortable with yourself and not expecting anything from the outcome.

You can start with some of these door openers:

"Are you celebrating something?"
"I noticed your tattoo... what does your tattoo mean to you?"
"Are you from around here?"
"Could you please pass me (a napkin, a straw, etc.)"
"What are you drinking?"
"Is the food here good?"

You've simply have to start! Initially, it takes being bold and stepping outside of your comfort zone and not having fear or an attachment to whether or not it works out. Remember, rejection is simply feedback. You can take it or leave it. Ultimately, building self-confidence and learning to be bold takes practice and, with practice, you will become even more confident and more bold. Either way, you will also go home pleasantly surprised by the interesting evening you just had!

Copyright © 2017 by Laura Menze and The Relationship Coaching Institute. All rights reserved in all media. Used with permission.

Laura Menze, is the Chief Love Officer at Ready-Match offering a unique and authentic approach to dating and matchmaking for singles in the Denver, Colorado area. By vetting clients for their Relationship Readiness, offering a Relationship Readiness Boot Camp & Personal Coaching that ultimately teaches Self-Matching, as well as offering Tru-Match Matchmaking, and Relationship Building services for new couples, Ready-Match truly supports its clients throughout all stages of getting ready for, finding, and establishing an amazing relationship! For more information click here www.ready-match.com

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Why do I always attract the wrong kind of guy?

Dear Coaches,

I think I'm jinxed when it comes to relationships. Every time I meet a new guy I think he's great then after dating for awhile I find out he's got serious problems. For instance my last boyfriend turned out to have substance abuse problems, the guy before him physically and emotionally abused me, the guy before him cheated on me with one of my best friends. I could go on, but they have all been like these guys. What am I doing wrong to attract only "losers"?

Wendy responds ...

I know how disappointing it can be to think you’ve found a winner only to realize that he’s yet another “loser”! So, what are you doing wrong and what can you do right next time?

First, have you clearly identified the type of guy and relationship you want? Once you do that, I recommend taking time to carefully screen any potential boyfriends before getting involved. Be a detective and learn as much as you can and if you detect anything that could be a red flag – STOP! If all lights are green, don't forget to speak up and share your dreams, needs and desires with the lucky guy.

Make a deal with yourself to only say yes to someone who treats you very well, and is a match for you in all the ways that matter to you. If you suspect that there may be limiting beliefs hiding in your subconscious, or if you'd like support to find a winner, you may want to consult a relationship coach.

Wendy Lyon | http://www.drwendylyon.com

Leah responds ...

I'm so glad you've reached out for support about choosing the wrong guys! You are certainly not alone in this challenging search.

And I have two further pieces of good news for you-- one, you're definitely not jinxed and, two, you are asking the right kind of question--namely, What am I doing to attract the wrong kind of guy? This is so important in the search for lasting love because you have no control over what other people do or how they feel, but you do have 100% control over your own choices and your own desires and dreams.

To start, I'd like to suggest a different way of looking at the situation that might help you to find some clarity. Instead of asking what you're doing wrong, ask yourself instead, What should I do to attract the kind of guy I'm really interested in?  You seem pretty clear about what you don't want--but what is it you do want in a love relationship?  What are the "deal breakers" for you? That is, what are the things that would make you say an absolute "no" to a relationship?  When you know what you really want in a relationship, are you holding out for that guy, or are you settling for someone who isn't Mr. Right because you think that's the best you can do?

Finally, are you the best "you" you can be? Are you someone who can attract the the kind of guy you really want?  Sometimes self-defeating beliefs or past relationship experiences can undermine your confidence and your search for your true love. If that's true for you, I'd like to suggest you consider talking to a Relationship Coach.

A Relationship Coach can help you clarify your relationship requirements, support you to stick to what you really want, and guide you in getting rid of those beliefs you may have that are keeping you from feeling your best and being able to have confidence while you are searching for the right guy for you.

I'll leave you with my best wishes for your search for true love--please don't give up. He is out there, looking for you, too..

Leah Cochrane | http://leahcochrane.relationshipcoach.org

Marcy responds ...

You have actually answered your own question when you declared you 'attract' these people. Like a lighthouse shining its beacon, you too are bringing these people into your life by shining light on them. They feel welcome in your world because you are welcoming them into your world. You are giving them permission – albeit unconsciously to be like this. What we have here is a classic example of the Law of Attraction-like attracts like.

Once you change your view of yourself and act upon the change, you will see a change in the people you attract. These same people about whom you speak, will no longer find you. A good place to start is with increasing your personal power. Become more assertive, establish your boundaries and clearly define your values.

Once you do, you will be able to say no to the behaviors in others that don't work for you. You are not jinxed-you just need to position yourself to take responsibility for what happens in your life and relationships. Always look at yourself to see what you are doing to bring these people and behaviors into your life. Do some self excavating and find your treasures.

Marcy Rich | http://www.marcyrich.com

Pia responds ...

In order to change the type of guys you are attracting you must first change your thinking. It has been proven in life and in relationships that we get what we think about or said another way, thoughts become things. Try changing your self talk from I am "jinxed when it comes to relationships" and I only attract "losers" to something more positive such as "I am attracting good men in my life" or "I only engage in healthy relationships."

Most importantly, you must clearly define what it is that you want in a partner and focus solely on those positive characteristics. You can then use this as a tool to sort through any potential boyfriends during the dating process before you commit to another serious relationship.

Pia Washington | http://piawashington.com

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