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Dating Risks


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Let’s have a chat about taking risks in the dating world.

Dating Risks - as you click on the video, the first 15 seconds are awkward silence while I waited to go live 🤣

Can you think of a dating disaster that still makes you laugh today?

[To be clear we’re not talking dangerous dating mishaps, I don’t have the qualification to help but am including THIS LINK if you need professional help from anywhere in the world].


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In retrospect, with my "far too many wines of glass already," line, it could have been risky, but we were a party of six and I was with my best friend. I think that's where we draw the line at taking chances with people we don't yet know, it's always wise to go in a group with someone you know and to be in a well-lit public space.

Back to the funny things that can go wrong on a date. 

  • On one particular date, my wedge cork shoe broke at the strap - I spent the date BAREFOOT!
  • In another situation, my button popped off my jeans - I guess I ate too much that time 🤣
  • My last embarrassing moment that I'm sharing with you is going on a date with long WET hair - my hairdryer broke moments before we were set to leave!

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Now that I've shared some of my funniest dating moments, I'd love to hear some of yours. Drop a funny anecdote in the comments: 
  • Falling down while on a date? Let's hear it!
  • Spilt your food or red wine on a date? I want to know about it!
  • Got drenched in the rain while on your way to a date? Tell me all about it!
Lastly, I have shared some hilarious moments in a Date Year experiment that my husband and I did in a quick-read ebook, Creating Sparks that Last, available at this link. I've also shared some of the wisdom we learnt about each other through our year of dating, which I know will be valuable to you if you're on a mission to get the best from your relationship too.




Location: Sydney NSW, Australia
Elora is a relationship writer with tips that empower you to build greater relationship success.

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