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The early stages of a relationship are super exciting, but they can also be a little awkward. You're still getting to know the person, so that means unexpected surprises and some awkward firsts. These things don't have to be negative, though, and they can even be opportunities to get closer. Here are some tips for navigating this mildly uncomfortable but totally normal stage of building a relationship.
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QuestionWhat is the awkward stage in dating?Imad Jbara is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a relationship coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Imad services 100+ clients, men and women, to improve their dating lives through authentic communication skills. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.The "awkward stage" tends to be at the beginning of the relationship. It describes the uncomfortable feeling two people might have when they don't know a lot about one another.
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QuestionHow do I get to know my new boyfriend better?Imad Jbara is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a relationship coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Imad services 100+ clients, men and women, to improve their dating lives through authentic communication skills. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.Try the 21 questions activity! Basically, you each ask questions about one another without repeating the previously asked query. It works like magic—through this activity, you end up feeling closer after learning more about each other.
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- ↑ Imad Jbara. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
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