Latin Women Give Their Best Dating Advice to Single Men

If you have been trying to date Latin women, but your attempts have been futile so far, it’s probably because you’re doing something wrong.

“But what am I doing wrong?” you might be wondering. “I have an active profile on a Dominican dating website, and I’m planning to ask a girl out on a first date!”

That’s awesome! But here’s the hard truth: Asking a girl out and going on a first date is half the battle. The other half is how this date goes.

Luckily, we asked real Dominican girls to spell out the best dating advice for single men because it sure seems as if many men are clueless about the dating process (or else there wouldn’t so many Latin girls complaining about their terrible first-date experiences).

1. Focus on the Little Things

“It drives me crazy – in a good way – every time a man remembers the little things and details about me,” Gabriela, 29.

They say that the little things count (even Dr. John Gottman, a respected relationship expert, and clinician, proved this point in his study). This is especially true for the first date between two people who met on an online dating site.

So, if you’re chatting with a single Dominican girl and she talks about the things she’s passionate about, the things she likes, or, on the contrary, the things that disgust her, make sure you take note when remembering the little things.

Example: If a woman says that she hates sushi, you can tell her jokingly, “Well, I suppose we won’t order sushi since you hate it!” during the first date. This can not only demonstrate that you actually cared about the things she said but also help break the ice.

2. Be Honest About Your Intentions

“Mature Dominican women have no time to waste on guys who don’t know what they’re looking for, or worse, guys who aren’t completely honest about their intentions,” Isabella, 34.

Yes, ladies in Latin countries appreciate it when men are honest about their intentions. So, if you’re looking for a hookup or casual relationship, say it. If you’re looking for a long-term committed relationship, be open about it.

Hiding your real intentions won’t get you far, as Dominican women are smart creatures. They can see men through and differentiate between authentic guys and those who’re trying to lie their way into dating or sleeping with a woman.

A 2012 study showed that telling fewer lies and being more honest can promote better relationship and health.

Example: If you signed up on a dating site to find a girl for a one-night stand, it wouldn’t be wise or acceptable to feed her with promises that you’re going to marry the girl.

3. Women Aren’t Like Men

“Guys, seriously… I know that you might have read dating tips telling you that friendship is the best foundation of dating, but don’t go overboard with this. What I mean is this: Women aren’t like men. We are different. Yes, be our friend, but don’t forget that women are more sensitive and feminine than men,” Lucia, 22.

It’s true that there are plenty of articles on the Internet telling men that the best way to a woman’s heart is through friendship. First of all, beware of the friendzone. Second of all, a man’s friendship with a woman is completely different from a friendship between two mates.

You might want to read more studies about the gender differences between men and women.

Example: It’s always tempting to discuss your ex-girlfriends when talking to your male friends, but this wouldn’t be a reasonable topic for the first-date conversation with your potential future girlfriend.

4. Take Initiative

“Sometimes I wonder why don’t men take initiative anymore? Is it an outdated thing? Or is the planet running out of men who take initiative and make the first move in dating?” Antonella, 21.

Online dating has reshaped the traditional dating rules, with many men believing that they no longer have to bother with approaching women, making the first move, and taking initiatives.

You might be surprised, but Dominican females aren’t eager to date men who let women take things under their own control and make decisions and plans for both himself and herself.

Sadly, studies show that men seem to prefer women to make the first move online.

Example: If you’re planning the appropriate location and activities for your first date, don’t ask the girl, “What would you like to do?” or “Where would you like to go?” Instead, plan a first date by showing your creativity.

5. Be Yourself, Not Your Representative

“I get it, we all try to seem and look our best on first dates, but don’t outperform yourself. My biggest dating advice for men is this – just be your self, not your representative,” Fabiana, 28.

It’s not a weird thing to reveal the best version of yourself on first dates while keeping the unflattering or embarrassing facts about yourself hidden.

But some men seem to overdo it to the point when they become a completely different person on first dates and then leave their girlfriend in shock when these hidden facts surface in their relationship.

In fact, there have been a couple of studies proving that authenticity is the best dating strategy.

Example: When on a first date, instead of trying to impress a girl with completely made-up stories, tell her something that really happened to you in the past (even if it’s a little more boring than that fabricated story).