Renessa Rios is the founder of Three Step Dating & Matchmaking and author of the forthcoming book, “Date-Right or Be Single Forever” She matches hundreds of professional singles living on the Eastside and Seattle that are looking to meet someone new and want long-term relationships.

Are you looking for love on the Eastside and not having any luck? Are you in a relationship and not connecting to the fullest potential with happiness, communication and intimacy? Would you like to become more aware of your dating and relationship mistakes? Here are some dating
and relationship tips to know:

Tip 1 — Love and Happiness Start With You

If you are looking to create love or currently are in a relationship, the

first law of love is to love oneself. This creates opportunity to reach

out and create life-changing events and relationships with new people.

Every day take 5 to 30 minutes to do one to three things that make you

happy such as running, serving others, or even spending time alone

reading or writing. Focus on living your best life and putting a smile

on your face first!

Tip 2 — Surround Yourself with Positive People

How can you be happy if your friends, co-workers and family are always

complaining about the weather, news, or life in general? How can you go

out and search for new friends or your new love when you are constantly

hearing that there’s no one out there for you? Don’t compromise your

happiness by settling for unhappy relationships. Start being positive

and look at the best of every situation. When faced with challenges,

look toward better solutions rather than complaining or staying quiet.

Tip 3 — Four Keys to Flirting and Communicating

Smile:
It is contagious. It will make you so much more approachable. A smile

lights up your face and draws people to you. You will be a people

magnet. Try it today, smile at the gas station, grocery store, or at

work and look at the immediate response you receive! It is energizing

and connecting. Compliment: Compliment your love or the one you desire.

The best compliments have the element of surprise. Remember, your

compliments must be honest, sincere and genuine. Eye Contact: Make eye

contact, but please look your partner in the eye gently (no more than 2

to 4 seconds) and then glance away. Do not stare, it’s a turn off.

People want to know that they have your attention and you care. Listen:

You have two ears and one mouth because you should listen twice as much

as you speak. Listening is a true art. Everyone loves to be heard.