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The Friendship-First Approach to Dating

11 min readFeb 5, 2015

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Setting the scene…

Enter:
The Friendship-First Approach to Dating

The Power of Friendship-First

How Does It Work?

Not the “Friend Zone”

Why the Friendship-First Approach to Dating Works

Friends Open Doors

The Rise of Friendship

Looking at the Numbers

Friendship Drives Success

Finding a Romantic Match Is Hard

Finding Friends Is More Effective

Why Friendship Matters

Potential Stumbling Blocks of the Friendship-First Approach to Dating

1. Behavioral Tropes

2. Sexual Norms

3. Creativity

4. Honesty & Full Disclosure

Three Ways to Implement The Friendship-First Approach Today

Read The One Line You Need to Add
to Your Tinder Profile Right Now

About the Author…

Related Reading…

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Dateworking
Dateworking

Published in Dateworking

seeking and disseminating practical wisdom for navigating our ever-evolving dating & relationship ecosystems

Steve Dean
Steve Dean

Written by Steve Dean

Dating Industry Consultant & Relationship Coach, Dateworking.com | Host of Dateworking Podcast

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