5 Simple dating hacks: 1. Slow down on a date. When we get nervous, we tend to speed up. Consciously slow your tempo. 2. Allow them to finish their story. Don’t race to share your story/thoughts before they’ve had the joy of finishing theirs. 3. Don’t just ask questions, share information about yourself. Don’t be a journalist, be something they can truly connect with by sharing human details about yourself. 4. Be present. Put the bloody phone away. 5. Stop trying to be perfect. Life is not an in