How to Date Someone Who's Out of Your League

Hey, did your phone just ding?

It sounded like a match.

But oh, whats this?

The match is someone super hot you swiped right on with the assumption theyd never actually swipe right back?

Heres how to get ready for a date with someone you think is out of your league.

Youre a lot cooler than you think you are, and you deserve to date someone awesome.

Remember that you have a lot to offer, she said.

pop in out a list of all the cool, wonderful things about you.

Ask a few trusted friends to contribute to what were sure is an already-lengthy list of your terrific attributes.

The out-of-your-leaguer thought so when they agreed to meet up, so ask yourself why youre experiencing self-doubt.

Youre a lot cooler than you think you are, and you deserve to date someone awesome.

Role play from a better perspective

What would you tell a friend in this situation?

Youd bug out, right?

Youdgentlytear them to bits for being so hard on themselves.

We all have people who love us, from family members to friends.

Think about how hurt your mom or brother would be to hear you negatively comparing yourself to someone else.

When you do this, youre implying your own friends and loved ones have bad taste, you know.

If theyre a publishing powerhouse, dont go to the bookstore.

If you feel they have a slammin body, avoid the beach.

Have you ever seen the cover of a tabloid?

Ask yourself why that might be.

Is it possible that being attractive or talented isnt theonlything that matters in a relationship?

Moreover, whatever else there is to them might actually suck.

To put it plainly,youmight not likethem.

This mindset shift also helps with any jitters or anxiety.

Dont overcorrect here and go into the date thinking theyre damaged goods or anything, but be reasonable.

A hot bod does not a perfect mate make.

Thats fine; it happens to everyone.

As weve established, they agreed to hang out with you for a reason.

They think youre interesting and attractive.

If someones for you, you wont have to overthink your interactions or be left feeling confused.

Dont go into this defensively or expecting the worst.

They just want to learn about you, so let them.

Allow them and yourself to be surprised.