Relationship Advice Two Date Rule and Testing The Waters In Dating: QUICK ADVICE
Jan 22, 2026
Explore the two-date rule and why it’s crucial to give second chances in dating. Discover how first dates can mislead due to nerves and circumstances. Learn to 'test the waters' of vulnerability by starting with low-depth disclosures to gauge responses. Find out how to build trust gradually, avoiding oversharing too soon. The hosts emphasize the importance of safe emotional practices while dating, ensuring connections grow steadily and healthily.
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Use The Two-Date Rule
- If a first date feels off but doesn't violate non-negotiables, give the person a second date before deciding.
- Cayla Bozovich says second dates reveal nervousness or a bad-day effect you might misread on date one.
Wife's Earlier Rule Nearly Blocked Love
- Colter shares that his wife once refused second dates, which nearly prevented their relationship.
- He notes her later willingness to change made meeting him possible.
Test Vulnerability Gradually
- Test vulnerability in small steps rather than unloading your deepest history on date one.
- Colter Bloxham recommends starting with minor emotional disclosures to see how your date receives them.