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144 Dating Quotes To Help You Find The Right Partner

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144 Dating Quotes To Help You Find The Right Partner

Dating has always been a challenge for everyone. 

Whether you are single or is recently separated, finding someone who shares your interests and values can be challenging. Dating is also a time consuming task. 

In this article I’m going to share with you some really great dating quotes that will help you be a great partner who attracts high quality partner as well.

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144 Dating Quotes To Help You Find The Right Partner

  1. The most important relationship in life is between people who care enough about each other to listen.
  2. “You’ve got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going because you might not like the place you end up.”
  3. “It takes two to tango, but it only takes one to dance with yourself.”
  4. A man should never say no when his heart says yes.
  5. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; love does not behave rudely, does not seek its own interest, is not provoked by evil; does not rejoice at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
  6. “When you find true love, you’ll feel so safe, secure, and protected.”
  7. “One day you will meet the person who makes you laugh out loud. That person is worth waiting for.”
  8. “Be yourself, everybody else is already taken.”
  9. A relationship without trust is like a house built on sand.
  10. To be happy in marriage is not merely a matter of having a suitable mate, but of creating a climate within which happiness may grow.
  11. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
  12. “Do not go where the path may lead, rather go where there is no path and leave a trail.”
  13. “No one cares what you look like…only how you look inside.”
  14. “Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh often, and never regret anything. It’s not something that happens to you, it’s something you make happen.”
  15. “There is nothing wrong with being alone, but it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”
  16. We need more love in our lives and less fear that we will be rejected.
  17. “If you are serious about changing your life, then you must change something.”
  18. “True love doesn’t fade away, but grows over time into an enduring friendship.”
  19. Never let anyone tell you that they love you until you believe it yourself.
  20. “When you love someone, set them free, because they too deserve to fly.”
  21. “Don’t follow where the path may lead. Go instead wherever there is no path and allow yourself to walk into the sunset.”
  22. “If you want to attract someone, you have to first become someone whom others desire.”
  23. “Your life is like a book. You write your story every day, choosing the experiences through which you live it.”
  24. “People who are good to us can make us sick because their goodness makes us dependent upon them.”
  25. “The greatest achievement is to free yourself from your past.”
  26. “When someone special comes along, you stop looking for reasons why he shouldn’t be with you and start thinking about all the reasons why they should!”
  27. “Remember: The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.”
  28. “In order to move forward, you must take chances. In order to take chances, you must move forward.”
  29. “Happiness is always right here, if you look hard enough.”
  30. Good relationships aren’t made overnight – they require effort and patience. But when you work at it, good things come.”
  31. A good relationship is based on compromise, respect, and honesty.
  32. “The most beautiful moments are rarely planned, they just happen, as if pulled together from two different places.”
  33. “Sometimes we’re handed opportunities, other times we create them ourselves.”
  34. “It’s harder to hold onto someone you truly love, than to win someone by fair means or foul.”
  35. “Relationships are not meant to be easy, they’re meant to be meaningful.”
  36. “We can never know someone well unless we allow ourselves to get close to them.”
  37. “Nothing worthwhile ever comes easily.”
  38. “Give me the strength to say ‘no’ to the ones who hurt me, give me the courage to stand up for myself, and give me the wisdom to know the difference between my dreams and my delusions.”
  39. “Letting go makes room for new possibilities. If you hang on, you’ll drag everybody else down.”
  40. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
  41. “To err is human, but to really screw up royally is divine.”
  42. “Love begins when you decide to take responsibility for another person’s happiness.”
  43. “Most people spend their whole lives running after what they think they want. I’ve found out that you can’t find anything worth having unless you help somebody else find it.”
  44. “You cannot connect with people by doing what they expect you to do, rather by being honest with yourself and allowing yourself to be vulnerable.”
  45. “I’m an optimist not because I haven’t experienced pain, but because I choose to see the glass half full.”
  46. “All those years I spent trying so desperately to prove myself worthy of him, and it was only then I realized how much he had already proved himself worthy of me. It took losing him for me to realize this.”
  47. “I believe in second chances; I also believe in forgiveness. Sometimes you need to forgive yourself before forgiving someone else.”
  48. If you don’t let go of something eventually, you will end up holding on to it forever.”
  49. “There is no such thing as failure, there are only results.”
  50. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
  51. “Don’t wait until tomorrow to do what you can today.”
  52. “Never regret the past, learn from it. Never fear the future, prepare for it.
  53. “Dating is a lot like fishing. You cast your line and hope you catch something. If you don’t, you keep casting until you do.”
  54. “When you fall in love, you feel like you’ve been given wings. When you lose someone you love, you feel like part of you has died.”
  55. “No matter how many mistakes you make, no matter how many times you fail, you can always start over again.”
  56. It takes more courage to walk away than to stay in a bad situation. The choice is yours.”
  57. “People often ask me why I am single. They assume I have some kind of problem. Actually, I’m perfectly happy with my life and I enjoy being alone. I prefer to live alone than to live with someone who doesn’t appreciate me.”
  58. Romance is not about finding the perfect partner, it’s about creating the perfect relationship.
  59. “Intimacy is not about sharing all our secrets, it’s about opening up to each other and trusting each other enough to share our most intimate thoughts and feelings.”
  60. “Love is not blind, it just needs time to grow.”
  61. “Dating should be fun, not stressful. And if it gets too stressful, maybe it’s not meant to be.”
  62. “The best way to get over someone is to stop thinking about them.”
  63. Falling in love is easy, staying in love is hard work.”
  64. “I know I’m not perfect, but I try to be the best person I can be every day.”
  65. “Sometimes we’re afraid to open ourselves up to others because we’re afraid of rejection or disappointment. But the truth is, we never really know anyone fully until we give them a chance to show us who they really are.”
  66. “We all have things we wish we could change about ourselves, but when we look at the positive side of things, we can still be proud of who we are.”
  67. “Dating shouldn’t be complicated, it should be simple. Just be yourself and let the chips fall where they may.”
  68. “Dating can be scary, but it’s worth it. Don’t worry about getting hurt, just enjoy the ride.”
  69. “I think that everyone deserves a second chance, even if it means starting over.”
  70. “Love is not a feeling, it’s an action. Love is not a commitment, it’s a decision.”
  71. You can’t control everything, but you can control your attitude.”
  72. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
  73. “What would happen if the world came to an end? What would you do?”
  74. “Love will find you; believe this! Even though you may wander through life seeking it, love will find you.”
  75. “Dependability, loyalty, understanding… All these qualities come together in a loving man or woman.”
  76. I want to spend my life with someone who makes me laugh, inspires me to dream big dreams, loves unconditionally and treats me with respect.
  77. “If you don’t take risks, you risk having regrets. If you do take risks, you may miss out on what might be a wonderful experience. So go ahead, make those chances – You’ll never regret it.”
  78. “The key to a great marriage is communication.”
  79. “There’s nothing greater than unconditional love, and there is nothing better than spending time with people who truly care for you.”
  80. “I believe that true happiness comes from within, not from without.”
  81. “I believe in true love, but I also believe in giving it a good trial run before committing to something serious.”
  82. A happy home is one where both husband and wife love and admire each other.
  83. “Love isn’t always going to be smooth sailing. Sometimes you must learn to endure hardships while growing stronger as a result.”
  84. “Love is more than just holding hands. It’s an intense bond between two people.”
  85. “People often mistake passion for obsession. When we become obsessed with someone, it usually means that we have stopped seeing them clearly.”
  86. “Don’t try so hard to impress people. They won’t remember you anyway.”
  87. “Dating is like playing poker: first you get acquainted, then you find out how much you like each other, then you determine which cards to play, and finally you get a hand that wins.”
  88. “True love is not blind, it sees what matters most and sets its sights on it.”
  89. “Loving another human being teaches you to understand and accept all kinds of differences in personality and character. You see their beauty rather than their defects.”
  90. “Love is a state of mind, not a feeling. The greatest way to show love is by doing things for others.”
  91. When choosing a mate, don’t waste time looking for perfection because you’re bound to meet it sooner or later.
  92. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
  93. “Some people say love conquers all, but I beg to differ. No matter how strong your feelings are, it still takes work.”
  94. “To date someone, you need to know when to stop. As soon as they let you down, look for another candidate.”
  95. “Be willing to put yourself out there and take some chances on meeting new people.”
  96. “Love isn’t perfect, but it’s the best thing we’ve got.”
  97. “Relationships that make us feel loved, appreciated, accepted, and valued. Not only does it increase our self-esteem, but it increases the likelihood of a lasting relationship.”
  98. “True love involves compromise.”
  99. “Being in love doesn’t mean that you expect to spend every waking hour with the object of your affection. In fact, sometimes it’s better to keep your emotions in check and act maturely even if you’re young and single.”
  100. “Sometimes you must walk away from a situation before it gets worse. Don’t wait until it’s too late, because you’d lose everything that you worked for.”
  101. “If there’s no chemistry, then it will never work. Chemistry is the heart of any successful relationship.”
  102. It’s easy to fall in love; it’s harder to stay in love, and that’s why many relationships fail.”
  103. “Love is not enough to sustain a relationship. Love is definitely important, and it has its place, but it’s not always enough.”
  104. “Real love isn’t based on whether or not someone thinks you’re attractive, but rather on whether or not you realize that you’re beautiful inside and out.”
  105. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying life through romance and friendship with a special person. But don’t limit yourself to one type of relationship. Be open to different types of love.”
  106. “You can’t go wrong in dating someone who shares your values, who respects you, who treats you well, who’s funny, whose eyes light up when you tell him/her something he/she likes…”
  107. “There is a right person for everyone. You may just have to wait awhile for that person to come along.”
  108. “The ultimate goal of dating should be finding a nice guy/girl you can hang out with without worrying about anything else.”
  109. “A truly fulfilling relationship requires both effort and patience. If you want to enjoy a great relationship, be patient and don’t rush into things.”
  110. “Most of us tend to settle for less than what we deserve. We often choose a partner based on looks instead of compatibility.”
  111. I believe in being true to myself and respecting other people at the same time.”
  112. “Your first impression matters, but so do your second impressions! You can change a lot over the course of a few dates.”
  113. “Don’t give up too easily on someone. Sometimes it takes more than one try to find the right person.”
  114. “We should learn to accept ourselves exactly for who we are – flaws and all. This is the most difficult part about loving others.”
  115. “Remember that everyone deserves to be happy. It might seem like you’re making sacrifices, but eventually the rewards outweigh the costs.”
  116. Treat your current relationship with equal respect. You’ll appreciate it much more when you’re able to love one another with respect.”
  117. Just remember: If you don’t look good with them, they won’t look good with you!
  118. “Be sure to date smarter, not dumber. When you know something about someone, you can pick out their strengths and weaknesses.”
  119. “Don’t confuse lust with real love. Lust is fleeting. Real love is forever.”
  120. “When you get involved with someone for the wrong reasons, especially money, you end up losing that person anyway.”
  121. “One of the best ways to attract someone is to let them see the real you and not pretend to be someone you aren’t.”
  122. “Before entering into a new relationship, make certain you understand each other thoroughly. Understand what you expect from a relationship and what you need from a relationship…and remember, if you don’t match those expectations, you’re only hurting yourself.”
  123. “Never start out by lying to someone about how you feel, because sooner or later, that truth comes out. And once it does, you’ll lose the trust of that person.”
  124. “Love doesn’t last unless you take the time to show somebody how much they mean to you.”
  125. “Happiness depends upon two things – our attitude toward life and our ability to turn misery into joy.”
  126. “Love means giving up control. In order to give up control, you must value someone very highly.”
  127. “If you care enough about someone, you will put yourself outside your comfort zone.”
  128. “Love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth every bit of work required to keep it alive.”
  129. “Sometimes you really only meet the woman or man you were meant to marry after years of searching.”
  130. “When you fall in love, you’re willing to risk everything for that person. That’s why it’s called love.”
  131. “Make sure you are honest and open when you are dating. There is nothing worse than getting to know someone and then discovering they had hidden some secret from you.”
  132. “Letting someone down is as hard as letting someone in. The hardest thing to do is give up the hope of finding someone better; it hurts just as badly to lose someone you thought was perfect as it does to find out he/she wasn’t.
  133. “All relationships require effort. But, effort is completely different from sacrifice.”
  134. It is never too late to become the type of person you want to be. You have to decide to change and choose to take responsibility for your choices.”
  135. “You may think that you’ve met the right person, but it could still be a matter of luck, timing, or fate.”
  136. “The happiest couples share an understanding that there are no guarantees in life, but that they enjoy the journey together.”
  137. “Once you enter a relationship, you are obligated to be truthful and remain loyal. Those who lie in relationships eventually discover their partners’ lack of trust in them…”
  138. “A successful relationship requires an exclusive commitment on both sides. If you don’t commit, you’ll always be chasing someone else.”
  139. “What happens between people who love each other is often beyond human comprehension.”
  140. “Even though love is blind, it is also one of the most powerful forces in the universe.”
  141. “Relationships are an adventure, and sometimes disappointments happen along the way. However, this should help you realize that even through disappointment, you learn more about yourself and your partner.”
  142. “Love can create miracles, but it takes lots of patience and time, so don’t rush things”.
  143. “Love is a decision you make every day of your life, whether you like it or not. But if you truly love someone, you’d do anything for them.”
  144. Be ready to face all your fears before you have a chance to experience real happiness with someone special.

Final Thoughts

I hope that these dating quotes can help you to be a much more confident person who attracts a partner who is healthy and a good fit for you.

No matter what your dating experience has been, I wish you luck in your future endeavors!

Best of luck!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Felix Prasetyo is the founder and publisher at Lifengoal, covering relationships, social skills, and personal growth. Felix holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia, and has also contributed to other media publications such as Addicted2Success.com and YogiApproved.

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