However much you want to find love, if you believe some of the most common dating myths then these could be holding you back. Here are the four dating myths which could be preventing you from finding love.

Myth 1) If you don’t fall for each other on the first date, it’s not going to work out

A first date can be enlightening and of course can reveal certain ‘deal breakers’. If you want totally different things out of life or are utterly repulsed by one or more things about your dating partner, it could well be better not to meet up with them for a second time.

However, if you simply aren’t sure or are not strongly attracted to the person you are dating straight away, this is the type of thing which can build over time. It could be a good idea to meet again and see if attraction builds over time. The strongest bonds of all often build up gradually.

Myth 2) Ignore everyone else’s opinions about your date, what you think about them is all that matters.

Sometimes a personality clash can lead to your date not getting along with one of your friends or relatives. However, when a number of people close to you tell you there is something wrong with the person you are dating, it is time to listen to their concerns.

It can be hard to be objective when you are dating someone as attraction or pride can override straightforward logic, so it is sometimes very valuable to listen to your friends and family.

Myth 3) Love is all that matters

It is a myth populated by romcoms and Disney that as long as two people are in love they can overcome any problems that arise between them. If two people are looking for completely different things out of life, there will be issues and the relationship may not be fulfilling, despite a strong bond.

Many people go as far as marriage without talking through even the most basic issues of being together, such as whether or not to have children. Others are aware of differences but think they won’t matter. This is usually a mistake