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Date Like a Scientist
A systematic approach to dating that involves running experiments with different types of partners to discover who actually makes you happy long-term, rather than relying on preconceived notions of your 'type'.
How It Works
Works by treating your dating preferences as hypotheses to be tested rather than facts. You deliberately date people who don't match your stated criteria to see if your assumptions about what you want are actually correct.
Components
Identify your stated preferences and requirements for a partner
Examine whether these are true needs or potentially limiting assumptions
Design experiments by dating people who don't meet some of these criteria
Track how you actually feel and function with different types of partners
Adjust your criteria based on actual data from experiences rather than theoretical preferences
When to Use
When you have very specific criteria for a partner that may be limiting your options, or when you keep dating the same type of person with poor results. Especially useful for people with detailed 'requirements lists'.
When Not to Use
When you have fundamental deal-breakers around values or life direction, or when you're already successfully finding compatible partners with your current approach.
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A lawyer insists they need to date another lawyer with an advanced degree. Using this framework, they experiment by dating a thoughtful carpenter and an intellectually curious teacher, discovering that what they actually value is intellectual curiosity and ambition, not specific credentials.”
Related Knowledge
Create a dating app profile that stands out from 90% of other profiles
Significantly more matches and meaningful conversations, dates with people you're actually compatible with
Become genuinely interesting to talk to on dates through curiosity and engagement
Dates where the other person talks enthusiastically about themselves and wants to see you again
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