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The Lakewood Scoop · Jul 19, 2026

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Letter: Dating Properly and Recognizing the Right Shidduch (Part 2) 15) One of the most important pieces of advice during dating is to be yourself. Obviously, this does not mean acting foolishly or abandoning proper judgment. Aside from that, however, a person should present himself as he genuinely is. When a person very much wants the other party to like him, he is often tempted to present himself as someone he is not. In doing so, he places enormous pressure upon himself to behave unnaturally. His mannerisms, voice inflection, body language, and overall demeanor become forced rather than natural. This is often one of the biggest turnoffs. Even if the other person cannot consciously articulate what is bothering her, she frequently senses that something is off. She perceives the insecurity and lack of authenticity behind the presentation. At times, the behavior may even come across as awkward or bizarre because it is not a natural expression of who the person really is. READ MORE ⤵️ Click here to join the official TLS Community:

*Letter: Dating Properly and Recognizing the Right Shidduch (Part 2)* 15) One of the most important pieces of advice during dating is to be yourself. Obviously, this does not mean acting foolishly or abandoning proper judgment. Aside from that, however, a person should present himself as he genuinely is. When a person very much wants the other party to like him, he is often tempted to present himself as someone he is not. In doing so, he places enormous pressure upon himself to behave unnaturally. His mannerisms, voice inflection, body language, and overall demeanor become forced rather than natural. This is often one of the biggest turnoffs. Even if the other person cannot consciously articulate what is bothering her, she frequently senses that something is off. She perceives the insecurity and lack of authenticity behind the presentation. At times, the behavior may even come across as awkward or bizarre because it is not a natural expression of who the person really is. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/letter-dating-properly-and-recognizing-the-right-shidduch-part-2/ ~~~ Click here to join the official TLS Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GGwlPaiG0d49MJTRLfHVPN ~~~

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