Three Important Things to Look for When Dating Someone

No matter if you're a man or woman, when looking for a date the main thing we look for is "good looks". I'm sure we all must admit that in the beginning, that is were primarily all attraction stems from.

But there are other factors to consider that are equal if not more important. What about their personality? Do you and this person have anything in common? Do they share your same personal, social or spiritual beliefs?

Here are 3 important questions that need to be answered if you are considering dating someone. Although you may not know them immediately, it's a good idea to weave them into your conversation as soon as possible.

If you and a person are not compatible, it's best to find out as fast as you can.

1) What's going on upstairs?

There's really no test to see if someone is compatible with your as far as intelligence is concerned. The only avenue that can reveal this is spending time with someone. There are so many factors that people use to calculate smarts. But here's the truth. Everyone is smart in their own way. Depending on their background, upbringing, career, etc, there's no way to pinpoint if you to are on common ground.

But, that doesn't mean you have to go find an Ivy League lecturer (unless that's what you like) or someone who his a couch potatoes who watches sports, game shows, soaps or talk shows all day long (again, unless that's what you like). You can sit down and ask questions to gauge whether someone is even close to your liking.

2) A look at lifestyles

Homebody or traveler? Romancer or sports lover? Computer lover or bookworm? When it comes to lifestyle, it's really good to find someone in the same room as you. If you're a meat lover and you're dating a vegetarian, you could be in for some fireworks. Maybe you and your family are really into hunting and you meet some one that is an animal activist? Bet you could imagine those conversations.

There's always the chance you could conform the other into what you like (fat chance), but do you really want to waste your time on battles like that? Find someone who has the same interests in you. And if you looking to spice things up, look for someone who already participates in things that you've always dreamed of doing.

But understand, after the initial dating honeymoon is over, you both will have to deal with the other's life style.

3) Funny money

Although it may seem too early to talk about finances with someone, it's NEVER too early! Imagine you're a person who likes to save your money and for your future or a rainy day. And you fall deeply for someone, who unbeknownst to you loves to whip out their credit card at the drop of a pin and purchase online, from TV infomercials, at the mall or wherever they can. Think that's a match made in heaven?

Get an idea of what the other person thinks about finances. What's important to them and how loose are they with their money. You may not ask for a credit report in the beginning, but sooner or later the doors will have to be opened.

Use these tips to help you in your chase for dates. You'll be glad you did.