Here are four ways you can raise your EQ<\/strong><\/p>\n Know Yourself and Your Date\u2019s Emotional Style:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0There are two main personality types in the emotional world: The Thinker and The Feeler.\u00a0\u00a0Thinkers makes decisions primarily with their head (logic); Feelers make choices mainly with their heart (emotions).\u00a0\u00a0Although you may do both, chances are, you are stronger in one area. If you\u2019re a Feeler dating a Thinker, it\u2019s important that you use logic and rational thinking in your conversations\u2014he will fall in love with your mind.\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re a Thinker dating a Feeler, then you need to \u201cThink your way\u201d to his feelings\u2014 he may need\u00a0more verbal reassurance\u00a0and physical affection.<\/p>\n Pick an Emotionally Smart Man:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0When dating someone, don\u2019t be blinded by surface looks or charm. Look for signs of an emotionally intelligent guy<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0An\u00a0emotionally smart man<\/a> doesn\u2019t play games (he tells you how he feels), is able to manage his emotions (he doesn\u2019t lose patience at a moment\u2019s notice), and demonstrates empathy (he can sense your feelings).\u00a0\u00a0 On the other hand, \u201cemotionally\u00a0unintelligent\u201d\u00a0men<\/a> have a harder time grasping their emotions (they\u00a0lose patience easily), are oblivious to your feelings, and often have fewer friends due to lack of trust.\u00a0\u00a0Avoid emotionally unintelligent men<\/a>, and spend time with the emotionally intelligent ones, and you will ultimately find the best man<\/a> for you for a happy long-term relationship.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t Jump to Emotional Conclusions:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>One mistake you may make, especially if you\u2019re a Feeler, is to emotionally misinterpret your guy<\/a>\u2019s actions.\u00a0\u00a0If, for example, he delays in texting you back, you may jump to a conclusion: \u201cHe doesn\u2019t care.\u201d In reality, he may be busy, sad, or not feeling well (or maybe, God forbid, his phone broke). Yes, he may not be interested but regardless of what you\u2019re thinking at the moment, it\u2019s important that you wait and ask him, instead of jumping to a quick emotional conclusion that may be wrong.<\/p>\n Develop Empathy:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0One of the signs of Emotional Genius is Empathy\u2014when you can put yourself emotionally in the shoes of your partner.\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re an empathetic person, you can sense when your significant other is feeling down\u2014you can pick them up with the right words to encourage and motivate them. Similarly, your goal is to attract an empathetic man<\/a> who also is in tune with your feelings\u2014who can give you a massage and set up your bath when you\u2019re feeling tired or lousy. Yes, there are empathetic single men<\/a> out there, and you will find the right one when you are that way yourself. Remember, empathy attracts empathy, and emotional intelligence attracts the same.<\/p>\n As you raise your emotional intelligence, you will discover that one of your best tools is self-awareness.\u00a0Begin today by being more aware of your feelings and even writing them down in a journal. As your self-awareness and emotional intelligence grows, you will enjoy your relationships more, and you will substantially increase your personal happiness.<\/p>\n The post How to Be An Emotional Genius: Get Straight A\u2019s in Your Love Life<\/a> appeared first on PlentyOfFish Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Be An Emotional Genius: Get Straight A’s in Your Love Life<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.pof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fish-small.png\")
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