Dating, and particularly successful dating, comes down to one thing: chemistry. Do you feel it, do they have it, what creates it, will I ever find it? Although chemistry sometimes feels like magic, it's actually far more basic than that -  a connection you feel with someone that goes beyond the physical. Here are 5 facts you need to know about dating chemistry:
  1. Oh yes you can: you can't change the way you look, but you can change they way you act on a date. By creating more positive dating habits, you'll make a better impression on your date, and increase the chances of a real connection even if there's no immediate 'wow'.
  2. Two kinds of chemistry: short term and long term chemistry aren't always the same - the short term kind works well for while (ie. extreme physical attraction), but the long term kind (which can grow over time) is more important in lasting relationships.
  3. You need it, eventually: successful relationships need chemistry, but it doesn't have to happen right away, and it doesn't have to be 'knock you off your chair' chemistry (which can fade quickly anyway). If you've met someone interesting, give it enough time (ie. more than one date) to see if chemistry will develop .
  4. What's inside matters: if you find yourself growing more attracted to someone over time, its unlikely that you are just finding them better looking (although that's what it feels like); you're likely connecting at a deeper level which makes the person seem more 'attractive' to you.
  5. Not all connections need to be 'the one': of course meeting someone special is the ultimate goal for most singles, but that's not to say it's the only desirable outcome from dating. If you do meet someone great, but just don't feel that special 'spark', then consider friendship as a possible option. Although there may only be room for one 'special someone' in your life, you can never have enough friends.