WHAT SHOULD YOU FOCUS ON WHEN DATING A FEMALE LAWYER?

A question that many men have when it comes to the dating scene is whether the female lawyers can be won over by their own personality. Over the years, the female lawyer has developed a stereotype of being an inflexible persona that is far more driven to success rather than wanting to be in a relationship. While there may be some who fit this stereotype, the truth is that lawyers are people just like everyone else with feelings and a heart that wants to be loved.

Of course, dating a lawyer is another matter as both men and women who pursue this profession often have difficulty finding the time to date. Well, when you date a female lawyer, she is not liable to run off at a moment's notice because a new client has arrived in the middle of the night like a doctor. This means that if you seek to date a lawyer, you’ll need to have the right advice in order to maximize your chances of winning their heart.

Here are a few tips that will help you when it comes to lawyer dating, particularly if you have never dated anyone in the legal profession before.

Plan Ahead

If after a few dates your relationship reaches a new level, you will probably want to start thinking about how you can spend more time with them. Quite often, lawyers will have vacation time or ways to make a three-day weekend if you plan in advance. Of course, for many you'll have to plan well in advance, so it pays to be patient and let things work out for the long run.

Schedule the Date

One issue with dating a lawyer is that she will have much of her day tied up with clients, paperwork, meeting with staff, and so forth. This means that your dates will need to fit around her schedule which in some ways is a good thing. So, you might want to start with short lunch dates that will help you get to know her better. Then, if things are looking up you can start looking at weekends or perhaps even spending some time on short vacations together. You will need to be somewhat flexible with your schedule as well. This is because a settled case or other issue may cause an opening in her schedule for a quick date.

Listen and Learn

This advice applies to dating all women, but it can be particularly helpful when it comes your lawyer dating. Get to know her profession by listening to her talk about it. Lawyers spend most of their day with clients, in court, going over contracts, doing research, and so forth. So, you will probably have to listen to what she did that day because that is what she does. Be attentive and listen to what she has to say and learn a little bit about her profession. You do not need to become an expert and you couldn’t anyway at least without a good education. However, it can really expand your relationship if you take the time to listen and learn from what she has to say.

Beware the Limitations

Although the subject may never come up, it pays to keep in mind that lawyers are bound by attorney-client privilege so they cannot reveal all the details of their day. So, never ask about specific details when it comes to a particular client or contract aspects of their work. If they reveal something that you think you should not know, ask if she wants to continue talking about it.

Be Light and Have Fun

With few exceptions, her day will include some tedious work so be light and cheerful when you are out on your date. Take her places where the two of you can have some light fun and adventure. You can start off easy by going to a new place to eat, but you can also make a picnic, take a fun bike ride along trails, or spend an evening enjoying a show. Whatever you decide to do, remember that she is looking to get away from her busy day. So, have a little fun when you date a lawyer, she will be most appreciative.

Respect their Profession

Just like anyone else, the female lawyer wants their profession and their dedication to be respected. A real test of your patience will come when the lawyer has to cancel or push back dates because of their own work schedule. Remember that most lawyers must work 50 to 60 hours or more per week for their clients and there are times when they have to catch up on paperwork or meet with a client that puts off your date.

So, do not be discouraging when trying to date a lawyer and instead be as patient. In the long run, patience will pay off as they will respect your attitude for not blowing your top or making snide or unfriendly remarks about their profession of choice.

Make the Most of the Moment

Whether you are out for the weekend or just having a lunch date, you’ll want to make a good impression when you first date a lawyer. So, be prepared with something small, but thoughtful such as a flower or small gift that shows you consider their time important. If you keep it in perspective, this will help you when dating a female lawyer as it demonstrates in a simple, straightforward way how you feel about them.

Dating a lawyer is a little different than most other professions, especially when dating a female lawyer, but if you keep in mind the limited time they have, being respectful of what they do, and dressing appropriately to make a good impression, then you will stand a much better chance of success when you date a lawyer.

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