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Do this exercise to connect with people, says dating coach: 'People start to have more of a positive response to you'

Amy Chan has been a dating coach for years. Among the exercises she assigns her clients is what she calls "seven days of making eye contact."

Do this exercise to connect with people, says dating coach: 'People start to have more of a positive response to you'

TL;DR

  • Amy Chan, a dating coach, offers a 'breakup bootcamp' and dating-focused coaching.
  • She emphasizes that warmth and friendliness, not just physical attractiveness, lead to connections.
  • Her 'seven days of making eye contact' exercise involves holding gaze until the other person breaks it.
  • The exercise encourages being 100% present and making the person you're interacting with feel like the most important person in the room.
  • This practice creates 'mini connections,' leading to more positive responses from others.
  • It also serves as practice for the vulnerability needed in romantic relationships.