The Top 5 Mistakes Sugar Babies Make When Dating Daddies

Sugar baby mistakes aren’t just for the newbies in The Bowl. The fact is, even experienced members of the community can sometimes fall into these 5 bad habits.

The good news is, you can learn to recognize when you’re making mistakes that could prevent you from having the arrangement of your dreams. And with a little self-reflection and motivation, you can reach your full potential as a sugar baby. Take a look at these 5 common sugar baby mistakes and how to fix them.

1: Not Knowing What You Want

Not being clear about what kind of sugar baby you want to be can be detrimental to your success in your arrangements. Not only can it make it difficult to find the right sugar daddy, but it can lead to you accepting arrangements with expectations that are outside your comfort zone.

Luckily, the solution to this problem is very easy. All you have to do is get clear about what you want from a relationship. Here are a few things that might appeal to you in an arrangement:

• Dates to gourmet restaurants, bars, or exclusive clubs
• Travel
• Mentorship
• Online chatting
• Lavish gifts, such as clothing, spa treatments or salon visits
• Access to influential people who can help advance your career or invitations to networking opportunities
• Emotional connection with someone who can also support you in practical ways

As you can see, there’s a wide range of benefits that you can enjoy in an arrangement. So, take some time to consider what you want to ask for. That way, you can streamline your profile and start chatting with sugar daddies who can make your dreams a reality.

2: Not Knowing What You’re Worth

This is absolutely the most common, and most frustrating, sugar baby mistake we see in the bowl! Many of us are primed to underestimate our own worth and value in a relationship. So, we tend to sell ourselves short and accept less than we’re actually capable of achieving.

Fixing this problem is a process that can take time and lots of positive self-talk. But if you can put in the work of boosting your self-esteem, the payoff is immense. After all, the most successful sugar babies in history are the ones that were not afraid to shoot for the moon.

To get started, we would recommend becoming a more active member of the sugar baby community. By hearing from other sugar babies, you’ll find yourself inspired to start raising the bar for your own sugar relationships.

3: Letting the Sugar Daddy Call All the Shots

We consider this mistake to be a by-product of the previous one. That’s because, when you don’t know how much value you bring to an arrangement, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can’t stick up for yourself. Without strong self-esteem, the arrangement will always feel off-balanced, with your sugar daddy holding all the power.

Some of the consequences of allowing a sugar daddy to call all the shots include:

• Leaving yourself vulnerable to scammers. Scammers are masterful at finding victims who feel that they can’t say no. If a sugar daddy seems to be asking for too much personal information or tries to get you to send them money, take back your power by saying no.
• Agreeing to terms that you’re not comfortable with. It’s crucial to remember that you don’t owe anything to anyone in the bowl. Instead, they can request certain elements of a relationship that you are in your power to reject if you want to. Don’t let a sugar daddy bulldoze you into saying yes to things you don’t want to do.
• Saying yes to every social invitation while allowing your other responsibilities to go to the wayside. It can be easy to be swept up in the fast and exciting lifestyle of a new sugar daddy. But you’ll need to remind them that you have your own life and responsibilities to take care of. After all, they may have influential friends and a private jet, but those things aren’t as important as your budding career and upcoming rent. Keep in mind, also that sugar daddies tend to be attracted to babies with a degree of independence. So, they’ll actually enjoy that you sometimes say no to their social invitations.
• Feeling too timid to renegotiate the terms of the arrangement. If you’re used to a sugar daddy making all the decisions in your arrangement, you may feel intimidated at the thought of bringing up any kind of grievance or changes you want to make. This can prevent you from having the sugar relationship that will truly make you happy.

As you can see, the best way to fix this kind of mistake is to remember that you are engaged in a relationship. Mutual means that you both have power and that no one should be calling all the shots.

4: Comparing Yourself to Everyone Else

While it can be useful to find inspiration in the experiences of other sugar babies, don’t fall into the comparison game. Everyone in the bowl is here to break free from traditional notions of what it means to be in a relationship. And that means that you get to forge your own path in a way that makes the most sense to you.

The danger of comparing yourself to other sugar babies, or even other peers who are not in the sugaring world, is that you can start to feel like you’re not as successful as those around you. But the truth is, if your current arrangement is satisfying and fulfilling, then you are doing things right! Success is subjective, and you get to define it within your sugar relationships.

5: Sticking With It When You Should Let it Go

Unfortunately, not all sugar relationships are built to last. And sometimes, it’s better to break things off with a partner than stick around trying to fix things. Still, staying in an unsatisfying arrangement continues to be one of the most common sugar baby mistakes. Why? There are a few different reasons:

• A sugar baby may not believe they can find anyone better. This is yet another way that low self-esteem can affect a sugar baby’s potential success. When you believe that your current situation is as good as it gets, you may lack the confidence to go after what you actually deserve. But when you start seeing your worth and not settling for anything less, trust us, the sugar daddies will flock.
• Being sugar daddy-less is not an option. Some sugar babies rely heavily on the support they receive from their partner. And that can make it more difficult to break things off. One way to avoid this situation could be to take on multiple sugar daddies. Because, while it is more work to manage more than one relationship, it can also provide you with a safety net in case you need to break up with a sugar daddy.
• The sugar baby believes that they owe their sugar daddy. Maybe your partner has given you lavish gifts that you feel have left you indebted to them. But it’s important to remember that you are in a sugar daddy arrangement. As such, you have also given invaluable gifts to your partner, such as your time and companionship. So, there should be no reason to feel that you owe your sugar daddy something.
• The sugar daddy continues to promise a better situation. This is a tricky one because many of us are inclined to think the best of people. If a sugar daddy says that they’d be willing to change, how long should you wait for them to deliver on their promises? At the end of the day, each sugar baby must decide this on their own. But we’d say that if a sugar daddy has made multiple promises and you’re not seeing results, it’s best to cut your losses now. They may even come back in the future when they’re really able to give you what you deserve. But that doesn’t mean that you have to accept less in the meantime.
• The sugar baby has invested time and effort in building the relationship. As a sugar baby, you know that it takes work to find a sugar daddy and start building an arrangement. And, if you also have a job or are a student, the idea of doing it all over again can be overwhelming. But remember that staying in an unhappy sugar relationship also takes a toll on your mental energy. Once you’ve found the right partner, you’ll know that it was worth the extra effort you put in.

While potentially uncomfortable and difficult, a breakup will give you the opportunity to find someone better suited to your needs. If you’re unsure of whether it’s time to break up with your sugar daddy, these 5 questions can bring you some clarity.

You won’t be falling for these 5 sugar baby mistakes again!

Now that you know some of the most common mistakes that sugar babies make when finding a partner, you can avoid them yourself. After all, you deserve a relationship that makes you happy!