6 Outdated Dating Tips for Women

Dating has changed a lot in the last few years. Now, instead of meeting people through friends or setups, millions of people have turned to online dating. As dating changes, the rules for dating change with it. There used to be an unofficial dating code that people felt pressured to follow. But after time, some of those “rules” fall out of practice and no longer apply. Here are the 13 most outdated dating tips for women that are quickly becoming obsolete. Follow them at your own risk!

# Opposites attract

Sometimes opposites attract. But sometimes, opposites butt heads. The concept of opposites attract is nearly impossible to pin down—does it apply to looks Personality? Nobody is truly opposite from another person in every way; trying to find your opposite is a nearly impossible task. Your best relationships will be those who are similar in some ways, but challenge you in others.

# Don’t make the first move

If you want to ask somebody out, we say go for it. The old adage “make him come to you” is no longer relevant, and hasn’t been for quite some time. Making the first move is a sign of confidence, which is sexy at every age. If somebody is turned off because you didn’t wait for them to come to you, it’s their loss, not yours.

# Be magnetic

It’s impossible not to mention exhausting to be everything to everyone. Instead of trying to make yourself irresistible to every single person in the room (or on the app), focus on what makes you, you. You’ll be much more likely to attract quality people who are suited to your unique personality and tastes. Quality over quantity!

# Make a list of the qualities you’re looking for in a partner, then stick to that

Don’t get us wrong; it’s definitely important to have an idea of what you’re looking for in a partner. But with online dating, daters are exposed to many more (and different types of) people than ever before. You can have a list, but try to be flexible with it. You never know who you’re going to click with.

# Don’t talk about yourself too much

Women were once taught to flatter their dates and stroke their ego at every turn. But you’re just as interesting, if not more interesting, than your date. So don’t be shy about bringing up your career, family, or kids. How else will they get to know you?

# Keep them guessing

Playing hard to get might sound like solid advice at first—who doesn’t enjoy being the alluring mysterious one? But it can quickly go from intriguing to irritating, and might even make you seem pretentious. Think about it this way: How do you feel when somebody plays hard to get with you? Probably frustrated. You can still show that you’re interested in somebody without revealing too much about yourself.