8 Dating Rules For Women You Need To Follow

Dating is one of my favorite things, yet I also hate it with a passion. I’ve been on enough dates by now to share the rule book on dating and all the dating rules for women you should adhere to for success.

I love meeting a guy for the first time, feeling the chemistry between us, and learning about them. But, I also cannot stand the whole process of asking them those annoying questions I’ve asked hundreds of guys before them, “Where did you go to school?” “Do you have any siblings?”

You know, after a while those questions get a tad repetitive. But, never mind. I know how it feels to be in the dating scene and I empathize with you ladies, ‘cause it ain’t easy.

# You’re not single because no one wants you

Yeah, if he asks you that question, he’s trying to feed his insecurity. Don’t give him the answer he wants, instead, you tell the truth. Don’t say, “Oh, I don’t know why, I guess guys don’t really like me” or whatever lame excuse you come up with. You know exactly why you’re single, you haven’t found anyone worth your time and energy. Tell him, and he’ll know he needs to step up.

# If the date goes badly, don’t give up

After a crappy date, it’s really easy to say, “I’m never going on a date again.” Maybe he texted the whole time or “forgot” his wallet. Well, either way, he’s a jerk. Of course, this leaves a bad taste in your mouth. How could it not? But this doesn’t mean you should give up and spend your weekends watching reruns of Friends.

# He can come to you

Especially on the first couple dates, let him come to you. He should invest some energy and time to get you. If he doesn’t have some sort of plan for your date, say no. Screw that! He can check what movie plays tonight or spend three minutes making a reservation at a restaurant. It’s not hard. If he won’t put in that effort then he’s not that into you. Well, only for something casual.

# Don’t think about the future

I know you’re on a first date and as a woman, you may be thinking about the future with him already. Which isn’t bad, but don’t jump too far ahead. Take it easy. Instead, just enjoy the date and see how it goes.

# Know what you want

This is one of those dating rules for women most of us overlook. Before you go on a date, you should know exactly what you’re looking for. Are you looking for something serious? Casual? What type of guy do you want? You don’t need to know the exact guy, but you should know the characteristics of value to you. That way, when you’re on the date, you’re not going to be questioning yourself because you know what you want.

Go in knowing what you want. That way, after the date, you figure out if you want to invest more time with him or not.

# Keep it honest

You may end up actually dating this guy, so keep it honest. I mean, why lie anyways? It won’t bring anything special to the date. If you’re upfront and honest right from the beginning, you already form a solid foundation regardless of how it ends.

# If you had a good date, call them

If you really had a great date with them and you want to see them again, call them. You don’t have to wait for them to call or text you, nor should you give it three days. If you like them, grab them. Don’t waste time counting the hours until it’s “right” to call them. You’re not in high school, those rules don’t exist in the real world.