The ten rules of dating.
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By Angus Hugh Cerini in Advice about romance Published: Tuesday, 26 August 08 - 01:32 PM (GMT +10:00) Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 August 08 - 03:52 PM (GMT +10:00) |
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THE TEN RULES OF DATING.
There are many reasons why you would go on a date...as there are many reasons why you wouldn't. There are many outcomes you would wish for...there are some you can avoid.
So here are ten simple rules to follow when dating...to ensure your date goes off with a Bang! (or potentially saves you from a life of servitude to a selfish prat).
1. Relax. Okay, you're nervous, he's nervous, but just chill baby. Lay off the booze, because it's natural to drink more when you're stressed...but this isn't going to help anything.
2. Enjoy. Think about it. Nobody has forced you to do this thing (and if they have then see next rule), so take this opportunity to enjoy yourself. Sure you might have high expectations, but don't let this ruin your chance to enjoy another persons company.
3. Have an escape plan. You might want to choose a simple drink at a bar for your first date, rather than a sit down meal. Far easier to say a polite goodbye after one glass of bubbles, than have to sit through two more courses when you already found out your date is a tool. Second best option is to get your friend to call you an hour in, and if it's going bad then suddenly "it's an emergency" and you are terribly sorry, but you unfortunately have to leave (don't call me, I'll call you).
4. Take a risk. Okay, now you've taken a chance on coming out on the date in first place, take a chance on trying something new. You may never have tried ice skating before, or rock climbing...but there's no better way to get to know someone than either a) helping them experience something new, b) experiencing something new with someone new.
5. Slow down. Okay, now she may well be the sexiest woman who has ever strode the earth, but this is no reason to throw her up against the wall and shove your hands down her pants. Yes, it has been known to work, but then, the local police have also been known to use capsicum spray. You may really really want to, but please, contain yourself...because slobbering all over her isn't going to work.
6. Don't talk about your ex. Okay, now you're here with someone who actually doesn't want to hear about your last partner who may well have been sexy/lonely/freaky/dishonest/cheated on you. Think about it. You don't want to know how much they still love their ex now do you?
7. Listen. Yep, it's kinda simple. Stop crapping on about yourself and just listen okay. It's amazing what you might find out about this person. Sure, you might find out stuff you really didn't want to hear, but at least you can leave soon and you'll never have to wake up next to them and creep out to the kitchen and make yourself a stiff drink to deal with the pain while their damned offspring shout at the stupid cartoons.
8. Ask questions. This is kind of like the last rule but different in the sense that not only do you listen to them, you actually give the impression you want to know more. Strangely, if it is a good date, you will both be asking each other so many questions neither of you will actually find out anything, but at least you'll know you're both considerate enough to leave the toilet seat down/not to nag so much when you want to watch the football. And besides, you'll have lots to talk about on the next date :)
9. Choose somewhere suitable. If you hate the ballet, why would you invite them along? To impress them? Be yourself and do something you love. There is nothing sexier than seing someone enjoying themselves. Likewise choosing what to wear, be yourself, and lay off the aftershave/perfume. Natural pheremones are the things you want to smell, not the cats piss they package in nice bottles.
10. Finally. To go home with them or not. This is so simple and I will answer it for you. If you find them sexy, but don't want a relationship, sleep with them. If you really think you may want something a bit more, then don't. Okay, now if you simply can't resist (and sleeping with someone is actually a great way to find out whether you can be with them) then by all means go ahead and play.
11. BONUS RULE. If they haven't called you within three days of the date, then it's over. Guys, if you want to see more of her, then call the next day. Don't send flowers or anything excessive like that, just call and tell her it was a nice time and maybe we could do it again yeah? Girls if he hasn't called you in three days, then please, move on. And hopefully you followed Rule Ten (unless you didn't but it doesn't matter because he was a POWERHOUSE!
Best of love. I hope you find true love, happiness or at least the shag of your life :)
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