Dating 101

I’m thinking that maybe I should start a dating blog. Not a “come read my blog, see how awesome I am and date me” blog, but rather an “if you do this you deserve a big slap in the face” blog.

I may not be an expert on dating but I think I have had my far share of good and bad dates and can give some pretty good pointers. And from what I have seen recently some guys really need help. Here is my little crash course.

Just ask!
I can’t even begin to count how many times a friend has told me that a guy wanted to ask me on a date but was to shy. Or even worse the guys who hopelessly flirt like a 14 year old but never do anything about it. Yes, you might think the girl is way out of your league, maybe she is, but take the chance and ask her out!! Most girls will give you at least one date. And who knows, she might even like you. What do you have to lose?

Open the door
I know its old fashion but a girl always appreciates a gentleman. When you are walking her to your car just walk to her side and open the door. It will only take a few extra seconds and it makes you look good.

Eat!!!
I’m not one of those girls who play that stupid game where you order a side salad and only eat half of it. I figure if he is going out of his way to paying for me I am not going to waste his money.

Maybe I’m just use to pigs but I kind of expect a guy to finish his food and then finish mine. I once went out on a date where the guy ordered food ate 2 bites and then said he was full. I thought maybe he didn’t like it but he picked the restaurant and went on and on about how good it was. Biggest turn off EVER!!! I was starving but didn’t want to have him stare at me while I ate. I boxed it up and pigged out the second I got home! Needless to say although he asked for a second date there wasn’t one.

Don’t be overly obsessive
It’s great to give complements, but there is a line between sweet and creepy stalker. And believe me there is nothing worse then being on a date when you realizing your date has crossed that line!

Plan
Plan what you want to do and give her a heads up. I hate dates where you get in the car and the guy asks, “What would you like to do?” And nothing ruins a good date like wearing the wrong thing. It might not be a big deal for guys but trust me; dressing for a date is harder than you think.

You aren’t sneaky
Girls aren’t stupid, they know your games. Don’t even try and be sly by taking her on a walk when it’s ridiculously dark and cold outside (or any other stupid game). She knows you are hoping she’ll freeze and cuddle up so you’ll be able to make your move. She has seen the exact same thing before. Some girls may go for it but the rest of us call our friends the second we get home to laugh.

This rule also applies to stupid flirting games. Don’t do them!! You aren’t 14 years old anymore. She knows what you are trying to do. Just be honest, if you like her, tell her, ask her out, whatever, don’t be a hopeless flirt thinking she make the move.

She is the only one
Yes, she knows you have gone out with other girls before, have been in love before and probably have a date with another girl the next day. But when you are out with her act like she is the only girl in the world you would ever want to be out with. Who cares if that’s not true, you aren’t telling her (see above obsessive rule). It doesn’t hurt to make her feel special.


And for those of you who were wondering, yes I do have funny stories that lead me to these rules. Maybe I'll share more soon.