51 Dating Tips I Wish I Followed Before Right Now

“Even if a guy is relationship ready, if you bring up on date three that you’re ready for a relationship he’ll likely question whether you really want to be in a relationship with HIM or if you’re ready for a relationship with anyone. He’s going to wonder how, after two dinners and one museum trip, y…”

— Marni Battista, eharmony.com

“A confident person will attract another confident person. An insecure person will unconsciously seek out relationships with men who are insecure and who will make them feel more insecure.”

— Sabrina Alexis, amazon.com

“An excuse is a polite rejection.”

— Greg Behrendt, amazon.com

“He doesn’t need a stellar beauty. But, he needs you to be the best you can be. Does that mean showing up perfect, rolling out of bed with lipstick on? No! That means watching your weight and taking care of your health. Burn the track soon man! Wear something that says you love you!”

— Felicia Vine, amazon.com

“Allowing our emotions to influence our actions and decisions is what gets us into trouble.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“If you’re with an individual who isn’t moving in the same direction and at the same rate that you are, it ain’t going to work.”

— Usher, ladies-lifestyle.com

“It's not about getting someone to think you're good enough for them. It’s about finding someone you can stand to spend a ridiculous amount of time with. It's about finding the puzzle piece you fit with.”

— Jen Anderson, yourtango.com

“Do Not Settle: In the end, you'll be much happier being single than wasting time with the wrong person. Hold out for the one who is right for you.”

— Jeannie Assimos, eharmony.com

“We are initially drawn to people because of physical attraction, but we stay around when we become attracted to who they are and what they have to offer.”

— Kara King, amazon.com

“Don’t let your insecurities get the better of you. Sex appeal is all in your mind and how you project yourself.”

— Ethan Kent, lovepanky.com

“When it comes to men, deal with us as we are, not how you'd like us to be.”

— Greg Behrendt, amazon.com

“At the end of the day, you usually already know the answers to your dating questions.”

— Sabrina Alexis, amazon.com

“Make being treated with love and respect a higher priority for you than receiving male attention.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“Stop the chase. Realize that just because something is hard to get, doesn't mean it is worth the effort. No one is worth running after. It is better to find someone who will meet you in the middle.”

— Jeremy Nicholson, psychologytoday.com

“Does He Notice When You Change Your Look? Change your look recently? Maybe you changed the way you do your hair, or put on different makeup, or even changed your hair color. Whatever it is – if he notices and compliments you on it, it’s a big sign that he’s interested.”

— Rebecca Mercy, vixendaily.com

“Don’t tell him he’s the first man to treat you with respect. He’ll think you’re a loser or a tramp.”

— Ellen Fein, amazon.com

“Never try to change yourself to attract a man.”

— Bruce Bryans, amazon.com

“I can promise you one thing, they are not staring at their phone waiting for you to answer. I know its been 20 minutes. But guy time and girl time are two very different things. If you suddenly lose your shit and send a triple text, he's gonna feel a sense of threat and retreat. Put your phone down.…”

— Kirsten Corley, facebook.com

“The thing is, you have to value yourself highly if you want a man to do the same.”

— Bruce Bryans, brucebryans.com

“Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want. Go for it.”

— Heath Ledger, amazon.com

“There's a guy out there who will want to tell everyone that he is your boyfriend. Quit goofing around and go find him.”

— Greg Behrendt, amazon.com

“Do you have a boyfriend? No guy would ever ask you that question if he doesn’t have feelings for you. I repeat, Never.”

— Akshay, lifehacks.io

“Self-respect is a one-punch knockout to a guy. When you are confident enough to wield your power and you show that you aren’t fearful of losing him, he becomes fearful of losing you.”

— Sherry Argov, amazon.com

“A healthy male understands that exes are not friends and neither are the family of that ex.”

— Felicia Vine, amazon.com

“Another topic to avoid are your exes, your past relationships. Don’t say anything about your ex, especially when he dropped you for any reason. The guy you’re talking to will see you as a victim; he’ll wonder what’s wrong with you, especially when you’re good looking. He’ll suppose there’s a catch,…”

— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com

“All the relationship advice in the world won’t make any difference if you’re choosing the wrong guy.”

— Sabrina Alexis, amazon.com

“But why do I have to play all these games? Why can’t I just be who I am! It’s ridiculous to have to strategize every single move I make.’ Yes, this is true. Game playing can seem immature or even silly. It’s not that you need to play games to get the guy, it’s that you need to be a certain kind of g…”

— Sabrina Alexis, amazon.com

“Unfortunately, getting jealous whenever your guy interacts with other women never works in your favor. Whether your jealousy shows itself through violent outbursts or passive-aggressive pettiness doesn’t matter. There’s always some form of collateral damage that will cause his trust, respect, and ad…”

— Bruce Bryans, brucebryans.com

“Always be prepared to walk away when your guy or the relationship is not giving you what you want or deserve. That said, try to have realistic expectations.”

— Brian Keephimattracted, Brian Nox, amazon.com

“If you don’t have your shit together enough to genuinely believe that you are fucking amazing and that any guy is lucky to have you, then going on dates is a complete waste of your time. I mean, one of the cornerstones of being a betch is not just knowing you’re the hottest thing in the room, but be…”

— The. I Had a Nice Time And Other Lies.. Betches, amazon.com