“Nice guys are putting on guerrilla art shows, working with the NRDC, riding in mountain bike rallies, and campaigning to get morons tossed out of Congress. Why not join one of these groups and make a little difference in the world? The men you meet will sometimes be startlingly hot, but who cares? Y…”— E. Jean, elle.com
“If you catch your partner in a lie more than once, there is no real reason to keep the relationship going. Someone who is a liar is probably a consistent and pathological liar. It's just one of those moral codes you either live by or you don't.”— Geena Goozdich, elitedaily.com
“If you just want to hook up when you’re drunk, and he wants the same, then more power to you both. However, if you have real feelings for this person, and he only wants you around when you’re drunk and naked, this is a huge deal breaker.”— Geena Goozdich, elitedaily.com
“Not having a great relationship with your family is totally okay, and it’s frankly way more common than people think. But, a guy who is openly mean as hell to his family is one we should all probably stay far away from.”— Geena Goozdich, elitedaily.com
“Depending on their age and circumstances, a date who lives with their parents may or may not be a red flag. There’s a big difference between a recent college grad getting on their feet and a 38-year old crashing in their mom’s basement because they don’t feel like living on their own. If their paren…”— Patrick Allan, lifehacker.com
“Everyone should date at their own comfortable pace. If Greg is pushing you for commitment early in the dating process, it’s likely because of his insecurity or lacking emotional intelligence. Greg is trying to ‘lock you down’ before you have the chance to recognize his flaws.”— Patrick Allan, lifehacker.com
“If you’re meeting Joey for dinner, and he’s rude to your server for no reason, it’s a good indicator of how he treats people in general. He might be all smiles toward you early on, but that’s because he’s still trying to impress you. The same red flag applies to any service industry folk, like ticke…”— Patrick Allan, lifehacker.com
“I realize this sounds cheesy, but you cannot be happy with someone else until you’re happy with yourself. Stop trying to flirt with everyone and stop trying to set up a lot of dates. Don’t think of every crush as a potential boyfriend. Don’t read too far into things. Take things slow with someone an…”— Jessica Booth, gurl.com
“As you swipe through a potential match’s pictures, pay attention to their surroundings. Notice where they hang out and who they hang out with. The way they dress in their pictures will also say a lot about their maturity level. Use this information to decide whether they could make a compatible matc…”— Bobby Box, bustle.com
“In the interest of saving time, here are the types you may want to avoid: They make sexual references or only message you at night instead of asking you on a proper date. They overcompensate by bragging or being cocky in their bio. They use cheesy, generic pick-up lines. They start the conversation…”— Bobby Box, bustle.com
“Ask questions to find out what your match is passionate about. What drives them? For example, "What’s the most important value in your life right now?’ or ‘What are your long-term goals and short-term goals?" These are great ways to get to know someone better, which will empower you to be better abl…”— Bobby Box, bustle.com
“If you want to go out again, let him know by bringing up something you talked about earlier ("So when do I get to beat you at Guitar Hero?"). Ready for a kiss? Don't rush out of the car when he drops you off — move closer to him and keep eye contact. If it's on his mind too, he'll lean in!”— Elisa Benson, seventeen.com
“You're not going to share every single interest, and that's okay. The shared interest should be, 'Do we want the same things out of life? Do we both want to be married right now?'”— Erin Meanley, glamour.com
“With online dating, we judge based on objective criteria (height, sports nut), rather than subjective (attraction), which you can't judge until you meet the person. When you read other people's profiles, don't make assumptions or rule them out because of one thing they wrote. You can fall in love wi…”— Erin Meanley, glamour.com
“The best relationship I’ve ever had has been the most boring. By boring I mean I’m not checking his phone for text messages because there’s nothing to check for. He doesn’t do Facebook and our biggest arguments are over breakfast cereal. Our best moments are spent watching Netflix and talking smack…”— Toya Sharee, madamenoire.com
“Create a rough 'job description' for a good partner. Figure out where that type of person can be found. Look for those characteristics and test people on them. Continue to enjoy dating - but don't forget the end goal either!”— Jeremy Nicholson, psychologytoday.com
“Not everybody out there is a jerk, no matter what has happened in the past. In fact, most people are decent and looking for love. Rather than expecting the worst, it is more productive to look for what is different and better. That is the only way to find it!”— Jeremy Nicholson, psychologytoday.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
“Men who attend workshops and seminars indicate that they are open to learning and admitting they don't have all the answers. Attending a seminar, class or workshop on a topic that interests you is a great way to meet a man who shares similar interests.”— Joe Amoia, yourtango.com
“If you wouldn't let your friend's sweetie talk to her that way, don't put up with it yourself.”— Jen Anderson, yourtango.com