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27 Unwritten rules of dating

Dating Rules

By Alain SaamegoPublished 2 years ago 4 min read

When it comes to dating, there are a lot of unwritten rules that everyone seems to know about, but nobody ever really talks about. Well, we’re here to change that. In this article, we’re going to discuss 27 of the most important unwritten rules of dating.

  • Don’t be afraid to be yourself.

One of the most important rules of dating is to never be afraid to be yourself. Don’t try to change who you are in order to impress someone else. If someone doesn’t like you for who you are, then they’re not worth your time.

  • Don’t rush things.

Another important rule of dating is to never rush things. If you rush into a relationship, it’s likely to end in disaster. Take things slow and let the relationship progress naturally.

  • Don’t be too available.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too available either. If you’re always available when he wants to see you, he’s going to take advantage of that and you’ll end up getting hurt in the end.

  • Don’t be too unavailable.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too unavailable either. If you’re always unavailable when he wants to see you, he’s going to take advantage of that and you’ll end up getting hurt in the end.

  • Don’t be too needy.

Neediness is one of the biggest turn-offs for anyone. If you’re too needy, he’s going to lose interest in you very quickly.

Don’t be too independent.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too independent either. If you’re always doing your own thing and never relying on him, he’s going to get bored very quickly.

  • Don’t be too aggressive.

When it comes to dating, you don’t want to be too aggressive. If you’re always pushing him away and trying to take control, he’s going to get tired of it quickly.

  • Don’t be too passive.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too passive either. If you’re always letting him make all the decisions, he’s going to get bored of that very quickly.

  • Be confident.

One of the most important things when it comes to dating is to be confident. If you’re not confident, he’s going to be able to tell and he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Be yourself.

As we mentioned before, one of the most important rules of dating is to be yourself. Don’t try to change who you are in order to impress someone else. If someone doesn’t like you for who you are, then they’re not worth your time.

  • Don’t be a cocky jerk.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be a cocky jerk either. If you’re always putting yourself above everyone else, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Pay attention to his signals.

When it comes to dating, you need to pay attention to his signals. If he’s not interested in you, he’s going to make it very clear.

  • Be positive.

One of the most important things when it comes to dating is to be positive. If you’re always negative, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Be open-minded.

When it comes to dating, you need to be open-minded. If you’re not willing to try new things, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Be honest.

The most important thing when it comes to dating is to be honest. If you’re not honest, he’s going to be able to tell and he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Don’t be too shy.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too shy either. If you’re always too shy to make a move, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Don’t be too aggressive.

When it comes to dating, you don’t want to be too aggressive. If you’re always pushing him away and trying to take control, he’s going to get tired of it quickly.

  • Be adventurous.

One of the most important things when it comes to dating is to be adventurous. If you’re not willing to try new things, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Be loyal.

One of the most important things when it comes to dating is to be loyal. If you’re not loyal, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Be respectful.

When it comes to dating, you need to be respectful. If you’re not respectful, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Be understanding.

Another important thing when it comes to dating is to be understanding. If you’re not understanding, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Be positive.

One of the most important things when it comes to dating is to be positive. If you’re always negative, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Don’t be someone you’re not.

When it comes to dating, you don’t want to be someone you’re not. If you’re not being true to yourself, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Be communicative.

When it comes to dating, you need to be communicative. If you’re not communicative, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Be patient.

When it comes to dating, you need to be patient. If you’re not patient, he’s not going to want to be around you.

  • Don’t be clingy.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be clingy. If you’re always clinging to him, he’s going to get tired of it quickly.

  • Don’t be too rough.

When it comes to dating, you don’t want to be too rough. If you’re always trying to dominate him, he’s not going to be interested in you.

  • Don’t be too soft.

On the other hand, you don’t want to be too soft either. If you’re always letting him take control, he’s going to get bored of that very quickly.

There are countless unwritten rules of dating, but a few key ones include being honest, respecting boundaries, and being communicative. By following these simple tips, you can help make your dating experience a positive and fun one.

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Alain Saamego

Software engineer , Writer and Content Strategist at Selfgrow.co.uk

I'm a technology enthusiast, and I love learning about upcoming technologies. I also enjoy teaching and answering questions about new technologies.

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