Do you think you have all the rules of dating figured out but still aren’t sure why it’s just not working for you? Maybe you learnt all about what you should do while dating, but forgot to take the class on what you shouldn’t do. Here’s a crash course.

Dating Don’ts

Don’t…

• Try Too Hard

You might really like this person but don’t get all desperate trying to get them to like you. If they like you as much as you like them, it’ll work itself out. Y’all don’t need to throw yourself at them.

• Go On About Your Ex

Sure you miss your ex and you want to be honest with your new partner but going and on about your ex isn’t likely to make your date fall in love with you. Get over it already!

• Be Dishonest About Your Expectations

If you’re looking for a serious relationship, don’t pretend to be happy otherwise. There’s no point dreaming of a house and babies and a happily ever after if all the other person wants is to have some fun. Things will not get serious overnight but if you both don’t want the same things ultimately, there really is no point is there?

• Obsess Over Your Relationship

Being dishonest about your needs is one extreme and obsessing is the other! Don’t marry them in your head after a couple of dates! Let the relationship take its natural course without forcing it to go the way you want it. Take it easy and try not to scare the other person away!

• Assume You’re Better Than Them

There’s no place for an ego in a relationship so it would do you good to get that in your head. If you’re better looking/ smarter/ richer than your partner, don’t automatically assume you’ve got the upper hand. You’re equals in a relationship so bring yourself back down to earth!

• Show Off

Following on from the previous point, nobody likes a show off, so put that money away! Money, intellect, power, good looks etc are great possessions but try not to impress your date by showing off. Maybe you should be more genuine instead?

• Discard Communication

Communication is important in every relationship, and if you’re not listening to or talking with your date, it’s not really gonna go very far. Get to know and understand each other with good communication. Don’t pretend to listen if you’re really not interested and get out before someone gets hurt. But if you are interested, show it through better communication.

Don’t play games with the other person and be yourself at all times, and you’re all set to win some hearts!