25 Rules for Dating

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1) People never change. If you don't like something about the other person now, it WILL become a problem later.

2) Even if you are unsure of what you want, always be sure of what you DON'T want.

3) NEVER get into a relationship with a person that cheated/left their significant other for you. There's a pretty high chance that they'll do it again when they're bored of you or the relationship. Don't be a fool.

4) There's a reason why they are no longer with their ex. Try not to be jealous.

5) You shouldn't have to be constant fear of losing your significant other, always thinking..."Omg, what if i do this and he doesn't like me anymore?" or "What would she think of me if she knew?"...."What if she wakes up one morning and decides that she doesn't love me anymore?" "What if he falls for that girl in his office?" You should be confident that if they were approached by a really hot person, they'd just shake it off and walk away.

6) Anyone is capable of anything. Don't think they won't cheat on you. Trust me, i've seen it first hand. Even the people who you think would never cheat...CAN and WILL. However, you might never find out (sucks for you). This point kinda contradicts my last, but whatever!

7) If you start picking up signs of things you DON'T want in a relationship, talk to them about it...and if it seems to go nowhere, Leave.

8) When you stop enjoying the presence of the other person, and the relationship seems like a drag...Get out.

9) When the trust is lost, the relationship goes downhill.

10) When the lies begin, the relationship ends.

11) If you're not happy, you should probably end it. Better now, than later...when you are much MORE attached.

12) Don't stay with the person if the bad times outweigh the good times. If you spend the majority of your time together fighting, then it's not worth it.

13) Make sure you're able to stand their temper when they're mad or when you guys are fighting. (Because let's face it, it's gonna happen a lot if you are together for a while.)

14) None of that break-up, make-up ****. If it didn't work the first time around, it won't EVER work.

15) Do not, i repeat, DO NOT, get too attached. Always ask yourself, if he were to leave me tomorrow, would I have other things lined up to do? Never be the person whose world falls apart when their significant other leaves them.

16) If you can't see yourself with them for a while, don't get into a relationship. Have your fun, enjoy your time together, but that's it.

17) Try, i mean REALLY try to work at it. Don't just step over your problems. It will always come back. Try to understand the other point of view. Don't always think you are right. Most of the times, both sides have good reasons to be angry, it's just both people too stubborn/heated to see the other side.

18) DO NOT cut ties with your friends once you get into a serious relationship. You won't have anyone to turn to when you're having relationship problems, and no one's going to want to hang out with you once you get dumped.

19) Try to have the mindset that if they were to leave you tomorrow, you'd be okay. You'd be sad, of course, but you'd be okay. Who gives an eff...their loss!

20) Try not to take breaks, but if absolutely necessary, be clear what the "break" means. Be specific. Don't pull a Ross.

21) Breaking up is not the end of the world. (Despite what you may think at the time.)

22) After a break-up, you have to work on bettering yourself. If you run into them or talk to them six months later, you'd want to be able to make them think, "Damn, I wish I hadn't let her go" or "Her new boyfriend is a lucky *******". You may think..."Why do i even care what my ex thinks of me? I don't give a s***. I shouldn't even be doing anything because of them." But no, think of it this way: If you are constantly bettering yourself, one relationship after another...in the end, it's for YOUR benefit. You become a much better person overall.

23) Always trade up. You would think this a given right? But it just blows my mind how some girls (or guys) can go from someone who treated them really well to someone who treats them like a P.O.S. Every guy that i've dated has been better (for me) than the previous guy. Otherwise, there'd be no point. Don't settle for less.

24) Hanging out with you ex = bad idea. Unless you're both single...and just looking for some ass.

25) Have fun!